Haupai!
This transfer has been the longest but also the shortest six
weeks of my life. I will not lie, it was hard... really hard. But hey, we did
it! We made it through, and things are only going up from here!
Tomorrow I'm going to the office to pick up my new companion.
Her name is Hermana Cluff, she is from the states and she seems great! I'm
excited for what's in store with her.
We have been working extremely hard here in Marmabure
and great things are happening. It is hotter than heck but its all right..
maybe someday I'll get used to it.. probably not
- I got a hardcore sunburn
#usesunscreen
- had intercambios with Anahi,
Itagau B, and Laurety = it was a party
- had the zone confrencies for
Capiata and Luque = they went super well
- Rocio said she wants to be
baptized!!! She just has to get married first #welcometoparaguay
- I ate BLOOD SAUSAGE and
INTESTINE - 0/10! Would not recommend
- Katherine is reading the Book of Mormon! She's already in 2 Nephi!!
- Consejo de liderazgo was a
blast! Very excited to work hard and help our zones to progress
- Richard and Nuri are loving
the lessons and super receptive to what we say
- Hermana Gebs is ending her 18
month mission so we said lots of goodbyes this week #sad
- oh yeah, happy new year
- I also wanted to shout out my
parents for being such great examples! love you guys:)
If you haven't had the chance to read the wise words of
Prophet Nelson in regards to the new year and goal setting I
highly recommend doing so and I will add it below!
I’m sure many of you are setting aside time today to
write down your resolutions for the coming year. May I make a few
suggestions?
First, resolve to strengthen your spiritual foundation.
This may involve setting a specific time and place to study the scriptures,
praying more often, making temple worship a bigger priority, and letting God
prevail in all aspects of your life.
Second, resolve to be kind to others. When the Savior
Jesus Christ visited the Americas, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, one of
the first things He taught was the need to eliminate contention in our lives.
So, please be compassionate, be understanding, be slow to judge, and be quick
to forgive.
Third, resolve to be resolute. The Lord loves effort. The
Lord loves consistency. The Lord loves steadfastness. While we surely will come
up short from time to time, our persistent efforts to hear Him and follow the
inspiration He gives us will help us to “wax strong in the Spirit” (Mosiah
18:26).
May God bless you, my dear friends, and may this be a
wonderful year of purpose and possibilities for all of us.
Thank you all for your letters and support! It means the
world:)
Te amo
Hermana Carter
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How many new animals can you find in this nativity?
Meow Meow Meow Woof |
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| Ice cream and exchanges |
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| Making cake pops with Hermana Reese |
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| On exchange with Hermana Reese |
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Elder Taylor didn't get the memo to wear blue.
The Zone Leaders. |
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| Hermana Franco painting doll houses to sell |
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| If you want a rico asado come to familia Ayala's |
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| When you don't have time to change and have to run to the store before it closes. (Cow pj's for the win!) |
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| I hear sunscreen works if you use it |
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| Acia! Surprise!! |
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| Intercambios with Anahí |
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| My district- Luque 2 |
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| chau chau Hermana Gebs with familia Ibañez |
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| Jesebel is a chef |
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| Bus rides to church (the ward charters the bus to pick up members in the neighborhoods and drive them to church.) |
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| Goodbye dinner with the bishop and his family |
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| Leadership council in Asuncion |
