I thought at first it would be super lame to stay in the same zone
and just cross the street to another area like so many of the other
hermanas have done but its actually pretty sweet. I feel like I already
know the area well and everyone here. We live with the nicest family
ever and our ward is very supportive in missionary work!
I also have 8:30 church here! It's been at 8:00 since I entered the MTC in
February. I had 12:00 one Sunday.. and then got transferred back to
early morning. So those few Sundays that I will be home before starting
school I promise I won't be late to our 8:30 church. I'll be ready to
leave and wake up all the investigators by 7 ;) We actually had a pretty
sweet experience yesterday with a family we found and had accepted a
baptism date on Saturday. The member with us said he could pass by for
them and we were going to go early to make sure they were up and ready.
Instead we left our house and found them in the street each with their Book
of Mormons in hand and walking to church. Even 6 year old Dulce Maria.
Such a cool sight.
My companion is really really awesome. And I'm not just saying that
because she told me her mom likes to read my blog. :) It has been so fun
to work with her since we were already good friends from the MTC and
sharing Balbuena. She has a huge heart and love for all the people here.
I know that we are going to see lots of miracles and success here
together. She actually reminds me a lot of Madison so that's pretty cool
too. Like if Madi were a missionary I imagine her being a lot like
Hermana Wilkinson which means she's gonna be a great missionary! Just
gotta wait a little over 2 years.
The coolest thing about being a missionary is when people recognize the
spirit we bring. People often comment that were so cute and young and
far away from our families.... we walk all day when its hot or cold or
raining....how people are probably mean to us or how it was probably
hard to learn Spanish and so on. I mean it's nice and all that they' notice
the sacrifices we are making but my favorite thing ever is when they
talk about the spirit and light we bring and how different they feel
when we are with them. Then we get the chance to explain that these
feelings come from the Holy Ghost and that He is testifying that our
message is true. That it's not because of us that they feel that way but
because God has called and sent us to find and save them from sin. To
help them find Christ and be purified in Him. I love my calling and
responsibility as a missionary.
Today we had a zone activity and watched Ephraim's Rescue and ate
banana pancakes and hot chocolate but I was making banana pancakes the
whole time :) It was a good time. Other than that it was another chill
day preparing to be able to work super hard all week. Hope that Randy is
doing well and recovers quick. Love you all lots and hope you have a
fantastic week!
Con amor,
Hermana Rhoten
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