So
this week was crazy like usual but it was great. I love my mission but there is
one thing that is true, a mission is HARD! And before my mission I knew I had weaknesses,
but I never realized how many I actually had until I was on my mission, especially
being in a totally different country with a new language. Sometimes I feel like one giant weakness, but
there is one scripture that I always keep in mind that is in Ether 12:27
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.
I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and
my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves
before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then
will I make weak things
become strong unto them.
And I just have to
remember the lord is showing me all my weaknesses to make me strong. It’s hard
but it’s good and I’m definitely learning a lot. At the beginning of the week I
was feeling a little hum drum. I just feel like the work is a little dry right
now and we didn’t get a baptism for this month. But the other day I was
pleading with the lord for us to find SOMEONE who is ready. And on Thursday that
is exactly what happen.
My companion and I went
to visit some people, but they weren’t home so we decided to do a little
contacting. My companion chose the door and while we were waiting for someone
to answer we heard a window open behind us. I looked and saw a little girl and started
talking to her. Her name is Jennifer - who was such a little miracle for us, probably
because her name is Jennifer (hehe). We
asked her what her name was and how old she was and if we could help her in some
way. And she ran and brought someone to the door. She brought a young man and
he opened the door and told us to come in and brought us chairs without us
really saying anything. Me and my companion looked at each other like, what do
we do this never happens. But we talked to him and found out he was recently
married and asked him if we could share a message with him and his wife. He
said yes so we talked with them and shared the plan of salvation and they loved
it. We invited them to noche de
hermanamiento which was that night and they accepted. It’s a night where the
ward gets together to share a small message, then have a snack after and they
came with us. Oh by the way their names are Jesus and Antonia. They are so
cute! And the person giving the message asked a question and Antonia answered!
I couldn't believe it! Then afterwards we gave them a tour of the church and then
walked them back to their house. They dated for 7 years and have been married
for 6 months. The problem with them is Jesus works at megapaca on Sundays. So
we are praying for a miracle to happen. We passed by on Saturday to
see if Antonia could go to church with us the next day. She wasn't home, so we left
a note. We passed by Sunday morning and she left a note on the door
saying she left for the weekend but wants us to come visit this week and sorry
she couldn't go to church. I couldn't believe it, an investigator from heaven! I’m
just praying all will work out with them! It was so awesome!
So let me tell you
about the RIDICULOUS part of the week. Last Sunday we were given grilled corn
and part of the black grilled part of the corn was on my front tooth. I try to
get it off and it went UNDER my gum. Yes…I know…only me. And I couldn't get it out. I thought I got it
out one day but it was still there. It
caused my gum to get all sore so I was like alright I will call the nurse at
the mission home and get an appointment with the dentist because I don’t want
any problems. So she made the appointment for Saturday because she
said the office was closed until the 4th of Nov and I couldn’t put it
off for another day. Ok bueno, we went to Xela on Saturday for the
dentist. Before we left I verified it was on Saturday and she said
yes. The nurse can be a little airheaded sometimes. Sorry rude but soooo true.
Anyways, so we left HueHue at 12 and took a bus - that was so crazy!!! It
usually takes 2.5 hours to get to Xela but it only took us 2 hours. It was the Indiana
Jones ride for two hours, but with real dangers. Only in Guatemala do the buses
drive faster and pass all of the cars. My companion and I had to hold on for
dear life! Goodness, even the bus driver was holding on for dear life at times.
Man it was crazy. And the person that yells out to where the bus is going and
takes the money from the people was the son of the bus driver. The bus driver got a kick out of us nearly
sliding off our seats. Afterwards the guy that takes the money blew me a kiss, which
was interesting more about that later. Anyways we got some lunch passed by the
office for my permission slip, bought some Xela pan and went to the dentist. My
appointment was at 4 and we got there at 3:30 to see if he could see me
earlier. We got there and there were two giant locks on the door. So we thought
maybe he is out to lunch still. So we walked about the park. Xela is gorgeous! Super
different from HueHue. But I love my HueHue. Anyways we went back to the
dentist and they were still closed. So we sat down in front of it and my
companion saw someone working in the parking lot and she decided to ask him what’s
up. He said the dentist is closed until Monday. Ooooh great! So I called
the nurse to let her know and she decided to call the dentist. And she called
me back and said oh they are closed. Oh really…you don’t say…it’s not like I’m
in front of the office or anything looking at the door with 2 giant locks on
it. She is a gringa and I don’t think she understood exactly when the
appointment was. So we went to the terminal where all the buses are at and
started our journey home. And guess who was there waiting for us? Yep, you got
it, the same bus driver and his gang. And they were like…oh you’re back! Join
our bus. But there was no way in the world we were going to go through that
again. There is a bus we usually take on the way back that more comfortable
than the others and it stops off exactly in front of our house. But the crazy
bus driver talked to me and told me that his son thinks that I am cute…blah
blah blah. And the guy that blew me a kiss and was super excited to see me too
and they tried to convince us to change buses. There were two other sisters who
joined the bus too. And if for anything we went to Xela for them. Because they didn’t
have any money and there aren’t buses that time of night that go to their area
so we helped them with a taxi.
Also on the bus there
was a lady with her two kids and there weren’t any seats left so I gave her
mine. So I was standing up in the bus and I’m just a giant person for this
country. And I couldn’t stand up straight, but there was an emergency exit on
the roof that I could put my head in. That was nice. But hey at least we have
some Xela pan now. hahaha
But get this I got the
black thing out of my tooth yesterday with NO problem. You better believe I
taped it in my journal. haha
That’s about all I
have to report this week. Well…the highlights anyways. We went zip lining today
which was so fun! Pictures to follow
Love and miss you guys
hope you are having a great week. Thanks for the love and support.
Remember God shows us
our weaknesses and miracles always follow after.
Love you all
Hna Anderson
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