May 15, 2015

Hey peoples! This week was a pretty good week! I got my awesome TIGRES jersey. That says GUEROSLADE It is super awesome! I love it a ton! Right now we have two people with baptism dates! It is pretty awesome. One was a guy that is a drunk. And we just contacted his house, he came out, let us in, and he hasn´t drank anything since. Haha and he goes to church every week! This guy was prepared wasn´t he? Yes he was. Haha the other is a woman whose daughter is a member and well she said that she wants to get baptized. And we are like... OK!!! haha and she is progressing really well. It is really awesome to see the fruits of our labors after a lot of work. :) Haha it is super worth it! :) And well this morning I was listening to a famous talk from Elder Eyring. And it is about diligence in Priesthood service. And well in all type of church service. And I was thinking about what is expected of us as disciples of Jesus Christ. And the truth is that there is a lot expected of us. And everybody hits that point of being tired. And I would like to share this little part. This is from memory so I don´t know if it will be perfect. But he says ¨When I find myself drawn away from my Priesthood duties. And I feel like I deserve a rest, I give to myself this rallying cry. REMEMBER HIM. The Savior is our perfect example of diligence in Priesthood service. He taught us a lesson about what he did in the spirit world. The three days after his resurrection. After going through Gethsemane and the cross on Calvary. He entered the spirit world still determined to continue his glorious work to save souls.¨ This has helped me a lot on my mission because there are a lot of hard, hot days. But remembering the savior’s example, we can also give more and press on. And I know that diligence really is a Christlike attribute. But anyways, that is my little message today. I hope everybody has a great week! Please pray for my investigators!Ceferino, and Antonia! :) Love, Elder GUEROSLADE!!!

YES!!!‏ April 27th, 2015

ITS A BOY!!!! I am super Stoked!!! :) That makes me super happy! That will be super fun! Ivy and.... quien sabe. But anyways I am so happy for them! I AM GONNA BE AN UNCLE... AGAIN!!! Haha so great! And about my shoes mom! They are still good because I only use them on Sundays. I am just super duper wearing out the other ones. In fact one of them has lost the whole back part... But I love the breeze :) Haha And I still have the other ones that have holes that I can wear out pretty good! But I think I might need some new shirts... :) Because one of them has glue that doesn´t come off. And some of the other ones have some permanent marker that was thrown at me. And then there are some with permanent pen stains that I didn´t realize what was happening in my pocket! :) so i don´t know if that could be possible? SOOOO right now! My area feels like I am pushing a huge boulder that doesn´t move! HAHA I know that it is making me stronger and better, so it is all good. We are giving a ton of people there opportunity to choose. Which is super great! Even though as a missionary, other peoples agency is frustrating. It is all good! :) I love the mission! And the sad part of this week is that my favorite dog died. His name was Tommy which made me love him even more :( Haha we always played a little when we went to their house. And then we went there and we was super sick. But he got up and followed us.And she was like this is the first time he has gotten up for days! Because we got there. But now he is gone. Haha But it is great that the people are still here right! Haha. The miracle part of my week was when we went to look for an investigator. And my companion. ¨Accidentally¨ knocked the wrong door. And one of our less active members that moved came out. We couldn´t find him before. But because my comp knocked the wrong door. We found him. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!!! :) Haha the Lord works through us even though sometimes we don´t realize it! :) Haha but this was a good week. I am excited to keep finding, teaching, and inviting! Pray for me and my area POR FAVOR!!! :) I love you guys! Have a fantastic WEEK!

Que pachuca por tu luca!‏

Ok so conference was absolutely the coolest thing in the world. I loved every single talk! Man It was so powerful! For some reason the seventy is super powerful! And planch us a ton! I loved Elder Hollands talk. And I loved Elder Eyring´s talk! :) I have also seen the blessing of Fast Offerings in peoples lives that were desperate! And man it is so great! I don´t even know what one I loved the most! Oak´s talk was super awesome too! IF YOU ARE TEXTING DURING THE SACRAMENT! YOU ARE HEADING FOR ROCKY GROUND!!! Man that was like... super awesome! Haha But ya that conference was awesome! I also loved the whole theme of families. The importance of family! The mission has really helped me understand the importance of family. And has made me feel super super blessed for you guys. I can´t count how many blessings I have had. They are just so many. And my week this week was more on the rough side... But that is the way it goes. Can´t have good weeks without knowing what hard feels like. :) Haha And I am happy that you guys had an amazing time in Disneyland! :D I hope you ate a Turkey leg chimichonga for me! :D HAha remember that? Haha good times. Love ya guys! Have a good week!

GUESS WHAT!!!‏ March 23, 2015

I just got my Christmas package from Grandma and Grandpa Bennett! No manches!!! :D Haha And the coolest thing is that as missionaries we trade ties right? And I realized this week that I traded all my ties that go with one of my suits. and I was like NOOO! Now I have to wait to be able to find some ties that go with my suit. And then the next day. I get the package, I open the package, and got two extremely beautiful ties that go perfectly with my suit! I would like to bare my testimony that Grandparents are inspired in everything they do! Haha :) Thanks Grandma and Grandpa! :) Haha It was so cool! haha So yesterday we had a baptism. Her name is Juana. And she has been smoking for the last 31 years of her life! And she quit and is now baptized! Haha Crazy eh? Such a blessing. Man I love the mission. The ups and downs. The downs and more downs. And the ups and ups! :) Haha super great. We have a lot of other prospects too so we will be busy these next couple weeks. This week we got to go to the temple with the ward and bring investigators. The spirit was so strong! And we watched the Joseph Smith story in the waiting room. And walked around the temple. Super great week. Good experience! Haha But that is pretty much it for this week! I love you guys! Thanks for everything! Church is true! The Book is Blue! Elder Sladisimo!?!

Elder Slade in the house!‏ March 16, 2015

What!!!! Elise cut her hair. That is the most surprising to me! I am shocked out of my mind! Haha That is so cool! I am so happy for Tay that he got a Job doing what he likes to do! He will be a perfect diesel mechanic. I never saw him as a pharmacist anyway! ;) No just kidding. Him and Jamie got the Genius genes of the family. They could do whatever they want! Haha Jamie and her crazy traveling plans sound as great as ever! haha I am pretty sure she will see the whole world before I get home! ;) haha So this week was pretty great! Elder Argueta and I worked so hard! I was reading a talk. About a 40 day fast like what Jesus Christ did. But this is a fast of everything that impedes the spirit. Thoughts of anything that are basically outside of the gospel. And other habits that aren´t the best. Just completely sanctifying ourselves even more. And I was surprised when Elder Argueta was excited for it. What they say it does. Is completely changes the desires of somebody. To really really have the same will as God. And for a missionary. It helps us have more power when we testify. And I have already felt the difference. I just feel more love, and gratitud mostly. Basically we are looking for miracles. Because man I believe in miracles. We have seen some amazing things happen. For example we contacted a man on the street. And gave him a Book of Mormon. then we went about our day. And ended up knocking on his door the same day. And his wife answered. Then when we returned we figured out that they were husband and wife. I was like no way! The Lord is leading us to these people that are prepared. And they need lots of help with their family. So we did a family prayer, and the spirit was just so strong! Haha Super cool experience that I won´t forget. But anyways. I think I shall bear my testimony once again. Everyday that I have the opportunity to study and work. The more I realize and found out that these things are IMPORTANT and TRUE. I really know that these things are true. That there was a need for an infinite atonement. That it had to be Jesus Christ and nobody else. That even though there is suffering in the world, God is perfectly just and has a plan for everybody. And I know that if we do what we are called to do in this short time that God has given us. We can receive exaltation. All we have to do is be diligent and consistently progress. God does not expect immediate perfection. But he expects immediate progression. And I know that The Book of Mormon is true. No evil man could right such a book, and no good man would write it.. unless it were true. (Elder Holland). I know that we have a Prophet. He really leads and guides this church. God loves us. And I know this! And I invite everybody to study the scriptures. Don´t just water ski over them. Scuba dive in them! Haha! I love that. Anyways! I love you guys! Thanks for the support and your love! Love you guys! Elder Slade

What a CHANGE!!!‏ March 02, 2015

Man so tonight this change ends! It has been a super great change! I have learned so much from Elder Gonzalez de Salceda! Man this guy is amazing. We still don´t know the changes until tonight. And we don´t know for sure who will go, who will stay, or if we both stay. We think that Elder G is leaving. But we will see! Haha Also you will be happy to know that I took a lot of photos this change. Which is usually something that I don´t do but there were some times that I wanted to remember. :) Haha Soooooo, some good news! Alejondra , and Narda are progressing super well! It is so cool to be with this family. They are really fun. And we found out that the dad is a member. He didn´t remember but he is! :) Just was baptized a long time ago. So we just have to reactivate him! Haha. Also there is another lady named Juana. Her family was baptized like 6 weeks ago. But she couldn´t because she loves to smoke. But they lost there job. (a super hard trial for them) and they didn´t have money for cigaretes and is breaking the habit! Haha The Lord works in mysterious ways eh? :) Haha And she accepted a date for the 22nd of March. So we will see how that works out! :D Man! Also we have some other prospects in mind! So the work is going great! That is so cool for Kaden Clements! Tell him the he is a Stud Muffin and I love his face! And that, his calling is sooo coooool! And perfect for him! Haha Thanks for the news! I love you guys sooo much! Por Favor Pray for these peoples! I just know that your prayers have helped us out here in the mission! Love you guys! Elder Sladey Cakes? :D

Beunos Dias! February 23, 2015

It is officially super weird to think that Rhett is married. What in the world! Haha And Jordan and Kayla are next! Haha Super crazyness! And now Nick is going on his mission on Wednesday! Haha Everything is just so exciting back there haha! And I can´t believe that Tyler is home. That was super quick for me. Are you sure he served two years? Haha no just kidding. But now (du du du duuuuuuuh) for a super cool spiritual experience in this week. I was on divisions with Elder Sanchez. Who is a great Elder. And he came to my area. And we felt like we should go to try some former investigators. And these former investigators have family in the States that are members. But we knocked on there door. And they invited us in. And I was like hi! I think you already knew some missionaries before. But we are new! And we talked for a bit. And then they said. So they sent you? And we were like what? And they were like ya we had another family member get baptized this week into your church and they told us that they were going to send us the missionaries. and we were like um... no, we just felt like we should come! Haha And it is funny. The dad is now the only one left that isn´t a member out of his brothers and sisters. And he said I don´t get it! It started with one, and now they are all Mormon. And in my mind I was like... And you are next MUAHAHAHA no just kidding! :) He still doesn´t want it. But his daughter and wife have accepted a baptismal date! Woot woot! And then he will probably accept :) Haha super exciting! Haha But this week is the last week of this change and probably my last week with Elder Gonzalez de Salceda! :( He has been the best companion. And I wish I could just stay with him forever. But we are going to work bien machin this week! Man this has been the fastest, awesomest change ever! But anyways! All is well in Mexico! Lovin Life! :D Thanks for your love and suppport! Love you guys! Elder Guapisimo humilde Slade ;) Oh also! Could you guys keep in your prayers. This family. Their names are Cosme, Cosme hijo, Narda, Alejondra, and Anesol. :) Thanks so much! I just know prayers bring miracles! :)