Sorry for not being able to write to everyone last week! And I apologize in advance to those I can't respond to today.... There's just not enough time. But I LOVE reading your emails! Keep writing me! I promise I do read them and I do try to respond!
I received an Easter card from Grandma Clark. Momma, please thank her for me. I'll get a letter sent pronto! It absolutely made my day!
So cool story from this past week. We were on the minibus, returning to our area and there was an accident. This truck reversed on to the street too fast and a motorcyclist tried to slow down, but couldn't do it in time. As he avoided crashing into the truck, the motorcycle skidded to its side and the man was flung off UNDER the tire of the truck. Traffic stopped and IMMEDIATELY a gazillion men jumped out of their cars and buses and lifted up the back of the truck to pull the man out because the truck couldn't move. It was SUCH an impressive sight. They all acted without hesitation. I don't know the condition of that man, but I hope he knows how much he's loved....
Kallie emailed me last week to tell me that Josey Hartman got baptized!!!!! I haven't been able to stop smiling all week. This gospel is marvelous, everyone! I know with every fiber of my being that it's true and that I'm supposed to be a part of this wonderful work here in El Salvador. Please look around you and look for opportunities to share the gospel with your friends! I'm so grateful that a dear friend of mine has took that step forward to come unto Christ.
We were able to take part in this huge service project on Saturday. It was a HUGE thing--cleaning up this important river in El Salvador to provide clean water for the surrounding Central American countries as well. We were also trying to help prevent dengue, a serious disease caused by mosquitoes. So we wandered around San Marcos (an area outside of our mission....), giving abate (a powder to put in the pilas that helps kill mosquito eggs) to the people and inspecting their houses and pilas. I was laughing the entire time because we're trying to prevent this disease that has no cure and here I am, this gringa missionary who has a gazillion scars of where the mosquitoes have eaten me. (Yes, Vero, I still have my two "poor kid legs....") I'm probably a walking dengue-agent! But it was a lot of fun. I wish I had brought my camera..... :)
We also had a really cool Family History conference with our zone. I wish I could write everything I learned, but I'm.....lacking in time. So......maybe in 16 months I'll share that piece of wisdom with y'all! ;)
The last thing from this week--I finished the Book of Mormon this past week. I read it cover to cover in 5 weeks. Y'all remember that talk in Conference.....I don't remember who spoke, but they mentioned President Eyring. His problems as a teenager were drowned in the study of the Book of Mormon. I hope y'all remember that talk. I have been so much happier here in the mission because I've been constantly studying the Book of Mormon. My mission isn't perfect and I still have lots of trials, but I know I can overcome them and I feel at peace because that's what the Book of Mormon does. It brings peace and comfort to our lives and gives us the answers we need! If you aren't currently doing so, STUDY the Book of Mormon. I promise you will find the peace you need.
I love you all and I'm so grateful for your support. I'm praying for you. Keep moving forward and strengthening your faith in Christ!
Love Always,
Hermana McCulloch
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