Queridos amigos,
¿Cómo le va? I hope that you are all doing great. This week was
crazy. We had so much stuff to do that when today rolled around I couldn´t
believe that a week had already passed.
Monday we had a district activity in my area. In our
district we have missionaries from Idaho, Arizona, Chile, Mexico, Bolivia,
Utah, Brazil and yours truly. We made
"completos" which are basically hot dogs on steroids. You start with
a bun, smother it in ketchup (and mayo and mustard if you desire), place the
hotdog and then the fun begins. Elder Bautista (from Mexico) and Hermana Walker
(from Arizona) made guacamole (which up until this point I´d never tried) while
I cut tomatoes, cilantro, and onions. Sister Villavicencio (from Chile) made
mini fries. We topped our hotdogs with all of these amazing toppings, and my
life was changed. I can´t believe it took me nearly 20 years of my life to eat
guacamole! It is fantastic! Y´all need to try it. After eating til we could
burst, we played ping pong and pool.
Monday evening, we taught a lesson to two new investigators
named Elsa and Juan Carlos. They are an elderly couple that liked our message,
and asked us to teach them more. We have an appointment with them tomorrow.
Tuesday we had our district meeting, after which, I had my
last exchange with Hermana Menezes. We had a blast and talked with lots of
people. We even had a lesson together!
Wednesday exchanges ended and in the evening we had english
class. It´s so fun to watch people improve in the language. So many people want
to learn english, and I´m glad I have the opportunity to help them.
Thursday we had zone conference, which was great. We got to
hear from our leaders and from President Calquín and his wife.
Friday we planned for this coming week and knocked a lot of
doors.
Saturday we were invited to a baptism in another ward. The girl
being baptized asked all the missionaries in this area to sing at her baptism.
It turned out really well, and the spirit was so strong.
Sunday we had church. Yay! I seriously love Sundays! They
are the best! It´s so wonderful to spiritually recharge for the week. The
sunday school teacher didn´t show up, so somehow I got picked to teach the
lesson (I always get asked to substitute teach and yet I have the least amount
of time in the mission and the least amount of spanish). It turned out really
well, and I learned a lot. Later that night we had a ward activity that the
other sister missionaries were in charge of. It turned out really well and
everyone had a good time.
I´ve learned a lot this past week. I´ve had a lot of
difficulties spiritually, emotionally, and physically these past 11 weeks. I´ve
yet to have a normal week, but each one is better than the last. This week is
the last week of the transfer, and I don´t know where I´ll be, but I know that
I´ll be where the Lord needs me.
These week we´ve talked to a lot of people about prophets
because this Saturday and Sunday we will have the opportunity to hear from a
living prophet. I want each of you to ask yourselves "If I could talk to
the prophet what would I ask him?". Then, write down your questions. I
promise that if you listen to general conference with this/these question/s in
mind, you will receive an answer. God still talks to His children through
prophets. He will answer your questions. I promise that there will be something
for you each to learn from these talks.
I love you all and want the best for each and every one of
you. Thank you for your support and your prayers.
Besos,
Hermana Chaffin
"But I way unto you, love your enemies, bless them that
curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully
use you, and persecute you." Matthew 5:44
"A kindness put off until tomorrow becomes only a
bitter regret" -Anonymous
"Heaven is the consciousness of having made the world a
better place to live in " -Elaine L. Jack
