September 8, 2014
Hola Todos!! :)
Wow what a week! To be honest, I don’t have a ton of time so
I’m just going to write a few things that happened and the few things that I
have been able to learn this past week.
So as you all know, I am only 20 blocks away from my old
area. Well, starting next
Sunday (not this
Sunday) Congreso, my old ward, will be sharing a chapel with
Almagro, my current ward. To be honest, when I first heard this, I had no idea
how to feel. I was a little bugged if I’m going to be honest in the beginning
because I’m like, wow I’m serving half my mission is basically the exact same
area, like I’m basically still in Congreso. But then I started thinking more
about it. I was like; well I love the members and the missionaries that are in
Congreso, so at least I’ll be able to see them. Then I realized, hey, I’ll be
able to see Carmen and the whole family!! (When I had to say bye to them, I was
suuuuper sad.) So that was a huge plus. THEN, I realized, Oh my gosh, Malena is
going to be baptized in September so I’m going to be able to be at the
baptism!! I soon realized that me being in Almagro and Congreso sharing a
chapel with us is a HUGE tender mercy of the Lord. Right now I really feel so
blessed by the Lord. It is a huge testament to me that He really is so aware of
me. AH! I can’t wait till the next
Sunday!! :)
So, Wednesday we had the chance to do an hour of Family
History and let me just tell you, I’m addicted! It is seriously so fun! (...I’m
such a nerdy missionary jaja...but hey at least I can recognize it jaja...) It’s
seriously like a puzzle/investigation. I thought that since basically all my
ancestors were pioneers and since I have so many family members that have done
the work that there is nothing more to do but oh was I mistaken!! There’s TONS
of work to do!! It’s incredible! Since I started my mission I’ve had the desire
to do Family History work when I get back, but I didn’t know how or what I
would be doing. Now that I’ve gotten a little taste, I’m stoked to dive more
into it when I get back. We’re super lucky here in Almagro that we have the
resources to do Family History work in our chapel, so President gave us
permission to do an hour every week. I’m just stoked! My invitation to all of you
is to start investigating your family history! Even if you think it’s all
already done, because I assure you its not. There’s always something to
do.
I was reading Ether 6 this last week and learned so much.
Every time the talk about the vessels being tight like unto a dish we can apply
it to ourselves. The Lord instructed them in everything they should do so that
they could successfully reach the promise land. We, too, have been perfectly
instructed and know everything that we must do in order to successfully reach
our promised land. We must be tight like unto a dish in our lives in the gospel
principles so that when we are in the depths of the sea- or in the depths of
our trials- the water (or adversary) can’t enter. We also need to trust that
the storms we endure are in the Lord’s wisdom. It is these storms and winds that are leading
us to our promised land. If we prepare ourselves the way we have been
instructed, we will be strong enough to endure the hardships. The hardships
only last so long (in their case 344 days), but if we put our faith in Christ
and endure them well, we will reach a place far beyond our greatest
imagination- THE Promised Land. I encourage you all to read this chapter. It’s
awesome!! :)
Well, I have lots more to say, but I have absolutely no time
to write more!! Sorry!! :/ I love you all! Have an awesome week! Remember, when
we love the way the Savior does, miracles happen. And of course, Stay Anxiously
Engaged!! :)
xoxo,
Hermana Van
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