MUCH more tranquilo. Monday we did take an incredibly fun, long, HARD hike up to a cruz. It has SO many parallels to us living the gospel. I wrote some down in my journal. But let me just tell you that it was so hot, then so cold, then rain almost to hail, then wind and lightning and thunder. But when we got to the top, the view was MAGNIFICENT. And it was SO faith promoting to realize that I can literally do hard things. I wish I had time to explain a lot of the things I learned from that hike, but since time is short, I will just tell you, our hike in life is hard. Sometimes we go it alone, sometimes we want to give up, sometimes people stay and help us on our way, but no matter WHAT your circumstance is, the "view" is SO worth it. And the happiness you feel at making it to the top, with over 30 missionaries (your friends and family) there cheering you on and waiting at the top. Life is hard. I know it. I have had such a wonderfully blessed easy life, and I know I don't know all of life's hardships, but it still is hard, even for me. But I also know we are NEVER alone in our journey and if we allow him to, Christ will walk with us, and even carry us when we can't do it alone. I love hiking. :) **sorry I never express myself very well... I am thinking in two languages and trying to type in 15 minutes haha :)
On Thursday we were able to do some service as a zone (breaking down a house!) It was so fun. I realized that I am a lot more happy and less worried about myself and my circumstances when I am serving. Which I think is true of everyone, no? It also gave me a boost to work harder this week, which has paid off. Our lesson numbers were so much better, and we have a young boy named Carlos who has accepted baptism!! Please pray for him. Tonight, we go talk to his parents about permiso. :) haha talk to any returned missionary about how fun that is!!!
Also, we have several other awesome investigators, which unfortunately are all NOT married. Its so hard sometimes because people except everything except that. Which we can't always change. I have been reading in the Liahona about the importance of marriage and families. I am beginning to develop a better understanding and a testimony of the importance of this. I also am extremely grateful to my parents and my family for raising me within the bonds of marriage. We enjoy so many blessings from this. I have had a very full heart this week for my mommy, daddy, and brothers and sister. I LOVE YOU GUYS. I know I didn't always show it, and I am so sorry for that. I have committed to forever changing my attitude about and for my family. They are the most precious people on earth to me. I hope you guys know I love you and can feel my love, even across the equator. ;)
Have a great week, let someone know you love them, be HAPPY, and tell someone about the happiness you know because of this beautiful, perfect gospel.
ps. do you want me to start a weekly challenge like Tommy!? and I gave another talk today in spanish!!! I am learning to get over my fears of publicly speaking, little by little. And in another language. ;)
THIS CHURCH IS TRUE AND I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!!!!!
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