tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21234889579474266072024-03-14T09:24:47.912-06:00Dawson Strate - Mission in Cancun - MexicoDerekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-86902562603330436572016-07-22T00:18:00.003-06:002016-07-22T00:30:09.724-06:00He's home!!!!!! Dawson returned home Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at 5:07 pm at the Lethbridge Airport. He left Cancun at 6 am, flew to Dallas, then to Calgary, then to Lethbridge. He was greeted by this parents, sisters, Strate and French grandparents. Bryce & Cindy and their two youngest. Allison and her three children (Kevin will be down this weekend). Rhonda & Scott with Ali. Along with camera men and Dawson's two good friends Connor Rango Wright and Carter Hansen.<br />
We had posters, maracas and lots of cheering to welcome Dawson as he came through the doors. After all the hugs were done, we went to Rhonda and Scott's for a BBQ. At 6:30 pm we left to get Dawson to President Randy Wilde's home in Welling for him to get released. It was a spiritual, but tough moment for Dawson as he had to take his name tag off. We stopped at the Blue Goose on the way home and he got a snow bob.<br />
He are some pictures from the event, I'm sure more will be added from a busy week as he sees more friends and family.<br />
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<br />Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-21949328102385155752016-07-15T20:43:00.001-06:002016-07-15T20:43:32.816-06:00Meme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-89352253963180197842016-07-11T14:05:00.001-06:002016-07-11T14:05:59.502-06:00My last letter<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> Hello Everyone,</span><br />
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¡¡Estoy bien muerto!! </div>
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This is my last week in the mission field...<img alt="😭" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f62d" goomoji="1f62d" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f62d" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> how very sad to think that! </div>
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Therefore, this will probably be my last letter. So I will try to make it good! </div>
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I have learned so much in these two short years as a missionary. I can definitely say that my time here has been <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">very well spent. Lots of people have asked me if its really worth it to serve a full time mission. If its worth sacrificing two years of our lives to serve in a foreign land, speaking a foreign language, talking with utter strangers about God, and all of the other challenges and difficulties that arise. Is it all worth it? I want to say to you all that it is worth it. Every single year, month, week, day, minute, and second is worth it. Its not easy, but its definitely worth it. I have been able to draw closer to my Saviour than ever before and have learned countless things about him and his restores gospel (those of you who are returned missionaries know what I´m talking about). There is honestly no other experience that competes with the mission. I would not trade it for 1 billion dollars. No amount of money, or other worldly riches can amount to the blessings that one receives. I have seen these blessings in my personal and family life. I love this work and I am grateful that I still have one week left to wear this name tag to represent Christ and his church. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> I want all of you to know how much I truly love you. I´m sure that you are all annoyed because I always say that in my letters. However I say it because its true! I have learned that love truly does conquer all! That love is charity, which is the pure love of Christ. It doesn´t matter how hard someone is, or how much we get rejected, spit upon, or hated for the name of Christ. Love is the greatest antidote for all! I have seen people with the hardest hearts in the world, and how the Saviours love has softened them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> Thanks for reading all of my letters throughout these two years, I hope that they weren´t too boring! I´m not very good at writing but hey I try! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> May we all press forward with steadfastness in Christ until the end. And never forsake his gospel or his church. I invite you all to read a chapter from the book of mormon this week. Moroni 7 which talks about charity and many other wonderful things. This chapter has changed my life and I know that it will change yours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> For the last time, thank you all and have a wonderful week in the work of salvation!</span></div>
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-80575832503768800762016-07-04T15:03:00.001-06:002016-07-04T18:22:35.483-06:00New Mission President<div class="MsoNormal">
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week has been good. We got to know our new Mission President and his wife, the
Reynoso family! They are so awesome. We had a meeting with them in Cancun on
Wednesday and it was wonderful. They have a very strong spirit about them and I
know that they were called by God to guide this mission!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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knowing how to teach, etc. It was great. He compared the mission rules to a
lighthouse. That when we are "out at sea" the lighthouse will guide
and protect us always. However if we choose to not follow the light and go
where we want, we can get lost and maybe even die at sea. I feel like this
principle not only applies to us as missionaries, but to all members of the church.
Obedience is the first law in heaven for a reason! Without out it we would all
surely be lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also,
this morning my companion and I went to the Hacienda Mundaca. He hadn´t been
there yet so we went and explored a bit. Its really beautiful there and lots of
things to see! Let´s just say that as we were walking through the forest, I saw some cool light coming through the trees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Only
2 weeks left....man I can´t believe it. Going to have to work extra hard to
finish strong! Thanks for all the support and love. Hope you are all having a
great summer and may the spirit be with you all!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Had a good week. We found one new
investigator this week. His name is Delmar (18years old) and his brother
Audel is a member. We had a great talk with him on Saturday and he
committed to get baptized on July 16th! He was also able to go to church
yesterday! It was great. He will probably be my last baptism, unless we
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was a pretty sweet day. A Seventy came to talk to us, Elder Ortiz. It
was awesome! He talked to us for about 2 hours and it was great. He
talked about how we need to keep being disciples of Christ even after
our missions. For the rest of our lives...<img alt="😨" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f628" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f628" style="margin: 0 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> All
I can say is that I will try my very best to do so! He also talked
about how we can establish the mission more plainly (Alma 4:4). By first
starting with self improvement, then as a companionship, then as a
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dearly! They are so amazing and have done so much for this mission and
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Happy Father´s Day all you fathers out there! I hope that you had a wonderful day yesterday with all your families and such. I just want to make a shout out to my dad Ron Strate! Because of all the dads out there, he is the best. Just saying. Not to make anyone else feel bad but he is the best! He has done so much for me that I honestly cannot remember it all (sorry Dad). He has always been there for me when I've needed it most and always been a great example as a worthy priesthood holder in God´s Church. Thanks for everything Dad I love you soo much! Ok back to the mission now...<img alt="😉" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f609" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f609" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>
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We had a special meeting with President Kirkham and the rest of the Zone. In two weeks he and Sister Kirkham will be leaving, so we had one last meeting/party with a piñata and everything! </div>
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We also had interviews from President and it was amazing. He gave me a blessing too, and wow. It was a blessing unlike any other that I have ever received! It was almost like a patriarchal blessing! I think he has a gift of giving blessings. I´m not going to say what the whole blessing was, but I will say this. I will be called to serve the Lord again some day! Sweet!</div>
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We have some baptismal dates scheduled for the coming weeks. This week we were able to visit a lot of less actives which was awesome. We even got the chance to talk with some that rejected us before! Making progress! Its a lot of work but hey its worth it. The work of Salvation is the most important that there is. And I love it! Too bad thats its coming to an end in a few weeks...<img alt="😭" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f62d" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f62d" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> </div>
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Have a great week everyone and be safe. The Gospel is true and repentance is the key to happiness!!</div>
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-17775863784790583222016-06-13T17:56:00.003-06:002016-06-20T11:23:12.150-06:005 Weeks Left<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Hello Everyone,</span><br />
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Last Monday, I got a call from an Investigator that I taught in Cozumel named Brayan. He was getting baptized this week and he wanted me to baptize him! How awesome is that!? So we got to travel back to Cozumel on Saturday to baptize him. It was a wonderful experience and I am so happy for Brayan. He will be a great member and one day he is going to be a missionary too! </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> So, we are allowed to wear hats and sunglasses now so...yep I bought some! Now I don´t need to wear sunscreen haha! I love revelation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> Well, I have only got 5 weeks left until I come home. Wow, time sure flies by. I will definetly make the most of it! Thanks for all the love and support. Thats about I have for this week. Have a great week and keep the faith!</span></div>
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-52135088619147515532016-06-06T13:23:00.000-06:002016-06-06T13:23:21.857-06:00Ocean Baptism Hello Everyone,<br />
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This week has been awesome! First of
all, transfers are today!! And its official, I am staying here on the
Island. I will finish my mission here on Isla Mujeres. However, I now
have a new companion Elder Moreno. He is great, I have known him for a
long time and we are going to work great together. According to my
missionary geneology, Elder Moreno is my nephew haha. Family power! </div>
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had a baptism yesterday! A young man named Mauricio that is 14 years
old decided to get baptised and it was wonderful. Of course we did it on
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there is no where else to do it...what a huge sacrifice... it was so
wonderful and the spirit was so strong. Even stronger than the ocean
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get a little break to relax. Sorry I am out of time but thats what
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-65226982897629432092016-05-30T13:37:00.003-06:002016-05-30T13:37:59.730-06:00Reactivating an entire branchHello Everyone,<br /><br /> This week has been pretty good! A few things happened.<br />
<br /> But first of all, I would like to wish a happy birthday to my little sister Sarah! She turns 13 today! Have a great day Sis and I hope you get lots of Birthday spankings! <br /><br /> So we are starting to see some miracles here on the Island. There are lots of members here but only about 10 or so are active. Yesterday there were about 30 people there so that was awesome! We are getting there. The former Elders Quorum Prez is inactive along with lots of other priesthood so we are trying to work with them. On Saturday we went to visit the former Elders Q Prez and he was home! He had always rejected the missionaries before I had got here but he opened right up and we had a great chat. He talked about his family, when he got sealed in the temple, and a lot of things! He is super excited and he said that he is going to come back to church this next week! I am sooooo happy!! We desperately need more priesthood here and when Hermano Guemez(Eld Q Prize) comes back, we are going to light things up here!! He has a great spirit and I felt it super strongly when we were talking to him. We are literally going to re-activate this entire branch! Miracles exist!<br /><br /> I love being a missionary. Even though its really hard and some days are just terrible, it's worth it. There is no better reason to be walking around in the hot 40 degree sun with 90% humidity every day than for the salvation of God's children. I know that when we obey the commandments and pray and fast for those that we love, God works miracles in our lives. I know that Jesus is the Christ! Savior and Redeemer of all mankind. Until we really start "enduring the end" we cannot fully experience all of the blessings of the Atonement. Thank you all for the wonderful examples that you have given me. Have a wonderful week everyone and be safe! <br /><br /> Love,<br /><br /> Elder Strate Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-31063668184947242522016-05-23T21:48:00.001-06:002016-05-23T21:49:14.477-06:00Loving the Island<style>
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terrible sacrifice...Oh, and also I want to wish a happy birthday to my baby
sister Miranda! I don't think she is a quite a "baby" anymore, but I
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things that I have been thinking about this week. How to strengthen the branch,
teach lots of people, help people to do whats right etc. There is a lot of work
to be done here on the island but unfortunately there are not many people
willing to change. We are doing all that we can to help others but when it
comes down to it, everyone has their agency. I would love to make decisions for
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-43122711429204888582016-05-16T17:01:00.000-06:002016-05-16T17:01:03.053-06:00Conference Hello Everyone,<br />
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Saturday we got to watch the talk called "Feed my Sheep" by Elder
Holland. That is an amazing talk. It is specially for the missionaries
and it was given in the MTC in 2011. Its great to always here the
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great too! It was stake conference here in Cancun which was great. I got
to see some of the members that I know from the Corales Ward. Thats
where I started my mission! It was great to see them again. The speakers
were excellent too. And last night we had a special fireside just for
the missionaries! The Temple President from the Merida Temple came with
his wife to talk to us about the temple. It was extraordinary! I learned
a ton of things about the temple and scriptures that I had never even
though about before. Such a wonderful experience and I now appreciate
the temple a lot more! I can´t wait to go to the temple when I get back!
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anchor in our lives. And the temple is so marvelous because of the
blessings that we receive inside.There are so many things that have yet
to learn inside the temple, but I know that the Lord will help me! I
also know that the Lord with help anyone who truly seeks him. We are all
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everyone for all the love and support. My time is getting shorter and
shorter, but I will give it my all to finish the work that I have been
called to do! Once a missionary always a missionary! Have a great week I
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-79441404556145835352016-05-09T15:15:00.000-06:002016-05-09T15:15:02.928-06:00Hacienda Mudaca Hello Everyone,<br />
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First of all...happy mothers day to
all the mothers out there! There are so many out there who are wonderful
and are really changing this world for the better! However, I have to
say that my mother is the best in the WHOLE world!! There are not words
enough to describe how wonderful she is and how much she has done for
me. Thanks you mom for everything and I love you to Kolob and back!!</div>
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So
this morning we went to a place called, "Hacienda Mudaca". Which is the
house of the guy that discovered Isla Mujeres. And he was a pirate!!
Thats cool. There are a few ruins and other things here. And there are
crocodiles here too! It was great! </div>
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There is a reason that God put us here
as families. It is not just to live and die and that being the end.
Rather, an eternal family that can live together with the one day in the
celestial kingdom! However, we get to choose if we really want that or
not! God won't force us to do anything, he just invites us. I now invite
all those who are reading this to really ponder about that. And what
are the changes that you need to make in your life to accomplish that.
Its not going to be easy, but its well worth it! Repentance is a
woderful gift people! Without it, we could never enter back into God's
presence. I know the gospel is true. I know that repentance is real and
only through Jesus chrsit we can be saved. And witht he help of his
authorized servents who hold the priesthood of God, we have access to
all of this blessings. Make a choice!</div>
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Thanks everyone and I love you all so much!</div>
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-89897358651889051502016-05-02T14:56:00.001-06:002016-05-02T14:56:30.923-06:00Turtle farm !!!!!!!!
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companion is great. Earlier this week, we were putting up a close line to hang
our close in the house. And my companion was tying it on the door somehow. I
saw that the line started to slack a but so I reached to grab and adjust it,
and at the same moment my companion decided to shut the door...needless to say
my middle finger got slammed in the door lol. But it wasn't too bad. It hurt
for a bit but I'm fine now! Another day, after a visit we had with a member, he
offered us some fruit with yogurt. So we sat down on his couch and he brought
some sliced fruit with yogurt in a bowl. Then my companion started talking and
ranting about something while he was eating and "accidentally"
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have some investigators that are awesome. Some old investigators have started
to progress too. There is lots of work here on the island and I am so happy to
be here! We are the only missionaries on the island. I am so blessed to be able
to serve here in this mission! Its the best mission in the WORLD! Thanks for
all the love and support! Have a great week and a happy mother's day!</span></div>
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-50249922773301587682016-04-25T16:54:00.001-06:002016-04-25T16:54:47.679-06:00Officially an IslanderHello Everyone,<br />
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I got transferred!! I am no longer in
Cozumel. I got transferred to Isla Mujeres!! I can officially say that I
am now an Islander because I have been on both the Islands here in the
Mission Mexico Cancun! Yay! Isla Mujeres is part of the Cancun Stake.
Cozumel goes to Playa so I am not longer in the same Stake. </div>
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Isla
Mujeres is very similar to Cozumel. Its a lot smaller and its very
narrow. There is just a small branch here, and I think I will have a
calling in the branch too. And my companion tells me that I will also be
playing the piano! Yay! My new companion is Elder Coffman and hes from
Texas! I don´t know what happens when you put two rednecks together, but
I am going to find out this transfer! He is awesome and there is a lot
of potential here in the island. </div>
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So, I am going to share with
you all an awesome story that happened to me this week about transfers.
So, about 4 days ago while I was sleeping, I had a dream. In this
dream, I was talking to President Kirkham and he told me that I was
getting transferred. So I asked him whereto? And he told me Isla
Mujeres. I couldn´t believe it and then I woke up. Then later that
morning I told Elder Vargas that I had a dream and that President was
sending me to Islan Mujeres. He was just as shocked as I was! </div>
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So, on
Sunday morning, President Kirkham called us so I answered. And he said
that I was going to be transferred. Then I asked him If I could guess
where I was going and he said ¨sure¨. I replied,¨Isla Mujeres¨. There
was a pause, and then stuttering a bit he replied to me, ¨ugh, yes. How
did you know that Elder'¨. Then I told him about my dream and that the
Lord revealed to me that I was going to be transferred there. He took
another pause, and just responded, ¨Wow¨. We talked for a little bit
after that and he explained to me how the Island is and everything. I
just have to say that in that moment, I felt something very special. It
was definitely the spirit, but this time it was different. And I don´t
have words to describe it, just amazing! I had never felt the way I did
when President confirmed that I was going to Islan Mujeres. It may not
sound like anything very interesting but for me it is. I recieved
REVELATION!! However, I still don´t know why the Lord revealed it to be
beforehand, but I guess I will find out why this transfer! </div>
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I
know that personal revelation is real. I also know that God acts
according to the faith of this children and that miracles really do
exist. </div>
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We also had Stake Conference yesterday in Playa. It
was wonderful and I got to see lots of members and converts that I know
from Playa and Tulum. Its been a year since I was in Playa so it was
good to see everyone. Also, President Kirkham talked in the meeting and
he mentioned my experience with the dream and everything! Then he told
me to stand up, and then told the story. I feel famous now haha. Now
everything thinks that I am a prophet haha! (or is it just me...?)
Needless to say, yesterday was a wonderful day.</div>
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Thats what
happened this week. Thanks everyone for all your support and love. Hope
everyone is well and healthy. Until next week! </div>
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Love,</div>
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Some pictures from Cozumel. Bishop Cuevas and his family. Me with Brayan, an investigator thats going to get baptized soon! Then me with Yazmin and Victor. Awesome members! They make some delicious empanadas! </div>
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</span>Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-906110274458148492016-04-25T09:55:00.002-06:002016-04-25T09:55:42.078-06:00Transfer! We know Dawson is getting transferred today but don't know if we'll hear from him.
Going from the big island of Cozumel to this small island of Isla
Mujeres. Looks beautiful. After this, next transfer is Canada!<br />
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Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-36013897985733927232016-04-18T15:10:00.001-06:002016-04-18T15:10:12.557-06:00Brother, you have saved my lifeHello Everyone,<br />
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This week has been great. We didn't
have a baptism this week, however I did get to baptize someone! His name
is Paul and he is in the other Ward. I had the privelege to interview
him and also baptize him. What a wonderful experience it was. He has
such a powerful tesimony of the gospel and how it has changed his life. I
will never forget the what he said to me as we stepped out of the
baptismal font, "Hermano, me ha salvado la vida". Which means, "Brother,
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Those words penetrated my heart so profoundly
that I will never forget it. I know that It wasn't me who saved his
life, but Jesus Christ. I am still forever grateful for this opportunity
I had to help Paul with his eternal progress. I know that through Jesus
Christ, people can change. It doesn't matter who you are, have been, or
where you live. The Saviors love and healing power is for EVERYONE! I
love this gospel and I get to see it in action every day in the lives of
many. </div>
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Well, transfers are next week. Don't know where
they'll send me. Thats what happened this week. Thanks everyone for all
the love and support. I knot that this gospel is true and that our
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live. Have a wonderful week!</div>
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Elder Strate </div>
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</span>Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-84624194316217901602016-04-11T22:31:00.001-06:002016-04-11T22:31:09.471-06:00VisitSister Christensen, who completed her mission before Christmas, came back for a visit and we were at the office at the time.<br />
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<br />Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-32097439963929142072016-04-11T16:30:00.002-06:002016-04-11T16:30:32.865-06:00Package arrivedHello Everyone,<br />
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This has been a good week. Mom, you
don't have to worry any longer, I got the package! Thank you very much! I
am enjoying the treats and the socks! </div>
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So, almost every Sunday here, there are
tourists/members that come to church. Yesterday I met Stuart Pennington
who served in Argentina with Tyler Hansen! Cool! What a small world that
we live in...so this morning we went to eat empanadas with him and his
wife. It was great!</div>
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Oh, and something weird
happened too. So me and my companion were walking, and a guy in a
scooter came up and started talking to us. I think he was drunk and he
had just finished doing some brickwork, so he had a pickaxe with him. He
asked if we were mexicans and my companion said yes, and I did too! He
was relieved because if we weren't, he was going to hit us with his
pickaxe...then he started ranting about Donald Trump and how much he
hates him because supposedly he hates mexicans...and a lot of other
things that I can't remember haha. Good thing that I am Mexican <img alt="😉" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f609" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f609" style="margin: 0 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> the whitest that you've ever seen! </div>
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We
also had our Leadership meeting in Cancun and later our zone meeting
here on the island. Its was great. I was able to learn lots about how to
be a better missionary and to teach the doctrine of christ. Focusing
especially on the first principle, "Through Jesus Christ we can be
cleansed of sin". About the importance that Mercy and Justice play in
the gospel. Because of the commandments that God has given us, there is
justice. "Mercy cannot rob Justice". Alma 42 for more details. Man, I
love the book of Alma! Teaches us everything. Its like the book
specially written for the missionaries. </div>
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The Betos Family - Brother Betos makes the best empanadas!!!! </div>
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</span>Derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15686143592994409275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123488957947426607.post-50790829364673096492016-04-04T12:49:00.002-06:002016-04-04T12:49:29.668-06:00Conference!!! Hello Everyone,<br />
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I hope you all enjoyed General
Conference, because I did! All of the messages were so awesome that I
can't express my gratitude for their awesomeness! We also had an
investigator that came to the conference too! His name is Brayan and
he's great! He has a baptismal date for April 15th. He's progressing
great! </div>
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We watched all of the sessions in the Chapel. So
basically we spent all of Saturday and most of Sunday in the Chapel. It
was wonderful. All of the talks were fantastic, its hard to pick just
one to talk about. I actually really enjoyed the talk by Bonnie L.
Oscarson about the Restoration of the church, the priesthood keys and
everything! </div>
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I also loved the talk by Paul V. Johnson about
the Resurrection. It is one of my favorite gospel topics. The fact that
we will all one day live again it truly amazing. And not just as spirits
or how we are now, but with perfect and glorified bodies! I agree with one of
Gordon B Hinckley's quotes stated by Elder Johnson as "The greatest of
all events of the history of mankind." I know that to be true. Those of
you that know me, also know that I have suffered from a few illnesses
and injuries and such. I have healed mostly from them, but I am still
limited in some things. I am so excited to have a perfect and glorified
body one day. Amulek also testifies to this divine truth in Alma
11:42-45 I know this to be true. Death is not the end, thanks to our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know the church is true and I also bear
witness that Jesus is the Christ. The one and only person capable of
performing the heroic act of the atonement. I love being a missionary, to
be able to share this wonderful truth to all the world! Have a
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Package given to us by members at conference. My sucker that got destroyed by the humidity before I could get to it. Then a great drawing of the prophet and a quote from conference by him. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This week has been full of great
things. We had a bit of a hectic day on Monday, so thats why I am
writing today because we didn't have time. </span></span></div>
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this past week we found some new families to teach and they are so
amazing! On Saturday, we had a great experience finding a family. So we
had planned to stop by to visit an old investigator that we didn't know.
We just found her info in the area book so we decided to go look for her
at 4 pm. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> However, our appointments that we had that morning fell
through. My companion felt the need to visit this investigator even
though we had planned to look for them at 4 pm. So instead, at 12 noon we
went to the house. Just as we got there, Ana (the investigator) was
standing in the doorway. Then her mom came outside to greet us. We
explained who we were and she started crying. She expressed how stressed
she is with her life and trying to raise her daughter in this fallen
world. She felt like God really answered her prayers as we arrived in
the exact moment that she needed. We have an appointment with them
tomorrow, so hopefully we will get some great results and baptismal
dates! </span></span></div>
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us how she had been looking in other religions and that none of them
had really pleased her. Also that she has been looking for a way to
strengthen her relationship with her family. I was with Elder
Zambrano (hes an AP right now) and we had a great lesson. Abigail (the
Mom) started crying when her son Gerardo (19 years old) said the closing
prayer. The spirit was so strong and she also committed to come to
general conference this week and to be baptized on April 22nd!
Miracles!! </span></span></div>
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President and Sister Kirkham here on the Island with the entire zone.
Just so you know, Elder Vargas and I are the only Elders on the Island
now...the rest are all sisters. Its a bit weird to be honest. Anyways,
we had an Easter Celebration and it was great. We painted Easter eggs!
Which is a tradition that doesn't exist here in Mexico, but we had to
because its Easter and all. It was great. The best part was making the
eggs into egg salad sandwiches which were delicious! <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I told the other missionaries that thats what we do in our family, throw Easter eggs! and they didn't believe me haha!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We also
learned a bit more about Jesus Christ and the importance of this holy
week. I love Easter week. It is such a wonderful opportunity that we
have to celebrate the last week of the Saviors life. The work that he
did here on this earth is the most important thing that has ever occurred
in the history of the world. As Alma states in Alma 34 that without the
atoning Sacrifice, all mankind would have been lost and would have
perished. I am so grateful for the Saviors love towards each and every
one of us. And his Resurrection is like the cherry on the cake. Because
he overcame death, everyone now has that chance. I hope you all had the
chance to see the video, "aleluya" which talks about the Resurrection
and how we can all find a new life through Jesus Christ. In my time here
as a missionary, I can truly say that I have found a new life in Jesus
Christ. I invite all of you to look for Jesus Christ, to find the new
life that he promises us through sincere repentance and baptism. Of
course it had to be performed by someone who holds the priesthood of God.
I know that This power has been restored to the earth through the
Prophet Joseph Smith. I know that Jesus Christ is the Savior and
Redeemer of the world. I know that the only way to return to our father
in heaven is through SINCERE REPENTANCE along with all the saving
ordinances of the gospel. I love you all and hope that you have a
wonderful week. Hopefully you will all be able to watch General
Conference this week. If you have questions about the gospel, you should
write them down before conference and listen for the answers as you
watch. That's what I am going to do! Have a great week!</span></span></div>
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he offers us. Which is the atonement and the resurrection. Its amazing and
helps us to understand that some day we can see the loved once that have passed
on. Its so great and we need to share it with everyone! so please, watch it,
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had our Zone meeting on Friday and it was great! We talked about lots of
things. One of them being the importance of safety here as
missionaries. When we are walking in the street, contacting, ect. Being
alert to whats going on around us, and what to do in confrontations. So
my companion and I did a little sketch to make things "real" haha! So I
dressed up like a soldier and my companion dressed up like a street thug
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Now, your probably wondering where I got the uniform from. A
member that we just re-activated is ex-military and he let me borrow his
uniform! It was awesome. So we pretended to have a shootout during the
Zone meeting when no one was expecting it. Oh, we also borrowed some
nerf guns from one of the youth haha. It was great and we had fun! I
have to say, some of the missionaries would have died if it had been
real lol. So we were able to see the importance of what to do in
situations like that, and having fun at the same time! Hey Mom, I think I
would make a great soldier don´t you think!? Captain Strate...hehe.
Just kidding thats not on my plans...</div>
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We also have a baptism
planned this week, but its not likely to occur. He didn´t come to
church yesterday and we haven´t been able to find him lately. Hopefully
we´ll be able to find him to get him back on the path. </div>
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Well,
transfers are next week! Wow, this transfer went by super fast! I feel
like every transfer goes by faster than the previous one. And Yesterday I
compléted 20 months! Still can´t believe it. I still feel like I just
got here! </div>
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Thats about all for this week. The Easter
iniciative is about to start! On March 13th the video will be avaliable!
Share it with everyone! I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know that
through him, all shall live! Death is not the end. I love you all and
have a wonderful week full of miracles!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times; line-height: 200%;"><span> </span>I
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do have a companion now, and his name is Elder Vargas. He is from Cuidad
Juarez, Chihuaha. That has to be close to Aunt Mona and Uncle Sam I think. We
get along great and he loves working too! </span></span></div>
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there is a lot of wind so that helps.<br />
<span> </span>We also had to help some Elders
move houses this week into another house. Other than that, the work has been
normal. I hope that everyone had a great week. Congrats Derek for getting into
BYU!! Hopefully I will get to go somewhere haha! Have a great safe week! I know
that Jesus Christ lives! The Church is true and the Priesthood Power is real! </span></span></div>
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This was another hectic week!! Wow, that's two in a row. That usually does not happen often...</div>
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So
I had to take my companion to Cancun because he got pretty sick. And
unfortunately he had to go home :( and I am now companionless. So I am
now in a trio with two other missionaries- Elder Vargas and Elder Nunez.</div>
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So now there is just one zone
leader. Its a little bit weird, but I think president will solve the
problem pretty quick here. So the trip to Cancun and everything took a
few days to straightened everything out. But my companion is now getting
the treatment he needs and it should all be fine. Poor guy, I feel bad
for him. All we can do now is pray for him. </div>
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On the other
hand, we had a baptism on Saturday!! Despite all of the traveling and
business, we got it done! Her name is Sugeyli (Soo-hey-lee). She is
great and She has a lot of support from the young women in our ward.</div>
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thats what happened this week. Looking forward to another fun filled
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The boatride between Cancun and Cozulmel<br />
Practicing the piano with Elder Nunez<br />
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