Hola!!!
Well, transfers are today, but it looks like I
will be staying here in good ol´ Almagro with Hermana Contreras. Yep 6
more weeks. It´s crazy to think that in this transfer we will be skyping
for Christmas! I can´t believe how fast the time is passing!!! :)
So
Daniela is progressing nicely, but we had a smidge of a hiccup with the
Word of Wisdom. And it's only with coffee... But anyways, she said that
she's already changing so much in her life (she believes in Saints and
what not and worships them so...) That she just told us she wouldn't
give up coffee. Even though she doesn't drink if very much. I think she
just feels like she's changing a lot of things and she wants to just
hang on to something of her "past life". After explaining that it's a
commandment I think she's more on board. At least that's what I hope. We
have an appointment with her tonight so we'll have to verify that she's
keeping her commitments. But I have so much faith that she'll get baptized
this week.
So we had interviews with President
last week. One thing he told me was that I´m a glass-half-full girl. I told him I really try to always look at the positive so it's good to
know that at least someone can see that. We also told him the story of
Daniela and he LOVED it. He had us film it so that he can show it to the
whole mission. They said they were going to put it on the newly started
blog so that all the missionaries could see it today, but with
transfers and everything I think they forgot or didn't have time.
Anyways, it should be up next week and then I'll send ya the link so
that you can watch the story... In Spanish. Yep, you'll be able to see
me and hear me:) How fun! Jaja!
So Saturday we
had a special meeting with Elder Christofferson!!!! :) There were two
missions present, Buenos Aires North and Buenos Aires West. I have a
couple friends in the West mission so it was sooooo fun getting to see
them! It was nuts!! :) There were some other General Authorities there
too. It was an awesome meeting. All the wives and the general
Authorities that spoke spoke in Spanish and they rocked! The wives of
Elder Chirstensen and Elder Christofferson have to have had served
Spanish speaking missions or something. Elder Christofferson served in
Argentina so his Castellano was just perfect, obvio. jaja! :) They all
talked so much about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and then Elder
Christofferson talked so much and repentance and how it relates to every
principle of the gospel and how everything starts with repentance. It
made me think a lot more about repentance and my investigators. It made
me realize that there is a lot I need to do to improve in my teaching!
(como siempre) But yeah, it was a really great experience! I loved
getting to listen to an Apostle of God and to be with the whole mission.
So fun:)
Well, that´s about all I got for this
week. Crazy to think yet another transfer has come and gone and that I
am now approaching my halfway mark in the mission. Time just flies.
Thanks for all your prayers and support! I love you all so so much!
Remember, when we love the way the Savior does, miracles happen. And of
course, Stay Anxiously Engaged!! :)
xoxo,
Hermana Van
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