1/20/15

Well, we got to go to the temple today! Yay! Thankfully the lice went away so in the temple we could stay. haha. But really, it was wonderful!!! There is no place like the temple. Go as often as possible. OK?!


This week we had divisions with the hermana lideres. They decided to base the divisions on getting rid of pride. I learned pride is more than just like egotism and such. Its also not accepting counsel, getting offended easily, and a few other things. But the one that hit me the most was about the offend easily thing. Yeah. Well, I am now working super hard on that. Didnt realize that was pride, but now I can see that it is. We also had some, strange/exciting lessons. One was with a less active. Her reason for not being able to go to church? Because she is too fat. Unfortunately, yes she is quite... large, but Im sure she can still go. Or work to get it off so she can go!! We also went with one of the elderly missionaries because she wanted to contact her neighbor as a referral. Well... This lady was... I dont know how to say it, but we will go with very closed hearted. She got quite contentious and tried telling us all the things that are wrong and what did so and so do in the bible and lots of other things. It wasnt the best lesson, but after, the sister was like, "Im so sorry. I had no idea." We were worried for her, but she was worried for us. The best thing was, she didn't give up she said, "its not her time, but maybe my other neighbor!! "It was so special to see she didn't give up after her first rejection. We aslo met a man in the street. He wanted to tell us why our religion is wrong/bad. His biggest focus was is because we go to church in nice clothes. Well, by the time we ended talking to him, he cried (spiritual tears, not sad) and said that he would read the book of mormon. It was really cool. That happened a lot this week, having to REALLY stand up for what we believe. Like when the Jehovahs witness contacted us and we stood up for whats right and didnt let his accusations and rude comments get us down. I have never been so sure of the gospel in my life. Its really quite special.


Well, looks like time is up, I really should write this first, but I never learn. Love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!!! Enjoy every moment,
LOVES! 

Hermana Estanher (thats about how people pronounce it....)

1/12/15

Happy Birthday Blush

Well, to start this out, I will tell you my "Embarrassing mission story." So, last night, a member made me a cake. But, it was about 5 minutes from when we had to be in the house. So, we grabbed the cake and RAN! So, we are running down the street, and I have the cake in one hand and my bag in the other. And then, something felt really strange. I looked down and........................................... My skirt was on the ground! Thankfully I had a slip and thick brown tights on. But it was sooo funny. I dont know if anyone saw, but it WAs in front of a little shop... Haha. Ways to celebrate 21 right?! Haha :D

But really it was a great day. For lunch we ate with the Dominguez family. They are the best. They knew it was my birthday so they asked what my favorite American food is, and then they made it!! So, we ate chicken fettuccni Alfredo with salad. HEAVEN. Then, birthday cake. Here, they sing to you and then everyone chants until you take a bite. But, THEY SHOVE YOUR FACE IN IT!!! :D I think I will be blowing chocolate cake out of my nose for weeks. But, it was exciting. All in all, it was a wonderful birthday. Thanks for all the many birthday wishes!!!

As for the lice, I think they are gone, but my comp just said we need to check her head because it itches a lot... uh oh....

This week we were visiting a less active man. I think I talked about him last week. This week we were talking about the creation and agency. In the end of the less, he realized he had lots to repent of. Were not exactly sure what triggered it, but he cried and said he could see all the things he needed to repent of and asked us to pray so he could have the strength and help to do it. It was really powerful and super special.

Unfortunately that's about all because I'm almost out of time... But I love you all and hope life is treating you kindly, and if not, 1 word of advice. Obedience.



Hermana Stanger

1/6/15

Sometimes, you just ask, "whats next?" Well... I have been thinking that a lot this week. Whats next? Well, new years was alright. Our lovely apartment sharers had a PARTY right under our house. FIRECRAKERS! KARAOKE!!!!! STUFFING A COSTUME FULL OF FIRCRACKERS AND LIGHTING IT OFF!!! FIRECRAKERS IN BARRELS SO IT SOUNDS LIKE GUNS! GUN SHOTS! WOOOOOOOOOOO! Let just say, sleeping DIDNT happen. Also, here your have a big dinner for new years, and so, the next day we had 2 lunches. 2. BIG. LUNCHES, And divisions! (Super fun because EVERYONE is STILL out having their parties.) Obviously no one is home, or they don't want to let you in, so you walk in the freezing rain having a great time getting to know the other person. But we did have SOME luck. We had a little Fhe with some members and the spirit was super strong. People cried and shared lots of testimony and it was wonderful. 

What next? HEY! Temple Tuesday!!! YES! BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!! But hey, you will never guess what happened next. MY WORST NIGHTMARE. Some awful little thing called.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. HEAD LICE!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. So yeah, while our whole zone went to the temple, i was combing every little strand of hair killing the stupid little horrible creatures. Happy birthday..... Hahaha

But really, I don't know how, but I am still happy. I think its the whole sharing something you love all the time thing that helps. I don't know. But other than horrible lice, life is wonderful. Hopefully we found it before I need to chop my super long locks. (because that just might make me sad, and that's not fun.) 

Yesterday we had a lesson with a less active. He is kinda...crazy. He says strange things and before he studied lots of stuff to try to prove that the church isn't true. But now he repents and wants to come back and such... Anyways, yesterday, we were teaching and he was talking about all the world problems. I felt the impression to talk. but had nothing to say. But opened it anyways. I still don't know what I said, but he cried and thanked me for my pure spirit and for my "ser" (how I am.). It wasn't me at all, but it sure helped me to understand the scripture that tell you to open your mouth and it will be filled. It will be filled with what the other person needs to hear. :D

That's about all I can think of. I hope you all have a wonderful week!! LOVES!!!

Hermana Stanger

12/29/14

Well, This week work wise was awful. Everyone was out partyig all day

every day. Literally. And all night.

For Christmas eve, (Which is a bigger day here than christmas?) We had
a devotional with our president and his wife. It started with a talent
show from the missionaries in 4 zones. So, that was a blast. Our zone
for our talent rewrote "little drummer boy" to time in the mission.
Starting with the first day, and ending with well, the last. It was
hilarious. I think everyones favorite part was the dear John letter.

Haha. Then our president talked about Christs birth and how the
"stable" really was, and more in detail the parts of his birth. It was
really cool and special to think about how humble a birth he had. Hes
the best example. That night, if you werent ivited to eat with anyone,
you had to go home. Luckily, we had a inactive invite us. She made
heaven. I mean, chicken cordon blu, lasagna, bacon spaghetti, and
funneral potatoes. pretty sure I gain 10 lbs that day.... haha. During
the night they set off firecrackers. And blasted music. What time did
they end? 6:30. Wake up time. Boo.

For christmas, we spent the day in the stake center with all the
missionaries in our zone. It was a really fun day, but hard too
because you just kinda stopped being a missionary for the day and that
was strange. We fisrt worked on tying blankets because the elders
hadnt planned anything and I had brought 10 blankets for everyone to
give one to the needy. So, we tyed quilts. Then we played volleyball.
(fisrt time in months because of security). Then the weirdest part,
calling home. Thats the strangest feeling. But it was great to see the
blurred blobs of everyone and to hear thier voices. Sorry my spanglish
kept happening. haha. And then, to top off the no missionary day, we
watched "How to Train your Dragon 2." ts soooo funny! But, after it
finished we were all like, oh yeah, missionaries, service, work. Then
the Asistents said they had a surprise! We were going to take soap,
and shampoo and stuff like that and presents to the people in the
street! Probably my favorite part of the day. We took the blankets too
and the peoples faces were so happy. It was a moment I will never ever
forget.

We also go to go Christmas caroling with some of the ward members. We
went and visited a lot of the elderly ladies who are less active and
widows. It was special to see their happy faces glow becuase someone
came to visit and show them love. The members liked it so much they
are going again! yay!

As for the work, unfortunaetly there wasnt a ton with all the parties.
But what we did have was good. One in particular, yesterday, we ate
with a sister. Her husband is SUPER inactive. Well, he came home and
talked to us!!! Then we put on a mormon message and he loved it! So we
watched more and more. He even teared up in a few. So, the good thing
is is he could feel something and is starting to open up. Its a
Christmas miracle!

Love you all and will end here because 2 weeks without emailing builds
up a lot of emails...

LOVES! Hermana Stanger