September 16, 2013

second tries the charm...

Annnd my auto biography title comes back into play... haha. Sooo, I took my driving test today... But I rated it. Mais ce n'est pas grave But is doesn't matter. Mostly because of what I read this morning in personal study that kinda prepared me for that slash anything. I'll come back to that at the end.

Other than that though, it was a fantastic week!! I thouroughly enjoyed myself!! a fire got set under my bottom again this week a couple times, for a couple reasons. And Soeur Beagles and I are going strong!! The first reason is because Elder Pearson came a bit ago, of the 70, and he lanced a vision for us as a zone in New Cal, he wants us to have a certain amount of baptisms by a certain date, so that's been some great motivation. And quite frankly, it's not about the number, but I like it, cause it gives us a goal to work towards. And I know that because a 70 has prayed and has left us this task, it is from the Lord, and that with the Lord, all things are possible. So that was the first part. And the second, is my one year mark on Thursday. (Yes, I did wear black in mourning.) But that was kinda like a "oh mince" moment as well. Basically, time is ticking, so I am going to do all and maybe more than my possible to use what I have left to fulfill my missionary purpose! Even though, I decided that I'm keeping the mish purpose for the rest of my life, cause it gives life meaning!! Lemme tell you. If any of you are ever just turning in circles in life and don't know what to do, do MISH WORK!! It is incredible. And it is why we are here!

One thing that I've been really focusing on this week is asking for coordonnées contacts. CAuse it's sooo important. Even with people that aren't interested, the first words that I'm trying to get out of my mouth are, "Ok, bonne journée good day, but! Do you know anyone else that would be interested in hearing our message?" It's going better, but I still got room to grow.

Things in Paita are going great though. I'm HOPING that I'll be here for one more transfers, cause things are starting to take off, and Soeur Beagles and I are working being obedient and Heavenly Father is dropping miracles from the sky and it's incredible!! And I love the people here, seriously, this is the place to be, for a couple reasons, three of our meals canceled on us this week, but we still ended up getting fed for two of those nights. haha. Ridiculous. I love it here. 9 months and still going strong!! So yah, we'll see.

As far as what I wanted to share from my personal study this morning... It was from President Uchtdorf's preisthood session talk, "Four Titles." It's an incredible talk, read it, EVERYONE. There's a part that talks about how we are children of God and he compares us to toddlers learning to walk. He asks, "when a toddler is learning to walk and stumbles, does the father scold him for stumbling?" OF COURSE NOT. And so it is for our Heavenly Fathers. We are learning to walk here on earth, and when we tumble and fall, Heavenly Father does what every loving father on earth does. He applauds and encourages and tells us to get up and try again!! I love that analogy. and it's sooo true!! And the part that slapped me in the face...

"Perhaps it is true that we are weak.

Perhaps we are not wise or mighty.

But when God works through us, NO ONE and NOTHING can stand against us."

I DIEDDD. It's sooo true. But, sometimes, we doubt. Do I REALLLY believe this? Do I HONESTLY know 100% that this is true?! I want to. And I'm putting it into practice. now til the end. Cause it's true. It's doctrine. And I love it. 

Well, my wonderful family! I love you sooo much!! Thanks for your love and support! Dad and Mom. Thanks for all that you have had to and still sacrifice for pup and I so that we can be here. It is something that I will never EVER be able to thank you enough for. It is a miracle. I will never leave this church. I KNOW that this gospel is the truth. It is the GOOD NEWS!! And it is incredible. It touches hearts and changes lives. I have seen it. Around me and IN me. And I am so grateful!

I love you all! Remember this quote this week. Write it down and put it somewhere where you can see it!

L'evangile est VRAIE!

Love, Soeur Santos