Just a Wee Lil' Jengibre (and a video!)

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

How many new animals can you find in this nativity?
Meow Meow Meow Woof

Ice cream and exchanges

Making cake pops with Hermana Reese

On exchange with Hermana Reese

Elder Taylor didn't get the memo to wear blue.
The Zone Leaders.

Hermana Franco painting doll houses to sell

If you want a rico asado come to familia Ayala's

When you don't have time to change and have to run to the store before it closes. (Cow pj's for the win!)

I hear sunscreen works if you use it

Acia! Surprise!!

Intercambios with Anahí

My district- Luque 2

chau chau Hermana Gebs with familia Ibañez

Jesebel is a chef

Bus rides to church (the ward charters the bus to pick up members in the neighborhoods and drive them to church.)

Goodbye dinner with the bishop and his family

Leadership council in Asuncion