HELLLLLOOOOOOOO EVERYONE
This week was pretty neat, but then again every week is pretty neat haha. One of the families that we were teaching got baptized this week! They are the greatest. The mom is named Eliet and has two kids, her daughter (Adrianna) is 14 and her son (Ramiro) is 9. It was so happy. There were some obstacles the day before their baptisms, but we were praying and fasting and it all worked out in the end. I have such a testimony of fasting.
I know that Heavenly Father is qualifying us in this work. We are trying to teach more like the savior taught which means teaching to the needs of the investigators, being patient, and asking more questions (and following the spirit of course). I like to think we get a little bit better everyday. Women´s conference really was the best. We watched it in Spanish and I understood basically everything! I especially loved in President Uchtdorf´s talk when he talked about how blessings from god are like the rain and when we obey the commandments we take down our umbrellas that are blocking the rain/blessings. That is really so true. I´m really excited to share this insight with our investigators.
Today in the morning we went to Imigration because Hermana Dalrymple´s cedula was ready. Plus, we didn´t even get lost. From what I can tell a cedula just says that your a resident of Nicaragua. Which obviously means that I´m way excited to get mine. The lady said that mine would probably be ready in another two weeks.
There are a ton of companionships in our zone that are training. Talking to the new missionaries definitely brought back the memories of my first month in the field when i couldn´t really understand anything. Of course there are still random people that can´t understand anything I say but that is okay haha.
Also, whenever we are contacting we almost always find a menos activo. It is always so surprising but so great!
I hope you are all as excited for General Conference next week as I am! I love you and pray for you everyday. Also, I promise later letters will be more exciting. Have a fantastic week!
Hermana Lee
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
(9-22-14)
Welcome to espisode 2 of Hermana Dalrymple and Hermana Lee in Villa Flor! We are learning, growing, and trusting a ton. We have a goal to not speak any English and what do you know we are actually doing it! I´m pretty proud of us. Between the two of us we understand basically everything and can say what we want to say (and the spirit helps with the rest).
This week was really special for us. Last week three of the families we were working with moved away from Managua which was really sad, but on Saturday they had moved back again! We are working really hard to make sure that we are following the Spirit and that we are talking with the investigators and not just talking at them. I love missionary work a lot. We had a special experience where we were walking back to our house at the end of the day and we passed by a lady sitting on the corner. I´ve been working on following promptings even if I´m not sure they´re promptings, and we turned back and talked to her. We told her that we were representatives of Jesus Christ and that we felt that we needed to talk to her. She started crying and told us about some of the trials she was having with her son. I know that the Lord puts people in our path for a reason and that people really need this gospel. The Lord hears our prayers. Also, I´m pretty sure that one of the little brothers of one of our investigators is going to be an apostle one day. We are also working with our recent converts of one year and they are so amazing.
Also, we eat lunch everyday in the house of a member, Hermana Wendy and her family and yesterday she had her baby! SO HAPPY! I really love them so much. We took pictures today but I don´t have my camera right now... just know that I´m pretty tan (well tan for me) and I´ve stopped wearing makeup.
Also, for a list of random food I have eaten (and suprisingly I have loved everything):
crab, fish, chicken feet, chicken throat, chicken kidneys, and cow liver. And I´m pretty sure I have eaten more... I just didn´t ask what it was haha.
I love you all! And I loved hearing about your weeks! Keep the faith! Know that Heavenly Father trusts us and qualifies us!
Hermana Lee
This week was really special for us. Last week three of the families we were working with moved away from Managua which was really sad, but on Saturday they had moved back again! We are working really hard to make sure that we are following the Spirit and that we are talking with the investigators and not just talking at them. I love missionary work a lot. We had a special experience where we were walking back to our house at the end of the day and we passed by a lady sitting on the corner. I´ve been working on following promptings even if I´m not sure they´re promptings, and we turned back and talked to her. We told her that we were representatives of Jesus Christ and that we felt that we needed to talk to her. She started crying and told us about some of the trials she was having with her son. I know that the Lord puts people in our path for a reason and that people really need this gospel. The Lord hears our prayers. Also, I´m pretty sure that one of the little brothers of one of our investigators is going to be an apostle one day. We are also working with our recent converts of one year and they are so amazing.
Also, we eat lunch everyday in the house of a member, Hermana Wendy and her family and yesterday she had her baby! SO HAPPY! I really love them so much. We took pictures today but I don´t have my camera right now... just know that I´m pretty tan (well tan for me) and I´ve stopped wearing makeup.
Also, for a list of random food I have eaten (and suprisingly I have loved everything):
crab, fish, chicken feet, chicken throat, chicken kidneys, and cow liver. And I´m pretty sure I have eaten more... I just didn´t ask what it was haha.
I love you all! And I loved hearing about your weeks! Keep the faith! Know that Heavenly Father trusts us and qualifies us!
Hermana Lee
Monday, September 15, 2014
(9-15-14)
This week was really special for me because I had a lot of experiences with prayer. I don´t have time to relate all of them, but let me just testify to you that God hears us, knows us personally, and loves us. Our investigator Frankie got baptized this weekend. It is so happy to be able to see the excitement he has for this gospel.
Hermana Corzantes got transfered today to Chinedaga! The Lord knew that I needed her for my first two cambios and I´m so grateful that we could be companions. I have grown and learned so much these last three months. I´m stil here in Villa Flor with Hermana Dalrymple. She is from San Jose and is the best. She was in the group that came to Nicaragua with me and I am so excited to work with her. I know that we are companions for a reason. We are going to trust in our Savior and give all we have to Him. I need to get off so Hermana Dalrymple can use the computer, but I love you all!!!!! I promise I will write more next week!
Hermana Lee
Hermana Corzantes got transfered today to Chinedaga! The Lord knew that I needed her for my first two cambios and I´m so grateful that we could be companions. I have grown and learned so much these last three months. I´m stil here in Villa Flor with Hermana Dalrymple. She is from San Jose and is the best. She was in the group that came to Nicaragua with me and I am so excited to work with her. I know that we are companions for a reason. We are going to trust in our Savior and give all we have to Him. I need to get off so Hermana Dalrymple can use the computer, but I love you all!!!!! I promise I will write more next week!
Hermana Lee
Monday, September 8, 2014
(9-8-14)
Hello to all of you! I love you all so much. I hope you know that.
This week our mission had a conference with the entire mission and Elder Alonso of the Seventy. It was so powerful. We did a lot of preparation beforehand. We had a whole packet of talks to read and instructions to read specific parts of Preach my Gospel and scriptures. We learned so much before we even went to the conference. We all had the opportunity to shake hands with Elder Alonso and his wife which was so great. He is a man of God. I had so many new insights and felt the spirit so strongly. I love how when we feel the spirit it is more than just a confirmation than what is said is true, but what we can change in our own lives. I think my favorite part (okay I can`t have a favorite part because I loved all of it) of it all was hearing his testimony of Christ and the effect that it has on his life. Rise up and walk!
I have also gained a stronger testimony of fasting. There is such a special spirit and power when we fast. We are closer to our Savior. I know that Christ lives and that this is his work. We have been working on making sure our focus isn`t numbers or ourselves, but finding who needs this gospel at this time. I love these people so much!
Transfers are on Monday so we`ll see what happens! We have 45 minutes to write now on Mondays so know that I love you a lot even if I can`t always respond! Enjoy your week!
Hermana Lee
This week our mission had a conference with the entire mission and Elder Alonso of the Seventy. It was so powerful. We did a lot of preparation beforehand. We had a whole packet of talks to read and instructions to read specific parts of Preach my Gospel and scriptures. We learned so much before we even went to the conference. We all had the opportunity to shake hands with Elder Alonso and his wife which was so great. He is a man of God. I had so many new insights and felt the spirit so strongly. I love how when we feel the spirit it is more than just a confirmation than what is said is true, but what we can change in our own lives. I think my favorite part (okay I can`t have a favorite part because I loved all of it) of it all was hearing his testimony of Christ and the effect that it has on his life. Rise up and walk!
I have also gained a stronger testimony of fasting. There is such a special spirit and power when we fast. We are closer to our Savior. I know that Christ lives and that this is his work. We have been working on making sure our focus isn`t numbers or ourselves, but finding who needs this gospel at this time. I love these people so much!
Transfers are on Monday so we`ll see what happens! We have 45 minutes to write now on Mondays so know that I love you a lot even if I can`t always respond! Enjoy your week!
Hermana Lee
Monday, September 1, 2014
(9-1-14)
This week was way great! One of our investigators Hermano Justino got baptized on Friday and then confirmed on Sunday! He is an abuelito and so great! He always calls us his granddaughters. He has been attending church for more a less a year. It is such a blessing to know him.
Also, we had a special experience this week. One of our appointments fell through so we were contacting nearby and we met an Hermana named Sonia. We were talking to her and she let us in. She told us that she never lets people representing churches in, but something inside her told her to let us in! She is so special. Her husband passed away a few years ago, and we got to share with her the hope that she can see him again, and that through this gospel families can be for forever. It is an amazing experience to see Lord´s hand in peoples lives. I know that our Heavenly Father knows us perfectly and the experiences we need.
I learned how to make enchiladas this week! They´re not the same as Mexican enchiladas. Basically, you make a tortilla, put a mix of rice and meat in the middle and then fold it in half, seal the edges, and then fry it. They are so good! We took pictures, but both of our cameras are dead so I will have to send them later.
I thought that this week I´d share some fun culture facts:
1) In every meal there is either rice, beans, or platanos. Or all three. But they are delicious so I don´t mind. Also, there are a ton of ways to cook platanos. I never knew.
2) Every one points a things by sticking their lips out
3) To greet other girls, people kiss on the cheek
4) They sell drinks and smoothies and a type of ice cream in sandwich bags (the kind that need ties to close). To drink it, you can use a straw or just bite the corner.
I love this gospel and the chance I have to share what brings me such joy. Faith is action. That is one lesson that I learn over and over again and that is so true. I love you all!
Hermana Lee
Also, we had a special experience this week. One of our appointments fell through so we were contacting nearby and we met an Hermana named Sonia. We were talking to her and she let us in. She told us that she never lets people representing churches in, but something inside her told her to let us in! She is so special. Her husband passed away a few years ago, and we got to share with her the hope that she can see him again, and that through this gospel families can be for forever. It is an amazing experience to see Lord´s hand in peoples lives. I know that our Heavenly Father knows us perfectly and the experiences we need.
I learned how to make enchiladas this week! They´re not the same as Mexican enchiladas. Basically, you make a tortilla, put a mix of rice and meat in the middle and then fold it in half, seal the edges, and then fry it. They are so good! We took pictures, but both of our cameras are dead so I will have to send them later.
I thought that this week I´d share some fun culture facts:
1) In every meal there is either rice, beans, or platanos. Or all three. But they are delicious so I don´t mind. Also, there are a ton of ways to cook platanos. I never knew.
2) Every one points a things by sticking their lips out
3) To greet other girls, people kiss on the cheek
4) They sell drinks and smoothies and a type of ice cream in sandwich bags (the kind that need ties to close). To drink it, you can use a straw or just bite the corner.
I love this gospel and the chance I have to share what brings me such joy. Faith is action. That is one lesson that I learn over and over again and that is so true. I love you all!
Hermana Lee
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