CATHERINE'S GOING TO CANADA?!?!
That's soooo cool! She's gonna be an incredible missionary...I already
know it:) The other day I saw my nametag from Alma Academy and
remembered our little missionary experience together:) French
speaking...oh my heck...I'm freakin' out here... FREAKING OUT! CATHERINE
HAS HER MISSION CALL!!!!!!!!! Everyone give her lots and lots of BIG
hugs:):):) and kisses too cause we do that in Argentina...hahahha
Well, this week has been CRAZY. I'm tired. Did ya'll
know that missions are hard? Well, they are. They're really hard. But
did ya'll know that being a missionary is the best thing in the world?
Well it is. The VERY best. This week I learned sooo much. Diligence,
patience, obedience, love, perseverance...BUT! Let's start from the
beginning...
Monday was an awesome day...we went to Trelew and played volleyball and then practiced the hymn we sang on Tuesday at the zone conference with President.
On Tuesday
we had the zone conference with President and Hermana Rogers. I LOVE
THEM. They always have just the right message and training for us. This
time they talked a lot about how to teach more effectively and then how
to find new investigators...along with lots of other things. Did you
know that it only takes 7 seconds for someone to make a first impression
of you? Well, it was a great conference... I always love learning from
our leaders. President Rogers talked a lot about preparing the area for a
temple. I have no doubt that Heavenly Father knows where the Patagonia
is and he will help us prepare his people for a temple. The best day of
my life is going to be when the prophet announces a temple in Comodoro
Rivadavia. Ahh...I can't WAIT for that day!! These people deserve a
temple. Did you know that the people in my mission have to travel
farther than anyone else in South America to go to the temple?? Not for
long though!!
I hardly have any time this week so I'm gonna tell you a funny story and then tell you about Saturday:)
So,
one day this week we were walking down the street and suddenly two nice
looking boys (a little taller than the average Argentine) wearing white
shirts and ties came walking around the corner. Wanna know the first
thing that came into my mind? "HEY LOOK! THERE'S THE MISSIONARIES!" It
only took me a few more seconds to realize that I know those
missionaries and that I also am a missionary. Good times. Had to laugh
at myself for that one. Sometimes it's impossible to believe that I'm a
missionary...like a real one. It's like a dream!
Well, Saturday came around REALLY fast...which was good! Mariela was sooo ready and sooo excited... as were we, of course. Saturday
morning after studies we went to the church to start cleaning. Not long
after the Elders showed up and helped us. We ate lunch in the church
and then had our English class...we played simon says. No big deal. We
also taught them I am a child of God. Cool beans. Mariela came to that
too:) After the class we made cookies, and got everything ready for the
baptism at 7. The zone leaders came to our baptism and we did the
musical number that we did for the conference at the baptism while
Mariela was changing. It was great...except we didn't have Hermana Smith
who has a gorgeous soprano voice..lucky me I got to fill in and try to
sing with two Elders who are more or less tone deaf...the last verse
Elder Scogin and I sang together a capella...he sang melody and I sang
the harmony. It actually turned out pretty cool...although...I don't
enjoy singing in front of people...the things I do as a missionary.
hahaha. The baptism was sooo great. It has been a privilege to be able
to watch Mariela change and learn. Unforgettable experience:) She was so
ready and prepared. It has been a testimony to me that God really does
have angels working among his children preparing them to hear the gospel
just like it says in the scriptures..I think that's in Alma 13:24...? Good scripture:)
Seattle won the superbowl? I guess dad's happy
then...right? I would have cheered for the Broncos personally. Peyton
Manning and all:) Oh well...I guess it wasn't a bad one to miss!!
Also, for the month of January, my zone had the goal of
511 lessons with members. Wanna know how many we had?? 548!! President
owes us a reward...at least that's what the zone leaders say...maybe
we'll get to go visit another tourist site...that's what I'm hoping for
at least!!
Have a wonderful week family! I'll send pictures
next week..we're running out of time today:) I love you all and you're
always in my prayers!!
Forever and always,
Hermana Heath
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