Week 43 -- August 3, 2020

Castles


Hey everyone! 
I can't believe it's already Preperation Day! This was a crazy fast week!!!

I don't have a ton of time today, but just wanted to share a little about my experience from fasting yesterday. I really am so grateful that a monthly fast is something encouraged by our Church! Of course, fasting is not a ton of fun, but it's always a good experience.  I was fasting for a LOT yesterday, and I think it let me take some time to just think and reflect on everything. I think when fasting, it's much easier for your mind to be open. I reflected a lot about how much I have grown Spiritually since I left home. I truly have changed so much, and so much for the better! I am so grateful for everyone who's given me so much support throughout my life, you all are amazing, and I love you! I love being a missionary, and I believe in the power of fasting. I know God is here with us, He isn't just throwing us a "plan B" to get through this, everything Is happening for a reason! I know this to be true and i invite you all to take some time to reflect a little bit on your spiritual progression!(:

Also we are so blessed!!!! We have 3 amigos planning to be baptized this week!!! Satan sure is working hard, but we have faith! We are so so excited for them to make the best decision of their life!! And I would like to invite you guys to please include Casilda, Carlos and Anahi in your prayers, that they can have the strength to go through and stay strong in the gospel afterwards!!(: 
Love you all!

I'm not too excited to head back to the states, where I can't walk 15 minutes away to a massive castle.

-Élder Boden

Pictures:
1-4: Some pretty cool castle pics




5: Finally we can meet with people (We can't meet in homes, but like balconies are open-air 👌👌👌)


6: Our awesome district!!!! (Still kinda disappointed that basically the only restaurants I have been to in Spain, are: Pizza Hut, Dominoes, McDonalds, Burger King, and KFC...)


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