3/23/15

Well, things went well this week!

First off, I had my first nightmare about going home. I got home and I couldn't talk at all in English with my Awesome sister Stephanie. And then i was unpacking, and had a panic attack because we forgot my suitcases in the airport. (the ones I was taking stuff out of). And other assorted things.



Also, we saw lots of miracles this week! One, one of the brothers gave us a referral, and so we went to me them. They asked if we could return the second day because the dad was going to work. So, we returned the next day. The dad has had quit the hard life. His wife left him alone with 3 children. One only days old. And he has come really close to dying many times. Lots of things..... Anyways, so we returned and had a lovely lesson. We invited them to church the next day, and the dad said he couldn't this Sunday because he had work, but the next he would. But, his kids wanted to go. The sister that was with us offered to take them. So, the next day, all 3 of them came to church! And we gave them paper to doodle, and they would draw something they learned from each talk! It was so sweet. They seriously are so special. The dad promised next week he will be there.



Another. In my first Ward, I met this one family. Later on, I met their parents in another area. Now, The sister of the father is in our Ward. Well, her other brother came to visit and so we contacted him. Well, we have taught him 3 times now and he is quite excited. But, he keeps saying he is going to go to reynosa... But for "some reason" he hasn't been able to leave. I think there is a reason..... :) Also, he has never listened to the missionaries because their family doesn't talk about religion with one another. that's so sad.... But, his family is really excited that he is listening.


Um.... That's all I can think of right now..... But conference is almost here!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Start preparing!!!!

Loves to all and hope all is magnificent!!!!

Hermana Stanger

3/16/15

WEll, the day has finally come. I now have a "Baby." Well, actually its more like a toddler because she has 6 weeks, but, I get to finish training the lovely Hermana Montalvo! Yay! This is going to be fun. Not going to lie i am a little terrified, but its going to be awesome.

The space bar doesn't work well, so if there are problems, sorry.....


This last week was AWESOME! The Ramons were baptized!!!! It was one of the loveliest baptisms. The talks were great. The ordinance went well. Poor grandpa Ramon had to do it twice because the first time his feet shot out. but its not easy to baptize a 83 year old. While they were changing we put "the touch of the masters hand" on. Everyone was crying because the spirit was so strong. Then my companion Andi sang a song.I dont know if it exists in English, but it talks about finding our friends from the premortal life.Its really beautiful. People were crying like crazy. Even the bishop who is the biggest jokster couldn't stop crying, and he don't cry! One of our other investigators went, and now he just wants to enter the water. Hes just got to get married! I don't understand why that's such a big problem here, but it is. Anyways, they were so happy and the spirit was so strong.


Also, it rained lots! Which means floods! We live right by a lagoon filled with crocodiles... They like to leave the water when it rains. Its exciting. Watch your step!!


I have lots of pictures from this week, but the computer wont read my card.... Boo. So sorry. But next week i will send them!


This week I have been brought to think a lot about what kind of impression we want others to have of us. I have heard a lot this week, "OH! You are the sister that is full of love! " or "I have heard lots about you. This member from another ward says they always felt loved when they were with you." Well, I have been thinking about it because at first for some strange reason it bothered me." Am I good for nothing more than to love others?" But you know what I learned, Love is the key to everything. So its ok. Its ok if I still cant teach perfectly. Its ok if my Spanish still isn't like a Hispanic persons is. Its ok if don't have all the answers. God is love. We need to share it. So, share your love! Don't be afraid to let it show! Be yourself. You are unique, so don't be someone else.


That's about it. Love you all so very much! Conference is coming!!!! YAY!!!! Start preparing for the inspired words!!!


LOVES!!!!
Hermana Stanger

3/9/15

The Break In

This weeks been SUPER exciting. 

First off, The ramons passed their baptismal interviews!!! So, this Saturday is their baptism! YAY!!! They are so excited. The Dad Ramon we learned has had 5 heart attacks and a few other scary medical problems. Just goes to show God has a plan for each and everyone, and he is going to help you get where you need to be even if there are lots of challenges on the way.


Also, this week our landlord wanted to fix a few thing in the house, so we got sent to my last area to sleep. My brain was so confused going to and from my last area to my new one. But, the exciting thing. Are you ready? I don't think you are.....


It was a dark and stormy night. Two young missionaries were staying in a new house. One had been there before, and knew of the terrors that lived near by. So, of course, she warned her companion. These two missionaries were obedient, and went to bed at 10:30 like they should. All was calm and quite. They were a little cold, but all was well. BUT THEN! The one missionary heard her companion screaming her name. She woke up, and could hear what the problem was. Someone. Was. Trying. To. Open. The. Door. They could hear a key turning in the lock. And then.... The sound of someone DESPERATELY trying to come in. One of the missionaries suffers from panic attacks, and so the other had to be the big girl. Well, She called president while trying to calm down her sweet companion. He said to get something to defend ourselves with. I chose the frying pan. He then said he would call a member that lived near by and the Elders. Well, when the brother got there, the sound had stopped. And we were saved. The Elders had ran probably about a mile and a half with broom sticks, (Around 12 at night) and got called to go home about a block away. Then they were wonderful and sang hymns to calm us down over the phone and then said a beautiful prayer. Props to these Elders. So yeah, that was probably one of the most scariest moments of my life and I didn't even scream. haha. Its always an adventure here! Also, I know we were protected.


Also, this week There have been LOTS of events that have just made me feel so grateful for the life have been able to have. We are so blessed. I have been blessed to live in a house full of love and protection. I have the best parents anyone could ask for. The best sisters too. I'm so grateful for all I have. And not the worldly things, but the eternal things. the scriptures are of so much worth. Please read them if you aren't. They were meant to be read, not to help in your collection of dust bunnies. Think of some of the things you have been blessed with. Then gives thanks for all of them, and then more!!


I love you all and hope that we can all keep growing in the faith. Do something everyday to feed your soul. Ok? LOVES to the moon and back!!!

Hermana Stanger

3/2/15

This week was pretty great! Lots of work. The Ramons are progressing a lot! the 14th they should be getting baptized. Whohoo!

This week I learned that it is so important to bless your house. Priesthood is super powerful. I will explain more one day....Anyways....

I have new scripture cases!! They are exciting! One is like an elder and the other a sister! one of the members here makes them. I will send picutres.

I seriously cant remember what happened this week. All I know is that I was just here writing yesterday, but really it was a week ago. But im sure it was yesterday....

OH! Also, I have a goal to finish reading the Book of Mormon in spanish before conference. Its quite eventful. Reading The Book of Mormon with a purpose is so much better. Its like, Why do you go to work? For a purpose. So, reading this precious book should be the same. I have been looking for all the MANY times it talks about Christ, his atributes, His Doctrine, and recently added, the restoration. Somedays it just has the words that I needed for comfort, other days, to whip me into shape. Always what I need though, and even better, What the people we teach need! Its a powerful book. Read it everyday!!!

The other day we were walking to a lesson, and I really needed the bathroom. We were walking past a lady sweeping, and I felt the need to contact her, unfortunately, my need for the bathroom outweighed that thought. But not my companion! So, we contacted her and learned a little about her life. She was a single mom and didnt have work. We offered to say a prayer with her and gave her a Book of Mormon. The second time we went back, SHE FOUND WORK!!! She was so excited and explained that when we left she thought, "well, maybe this WILL work." and it did. BUT, she works sundays now.... But We have faith that it will all work out. She is great!

We also are teaching another man. Its super stressful. Elderly people that have no one to talk to are lots harder to teach because they just want to tell you everything. And I mean EVERYTHING! But, we are still trying to be patient. I am definately learning patience here. haha But, it was cool, he said he had a Book of Mormon. Its from the 80s but still the same content of course. The first lesson, he had a virgin Mary on the wall, but the second he didnt, and said, "its not good to have images right?" so, maybe he is progressing. He went to church atleast!

Um.......
Well, I hope everyone is doing well. Life is wonderful. The Church is true. Jesus is our redeemer. One day we can all live happily ever after. BUT we have to work for it.
I love you all!!!!! Have a FANTASTIC week and learn lots! Invite someone to church!! And be happy!
Hermana Stanger

2/23/15

First off, BLANCA WAS BAPTIZED!!! It was so special. President gave us permission to go. She was so excited and the most special was her testimony. It was special to go back and to have so many wonderful memories of teaching her and remebering how she bore her testimony her first sunday. Shes so special. I like the word special today....

Also, the father and son are progressing nicely! hopefully second saturday they will be entering into the waters of baptism. This week we taught the word of wisdom. We thought for sure stopping drinking coffee would be really hard for them, but so far, it hasnt been a problem! They love going to church and they are always waiting for us with everything all ready. They participat really well in  all the classes and are just so excited. They are special.

This sunday I got asked to give a talk. I kinda "planchared" the whole ward. That means I kinda chewed them out in other words. If you want to know how, read the parabol of the talents but change talents for friends. Yesterday we rercieved a lot more refferals though without even asking for them, so maybe they got my point. haha but, the part that to me was special, I hardly didnt even read my "written" talk. I think thats the first time..... EVER. so that was cool.

Want to know what else is special? YOU!!!! Each and everyone!! Never ever forget that!!

Question for the day, Why do you think it is so important to study the gospel?

Love you all!!! Hermana Stanger

2/16/15

This week was interesting.

Know whats exciting about the people here? They MUST be right. It can get pretty exciting at times. Especially in ward counsel. This sunday, us missionaries prepared a ward mission plan to help the ward make one. Well, some people wanted different things, but didnt understand it was just an idea, nor gave us time to explain the goals. well, it was kinda like a boxing match, but without literal punches. It was like, Mission leader in this corner, sunday school president in that corner, and the relief society pres in another. DING DING DING!!! The spirit was NOT there. And we didnt really get anything accomplished. Boo.

The Ramons are progressing nicely! The little old grandpa cant see well, so the bishop gave him one of those GIANT book of Mormons. He was so excited. He reminds me a lot of Gpa Stanger.  The younger one like english a lot and so we gave him one of my pamphlets in english. He wants us to teach english classes. Its not a bad idea... They are almost ready for their baptism!!

Speaking of baptism, one of my investigators from cuauhtemoc is getting baptized saturday and hopefully we can go!! Im so excited for her.

Valentines day was great! It was funny, we were told we had a meeting with the bishop at 5. So we went and when we got there, it was a little ward party with tacos! Surprise! But, yes we did have a meeting with the bishop too. We also recived cute little balloons from a girl investigator, because in Mexico its the day of love and friendship. Haha

This morning we went for a nice walk around the Lagoon and found lots of crocodiles! And turtles, and iguanas and other such exciting things. I cant think of anything else.

Love you all!!!!
Hermana Stanger