August 15, 2016
HOLA fam bam!!
Como están?!
Well, the truth is that Hermana Ahlmer and I had a very good
(and warm) week here in Olavarrìa and we are loving life! We are super
exhausted at the end of every week but take a nice siesta on P-day, so it’s all
good. :)
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| We LOOOOVE empanadas...it was about time to teach my child how to make them! :) |
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| Empanada CRAZY! |
Sadly, this week nothing super interesting happened.
We contacted lots of new people and visited a bunch of members to ask for
references, but were only able to teach a few lessons to our investigators because
they were either too busy or they canceled our appointments. :( But it’s all good. Every day we keep finding new people…some
that are super nice, great to talk to, and seem promising, and others that
aren't so much those things; but little by little we are doing our best to help
people learn of Jesus Christ and progress in their spiritual journey. Above all, we keep working hard and are
trying to have fun along the way.
Speaking of having fun... are you ready to hear another classic
"Megan moment"? Soooo....we were out contacting one morning in
a part of town I haven't been in much during my time in this area. We were going from house to house, knocking
on every door and we get to this house that's a little bigger and nicer than
all the rest. Right after I rang the
doorbell, I hear my companion say, "ummm... Hermana...." with her
finger pointing up. I look up and see a
sign that says "Bienvenida" [Welcome]
and a huge stained glass window with a cross and realized that we had just rang
the bell of the local Catholic Church. :) In that moment, I panicked a bit…not knowing
what to do…so I did the only thing that came to mind - I quickly grabbed my
companion’s arm and we tried our best not to look suspicious as we speedily
walked away. Can you believe it? WE TOTALLY DOORBELL DITCHED A CATHOLIC CHURCH!!
AHHHH!! :) But don't worry, it was early
in the morning and I don’t think there was even anyone inside. Still, it was just such an adrenaline rush
haha...whoops!! Even though my comp died
my hair a few weeks ago, I guess my blonde roots still show sometimes. ;)
This week during personal study, I was reading from Alma
Chapter 26. This might have to be my favorite chapter in the Book of
Mormon (but then again I say that for every chapter I really like). This chapter is the words of Ammon (who was
one of the greatest missionaries ever) basically giving a recap of his
mission. I like it so much because I find
it to be a guide on how to have a successful and happy mission (and life too ;)
). I especially love the verse that says, “Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I
will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can
do all things…” He also goes on to
say, “Behold, I cannot say the smallest
part which I feel.” Let's be honest,
I'm pretty awful sometimes at expressing my feelings in general, let alone
through email, but let’s just say that I love being a missionary and I am
happy! Yep, that’s all. :)
Well, I hope you all have a great week!! Never forget
how much I love you and that your Heavenly Father loves you so much
more!!!!
Con amor y
ladrillos,
Hermana
Bartholomew
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| With our favorite recent convert, Lujan |
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| Lujan is basically my Argentine big sister! |
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