Sunday, May 22, 2011

"A missionary is someone who leaves their family for a short time so others can spend eternity with theirs."

May 10, 2011

I got transfered from San Juan Capistrano. I loved being a missionary there. I am now in what is called "My second area." Carlsbad, CA is a nice place. I am in a new district and am working on adapting to my new area. I no longer have Hna Barnes as my companion.  Now I have Hna Packham. She is from Oregon.We live in a nice apartment in Avenida Magnifica. Love you all. Thanks for your letters.

"Almost 4 months and time is flying over here."

April 25, 2011

I am no longer a companion to Hna Barnes. I think I am getting transferred from San Juan Capistrano, California. It is my time to go somewhere else. We will have 3 baptisms on April 28, 2011. Three amazing young women. On April 26, 2011 we will be having a Mission Wide Zone Conference. L. Tom Perry is coming to speak to 400 missionaries from the San Diego and Carlsbad missions. Isabell S. is an amazing woman and member. She is my miracle. She is very strong in the Gospel. She can't see but knows the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church are back on the Earth. How is everyone?

"We need more valiant missionaries out in the field."

April 12, 2011

My mission seems to get easier each day. I'm no longer a greeny! I'm still in San Juan Capistrano. My trainer Hna Reyes ended her mission on April 11th. I now have Hna Barnes as my new companion. Esta Hna es a great missionary! She loves Mexican food and Chinese food. This means we are going to a Chinese buffet hopefully some day. It's so different now as I know where I am at and how to get to places on time. I'm very excited to see more miracles in this area. Members are happy this area will not be closing. I need to trust the Lord as much as He trusted me. Lessons are getting better. I'm becoming a well prepared teacher as well as a missionary. I love my mission. We need more valiant missionaries out in the field. If you don't you are more likely to not get to know those people who the Lord needs you to find, teach and baptise.

Friday, May 20, 2011

"Never get discouraged, the Lord is on our side."

March 22, 2011

My mission is fabulous. Life is good. I am glad we have the truth, and know the Gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ has been restored again on the Earth. My 1st baptism was amazing. She does not see but has great faith. Nothing stopped her from getting baptised. Sister Reyes is leaving in less than 3 weeks so I am in the middle of a transfer. That means where I am at they can close the area, send Elders, or leave me here. Tracting is fun. We get to meet so many new people with different points of view. We have 3 new investigators this week. One investigator, an amazing girl, dropped us. We are sad, but hope someday she will accept the Gospel. I love the members in Yuma, and miss them. Thank you to all of you who are praying for me.