Cómo están?
So nothing too crazy happened throughout this week. I mean,
my greenie and some members took over the area for several days, so I'm proud
of her.
Both Dr. Lopez and President Dymock wanted me out for 5
whole days! FIVE! What is this?! It was just a little surgery.
So, I was just out for 4 and a half, and called it good (:
I felt so ineffective because all I got to do was lay,
sleep, write in my journal, and watch LDS movies or anything of that sort. I
watched Meet the Mormons like twice. Almost went on my 3rd time, but I realized
something huge in the midst of all this.
Firstly, how amazing our members are to aid one another when
someone's in need of help. I was with the Burnetts and McWhirks and rotated
days. It was so great to be with them and counsel each other on different
things. Our relationships certainly deepened. Their families spoiled me more
than I deserved to be.
Secondly, how I cannot let myself sit around and do nothing
with my time when the time comes to go home. Time is such a precious gift that
God has given us, and if we're wasting it by doing nothing productive and just
sitting around, what does that say about our gratitude? I am so guilty of this.
That's all I did before the mission. I could have done so much good in this
world, but hey. We all learn from our mistakes, don't we? That's the beauty of
the Atonement.
However, I did have the chance to talk to the Hygienist and
Dental Assistant about the gospel, as well as the Pharmacists and everyone we
encountered while I was out. Sure I looked all bummy with my face swollen and
my bummy clothes, but I think my name tag may have added some sort of power to
it all. Just because I had to be on rest, doesn't give me an excuse to not be a
missionary. The point is, we shouldn't be "sleeping through the
Restoration".
I think the funniest thing was text my companion once
I got out of surgery and said, "Tell President Obama I'm okay." When
I meant to say "President Dymock".
Thirdly, I think this small time was set apart for me to
take a breather and figure out what to do with my future. It was highly needed.
I was able to contemplate, study, and pray on what steps I need to make, and
I'm a step closer on deciding on a few things. It's incredible how much God is
willing to help us when we follow his commandments and simply ask and
act.
So Leo and Leoniel were baptized this past weekend! They had
waited so long to do this, and they were finally able to do so. Coralia isn't
in the picture anymore, but I can bet you 100 blessings, she's baptized by now
as well. It was so great to watch Hno Candelario Lopez baptize them both. The
Spirit was so strong!
Oh my gosh. So President Dymock is allowing the Spanish
missionaries to take turns and do a Spanish temple session. We were the first
ones to get to do it over the weekend. Everything was weird to listen to in
Spanish. It was great! But I love that I got to be with the members from both
the branches I served in. It was such a highlight. I couldn't stop grinning. I
was able to gain guidance through that session. If I can remember correctly,
D&C 88:116 was my answer. One of my new favorites. It's so important to
trust God and his plan.
Also, President and sister Dymock ask that you check out our
mission FB page: Washington Spokane mission President Dymock.
We also have roommates now, so it's a "spiritual
party".
Alright, eso es todo.
Love you all!
Happy Birthday Danny! I haven't forgotten!! <3
Con amor,
Hermana Robles