Hey, guys, it's been a while since I last wrote, sorry about that, but these weeks have just been flying by so quickly and all of them just blend together so easily now.
About a month ago, we got to watch General Conference, which was great! The talks were all really good, and I of course, loved President Nelson's talk. The DR getting a new temple in Santiago is something we all here have been waiting for, so it was a really awesome moment for us to finally hear the announcement, and to be a part of the construction of that temple!
In the past couple weeks, me and Hayes have been working really hard, but unfortunately, we've been showing very little results. All the people that were progressing seemed to suddenly completely lose interest and now it seems nobody here in Maimon has any interest to follow God. It's very sad, and Elder Hayes and I have been very frustrated at the slowness of the work. This Thursday is transfers, and we'll see if I leave or if God still needs me here for some reason.
This Thursday also is the beginning of my last transfer (six weeks) in the mission. I'm very grateful for the many things I've learned about myself, about God, and about life during my two years here. My mission has been something that has definitely pushed me past my limits, and it was definitely what I would call the "refiners fire," which technically is exactly what I wanted my mission to be. I've been pushed and refined, and I would say I'll be coming out of this a much better person than I was before. I still got a ton of things to learn and change, but it would be disingenuous to ignore the changes I've made so far.
That being said, we're not done yet. There's still some work to be done, and whether that's somewhere else or here in Maimon, it's work that's gotta be done. I'm ready to make this last transfer one to remember and to go out with a fight.
Thanks everyone for your love and support, I'll keep praying for y'all. Please pray for us in Maimon so that we can find those that are ready for the gospel... if they really do exist.
I must go -Elder Barlow
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