Title My new favorite word: commitment!
Hi all!!
This week was good! My sunburned has healed a lot and aloe vera is magical to say the least. I get my own phone Friday and could not be happier :))) I hope to write more and respond better because p-days fly by!
But -- we had friends come to church, I had a duro de banana (a frozen pureed banana treat), we are inviting people to be baptized left and right, we didn't get bitten by this rabid dog that 100% has rabies, a new cute family moved into our ward with a three year old daughter that I just adore, I found my new favorite treat -- choco creams --, fast Sunday was so cool to hear the testimony of many converts, seeing how simple the gospel really is, people praying for the first time, and people give us free rides left and right!
I loved studying this week about giving our heart, might, mind, and strength to the Lord. It really all boils down to commitment. Are you committed to serve him with all you have? Are you committed to be obedient, serve, sacrifice, live his gospel, and consecrate your all? Are you willing to endure to the end? The gospel really demands our all, but I am so happy to be out here living it with the people in panama. I have attached some of my study notes!
Some interesting moments were eating a boiled banana, eating so much rice, doing sweaty HIIT workouts, avoiding Scary dogs, playing basketball today with an elder from the DR and only losing by one, going to Subway (the restaurant) today, and getting to learn more about my comp! She is so patient even when I am so stressed haha! Because honestly this is the most stressed I have ever been but also the happiest!
I love you all!!
Sorry for not responding...know I read your emails and they helped me a lot!
Study notes
Intercambios (exchanges) with Hermana Mejía Pilier from the Dominican Republic. It was only her 4th day in the mission and we actually spent almost all day in the house because she is having feet problems. She slept for 13 hours straight while I studied. She is so loving and passionate. She is also the only latina who has corrected my Spanish-- which I loved.
THREE MONTHS! Me falta quince más!! (15 more) I cannot wait to hug my mom haha!
I hate using my umbrella because everyone thinks we are Jehovahs Witnesses. But sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do to prevent skin cancer in 20 years. Walking in the hot sun in the countryside of La Capira.
Los Olivios
Marta and Hna Hatch are both double jointed in their thumbs.
Dinner with some of favorite new members in the ward-- Marta Pitti and her daughter Leia. Marta is the sister of the Bishop's wife, Brianda Nuñez.
Walking in La Valdeza today. There are tons of houses but it is right next to huge mountains and uncultivated land as well.
Candid photo in La Valdeza
La Plaza Italia Bridge on Monday to get Subway #whitegirlfood
Lesson with Jackie and her son Isaac. Jackie has a crazy story of how she was baptized and remembers literally nothing. We have retaught her the gospel and now are teaching her 14 year old son.
Alexander, Nidia, and Madelin the day of their wedding. Nidia and Madelin will be baptized this following week!
Car ride home with Eliza and Lya Hernández after Nidia and Alexander Tejada's wedding celebration.
Sunsets in Valle Bonito!
A fridge with a Taylor Lautner sticker...this is for you Liv!
Zone conference with San Miguleto, Colon, San Blas, and Chorrera.
Best friend. Best madrastra (stepmother??). Best person to have 24/7!
Crossing the Bridge in Las Herraduras! Mid contact as well, haha! I forgot how crazy it is we are in the middle of a jungle.
Waiting to do a videollamada (video call)...which fell through...in front of a catholic church.
Coke!!
This guy who did not want to be taught anymore but did decide to post a screenshot of us on his story without permission. At least my arms look good!
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