The power of the Book of Mormon

This week went by so quick! All the people here are so loving and kind. They are very embraceful. When we say "hi" to the people or the girls and children, you go cheek to cheek and make the kiss noise...lol. I think it's hilarious! All the kids play with old fashioned little wooden tops called Trompos. I tried playing with one and failed miserably. I got a package from my mom today and on the way to pick it up we had to take a taxi....sketchiest thing ever! He did not know how to drive!!!! He was swerving everywhere and ended up scraping up against a bus on the same side I was sitting. I hate when other people drive, his taxi was dented and scratched where it hit the bus...but the package was sooooooo worth almost dying for! I love getting all the letters, it's like a piece of that person is here with me. So I am still working in the temple every day. We got to take an investigator and her daughter through it the other day. They really enjoyed it. I love watching their emotions change when they can feel something, something good....its such an awesome moment to witness. So I get to still draw here, I draw pictures for the little kids, and they make me sing "Let it go" every single day! It makes me smile because its like them getting presents at Christmas....their faces light up and they all start singing it in Spanish. I am also learning how to play the piano because no one knows how to here so for church I want to be able to play the hymns. So we went out proselyting and ended up at a house that had a huge pit bull, it was horrifying. It came running out at us barking and nipped my hand. This is one of many dogs that have come running after me! So this week we went and talked with a girl named Zury. There is an older man that lives with her family, I think he is her uncle. He was trying to talk to me and I was trying to understand him, but it is still really difficult for me. He told me he wanted to come closer to God and that he feels Him a lot in his life, but what more can he do. He told me he couldn't read, so scriptures have been something he struggles with. I bore my testimony to him about how hard Spanish has been for me to learn and understand, but by reading the Book of Mormon in Spanish I have learned so much and understand more. I know its with the power of our Heavenly Father that I can do this and it only happens when I trust in the Lord and have faith knowing He can help me. He looked at me and asked much did a Book of Mormon cost? I told him it was a gift, and that he could keep it. He also said he would come to church this Sunday! It was truly an amazing experience. I know that was the power of our loving Heavenly Father. I have faith that He can learn to read with all my heart. I could see in his eyes he wants to know more so with his faith he will be able to, and that was my promise to him! I have had the opportunity to read the Book of Mormon in two weeks. I have highlighted every word that pertains to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I would challenge you to do the same. You realize how God has helped in the people's lives as well as ours now.. I know this Book is true, and it has blessed my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to share this truth with others...I love you all and miss you tons.

Trujillo Peru Temple

I have attached a video of pictures from the Trujillo Temple. I know you all will love it!

I am thankful for the little things in life!

Wow, it has been a long week for me.....I think I have fleas! I itch all over....so not fun. I also got to try beans this week, which many of you know that I hate beans...ew, ew, ew, but I pushed through it. I also have eaten an avocado which wasn't too bad! So I found out that there isn't enough missionaries here so they are saying if you have the priesthood here and are worthy and of age they will call people to the work without an actual mission call! It's really intense. I got a package from my mom today, it almost made me cry seeing all the food, especially the Peanut butter and Nutella! It's funny how much you appreciate the little things in life that we seem to not even pay attention to .Honestly it has been a really hard week, but I know that we are given weaknesses to see all the good in our lives. I am so thankful for the little things in my life and notice them so much more. I love and miss all of you!

FOOD.......I'm so happy!!!!!




 

Temple's are a blessing!

 Well we got moved into our apartment. We live in Huanchaco. My companion and I have been working at the Trujillo temple everyday. The open house is this whole month. It is a beautiful temple. 1000s of people came to the Trujillo Temple today. There were busses from Piura, Chimbote, Casma, Otusco and Huamachuco, and people from Guadalupe, Cajamarca, Trujillo. It was amazing to see so many who entered the house of the Lord and the sacrifice of those who traveled 8, 10, and 12 hours to walk on temple grounds and feel the Spirit of the Lord. After the reception at the temple I noticed a man crying and walked over to him to see if he was alright. He said he felt something....something he doesn't understand. I explained to him that the feeling he was having was the Holy Ghost bearing testimony of the truthfulness of what he saw and heard. I was able to share a Book of Mormon with him and all he kept saying was " I need this feeling and want to know more!" It was awesome.....How was Mother's Day for everyone? I hope everyone had a great day. It was good to see and talk to my family. It made me homesick though. I hate being homesick. Sometimes it feels like I have no one to talk to because my comp doesn't speak any English and I have no clue what she is saying most of the time. I do know I can talk to my Heavenly Father and this brings me so much comfort. I know that the language will come eventually and this is a trial I will be able to overcome with the Lord's help. Keep praying for me....I do feel the help from all your prayers. Send me letters...I love them. I love all of you, have a great week.

Huanchaco

My apartment

We live right next to the beach.

What I see from my window! Rooftops!

The line to enter the Temple at the Open house

The Field is White and Ready to Harvest.....

05/06/15
I made it to Trujillo! We left last night and I am staying at the mission president's home tonight. I get my companion tomorrow. Her name is Sister Cervante. She grew up in Chili, but now lives in Trujillo. She will be my trainer for the next 3 months. The mission president took us directly to the Trujillo temple. He spoke to us about the importance of the temple and the great privilege it is to invite people to the temple to receive the blessings from the Lord. I am so thankful to be a part of this work and to have the blessing of a temple so close. I am so excited to get to talk to the family on Mother's Day! Have a great week......

John 4: 35-36

Meeting my companion for the first time.

I got cold cereal!!!!! Hooray!