I saw Jay Leno!!!

Phew. What a week! It is go time here in North Hollywood! I am still in North Hollywood. They just moved us to a new apartment, so I could live with the other STL. Here is how the week has gone:

Monday: We had an AWESOME family home evening with Norma and her family! We had two families from the ward come, and everyone got along so well. We played a little game called "Getting the family Domine to the temple." I will send pics.

Tuesday: Transfer day is always a little nuts. BUT GUESS WHAT!? I saw Jay Leno!!! Hahaha for some reason he was sitting in his super fancy car in the middle of Sun Valley. He was just chillin'. I was like, "Whoa. That's Jay Leno!" and my comp said, "Who the heck is Jay Leno?" Well at least I was pretty pumped! 

     

My new companion is Hna Smith from Virginia. She is 19 and has been studying at BYU Provo. She is great. I was praying that I would get a companion that would want to work hard for these next 12 weeks, and my prayer was answered!! Her first day in the mission consisted of us going to teach English class at the church building, but someone ended up calling the cops over something silly, so we had to be evacuated. Welcome to North Hollywood!

Wednesday: We are teaching another family, and we were able to have a lesson with almost the entire family. The oldest son and Dad are not interested, but the mother and 3 teenagers are meeting with us. The mother doesn't want to make any big decisions without the approval of her husband, so we will be praying for the heart of her husband to soften, but Hna Smith got to give her first baptismal invite at that lesson!!! Wahoo! 

Thursday/Friday: Consisted of us meeting with members, knocking doors, and helping Norma make Mole for El Dia de Espanidad!

Saturday: OH MY LANTA! THIS WAS A WONDERFUL DAY! Guess who I saw at El dia de Espanidad??? La familia Montoya!!!! I about wet my skirt. They are still consistently going to church, and they told me they are getting married at the end of November. We swapped info, so they could keep me posted! Turns out my old companion Hna Vega just visited them with her family and they all went to Malibu together :) I always make sure to tell the Elders in Canoga Park to keep a close eye on la familia Montoya!

Sunday: Church. I love Sundays. I think my favorite 10 minutes of the week is when we take the sacrament. It is just a peaceful moment to recommit ourselves to the Lord.

Alrighty. I think that about sums up the week. We have been seeing so many miracles. It is amazing what can happen as we pause, pray, and take time to feel the spirit. We were sitting in the car this week, and we were trying to choose a less active family to visit. We said a prayer and we felt prompted to visit a less active family that had previously told us they were not interested in meeting with us. Well spirit knows best, so we went over! We ended up meeting a less active son we didn't even know existed! His daughter, who is 17, had just run away from home, and he was in need of some comfort and support. He said he would love for us to meet with his 2 daughters. I am so glad to know God is in the details of our lives :)

I love you Mom! 

Hna Moo