This week we were able to meet with Leti and her family with a member. It has been hard for the whole family to go to church because they have a son named Jesus who is disabled and unable to use his arms much or his legs. Basically if they go to church only the mom or one of the sisters is able to go so that the other one can stay with Jesus. They live pretty far from the church, and have a wheel chair that is broken so it has been really hard to get them to go to church. But we passed by this week with a member and sat down with Carolina(Leti’s Mom), Maria, and some more family that I hadn't ever met and we talked to them about the gospel of Jesus Christ. The lesson went great and we talked about how it can really bless their lives and how we are willing to do whatever it takes to help their whole family follow the gospel and come to church. We told them that at least for one week we could come by with a car that a member has and take them all with us, even Jesus! Carolina was super happy about that and on Sunday we passed by and Carolina, Maria, Jesus and some others in the family were all able to come to church. Jesus was so happy to be there and his mom carried him around the whole time so that he could go to the classes with her. When the members saw that she was carrying him around the whole time without a wheel chair or anything they talked about ways they could get a new wheelchair for her or if everyone could pitch in some money to buy a new one. That was so great to see!! The whole branch pitching in helping one another. They all seemed to love church and Carolina feels good about it. It was so great to see how they are putting forth their efforts to come to church and really want to follow in the gospel. And to see how little acts of service really can make a big impact of someone. The members really looked for ways to help and helped her feel good and now are helping her to get a wheelchair for Jesus. That is really what the gospel is all about! We all have personal needs, but true joy comes when we look outwords and look for opportunities to serve. Through those little acts, we can change others lives and bless our own lives! It was a good week! Love you guys!!
Elder Reilly
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