7.23.18: ☀️

Well, for some reason my group email last week didn't send...whoops, sorry! Don't worry though, I am still alive and living the dream over here in Valenci-yaaaa! Life is just BEAUTIFUL<3

The highlight of the week was the baptism of our two best friends, Valeria and Fernando (who were in my email last week that no one ever got...).  But, long story short, they are a brother and sister from Honduras who live with a less-active member and their mom who is not a  member (yet...!). They are precious! They were so excited for their baptism and were just glowing afterward. Yesterday, they were confirmed by the Area 70 who is in our ward and the Spirit was so strong. He gave them both beautiful blessings and I know that God has big plans for both of them in this life! Also, an older Spaniard man who was taught by the elders got baptized with them!  It is such a blessing to watch lives change as people come unto Jesus Christ and accept him as their Savior. The most beautiful thing in missionary work is watching the power of the Savior's atonement touch and heal people in the most personal way. I love my Savior Jesus Christ and know that He lives and that He is with us throughout every step of life. He is on our side and is ALWAYS pulling for us. 

I love you all and hope that you are all living the DREAM <3

Stay GOLD-
Maddy

Pics- 
bautismo [baptism]

Today we went to the cathedral in the center of Valencia 

My best friend (who has enough sass in her little cuerpo [body] for all of us)

Safaa, my amiga from Israel, ft. a rich American member who is here on "long term vacation"

I love Valencia 









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