July 28, 2015
Hola mis queridos!! :)
So today we had transfers!! And guess what?? I’m staying
here in Chacabuco for my last 3 weeks!!!! :) I’m so so happy!!!! I’ll be here
in Chacabuco in a trio, which will consist of me, Hermana Urra and our new
companion Hermana Hawkins! Hermana Hawkins is from California! She is just fantastic! I love
her already with my whole soul. We were talking today and we found out that we
were in 3 of the same classes at BYU and we never met each other! Too funny! :)
The only time I was in a trio was in the MTC, so it’ll be interesting being in
a trio. It should be fun. :)
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| Hannah in her Trio with Hermana Urra and Hermana Hawkins! |
On
Sunday I had my despedida. It was so weird. Because I said good
bye to everyone, but I’m still not leaving so I just didn’t know how to feel
jaja. It was fun seeing the members from my wards and everything, but it just didn’t
feel real. Because honestly, none of it feels real. I just can’t believe how
quickly the time is passing! :/
On Pioneer Day, July 24th, we had an activity as a mission
where we commemorated the pioneers and we read Moroni 10 as a mission to finish the Book of
Mormon together as a mission. It was one of the most beautiful activities we’ve
had. As we finished the BOM and sat in silence pondering, I was able to feel
the spirit so strongly. I was able to have yet ANOTHER witness that the BOM is
true. It is without the truest book that exists on this earth. I loved feeling
the conviction again and again, as we listened to some testimonies from the
missionaries. We then watch part of 17 Milagros to remember the pioneers and
their sacrifice. I cry every time in the movie. I think it is one of the most
beautiful movies there is. One of my very favorites. I always feel so humble
watching it. It was a beautiful movie. It has been the most beautiful
experience reading the BOM in 24 days. I have no doubt that it was completely
inspired by our Heavenly Father. It was exactly what I need, exactly when I
needed it. I know the BOM is true. I know it has the answers to all of our
questions. It is such an incredible guide in my life. It has the power to
change the lives of those who search and ponder it diligently. We receive God’s
guidance through reading it. Don’t let a single day pass by where you don’t
read it. I love the BOM with my whole soul. It is the greatest treasure to
me.
Judith and Aracelly didn’t go to church again last week so we’ve
had to drop them. :( I’m super sad about it, but it’s for the best. If you love
them, you gotta drop them. I know that when the time is right they will be
baptized. They have the desire and they’ve received their answers, now they
just have to wait until the circumstances allow them to. I’m glad I had the
opportunity to teach them and show them the truth. Now we’re just about
starting from zero, but I know that we’ll find. It’s when you have nothing that
you see the biggest miracles!
Today, I had to go to a self reliance class for all the
missionaries going home. It was weird....and sad. I think it’s just easier to
stay on the mission. Oh and it was also the last time I’ll see mi hija,
Hna Yancey, it was really sad. :(
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| Hideous, noisy pigeons! |
Pigeon update: They’re absolutely hideous now. And now they
make lots of noise. I will send pictures.
Yesterday we talked to a lot of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I don’t
know how. It just happened. It’s very interesting talking to them. I don’t
really know why I shared that, it was just a random thought that popped into my
head.
Well, I think that’s about it! Love you all and am so
grateful for your constant support!! Have a fantastic week!! :) Remember, when
we love the way the way the Savior does, miracles happen. And of course, Stay
Anxiously Engaged!! :)
xoxo,
Hermana Van
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