Queridos Amigos,
This week was absolutely spectacular!
I had the lovely opportunity to be in Burzaco with my
bestfriend in the mission, Hermana Hernandez. She's been there with me every
step of the way and I was so glad to have the chance to work with her this
week. We worked our hearts out and had a blast doing it.
We had some very spiritual lessons this week and I loved to
see the lives of others changing. Many people here don't have a very good life.
They have humble homes and work hard to just get by. Their houses flood when it
rains and mud fills their homes and streets. Single mothers raise their
families and give their last pot of rice to their sick neighbor. It is a
privilege to be able to sit down on a wobbly chair with a dog nipping my ankle
and bow my head and offer a prayer asking God to bless the lives of the humble
people who allowed me to enter their home. It is in these moments when I most
strongly feel my Father's love for His children. It is when they read the Book
of Mormon for the first time and say, "Chicas, this is the truth!"
I love walking 20 blocks in nasty mud while I sing church
hymns with my companion. I love feeling the rain on my face and smiling at all
the people I pass.
I'm never going to have another chance to do all the crazy
things I do day after day.
I've met the most amazing people, and they're not amazing
for the sport they play or the car they drive. They are amazing for their
hearts and spirits. They are amazing because they are children of God and He
sent me here to visit them.
This life is such a beautiful gift and we have a gorgeous
world to live in. I hope that you all take a moment this week to see the many
blessings you have.
This week marks the start of a new transfer and a new
companion! My new companion is Hermana Rivarola from Cordoba, Argentina. I
continue as a traveling sister with all the adventures that implies.
Thank you all for your love and support,
Con amor,
Hermana Chaffin
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