This week has been a miracle! I love being a missionary! I love waking up and knowing that I am where my Heavenly Father wants me to be. I love repenting and becoming better everyday so that I can serve those around me better! Yesterday we went to go eat dinner at La Familia Flores y hablamos con Carlos, el hijo quien va salir para la mision en 9 dias. El pinto estas pinturas y me recordaron de tu! Mi mama! El tiene mucho talento, verdad???
Oh family and friends, how I love you. How I wish I could just help you see the blessings that God has given us all! If you remembered always the blessings that He has given us you would never have time to frown or be discouraged. Sometimes when I am sad I have to just say thank you to God instead of ask for help with everything because I have noticed that when I have an attitude of gratitude that I am happier! Yes, I still ask for help and strength, but giving thanks for what I already have and the miracles I have seen during the day helps me to change from sad to happy in an instant.
We have taught both Reuben and Ramiro every day this week. Reuben said the other day something wonderful that made me smile. He was talking about tithing and how God has given us so much that 10% is nothing! I was like, "Yeah! You are so right!" What we give God is truly nothing. We are simply returning what is already His. Ramiro can't read so we have been giving him short verses to study each day. He has come to church twice and has made some good friends at church. We want to involve the rest of his family though!
We go on exchanges once a week because Hermana Vankatwyk is a Sister Training Leader (just like Hna Alfaro was) and so I get to be with a different Sister once a week. It's fun to teach together and continue to find those who are prepared. I am learning to have fun and not be a robot haha :) I still do all I can to be exactly obedient. I love the commandments :)
We are also teaching a couple named Eulalia and Aroldo. Aroldo came to church yesterday with his cousin, Frank, who is a member and Aroldo said he wants to come back and continue to learn. I love hearing that people want to keep learning. This man used to be a drunk and was very catholic but the Lord has been preparing him so that now he has the opportunity to change his life and receive the blessings of the gospel.
I love the Lord. I know that this is His Church. I know that He is the only way to eternal life. It is by His word and His way that we can return to live with God, not our own preferences or opinions. He is the way.
P.s. I know you don't know her but I just wanted to say that I love Hna Sanchez and will always have a place for her in my heart. I am grateful for the members here, Hna Arreola, Hna Sanchez, Hna Diaz Gonzalez, and countless others, that have helped me to feel loved. I hope I can help others feel that way too.
I love all of my companions and I love my leaders. I am excited to visit them and chat again someday :)
Hermana Hopkins
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