This past week, one of my zone leaders asked me why I wear an anchor necklace.
It made me remember the moment that I gave this same necklace to my mom and sisters.
We all need to be firmly anchored in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Firmly anchored in the faith we have in our Savior! This week was
a trial of the meaning of my anchor.
Last Monday, my
companion received the news that her cousin had passed away in an
accident. This week was a hard week for the both of us. He was a dear
friend of hers, like I am with my dear cousin Matt Brown! Half of her
family is inactive, and the other fourth aren't members... only a few of
her family members are firmly anchored in the gospel, in the faith in
Heavenly Father´s plan. It was so hard to see someone i love so dearly
struggling so deeply. I did the best i could, but i´m human, and she had
to confide in her anchor. But she didn't slow down one bit!! We worked
just as hard as we have been working, if not more. She kept going
strong, she kept testifying... And she kept teaching me so much. I am so
grateful to have a companion who has such a great desire to serve the
Lord, who has her anchor planted firmly in the Faith! She has been such a
miracle in my mission. She was such an anchor for her family as they
talked yesterday. I tear up just thinking about her strength she has,
all that she has gone through. Her grandma also died at the beginning of
her mission. She is so strong, She has her anchor firmly planted! One
day, i hope to be like her!
This week was a week of
miracles. We have found so many people to teach! The Lord is blessing
this area! He is guiding this work! He is at the Helm!
I love being a missionary!
It
was so good to see my family yesterday, so good to see that they are
all healthy and safe! I cant believe how quick the time is flying. In
four short months, i´ll be heading home, to see my family for reals!
This
week, me and my companion matched clothes, and we didn't realize until
we were planning at night! She has become one of my best friends. I love
her so much!
I saw a sunrise the other day that was
exactly like my first morning in Bolivia! and it was almost exactly one
year from the day i entered Bolivia! I love the mission! the people, the
area, the other missionaries, the savior!!! :) What greater calling can
a young girl have!? :)
I hope your week has gone wonderful, and i hope this week brings many mercies and miracles to each of your lives!
you
never stand tallest than when you are on your knees! Keep this in mind,
and your anchor will be firmly planted where it should be!
Chau!
Hermana Arave
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