Well in 2 days I will have been in Costa Rica for a month! Holy cow that's crazy! I look back at all that has happened these past 4 weeks and I am so grateful. I have learned so much and have grown as a person.
Hemana Zerilli
This past week in particular was really crazy. Hermana Geurts ended up leaving because of her Gulbladder problem and that was really sad. I couldn't imagine leaving the people that I have met here and the experience itself. I hope that she gets the help that she needs and be able to return to serving with me here in Costa Rica.With her leaving, I now have no one to speak English to! This really made me nervous, however, I am more motivated than ever to learn Spanish. Apparently I have come very far...apparently. No matter how many people tell me that, its hard to believe. Haha, dangit Hermana quit being too hard one yourself!
On Saturday, we had the opportunity to watch Womens' Conference. Yes it was in spanish and no I didnt understand a lot of it but I learned from the spirit. I was so grateful to "hear" from our leaders. (as in their message...poor President Uchdorfs voice is changed for Spanish interpretation, no bueno!) I am incredibly excited for General Conference! I love it so much and can't wait to incorporate the teaching of the apostles and the prophet in the current work that I'm doing.
Lately it has been raining more than usual. By more I mean torrential downpours and flooding...everyday I walk in 3 inches of water (thank you Mom for my crocs) and by the time we get to the house we are walking to, my dress is soaking wet! It's an experience that I have never really had before and Its kind of fun! My parents never let me play in the rain, LOL! However, my companion and I are both sick right now and I think that its due to the weather.
Heavenly Father has such a sense of humor. This past week my companion and I were talking about shows we miss. She said that her favorite is Bones and I mentioned how I miss watching Modern Family with my family. Apparently, Modern Family doesnt exist in Spanish? However, the next day we were teaching our investigator and guess what was playing in the other room...in English. I heard Phil Dumphey loud and clear!! I had such a hard time tuning it out! OH, and then we walked to the next house and guess what was on the TV...Bones! My companion and I had a good laugh.
Today we had the opportunity to go to Mission President Hayes' house with all of the new missionaries and their trainers who where at the MTC and flew to Costa Rica with me. It was such a great expeience. I love President and Hermana Hayes. Their house is beautiful and they have such a love for us and the work. Hermana Hayes actually asked me to come prepared to share my idea about my miracle book and how I stay positive when things get difficult. I got there and was ready to share in English. However, just before, I felt that I needed to try in Spanish. Now that was a crazy thought. I was going to have to share in front of all of the Latinas, the elders and hermanas who came with me; the president, the assistants, the secretaries and the trainers. I didn't want to look like a fool. Oh my gosh I did it though!! I was able to share everything I wanted to in fluent Spanish! It was such a personal miracle and my companion and Hermana Hayes were so happy for me. Apparently, it was so good that the assistants then asked me to say the prayer, hahaha, as if I wasn't already nervous enough. I loved it though! The Lord blesses us everyday and he blesses me personally everyday.
Sorry I mad the little man (Anthony) tear up with my email, I cried when I read his too. I wasn't expecting an email from him! Mom its so hard being here and missing things back home. I wish I could do both. However I know that I need to be here. I feel it. I mean a month has already flown by, that's crazy! I am so proud of all 3 of my brothers. They inspire me...and you and Dad are in everything that I teach because you both taught me. I share my love for all of you through everything that I do here. Heavenly Father gave me all of you and because of that, I need to share. We pray to find families because families are central to Gods plan. They are eternal. That thought is my strength
I am so grateful for his companionshipo in my life right now. I can do hard things. You at home can do hard things!
I am so thankful for everyone's support and all of the emails. I love you all soooo much. I want you to know that I feel your prayers.
Te amo muchoo. Pura Vida.
Hemana Zerilli
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