In reality, this was probably the happiest week of my life. I honestly don't think I have ever been happier. JONATAN AND YANINA GOT MARRIED AND BAPTIZED!!!
But it wasn't just like that, it was still a nightmare, like every baptism I have ever seen.
Wednesday: We had the baptismal interview and everything went really well, all the papers signed and they were super excited.
Thursday: Nothing
Friday: We get a text about two hours before the wedding that they don't want to get married anymore. They don't answer our calls or texts. We go to their house. They don't let us in. We camp out. Finally, their daughter lets us in. Yanina talks to us and says that they will not be getting married. Jonatan won't come out of his room. We sing, pray, read the LDM (Libro de Mormon-Book of Mormon). He finally comes out. They explain that they are in a fight and that they DO NOT want to get married. We tell them basically to get over it and remember that the blessings that come from living the commandments are much bigger than the fight they had. Yanina cries a lot. We make them do companionship inventory. They decide that they do want to get married. Their wedding is supposed to be in five minutes. Neither of them are ready, and because they were fighting the day before, they didn't take any of the paperwork that they were supposed to. Jonatan ran out to his moto and went over to the Registro Civil to see what was up. The lady told him that they could come back at 1:30 and get married. MIRACLE. We head over and do Yanina´s hair and get everything ready. Go at 1:30, and about 3 they get married.
Other MIRACLE: In the hours between 11 and 1:30 the woman called to tell them that they would need to get married another day. Because Jonatan broke his phone when they were fighting, they didn't get the call. So, in the end, they went at 1:30 and the woman let them get married.
Side Note: I was one of the testigos (witnesses). It was cool.
Other Side Note: Weddings that aren't in the temple are horrible. They last about 37 seconds and are extremely casual.
Saturday: Jonatan and Yanina got BAPTIZED!!!!! Erik, their sobrino (nephew) that got baptized a few weeks ago, also got the sacerdocio (priesthood) a few weeks ago, so he was able to baptize them. Then we had a party!!!!! I loved it, but it was sad because I wanted to dance but I am a missionary.
Sunday: THEY GOT THE HOLY GHOST!!!!
Anyway, it was all incredible and I absolutely loved it and I cannot believe how many miracles God made happen so that everything could work out. I love them so much and it is so cool to see people that are really trying to keep the commandments be able to come to Christ.
In other news, the two annoying sisters got split up and we are now in trio. It's pretty weird, but going surprisingly well.
PEACE OUT HOMIES
Hermana Rachel Farr serving an LDS mission in Neuquén, Argentina.
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