tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83458619673925772432024-03-14T01:52:52.489-07:00Hermana AndersonShaleah :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12437514097326201894noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-88655854968281016692014-07-07T17:16:00.004-07:002014-07-07T17:16:59.451-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-45342231351942944772014-07-07T17:07:00.000-07:002014-07-07T17:07:30.947-07:0018 months have come and gone-- last letter<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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It really is quite odd to think that this will be my last letter to you all.. 18 months sure did fly by. Not to lie- at the beginning of my mission, I felt I was going to be here for an eternity. That it was never going to end... now I can't believe that it will have an end. <br /></div>
Well, updates and miricles for the week! Shall we?<br /></div>
Jimmy and Adri were baptized this last Saturday!! (yes yes before the big game) And they have their eyes set on the temple. I think one of the funniest things that Adri said to me when I first got to know her was- marriage is commonly known as enemies that sleep together haha. The gospel, through strengthening their testimonies has strengthened their relationship so much! Their goal is the temple, and they want their sons to be missionaries. Its amazing to see how when we learn the gospel and (here is the key) LIVE the gospel. We ca see a chain reaction. We have more clarity. We literally feel closer to God, hence having more peace in our hearts brings love for God, ourselves, and fellow men. And this is exactly what has happen in their marriage. <br /></div>
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Paola. I 16 year old member that has not come to church for over a year... came <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_876605534" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">this sunday</span></span> and bore her testimony!! It was so powerful! I am grateful for the opportunity that I have had to know her.<br /></div>
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La negra.... Sandra. Dun dun dun... she will be getting baptized <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_876605535" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">this thursday</span></span>!! She has been searching for the truth since her father passed away. She said that she even went to the catholic church (a church that growing up she was always told was incorrect) to find peace. And that is when we stepped in.<br /></div>
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I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have had to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to get to know my Savior more. I love the gospel, I love being a missionary. <br /></div>
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It truely has been the best 18 months of my life.<br /><br />I would love to write more, but my time has run out.<br /></div>
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I love you all so much! And... I guess we will be seeing ya :)<br /></div>
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kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-32200310942535203852014-06-10T19:01:00.001-07:002014-06-10T19:01:46.166-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dear Family of mine.</span><br />
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Well, once again- I hope that you had a wonderful birthday Seth! 24, right?? que viejo...</div>
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What a wonderful week it has been! I was going to send pictures, but I forgot my camera card reader in the house. This morning we went and played soccer with the zone. It was really fun, I hadn't played for a while.. but I think we are going to start it up in the ward on Saturdays.</div>
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So much has happen this week- where to start? I am loving my area- it really is so beautiful! And my companion is wonderful. We pass the week working hard and laughing together. :) its a great mix.</div>
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Well, I guess one of the best news and blessings that we have seen is that Jimmy and Adriana are PROGRESSING! but wonderfully! When we taught them the restoration... I felt like they were teaching us. Adriana said something to the affect of- we knew that we needed to change something to bring more peace in our lives- because we are not attending a church. Jimmy looked up and said- we weren't attending a church... now we are. My companion and I couldn't help but just smile! They love the church! They actually shared the experience that their relationship was on the rocks, but since we found them, and they have been coming to church... everything has changed. That is the blessing of the gospel.</div>
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We found another family as well! Alejandro and Karin. We had the first lesson with them this last week. I felt like we were just jumping around in the lesson... we couldn't find their need. I was praying so hard in my heart that we could find it... when we invited them to church, and talked about the sacrament. Come to find out (I don't know how well you know the catholic religion... I've become pretty pro) If you are married in the church and your spouse cheats, or abuses you... it doesn't matter. You can divorce.... but you CANNOT marry again in the catholic church. (unless you send a whole long letter to Spain and it takes like 15 years supposedly). And so you can be married civilly- but that doesn't count. You are living in sin... and you cannot participate in the sacrament. Well, Alejandro was married before and his wife was unfaithful- So they were divorced and he married Karin... but they have been -living in sin-. We were able to teach and testify that families can be eternal! And just all of the blessings that we receive. Well the next day we see him.. and he said to us- I have to be honest with you guys (we froze) My wife and I talked and we are really really interested... and want to be a part of your religion. And we want are children to be a apart of you church... and one day we want to be sealed as a family!</div>
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There aren't words that describe the feeling of hearing someone saying that. I love being a missionary. And I love inviting people to come unto Christ.</div>
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Love you all!</div>
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kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-75204124827006829742014-06-02T17:04:00.002-07:002014-06-02T17:04:29.238-07:00Paradise -- they sent her to Paradise for her last area.....<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Aye no... what a week!!! Well first thing is first.... Welcome to JUNE! That is pretty crazy. And because I wont be writing until </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1405590553" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">next monday</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">...</span><br />
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SETH!!! I hope that you have a good one!!</div>
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It sure has been an adventure this week! Le contare... our area is huge! And so getting to know it has been pretty eventful. Sometimes we even have to take like 30 minutes bus rides... but our area is beautiful!! I sent some pictures :). Paraiso is in the mountains! It so much fun! The weather is... perfect! And it hasnt been raining too much. So there is only 1 complaint .......</div>
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WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY WATER!! Literally, I tell you. Or lights. My companion says its never been like this before... but literally they have been cutting out water off at like 7 in the morning and it doenst come back until like 9 at night... and just a trickle from the lowest facet that we have outside. I have reflected so much on mom and dads wonderful example this week of food storage, and to all I testify how imporant it is to have food and water storage!!!!! I believe <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1405590554" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">friday</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1405590555" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">saturday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1405590556" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">sunday</span></span> the water never even came back as a trinkle in the night time. I had never before realized what it was like to not have access to water. We had to call the mission home so that they could bring us water... Not to go into details but I never before realized what it would be like living off limited water... And I tell you that it is so important that we can follow the advice of the prophets and have food and water storage!</div>
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There was another protest this week... they shut down the streets so that we could have our water back... and it came :). Although I can still tell you that every bucket is still brim full of water for the doubts.</div>
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We also had a wonderful miricle this week!! As a mission we have a goal that everyone can baptize a famliy in June. Well, I just came to this area and we didnt have a family. My companion and I talked about the goals that we wanted in the short weeks, and decided that we were going to work hard and pray for a family.... and that is what we ahve been doing. In a bus stop we were talking to some people... one of which was Adriana... and she invited us to her house........ We showed up... late because she litterally lives at the top of a mountain... but showed up becuase we felt like we needed to find her. After a wonderful lesson her and her husband both accepted a baptismal date!!! And they both came to church <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1405590557" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">this sunday</span></span>, and LOVED it. (and brought their young chrildren ). Just another experience that God live, loves us and answers our prayers. </div>
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There are so many people in need. Waiting for this gospel. Just like Adriana and Jimmy. She told us that she felt like an emptiness was being filled up and she sat through the church services. I hope and pray that everyone of you are participating in the missionary work. And through your personal prayers you are asking Heavenly Father how you personally can participate in the Lords missionary Work.</div>
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Love you all!</div>
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Have a wonderful week!!! With water ;)</div>
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kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-67648182328806980842014-03-24T15:32:00.001-07:002014-03-24T15:32:39.947-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-91807483927937011362014-03-03T14:35:00.003-08:002014-03-03T14:38:40.737-08:00WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEK!<div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.35em;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 22.719999313354492px;">It truely has been a week of miricles and blessings. Its been a week that has strengthened my testimony in the power of fasting and prayer, and that God answers our prayers in his own due times. I share with you these moments because I want you to know of the miricles that God has permitted me to see in the mission. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">The week started out with the long trip to Guapelis to do divisions. I went to Guapelis and my companion went to Pococi (my old area). When I called my comp to see where we were going to meet up, she told me- Wait one second, there is someone that wants to talk to you... She passed the phone to a man named Carlos Salazar. I met this man about a few days before I was transfered out of my last area. He was sitting on a bench and I went and sat next to him. We started talking and he told me that he was an inactive member of the church... for 22 years. He actually was a member of the Bishopric. For reasons of being offended and certain things that happen he inactivated and went back to his old lifestyle... drinking, drugs... you name it. I was extremely forward with him that night. Very direct in what he needed to change in his life... and then I was transfered out of my area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">He proceeded to tell me that since that night that I talked to him that he is an active member in the church... a full tith payer. He told me that in all of his time being inactive he knew that the church was true... and he called me his Savior. He thanked me tellling me the many blessings that he had recieved for coming back to the church... He leaves with the missionaries everyweek- and gives them references weekly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">I sat down and cried. I cannot even explain in words the joy that one can feel knowing that someone has come back. That they have used their free agency that Heavenly Father gave them to choose to change their life. To only be an instrument in the hands of God- even though at times it is hard, and feel like you dont even make a dent, is what God needs of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Another lesson that I have been learning in my mission is not to get frustrated with those that have callings. Really they have been called of God, and it is our job to help them fulfill their calling. We have been a little frustrated with the lack of help that we have recieved from our ward mission leader... so we have changed our attitude and we are learning how to support him. Its flipped 180. He left with us on Sunday- and it was a wonderful experience for all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Haha... we had a funny experience as well in one of our lessons this week. Well first off we are teaching a family. Norman, Gabriela, Norma, Gabriel, and Andres (yes, they got real creative with the names...) They are wonderful!! I think they are teaching us more that we are teaching them! We invited them to baptism the first lesson... but the whole family wasnt there . And so they said they wouldnt make a decision without the whole family together because the head of the family (norman) needed to make the decision so that the rest could follow. So in the second lesson we were teaching the book of mormon. Norman kept asking us questions like- how do i know if this is real or not? And before we could even answer him his wife stepped in and said- you need to read it and pray! The Holy Ghost will let you know. haha So at the end of the lesson we challenged them to be baptized... at the end of the question he just sat and looked at us............ then said- I didnt understand the question.......... and then looked at his wife.. hahahaha we all couldnt stop laughing. It was so obvious that he wanted her aproval. haha I dont know if the story is as funny told as when we were there but all of us couldnt stop laughing. But they accepted the invitation to be baptized... Its going to be tough to give up their coffee... she tried and it gave her nausia and she was throwing up... so pray for them!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Also.... Alex. Do you remember Alex? the jew adventista. Well he has been progressing... but at the same time he hasnt. But this last week in our lesson we asked him if he believed that the book of mormon was true. He paused. And shook his head yes. Then proceeded to show us a few verses from the bible- </span></div>
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<a class="" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="30" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"> </a><span class="">30 </span>¶And many other <sup class="" style="line-height: 17.749998092651367px;">a</sup><a class="" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/20?lang=eng#" id="ecxfootnote32" rel="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/footnote?lang=eng&volumeUri=nt&bookUri=john&chapterUri=20&noteID=30a" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank">signs</a> truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not <sup class="" style="line-height: 17.749998092651367px;">b</sup><a class="" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/20?lang=eng#" id="ecxfootnote33" rel="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/footnote?lang=eng&volumeUri=nt&bookUri=john&chapterUri=20&noteID=30b" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank">written</a> in this book:</div>
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<a class="" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="25" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"> </a><span class="">25 </span>And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be <sup class="" style="line-height: 17.749998092651367px;">a</sup><a class="" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/21?lang=eng#" id="ecxfootnote16" rel="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/footnote?lang=eng&volumeUri=nt&bookUri=john&chapterUri=21&noteID=25a" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank">written</a> every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the <sup class="" style="line-height: 17.749998092651367px;">b</sup><a class="" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/21?lang=eng#" id="ecxfootnote17" rel="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/footnote?lang=eng&volumeUri=nt&bookUri=john&chapterUri=21&noteID=25b" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank">books</a> that should be written. Amen.</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">It is truely a miracle. And this Sunday he stayed the whole time in church. Another testimony to me that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Also Morgan.... a 15 year old boy that we have been working with for a while. Finally got permission from his father to be baptized... and after clearing up a few doubts... finally feels ready! In our lesson with him he called his cousin to ask him to baptized him- and he just started crying. It was a tender moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">And Vilma has started reading as well!! she said that she feels a surity. a peace that she cant describe when she is reading the book of mormon as well as other words from living prophets. She is pretty timid, and so she is a little scared about her baptism- so pray for her! And that she can find a job!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">I am truely grateful to my Heavely Father that I have this time to be a missionary. I love being a part of his work. I love my area- having the opportunity to serve in Moravia has truely been a blessing. I love my companion. I love my family. And I love this Gospel. </span></div>
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CONGRATS Chelsea and Danny! I thought that it was going to be a baby GIRL!! Yay :) </div>
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I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week :) the time sure does fly.</div>
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THANK YOU Grammy Gram for my letter :) Its always so fun to receive pictures and letters :)</div>
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This week flew by! For part of the week I was in Coronado in divisions... it was really fun and really pretty and such a blessing to go there. Its up by the mountain, and the members are such wonderful examples. They also gave us 7 references in my area- which is wonderful news :)</div>
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Alex is progressing... we are still trying to help him understand the Sabbath day and the reason it is Sunday--- and Vilma now has her 3 times in church! And we ate dinner at the stake presidents house on Sunday :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">This week I read in the Ensign an amazing speech by Elder Richard G. Scott ..! How to live a life of peace, joy and purpose ..! and I want to start by quoting a scripture that is not part of the speech but has a lot to see 3 Nephi 12:48 "Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect" this time Jesus is telling us that we can be perfect to achieve that in our life on earth we must strive to the fullest by following the example of Jesus Christ and do what we know he did ..! I loved this because we mentioned we can find happiness in our lives developing the attributes of Jesus Christ. This impacted me and helped me a lot because I realized that I still have much to improve. Here are other parts that impressed me..!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #2f393a; line-height: 18px;">God has given you the ability to exercise faith to find peace, joy and purpose in life. However, to use his power, that faith must be rooted in something safe, and there is no better foundation than faith in the love Heavenly Father has for you, faith in His plan of happiness, and faith in the provision and in the power of Jesus Christ to fulfill all His promises.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">There are two ways to make decisions in life (1) decisions based on the circumstances, and (2) decisions based on eternal truth. Satan encourages that we choose according to the circumstances: What do others do? What is acceptable in social or political spheres? What provide the fastest and most satisfactory result? This model gives greater opportunity Lucifer to tempt the person to make decisions that are harmful and destructive, even when taking them look better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">In this there is a set of values or standards to guide decisions, each taken as what appears to be the most attractive option at the moment. Who choose to follow that path can not expect help from the Lord, but is exposed to their own strength and that of those who want to help. Unfortunately, most of the children of God make decisions that way, that is the reason why the world is as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The pattern of the Lord is for His children to make decisions based on eternal truth. This requires that your life keeps you focused on the commandments of God, thus decisions are made according to truths and with the help of prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In addition to your own strength and ability, you will enjoy divine inspiration and power when you need it, your actions will be predictable and bless all who you influence. And have a meaningful life of purpose, peace and happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">The Gospel teaches us to make decisions based on eternal truth. I pray that we never allow ourselves to make an exceptions to this rule of life just to achieve a passing attractive or to participate in an experience that you know is unworthy advantage. I have seen many people and young couples spoil his life by resorting to the wrong sources for how to live. Deviate from the true to be tempted to compromise just a little in order to gain influence, position or accepted principles, and justify these deviations later arguing that this will be achieved with a greater good. Eventually, this way of life will take you where undoubtedly not want to be.</span></div>
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I hope that you all have had a wonderful week!! Thanks so much for all of the emails :) I loved the engagement pics seth and Teane!! They are really pretty! And Chels and Dan- I am excited to know what you guys are having!! Nate... I hope the tooth gets better. </div>
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Well... what happen this week?? haha i dont know if I even remember. It was a completely exhausting week. We have soo many investigators, and so many that have baptismal dates... but they all live so far away from each other that we are running around like chickens with our heads cut off. </div>
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We are teaching Alex. He is a mix between adventista and a Jew. He found a book of mormon in his work a while ago.... yes he works in recylcing... and has always wondered what it was. We were able to teach him the book of mormon- and suprisingly he agreed, and told us that it makes sense. Our one road block with him is that he believes that the sabbeth day is... Saturday............... You can imagine our suprise when he showed up this Sunday :)</div>
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Vilma. A Sweet sweet lady. We went and taught her one time about the Sabbeth day... and to my amazement... she walked to church this sunday!!! About an hour walk because she doesnt have money!! I am always just stunned by the examples that I see here day to day!</div>
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Raquel. Our 15 year old cutie! She is being such an example for her family... and i know will be key to her dad accepting the gospel and quiting some habbits aka drinking... that he has. </div>
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Kevin and Danielle. Keving 21... danielle 15. Lets just say we are planning their marriage for march. We are waiting to get permission from her mother... pray with us!! </div>
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Morgan. 15 years old and comes to the church on his own. Unfortunely he didnt pass his examine and so we have to push his baptismal date back because his date wont give permission until he passes his test.</div>
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Maria!!! We are waiting for her divorcement... and will be planning her wedding shortly.</div>
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marlon! He will be getting baptized in March... No complications with him. He has already got ride of drinking coffee and we just laugh at all of his expieriences of saying no everytime we go.</div>
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Pablo... went from 10 cigarettes a day to 2!! </div>
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Pablito has read all of 1st Nefi! We are just waiting, and praying that he can change his job to come to church!</div>
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We also found a family! pray for Sandra and her husband! We can already tell that accepting the book of mormon is going to take alot of faith on their part</div>
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there are some updates on a few of our investigators- please pray for them!</div>
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Well i hope that you enjoy all the photos that i sent! And I hope that you have a good week.</div>
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kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-31990735030346732322014-01-27T14:09:00.002-08:002014-02-12T14:01:50.565-08:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello dear family!!</span><br />
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What a week it has been! Hermana Martinez had changes and I got a new companion!!</div>
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La Hermana Ixchajchal. Yes. Try to pronounce her name again. Im still struggling.</div>
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She is wonderful!! She has the same time as me in the mission- and is from Guatamala. We joke that we are the same person just with different skin tones. Needless to say we get along great. The days have been filled with constant laughter and running as we have had soo much to do! </div>
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We had a baptims this last week. For Victor Areas Castillo. He is amazing, let me introduce him some what. He doesnt live in our area but is working for a member in our area and so he is coming to our church. He actually lives about 30 minutes away in car- up in the mountain. Last Sunday he didnt have enough money to come to church- so what did he do? He left at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_180409983" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30</span></span> walking... so that he could get to church by 9. When I called him on the phone to make sure that he was awake to come, he told me that he was walking. I couldnt hold back the tears. What an example for all of us. He has changed ever so much in these last few weeks and his baptism <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_180409984" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">this saturday</span></span>was wonderful! </div>
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Haha fun fact about Victor is, he lives next to his boss... and his boss has........ over 50 dogs. If you can just imgaine. Its on my bucketlist to take a picture. haha teaching the lessons is always a riot. </div>
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We also had the WONDERFUL opportunity to have Elder Cook come and visit our mission! It was wonderful to hear from him and to meet him. As he took the time to shake every one of our hands. He talked about love, and the love that we need to culutivat to have success in this life. </div>
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We also met a family today! When we were walking they turned around to talk to us because they felt like they needed too! We went straight to their house and had a lesson! It reminded me of a quote that I heard - they day will come when those that are chosen will look for us.</div>
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I am so grateful to be a missionary! I love everyday! I love my companion and I love this work!</div>
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<br />kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-16732614705756105212013-08-19T16:14:00.001-07:002013-08-19T16:28:24.202-07:00Ohhhhh Noah<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">
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Mom- HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! Well, from Costa Rica at least :).<br />
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I do hope that all is going well, and that you are excited for school to start! Or work (for you Allie!)<br />
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Well, its been a good week here in Pococi! I am absolutely loving my area! At first we spent alot of time walking around in circles... but we are feeling comfortable with directions and what not!</div>
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1- We had a Hermana Conference! It was wonderful! The Specialist Hermanas put it together. We got to hear from president and his wife. Had some clases with games, learned some study techniques, watched some wonderful talkes, and did YOGA! Overall it was a success. It was a spiritually uplifing experience, and so much fun to see all the sisters in the mission!<br />
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2. I had my first Member (and dog) present lesson. Haha There is a dog that follows us EVERYWHERE. We were in guapelis centro the other day... and it was still following. You should see the strange looks that we get as we Hupe Bueno (knock on doors) with this dog next to us... Ohhhh Noah. (thats his name)<br />
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3. I know I have mentioned it about 1,000 times... but our ward is AWESOME. We have implemented a program that is - never go alone. That to church and every activity they bring a neighbor or friend, or less active. We will see how it goes!<br />
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4. After a wonderful lesson with a less active the other night we left and were picking some mandarins off of their tree...when to my surprise a HUGE SLOTH came walking by. I am talking size of a medium dog!!! And i didn't have my camera! It made the night THAT much better! It literally was 5 feet away. Only in Costa Rica<br />
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Just a thought as I have been studying Moses 1:39 Gods priorities are His family, which is all of us. And His happiness comes from loving his family... then that should tell us where our happiness should come from- and where our priorities should be!</div>
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I hope that all is going well for everyone! Mid August- I cant believe it.. I hope that everyone is enjoying the last few weeks free before the semester starts!<br /></div>
What a week!! Where to start...? Hmm... I guess we will start with.... </div>
TRANSFERS!!<br /></div>
Wednesday in our district meeting they told the Hermanas (us) that only one of us had changes... but they werent going to tell us who until the night time. and that we had to find a members house for one of the sisters to wait at while the other one went to San Jose. We really had no idea who was going to get transfered out- but I felt like it was me (and I was right). I had more time, and I honestly just felt like my time was done in that area- it was a very sad feeling. That night was extremely hard for me. We said goodbye to Ingri and her family, who I love so much and some other inverstigators and members that we had appointments with that day. I never realized that I could love these people so much, and that it would be so hard to leave them.<br /><br />Hermana Starke and I recieved the news at about 10 oclock that night. She was staying, I was getting transfered. Well at first they told me Pocoku, Limon... but really my area is Pococi II, Guapelus. (it is in the area of zona atlantica, Limon. sisters arent in limon because it is dangerous) <br /></div>
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We then spent the night, and I mean the whole night packing. Poor Hermana Starke- bless her heart! I had 6 months there... it was tricky to pack it all up at 1 in the morning. And the next morning we left. It was so sad to leave Hermana Starke- So grateful for the time that we had together!! </div>
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So here I am! Pococi II. I am opening this area, and... I am training. <br /></div>
My companions name is Hermana Tordecilla. She is wonderful! She is 23, from Colombia, doesnt know english, and has an amazingly strong testimony and is ready to work and be obediant. I am so lucky to have her as a companion.<br /><br />I have really really enjoyed my time here, and it has been but 4 or 5 days. For me it has been confirmed (as I learned when I went on divisions with the Specialist Hermanas) that every area is very different. I have been absolutley astounded at the help of the members here. We were more than welcomed in the ward- and have already gone out with the members. They are so willing to help, its amazing. We are in a ward. and the support of the members is wonderful!<br /></div>
Sautrday I also had a WONDERFUL experience. I had the opportunity to go to the sealing of Marcos and Raquel. They were menos activos when I first got to Orotina... It was a wonderful experience. It was beautiful.<br />They are an eternal family now. I really dont think there is anything greater... And I am so incredibly happy for them. <br /></div>
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Also Zillahs wedding in next week, and Oscars baptism. I wont be there in Orotina. but I am so happy for them!</div>
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Oh and for my favorite language errors this week- <br /></div>
When I was talking about my dad. And instead of saying that he was an appraiser- I said... My dad is a little dog. We got a good laugh out of that one. Perrito vs Perito. Can you blame me?<br /></div>
LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!<br /></div>
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<br />kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-40399538542315616842013-08-10T09:56:00.001-07:002013-08-10T09:56:22.747-07:00Oro- Tina ( pot of gold) <div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">
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Thank you all for you letters! I love Mondays so much because I get to hear from you guys :) Well, we have transfers THIS week..... We will see what happens. Hermana Starks training will end... and I have been here 6 months... I have my ideas of what will happen. But we'll see! I talked to a sister the other week that was in an area for 7 1-2 months! So... Until next Monday on that topic! Stay tuned. <br /><br /></div>
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1. Well the marriage date is set for Zillah and Oscar!!! Whoohoo!! August 17 at 5:00. How exciting is that?? And they got their rings last week :) Im so happy for them! The baptism will be directly after the ceremony!<br /></div>
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2. So Hermana Starke and I have wanted pizza for like... weeks. So one night we got one for dinner... then we had an appointment at a members house after... Guess what? They had pizza for us. Its just our luck, we never get pizza! But... even more than that- it was such a wonderful night! They had invited some friends over, and we had brought some members with us. We ended up having a WONDERFUL lesson about the plan of salvation, specifically what is going to happen after this life. We were all able to learn and talk together. And we have a return appointment with the friend :)<br /></div>
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3. Noni.... this nasty potato like fruit that drops right and left in the streets of Costa Rica... I still cant figure out why the juice is so stinking expensive in the states.<br /></div>
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4. My testimony has really grown in the fact that we need to have faith in the small things for our testimonies to grow. We get so many investigators.. and well people in general that want to know all of the detail details... its so important that our testimonies have a foundation... and then we can learn and grow... and place our trust that God loves us and that His plan for us is perfect... and that all will be just and fair in its time.<br /></div>
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5. Wonderful Miricle! I think I might have wrote about this a little last week- But ALL of Ingris children came to church last week- and they enjoyed it. Well this sunday they were all dressed and ready with the picture they had colored of the missionaries in hands!! AND on top of that... they all stayed theee whole time! And kiara and Tati went to Young Womens!! And enjoyed it! They all came to a group night that we had later that sunday- and when Ingri left they asked if they could stay longer... so we walked the girls home. Such a miricle! It was so hard for Ingri to get to church when None of the children would go. So happy!<br /></div>
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6. Ingri is one of my heros! She has 5 kids of her own... and pretty much takes care of the other 6 that live in the same house.... Her house consists of dirt floors and a bunk bed... and she is so incredibly happy. She dedicated her life to serving her children, and is such an example! <br /></div>
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7. There is a man that lives in San Matteo.... (Hopefully I havnet told you about it) Every time we walk past his house he comes out knowing that we have to walk back past his house again. He has a loud preacher voice and always a Bible in hand... His eyes are red... and really dont have another color int he center... when he stretches his fingers they bend backwards... and yet he looked strangely familiar to me...... Hermana Starke nailed it one night when we were laying in bed.... the GRINCH!!!! hahaha he seriously looks like him! We have lovely adventures with him... It usually consists of some verses in the bible, and him telling us abou the visions that he has had over what neighbors and being unfaithful and the pastors as well.... Ohhh the life we live.<br /></div>
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Well between bank lines, and lightning storms we are doing pretty well here. We are working A TON with the members in my rama (branch) as well as some investigators. We are really trying to strengthen the branch... so that new ones can come, and be taken care of. I love the quote by presdient HInkley that just talks about how precious a new converts testimony is.... with out the help of the branch... itcan die. Coming into the church is like experiencing a whole differnent culture, of which I can relate to a little bit with the short time that I have been here in Costa Rica. I love you all so much! Thank you for your love support and letters :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful week! I am sure you are all counting down to the school days! Enjoy the last little bit of summer :)<br /><br />Hermana Anderson</div>
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Another week has come and gone! I hope that it was a wonderful one for everyone :). Thanks for sending me the pictures Dan!I I have always wanted to go to color me mine! Your guys's stuff looked pretty neat. And thanks dad for sending me part of your lesson! I really enjoyed reading it, and even printed it out :) <br /></div>
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lot this last week... and Sunday they all came to church!! It was wonderful! And even more than that the kids had such a fun time in primary. (Which is a miracle because the other times they really didn't like it) The Lord works in mysterious ways :)<br /></div>
2. One of my favorite moments last week... we needed to take a bus to San Matteo, and so we strategically planned our visits so that we could end a lesson and then wait for the bus on the side of the road... we got there a little bit early- and waited, and waited, and waited, and waited... and the bus never came. About 30 minutes later I turned my back to talk to her, as we were making different plans for the day knowing we had somehow missed the bus... and all of the sudden there was just a huge burst of wind. Yup. BYE BUSSSS!! We dropped to the ground laughing.<br /></div>
3. Kinda a fun tradition, when you have a birthday here they crack an egg on your head. When it was my birthday they were kind enough to drain the yoke... We did it to Tati this last week, it was really funny.,... maybe a tradition that Ill bring home. Other than that would be frightening to have Seth run after me with an egg to hit on my head.. so maybe not ;)<br /></div>
4. We had a movie night and so many of the members came. We were all squished in a house, and it was wonderful as we watched the testament! Such a good movie to show the relationship the people of the book of Mormon had with the Savior. After we played some games together, and over all had a great time. I really do believe that it is unifying the Rama... which is the GOAL!!! One of the games if you messed up you had to go into the middle and do... just something... I busted out the clogging. It was pretty great. No one saw that coming. (HIllary, Riss and Teri- You would have been proud. Not quite as spectacular as when I didn't it int he apartment kitchen...)<br /></div>
5. This week we have also had the opportunity to give some of our investigators blessings. Which was a really neat experience. I am so grateful for the priesthood power!<br /></div>
6. Lesson learned- the importance of listening to the spirit. We had a meeting with a less active... she hasn't been coming to church for a while, but has a strong testimony. We had a lesson planned for her, but as we talked to her, underlining questions of the plan of salvation came up. Quickly changing our plans we talked about the plan of Salvation, and the plan after this life.. She had forgotten so much! Something that I had just assumed that she knew... The spirit was so strong. Just testifying of the truth that she already knew. I really saw and learned the importance of keeping our studies up, always learning something knew. Our testimony isn't just going to stay in one place. It is either going up or going down, maybe we all work our hardest to make sure that day by day it is increasing :)<br /><br />LOVE YOU ALL so much :)<br /><br />I hope that you have a wonderful week<br /></div>
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ps. I sent pictures, so you can see the pday at the beach :)</div>
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Hello family of mine!!<br /></div>
I hope all is going well for you! Its July! I can hardly believe it. <br /></div>
Well... so we were with some investigators the other day- and I showed them the family picture that I have. The one that we took right before I came on my mission. Hahaha, so my investigator looked at it... and then asked where my mom was? I pointed to mom, and she said- OH, I thought that was the wife of him (pointing to Seth). I could not stop laughing!! It was soo funny. And she thought that Daddy was the grandpa. We all got a good laugh out of it. And Danny, if I had a dollar for every tica that asks if you are single I would be wealthy.<br /></div>
We also had a wonderful time at church this Sunday. It was also really cool to see how the Lord answers our prayers. My comp and I had fasted that this one family could come to church. Well, in the morning when we passed by they were sick... We passed by for a different investigator and they were sick. And then we went to get a less active, and she was still in bed. So we went to church to wait to see if a couple others that we had invited would show up... Well one did. His name is Mario (40 years old? Maybe less...). He was actually baptized when he was 8 or so, but doesn't remember anything. And the only contact that we had was on a bus, and we gave him conference talks, and we had called and invited him to church on Saturday. Sacrament meeting started and then we had 2 other less actives that we had invited come, Nefi (He used to be a counselor in the presidency) and Zillah (Actually his sister) and Oscar (We have a marriage date for Zillah and Oscar this month! And the Sunday after his baptism) Overall the spirit was so strong, and it was the best church I have been to thus far in the mission. It was really a testimony builder that the Lord is hears and answers our prayers. <br /></div>
I guess a topic that I have really really been thinking about lately is- What does Christ think about me. <br /></div>
There is a book that is called, ¨You are special¨. If you haven't read it yet... go read it right now!! Its so so good. It is about a town of wooden dolls that are carved by a woodworker named Eli. Each Wimmick is different, some are pretty- others ugly, some with big eyes and others with big noses. Some have talents, and others don't.<br /></div>
Each Wimmick has a box of stickers. Golden Stars and grey dots. The wooden people went around the village sticking stars or dots on one another. The pretty or talented ones got stars, and the wimmicks with rough wood or chipped paint got dots. <br /></div>
Its a story about one of these dolls named Punchinello. He he always tried his best to do something to get a star... but would always receive dots. He ended up staying inside, or only associating with those that had dots. He felt better around them.<br /></div>
One day he met a wimmick named Lucia, and she didn't have any stars or dots. When he asked her how she didn't have any, she told him to go see the wood worker Eli.<br /></div>
At first he was hesitant... and thought Eli wouldn't want to see him. But eventually he went. <br /></div>
When he entered into the Workshop he was surprised that Eli knew his name. Eli responded with- of coarse I know your name, i made you. <br /></div>
Punchillo apologized for all of the grey dots that he had... Eli responded Ï don't care what the other wimmicks think, and neither should you. All that matters is what I think, and I think that you are pretty special.<br /></div>
He then explained that the stickers only stick to you if you let them. He said ¨The more that you trust my love, the less you care about their stickers.¨ Punchillo was a little confused. Eli told him that it would take time, but he would understand eventually. And then asked him to come and see him every day to let you remind you how much I care. <br /></div>
As Punchillo was leaving Eli said- Remember, you are special because I made you. And I don't make mistakes. <br /></div>
Punchillo kept walking, but in his heart he thought- I think he really means it.<br /><br />And when he did, a dot fell to the ground. <br /><br /></div>
I hope that I summarized that story sufficiently. It really is so beautiful. <br /><br />The ultimate source of empowerment and acceptance is our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They know us, they love us. they know our hearts, our intentions. If we look to them, we can find more confidence. Having their acceptance can help us face everything that we have in life. As we feel His love, our faith will increase, our actions will change, and we will truly find Joy in the Journey.<br /></div>
I'm so very grateful for the knowledge that I am a daughter of God. I can testify that we are all children of our Heavenly Father, and he is there to help us in every moment of need. Just as Punchillo, we just need to go to Him!<br /></div>
I love you all so much! Its going to be a wonderful week. <br /></div>
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<b><i>LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GIRL!!!!</i></b></div>
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Well Hey there!!<br />
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I hope that all is going well with everyone! It makes my week to hear from you guys!</div>
Well, my P day was changed to this Wednesday... because we got to go to the temple!! I feel so blessed- I have had the opportunity to go twice already in my mission. And I just absolutely love it. Whether its the South Jordan temple, or the San Jose Costa Rica temple, I just feel so at home. So blessed to be a member of this church.</div>
Oh, and hey Dad... HAPPY FATHERS DAY!! I hope that you had a wonderful one. You were defiantly in my thoughts this last Sunday, I am so grateful for your love and support throughout my life. I am so incredibly thankful for your example, and all of the life lessons you have taught me.<br />
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1. I am so grateful that little by little I have become accustom to the strangely large insects and creatures that are in this country. I first became accustom to the gigantic ants... because they are always hanging around in our apartments. Next lizards, odd beetles, gigantic toads, immortal worms, worms with legs (yeah that was not a fun one when I found that one in my bed... haha) snakes outside of our door (and it had just eaten... wakala!!) and then.............. last night............ I was just sitting at my desk when out of the corner of my eye I saw something scampering across our floor... low and behold it was a PICA CABELLO. (for easier terms lets just say a tarantula!!). I literally about died. I jumped on top of my wobbly desk and screamed for my companion. Between a broom stick and some running shoes we ended up victorious.<br />
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2. Hermana Starke and I bought cushions for our chairs. It was defiantly the best purchase thus far in the mission.<br />
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3. They put air conditioning in the chapel... ITS SO COLD. Haha I guess that's life. Too hot or too cold. But I believe that everyone is going to be bring jackets from now on :) </div>
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4. Its amazing to see the Lords hand in this work. A really cool experience this week was that we meet this one lady named Lidseth, through her we met her neighbor Christopher, and his Dad- Warren. Warren now has 13 days with our smoking or alcohol!!! how wonderful is that. Coffee is still going strong, but we are working on it. The hard part is that he works every Sunday... so we are working on that one. But through Warren we met Guido. We gave him a book of Mormon, and didn't see him again for a while. Then when we visited Warren last week, he told us Guido wanted to talk to us. He has been reading the book of Mormon, and really likes it! When we went to visit him the next day, his friend Hernan was there... and he listened to the first lesson with us!! Asking questions the whole way along. We couldn't even explain what the Book of Mormon was because he was reading it instead of listening to us. It is my prayer that we can help these investigators progress more... but I am just so grateful for the Lords guidance in this work.<br />
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And a quick thought about adversity. It has been something that my companion and I really have been studying. It has been really interesting as we have talked to our different investigators about adversity, and what is the purpose. </div>
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Well, to start out with if we know where the adversity in our life comes from, we know how we can cut it out of our lives. </div>
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So to teach it, we put them into<b> 3 </b>different <b> </b>categories.<br />
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This type of adversity comes from our own actions. We know that every actions has a consequence- and this adversity comes from our own actions. It stems from our own disobedience and pride. As we humble ourselves, learn to turn to the Lord and change our actions we can cut this type of afflictions out of our lives.<br />
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This comes when we are affected by the consequences of others actions. This type of adversity we do not have much control over. But if we want to overcome this, we need to turn to the lord for comfort, and he will strengthen us. We also need to learn to forgive, and we truly can overcome this affliction.<br />
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These are natural consequences of the fall, such as death, natural disasters, sicknesses, the circumstances that we are born into and what not. These times in our life can strengthen us, as we learn to trust in the Lord, and endure to the end. As we do the basic- reading, praying and going to church we will have a foundation to overcome this trials.<br />
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Here are some stories that exemplify this - 1 Nephi 9 (? when nephi is on the boat and the storm comes) as well as mosiah 23 (?) The story of Limhis people. (Sorry my references aren't sure, I'm typing fast!!)</div>
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I know that this life is a time to prepare to meet God. To learn and grow, and become a better person everyday. All of these are for our benefit.<br />
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I know that this gospel is true, I am so grateful to be a missionary!</div>
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Love you all!</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">How on earth has another week come and gone? I hope it was a good one for all. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Well, I totally spaced telling you guys what happen last week, Haha honestly I dont know how, because it was the HIGHLIGHT of my mission. But this last Sunday, hands down was one of my favorite parts of my mission. (I knew that Doctor selfridge was here in Costa Rica, but my understanding was that he was super far away, in the city.) So I was sitting in sacrament when I looked out the window and saw him walking toward to church door!! I just teared up and started crying! It really meant so much to me that he came to visit. So much. And on top of that he took the bus to come to Orotina. Thats a good hour on the bus if you take a direct. So incredibly thoughtful of him! I really cant even describe in words how good was to see a familiar face. It just reminded me of my old job, and all of the people that I love at home!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">We are working with some specific families that we just really really want to progress. We are tentatively planning the wedding for Eric and Alexandra for July 1st. And there baptism the Sunday after. But shes still got to give up her coffee, she says she is going too, so we are working on that. We are also working more and more with the ward. In relief society we had a lesson on the lost sheep. And each active member was assigned a less active. I have such a strong testimony of how important it is to watch out for each other. I am so very grateful for our church, and support of the members.</span><br />
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Not too much has been happening, so I guess I just want to say that I am so grateful to be a missionary. I am so grateful to be serving my Savior in this work. I am so incredibly blessed to have such amazing friends and family!! I know this church is true, with all of my heart. I am so very grateful for the love that I feel from my Savior. I am so very grateful for the atonement, I know that the Savior can heal hearts, I have seen it here, and felt his help in my life. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet, called of God to Restore this gospel back to the earth. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">I have truely been so humbled to see the Lords hand every single day. Every night during planning we talk about all the blessings that we saw in the day, and there are always so many!! Even when we got on the bus ride home we started talking to a family and found out that they are less actives, and live super close to the church!! We have found people in the street that have welcomed us into their homes to teach them, and have accepted return appointments. And so so much more!</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">We try to speak spanish as much as possible!! And when we cant figure it our we write it down to figure it out later. There is no option, we have to learn the language. Before with Hermana Salgado If I didnt pay attention it was okay because she understood. Now if I dont understand it, no one understands it. Its been truely a tender mercy to recieve help from the Lord. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Its going to be a great week :) I just know it.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Love,</span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Hermana Anderson</span>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790167762688767465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345861967392577243.post-47322212956261529802013-05-16T16:33:00.001-07:002013-05-16T16:33:04.561-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Shaleah's Apartment in Orotina</span></b></td></tr>
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