Monday, August 22, 2016

We Are Truly Blessed!


Hello Everyone! I hope you have had a very cool week, because it's still very hot and humid here! It's been a very awesome week, though! We found someone who spoke Spanish that wanted to talk to us. We had the Spanish Elders talk to her over the phone. We also had a Spanish Book of Mormon in our car, so we gave it to her. It was very cool!
Yesterday, we were also able to pick up a Nigerian family from Liberia. It was one of the most spiritual lessons that I have had and to see how humble they are, is truly inspiring. This family lost just about everything due to the war and unrest in Liberia.  They know that everything they have is from God. As they told us their life story, my heart just fell to pieces, teaching them and seeing how they live. I know that I am so blessed with everything that I've have been given. We are truly blessed to be living in the circumstances that we do. I know with all of my heart that this gospel is true. It blesses people's lives and gives hope to those that have none.
Next week, I will know whether or not I will stay in the Carlisle area or will be transferred. If you are planning on sending me letters or packages, just be aware of that. Thank you for all your love and support! :)
We had a very interesting taco lesson!

Me having some fun with the camera!!!

Still having fun!

Yep, that was my picture roster for the week!
I will try to find more interesting things to take pictures of, besides me! ;)

Just hanging out with the Pittsburgh missionaries!

Monday, August 15, 2016

It's All About Family!


Recently I have thought a lot about families. After seeing all of the different challenges that families face and then seeing how the gospel is able to strengthen and uplift their lives, it is truly a blessing. I'm grateful to watch this happen. We were able to teach an African family from Liberia this week! They are super humble and have such a strong faith in Jesus Christ. I'm super happy to be able to serve the Lord in this great work and to be able to bless the lives of so many.
I also had a very hot week! The temperatures have been in the 110's for most of this week and the humidity was pretty scary too. Needless to say, laundry day was much needed. I did go on a hike today and took some pretty cool pictures! Thank you all for the love and support! Hope you all have a great week! 
Elder Richards and me holding guinea pigs!  I was on exchanges with him for the day.

Still holding the pig.

We went on a hike today! 

All the trees!

The black thing is a snake!

This was a memorial we found on the trail. Super sad, but really cool.
 
Elder Clark wanted a fun photo!

Gotta take a selfie!

This is the view from the top of the hill!  There are no mountains here,
even though every one says these are mountains. ;)

Another cool view!

Cool view of the lake!

Selfie with district!

And another one.

This one didn't turn out too great, but oh well!