Pues, this past week was freezing. I came to realize that if
I can conquer this weather, I can conquer just about anything in this world. I
wonder how the pioneer women did it.. I did gain a new best friend this past
week though.. Fleece tights. Those beauties are life savers.
The cold here in Spokane is different than in Utah. It's
humid compared to Utah. I figured that if I could handle the Winter back home,
I could here. I thought wrong.
Poor Hermana Walton and I came down with some sort of cold
this past weekend, so that's no fun, but it's not stopping us from working!
This past week was actually pretty tough for both my
companion and I. My testimony of the Priesthood grew even more. The Elders in
zone gave us blessings, and it's amazing how much it helped. It reminded me of
how mom would always tell me to make sure my home always has a worthy
Priesthood holder. It's true, because I've seen the many blessings I've gained
in my life from having one at home. The Priesthood is so powerful, and what
keeps our families united with our father in heaven. I love that I've always
been able to turn to dad when I needed a blessing.
Satan has really been trying to tear us down and the hard
efforts we've been putting in. He's a sneaky badger. I love that my
companionship is so strong. We're always helping each other out when the
adversary is trying to tear us down. I'm so grateful for my companion, and the
support she gives me. She's become a real sister to me, and I love her to
pieces. I couldn't do this without her. I'm so sad that she's finishing her
mission in Jan, but I've learned so much from her. She's such a diligent
missionary, and I'm so grateful for the things she's taught me that have helped
me mold into the missionary I now am. She helps me be bold, but not overbearing,
and I help her with her Spanish (: It all works out.
So we set goals for ourselves each week. Pretty sure
everyone just knows my huge desire to learn Portuguese. I've actually been
learning! It's so cool! During our language study, I'll print out talks, and
translate them. It's so great that I know Spanish, because Portuguese is so
similar. I just have the worst accent when I try to speak it, so there's
that.
Another goal I set for myself is to not eat seconds. I came
to realize that since I've been able to keep that goal, I can do just about
whatever. Such as endure the freezing weather out here. The members in our
branch are such GOOD cooks! It's so hard to not stuff myself with their food.
However, the holidays are approaching, so I have to start training myself to
watch for that stuff. What I'm getting with this is that I know my Heavenly
Father has really been on the look out for me. i've turned to him and had faith
that he will help me with problems or desires whether they be big or small. I
know he cares and loves me so much, as I do to him.
I received a letter each from grandpa and grandma this week.
I learned so much I didn't know about them. I love that they exchanged their
experiences and testimonies with me. Family History is where it's at. We've
been putting a huge emphasis on it as a mission. It's amazing how much the
gospel has blessed my family's life. I'm eternally grateful.
I can't believe I hit 5 months on a mission manana. WHERE IS
TIME GOING?
I'm so grateful for everyone's support, and I hope you all have a great semana! (:
Con amor,
Hermana Robles
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