A miracle that really hit me this week passed in a hospital here in Sogamoso. Hermencia Chaparra, is a member that had cancer. Her daughter Vivianna called us and told us to rush over to the hospital. As we entered the room you could her from how Hermencia was breathing that she was not doing very well at all. Every breath she attempted was forced. My companion and I gave her a priesthood blessing. Hermencia was trying to tell us something after we gave her the blessing, but I didn't understand very well what she was trying to tell us. As we were heading out I left a plan of salvation pamphlet with Vivianna to read to pass the time. We said bye to Hermencia and Vivianna. We had plans to pass by with Vivianna the next day. The next day, a man stopped us in the street and informed us that Hermencia had passed away that morning. This man turned out to be the husband of Hermencia. He invited us to the funeral service for her in the chapel here in Sogamoso later that afternoon. During the service there was so much peace left in the room. The spirit was felt as we sang the Hymn 100 "Nearer My God to The" As the Bishop talked, he mentioned that beforehand, Hermencia`s last request was to see the missionaries. She wanted to have us in the room with her. That hit me really hard. I'm really glad that we were able to go to visit there in her final moments in this earthly life. She had so much faith and realized where she was going. This is not the end here in this mortal body. Jesus rose on the third day, and since he rose again, he made it possible for each and every one of us to live again. I know we have a purpose here. Hermencia knew she had a purpose here. She completed with this part of the plan the God has for us. I know that she's on the other side of the veil now. In a state of peace and Happiness, helping others to come unto Christ, and continuing the missionary work on the other side!
This Saturday, Gabriella Contredas got baptized! It was a really special moment. I had the opportunity to perform the ordinance for her. She explained in her testimony afterwards that as she entered into the water, she felt like she fainted. As she came up out of the water she said the first thing that she recognized was a light above here head. I reflected on what she said and I started to think about the symbol of Baptism. We know that it represents dying and being spiritually reborn. I felt like in that moment that she felt that change. Maybe fainting isn't the best thing that can happen, but I could see that she was ready to make changes in her life and to start walking uprightly before God. That was another miracle from the week!
Every week is full of miracles! Always be watching and listening to recognize each miracle that the Lord Blesses you with!
I love you guys and hope your week is full of great Miracles!
Elder Horton
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