Monday, June 14, 2021

Toads, Ping Pong, and Gratitude

Once again feeling very grateful... I feel like that's going to be a common theme on my mission. 

I'm feeling grateful for the amazing members who welcome us into their homes and hearts, feeling grateful for my companions who have become my friends, grateful for Hermana Soria's example of hard work, even in her very last days here, grateful for every lesson we teach, every message we share. I'm so grateful to be a representative of my Savior, Jesus Christ. 

You might be wondering, how's Ricardo doing?! Well let me tell ya-I'm beyond stoked for Ricardo cause this Saturday he was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! It has been quite the journey with Ricardo and I couldn't be more happy that his journey will continue with Christ in his life. Big ole woohoo for Ricardo! 

Some highlights this past week:

  • Had lots of great lessons 
  • Had intercambios with the Hermana's de Palma Loma
  • Went toad hunting (just trying to be more like my dad)
  • Played some ping pong- I still suck
  • Bought a basketball and I'm ready to break some ankles (probs my own)
  • Had a lesson with a friend of Hermano Rojas, her name is Lora, and she's great! 
  • We have been taking Hermano Rojas son, Carlos, on missionary splits with us in preparation for his mission
  • Why is it that whenever I prepare for rain - nada; but when I am so not ready for it - it rains!
  • Basically ran 3 miles in the rain - jaja
  • Nelida, Ricardo's wife, is a bomb chef and she gave us a giant cake-yummy!
  • Hermana Soria said lots of goodbyes this week and it was pretty sad ngl

As a missionary, we finish almost every lesson with a challenge or an invitation. Today I wanted to end my email with a challenge for all y'all. 

When we look for God's hand in our lives, we will be blown away by His influence. I challenge you to look for His hand; look for the blessings in your life. Live this week, and every day, with a grateful heart and I promise it will make you a happier person over all. I am so very grateful for every little blessing I've received. I hope this week you all can recognize them too. 

Te amo,

Hermana Carter

Saying adios to Hermana Soria's hair

Definitely not Handel's, but it will do

Besos (was not a frog prince)

When Nelida legit gave us a whole cake!!

Chulina

Taking Carlos on missionary splits (with Hermana Stratton)

Paraguay knows how to make a hamburger

Familia Romero

WoooooHooooo Ricardo!

Bienvenidas Ricardo



1 comment:

  1. Sister Q - love your messages and your challenge! thanks for sharing - seeing gods hand gives me peace and perspective

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