Small and Simple Things

Dave and the Lopez-Canales Family - Baptism October 5, 2012

Two months ago while we were serving in the Cannon Branch, Dave and the ward mission leader, Carlos Sanchez made an emergency trip to the Supermercado de Las Americas to purchase a cake for a baptism.  There were so many in attendance that the cake we brought would not feed everyone.  While they were waiting in line, the woman ahead of them was counting coins to pay her bill. The store was ready to close and the cashier was impatient; it seemed as if she did not have enough money.    Dave quietly told the cashier he would take care of her entire bill.  When she realized what had happened, she thanked him and thanked him and noticed his missionary tag.  She said she had seen the missionaries and had talked to them but had moved and lost contact.  Carlos Sanchez got her address and said the missionaries would contact her.

 We were released from our calling as missionaries a few weeks later and were surprised to receive a call this week;  Sandra Canales wanted Dave, (the white-haired missionary) to baptize her.  She told them she had met him at the Supermercado and that he had been so kind and inspired her to learn more about the Church. It was such a sweet experience last night as Sandra and then her daughter entered the waters of baptism.

Even though our mission has ended, the blessings keep coming. Last night was a sweet and tender mercy and we rejoiced to meet again with the sweet people of the Cannon 6th Branch.  We were also reminded that the Lord has a plan and that through "small and simple" things he accomplishes His work.