This week was quite an interesting one.
Tuesday
was quite the emotional roller coaster. We were able to go to the
temple. I love going to the temple. It is my favorite place on this
entire Earth. After the temple we went and got Cafe Rio as a district
(let's be honest, the only reason I go there is for the mint limeade.
Y.U.M.) We came back to do our emailing. I found out that night about a
dear friend here who had a terrible miscarriage that weekend. My heart
goes out to her. I am happy to know that she has a testimony that she
will see her baby again. She is so strong.
For
General Conference Saturday Morning, the four of us South missionaries
went over to the Ricos' house for the session. It was so much fun. We
missionaries distracted the crazy boys while their parents (and friend
who was there...Awesome!) could watch General Conference. Those boys *shaking
head*... Let's just say they got a hold of the stickers and I ended up
with 143 stickers completely covering my face and neck. Hey, we all had
fun.
We went on a hike with some of the Young
Women in the branch. It was so much fun!!! They had a great time and it
really made some of the young women feel so much more included.
We
had a party for Sister Backus and her 9 month celebration. That was
fun! We got a pinata! :) :) :) And of course afterwards we played with
the helium in the balloons.
We also had a
birthday party for Elder Duckworth and his birthday on Saturday. I
promise we don't always party! We just have several birthdays and
celebrations coming up soon! Elder Bouck bday, then Elder Peck bday, and
then my 9 month, then Sister Munson bday, and then three missionaries
are leaving (NOT a celebration), and then my bday... Don't forget me
skyping in next month! :)
I have been reading a
lot in the Marriage Instructor's Guide for the church. I am reading it
in order to better figure out how to help Maria and Alberto get married.
We are still working on that... But it is interesting how really, most
conflicts that happen in any relationship, not only marriage, is lack of
communication. If we are better about being honest and just letting
people know what is happening and what we are thinking, so much conflict
can be avoided. But the key is not to just blurt out every thought
without regard to what it sounds like, but to express with love and with
the desire to better help the relationship grow. I have really learned
the importance of this over the past month, and I can tell you that even
the worst situations can be resolved with honest, loving communication.
Sorry for the weird spiritual thought, but that's what I have been studying :)
Love you all! Have a fantabulous week! :)
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