Refiners Fire.

Well, if God thinks I can do it... I can do it. This week, I had to rely A LOT MORE On my savior. After only having a handful of days in the area, getting a new companion, I was on a high level of stress this week... very high.. It happened for a reason. My district leader is so great to remind me of that each time we see each other. He is learning English, and he tells me "Every things happen for one reason." haha:) It does. God has something up his sleeve!

Saturday, we received a reference from some hermanas from another ward! They said that they contacted a woman and she wanted to come to church! WOO! So we called her, went to her house, and then Sunday went to pick her up! She has a son, Alejandro, who is 8. and a daughter, Fernanada, who is 14 months old. Alejandro reminds me exactly of my little brother when he was 8!! full of energy, always wanting to talk! haha As we were sitting in sacrament meeting, He kept looking at my hair... (this happens a lot here...:)) 

Him: You should grow your hair out. Why is it like this? 

Me: because I was born blonde

Him: I was born with black hair.... You should grow your hair out. all the way to the floor. And then even longer. Cause then, you can cut it, up to here *pointing to my jaw bone* and it will turn brown... almost like mine! 

hahaha I about died!!!Thank you Disney! It was so funny!! 

Then, we were sitting in Gospel principles, and he comes RUNNING in from primary!!! 

He bursts through the door with wide eyes and out of breath, and says in a loud voice, "MOM!!!! I need the book of Mormon!!!!!!!!!!!" 

He is absolutely adorable!!! hahaaha His mom is pretty incredible too!! We will continue visiting her for sure!!!:) 

This weekend, we will be having a baptism!! His name is Braian. He is so incredible! each time we have visited him my time here, he has shared his testimony of the gospel! He recently got to know the church, and I was lucky enough to have a part in teaching him! He is so incredible... really, the definition of D&C 20:37. He is so ready! He bought a preach my gospel so he can go on a mission... AND HE ISN'T EVEN BAPTIZED YET! Saturday for sure!!!!:) He is so incredible! 

I love being in the mission. It is the hardest, best thing I've ever done. I love every second! Bring on what the Lord has in store, because he knows we are ready! 

Love you all!! have a good week!! 

hna Arave

 1. saying goodbye to hna Davenport... after the pouring rain. :) Gotta love bolivia!

2. just a view from my area!:)