It seems so weird that I have been in Nicaragua for two months now. Two months since I got off the bus at the mission home, two months since I met Hermana Corzantes. Time is speeding up. I don`t know how that is happening! I love being here and being on a mission more and more every day. I already thought I loved it in the beginning, but I love it even more now.
We went on divisions two more times this week. The first one was with Hermana Gubler who is from Toole and just got here to Nicaragua. I was a tad nervous because it was going to be a test of our Spanish, but it went really well. I love that when we have faith and trust, the Lord qualifies us. The second time was with Hermana Combe (this is her last transfer before she goes home). It is amazing how much we can learn from every person we meet. I love them both a ton.
On Friday with Hermana Combe we were walking and passed a house and I felt like we should contact there. There was a family and we started teaching them. They were so prepared to hear about the gospel. They were so positive so we gave them a Book of Mormon. However, when we invited them to go to church the next day, they said yes but they live in a different area! Which means they`re not ours. It was so sad. But, I know that they needed to hear the gospel! I`m so glad that the gospel is the same everywhere.
Two of the families we are teaching are family to Fatima and Eric who got married a week ago. Marta and her husband have three kids and we are teaching Eric`s mom and the rest of his siblings. I love that we can see the effect of the spirit in people`s lives. Heavenly Father really has prepared people to hear this gospel.
I think winter is almost over and summer is starting because it has gotten a lot hotter recently and rained less. We had a conference for new missionaries and we put our hand prints on a sign that says that we are the hands of Christ. It was so cool to see and important to remember. Also, we did this activity where we all left and invited people in the surrounding neighborhood to come and have a tour of the church building. I know I have probably said this already, but I love church tours. There is such a special spirit in the church and people can feel it.
I hope all is well with you guys. I love hearing about what is going on in your lives. It makes me so happy. I`m praying for you!
Hermana Lee
Also, one of the recent converts in the ward has a rabbit who just had 6 babies and I got to hold them! They are so adorable.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Fastest week ever (8-18-14)
It seems so crazy to me that it is Monday already again. Say what? This week was pretty crazy but wonderful! I was a bit sick Monday night but by the next day I was fine which was a tender mercy. The sister training leader for our zone broke her foot so Hermana Corzantes has been doing divisions with the other sisters in our zone. That means that whichever hermana Hna Corzantes isn´t working with comes here and we work together in Villa Flor. Luckily now I at least I know our area pretty well.
We had a multi zone conference with President Collado on Wednesday which was way great. We talked a lot about losing fear and how important going to church is for our investigators. Also, food was provided which was a plus. Each one of us got a dvd with a bunch of clips from devotionals or mormon messages which is pretty much the best thing ever. We´ve been showing "Gracias a El (Because of him)" and "Living beneath your priviledges to basically every recent convert and less active that we know. Go watch them if you have time!
Also, on Friday our investigator Fatima got baptized! First, they had to get married and then afterwards she got baptized (and confirmed Sunday, which is the second part of baptism)! Before hand was way crazy and Hermana Corzantes and I were running around town trying to get all the last minute things done, but in the end everything worked out. They are the cutest little family and so happy!
I have such a testimony of this work. It is definitely not easy and there is so much I need to learn still, but luckily we´re not alone in this and our Heavenly Father knows our weaknesses.
I love you all so much. You don´t even know. Focus on the good!
Hermana Lee
We had a multi zone conference with President Collado on Wednesday which was way great. We talked a lot about losing fear and how important going to church is for our investigators. Also, food was provided which was a plus. Each one of us got a dvd with a bunch of clips from devotionals or mormon messages which is pretty much the best thing ever. We´ve been showing "Gracias a El (Because of him)" and "Living beneath your priviledges to basically every recent convert and less active that we know. Go watch them if you have time!
Also, on Friday our investigator Fatima got baptized! First, they had to get married and then afterwards she got baptized (and confirmed Sunday, which is the second part of baptism)! Before hand was way crazy and Hermana Corzantes and I were running around town trying to get all the last minute things done, but in the end everything worked out. They are the cutest little family and so happy!
I have such a testimony of this work. It is definitely not easy and there is so much I need to learn still, but luckily we´re not alone in this and our Heavenly Father knows our weaknesses.
I love you all so much. You don´t even know. Focus on the good!
Hermana Lee
Monday, August 11, 2014
This week ( (8-11-14
Hello family!
First off, I love you all and pray for you everyday.
It´s amazing how fast the days go here. Also, the 14th is my 3 month mark. What? I have honestly met some of the most amazing people here in Nicaragua. It is amazing how Heavenly Father knows the people we need and that he puts them into our lives. We have some pretty great investigators right now. It is such a cool experience that we can see the hand of the Lord working in so many people´s lives. I have been humbled a lot here, but I know this is the Lord´s work and he is with us always!
I don´t have a ton of time, but here are some pics of my area! We took these after our zone got together for p-day. We were playing soccer on the basketball court. I love playing sports here because everyone is so fun and it doesn´t even matter that I don´t have the best soccer skills haha. But, you will be happy to know that I made a goal!
Also, don´t worry. I didn´t eat that whole pizza.
Hna Lee
First off, I love you all and pray for you everyday.
It´s amazing how fast the days go here. Also, the 14th is my 3 month mark. What? I have honestly met some of the most amazing people here in Nicaragua. It is amazing how Heavenly Father knows the people we need and that he puts them into our lives. We have some pretty great investigators right now. It is such a cool experience that we can see the hand of the Lord working in so many people´s lives. I have been humbled a lot here, but I know this is the Lord´s work and he is with us always!
I don´t have a ton of time, but here are some pics of my area! We took these after our zone got together for p-day. We were playing soccer on the basketball court. I love playing sports here because everyone is so fun and it doesn´t even matter that I don´t have the best soccer skills haha. But, you will be happy to know that I made a goal!
Also, don´t worry. I didn´t eat that whole pizza.
Hna Lee
Monday, August 4, 2014
Cambios sin cambio! (8-4-14)
Hello!
First off, some fun stories from this week. One of the recent converts in the ward is a mom and her daughter. This girl is adorable. Also, they have two rabbits, a little one and a HUGE one! I held the baby one and then Hermana Corzantes was like give her the other one too! That was fun. You know how in the game 20 questions they always ask is it bigger than a bread box even though no one knows how bit a bread box is? I still don't know how big a bread box is, but I'm pretty sure this rabbit was bigger than that. Also, we got zone tshirts this week which made me pretty excited.
I haven`t had fish this entire time I`ve been in Nicaragua and then yesterday I had it twice! I don't know if it is better because it is fresher here, but it was delicious!! Plus, for dinner it was a whole fish! Head, fins, scales and all! Also, it has been one of my smaller goals for someone to think that I am from Nicaragua which basically means for me that my spanish isn't too bad, and the other day it happened! Hermana Corzantes and I contacted this family and the whole time the husband kept looking at me funny. Finally he asked if I live here and I was like "yeah, here in Villa Flor" which I didn`t realize til a little later that he took that to mean that I'm from here. Haha I was wondering why he looked so confused. Oh well, if we see him again I'll tell him the truth.
The missionaries here have a saying that is "echamos fuego" which basically means "we throw fire." I love that so much. This week, we have been teaching about repentance and baptism a lot and it has helped me to understand these priciples so much better. We had "cambios" this week but no worries, I am still in Villa Flor! I'm so excited too because this area is the greatest. The members are so great and there are so many people who have been prepared.
One of our investigators we found because we randomly invited to church last week Sunday morning, but he didn't go. Then on Monday or Tuesday, he saw us in the street and came up and talked to us! Now we are teaching him and he came to church yesterday. Plus, he was wearing a BYU tshirt. I think that was a sign haha.
Here are some fun pics from the week! The first is us with Elder Bickmore and Rodriguez who are the other missionaries in our ward. They also happen to be the zone leaders. The next is me rocking the zone tshirt proudly. The last two are from our lunch today haha we found a place that sells shakes, hot dogs, and pizza. Cue the food selfies. Don't judge haha.
Know that I love this work and this gospel. It is the best kind! If you can, you should make a goal to help the missionaries in your wards. I never understood before just how important members are, but they really can make a difference. Even if you don't have references you can offer to go with them to a lesson or make sure you talk to the investigators at church! I love and pray for you all. Throw fire this week!
First off, some fun stories from this week. One of the recent converts in the ward is a mom and her daughter. This girl is adorable. Also, they have two rabbits, a little one and a HUGE one! I held the baby one and then Hermana Corzantes was like give her the other one too! That was fun. You know how in the game 20 questions they always ask is it bigger than a bread box even though no one knows how bit a bread box is? I still don't know how big a bread box is, but I'm pretty sure this rabbit was bigger than that. Also, we got zone tshirts this week which made me pretty excited.
I haven`t had fish this entire time I`ve been in Nicaragua and then yesterday I had it twice! I don't know if it is better because it is fresher here, but it was delicious!! Plus, for dinner it was a whole fish! Head, fins, scales and all! Also, it has been one of my smaller goals for someone to think that I am from Nicaragua which basically means for me that my spanish isn't too bad, and the other day it happened! Hermana Corzantes and I contacted this family and the whole time the husband kept looking at me funny. Finally he asked if I live here and I was like "yeah, here in Villa Flor" which I didn`t realize til a little later that he took that to mean that I'm from here. Haha I was wondering why he looked so confused. Oh well, if we see him again I'll tell him the truth.
The missionaries here have a saying that is "echamos fuego" which basically means "we throw fire." I love that so much. This week, we have been teaching about repentance and baptism a lot and it has helped me to understand these priciples so much better. We had "cambios" this week but no worries, I am still in Villa Flor! I'm so excited too because this area is the greatest. The members are so great and there are so many people who have been prepared.
One of our investigators we found because we randomly invited to church last week Sunday morning, but he didn't go. Then on Monday or Tuesday, he saw us in the street and came up and talked to us! Now we are teaching him and he came to church yesterday. Plus, he was wearing a BYU tshirt. I think that was a sign haha.
Here are some fun pics from the week! The first is us with Elder Bickmore and Rodriguez who are the other missionaries in our ward. They also happen to be the zone leaders. The next is me rocking the zone tshirt proudly. The last two are from our lunch today haha we found a place that sells shakes, hot dogs, and pizza. Cue the food selfies. Don't judge haha.
Know that I love this work and this gospel. It is the best kind! If you can, you should make a goal to help the missionaries in your wards. I never understood before just how important members are, but they really can make a difference. Even if you don't have references you can offer to go with them to a lesson or make sure you talk to the investigators at church! I love and pray for you all. Throw fire this week!
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