4/20/15

This week was quite enjoyable. On Tuesday, we had super divisions! so, everyone in our zone was put with a different companion. Our sister training leaders joined in, so, I got to go back to Cuauhtemoc!! Oh how I missed those wonderful people. It was so great to see them. Every single appointment we had feel through. We literally walked the entire day long!! But it was great because we got to talk with EVERYONE in the street. We met lots of wonderful people who need the gospel. It was so great we didn't even feel how bad our feet hurt... until we got home. Haha

Friday, 2 of my ex companions had to come to Tampico to see the doctor. So, they got to stay with us! We had "divisions" in our area, so, we got lots more work done! Also, I got to be with one of my ex comps and enjoy working together again. At night time we enjoyed tacos and lots of memories and laughs. It was wonderful! But now I understand why they don't put 4 missionaries in one house... haha But it was enjoyable while it lasted.

Saturday we had our ward activity we have been planning for about a month. It was a success!! We went on a "cruse ship" and everyone was given money to spend. They could go to the dance bar, the casino, church, seminary, or the movies. spend their money how they pleased. Each room was worth 1, 2, or 3 and the person in charge of the room marked 1, 2, or 3 depending on which room. 1 meant celestial, 2 terrestrial, 3 telestial. It the end we gave those with more 3s a anchor, and with 1 a lifesaver. They went to paradise or jail depending on which it was. Then the bishop judged them by their ticket and sent them to their glory, where we had some members waiting to explain each glory. It rocked, to say the least. And the next day in church, it was FULL! This ward doesn't have the best assistance, but it was full yesterday! In our principles of the gospel class, we had to kick the youth out of their room so we could open the overflow to fit everyone in! My companion and I got the opportunity to teach our relief society class as well. I think it was the first time that no one said to the teachers, "no, that's wrong," or something along those lines, because they are always so mean to the teachers. It makes me sad.

Lots more happened, but my time is up. Love you all and hope all is more than well. If it isn't, its probably your attitude. If you don't like how something is, change it, if you cant, change you! :D Love you all!!!!

Hermana Stange

4/13/15

Crocodiles!!! They are so cool. This is our convert. Just kidding, but I think he likes the water, so maybe? haha Anyways.....


This week was stressful. Thursday, we were just about to start our weekly planning meeting, when one of our investigators sent us a text that said she had a miscarriage, and was home alone (with her 5 year old son.) Also, no one in her family lives here and everyone else was at work. So, we went running to her aid. Its kinda a special moment when you get to just be there for someone. It made me think a little about when my Mom passed away, and how everyone was there. A lot of times we think, "I don't know what to say! I don't know how I can help!" But truthfully, just be there. TH}hat is more than enough. And, when you share the gospel to help, it makes it a million times better. We gave her a Liahona from February, and she Loved it!


Saturday we had an activity. One of my favorite things to do. We made......... CUPCAKES!!!! :D Sadly, it wasn't super well attended. But, those who came enjoyed it. But the best part? We did like we always did in singles ward. Took the cupcakes to the less active/inactive members and gave them a note and showed our love for them!+ It was really exciting. We got the chance to go visit Consuelo. She is 91 years old and stuck in her bed. She is quite sick, but she was so super happy to know that the ward cared about her and that she isn't alone. This Saturday we have another activity planned, and my companion and I are SUPER excited. Hopefully lots of people come..... Because if they don't.... I will be sad, but keep going, because that's all you can do!


Also, there was a problem with some of our converts, so for now, we cant visit them. :( So sad.


Another cool thing happened. We went with a different sister than normal one day. She asked if we had ever gone to a park that, SURPRISE! is in our area. We honestly had never gone to that part of our area. So, she said we should go. So, we were walking, and we asked if she has ever given a Book of Mormon to a -c}complete stranger. She said no, so, we pulled one out and asked if she wanted to. She said she would try. We were walking in the park, and she said she wanted to give it to a lady sitting on the bench. Well, turns out she is a member! Of our ward! But, goes to a different ward.... But said she was going to go to our ward because now she knows what time. It was really great because we got to see the hand of the Lord. If we hadn't gone, we never would have found her. And we found a bunch of different other members live there as well! How exciting!

Sometimes my mind thinks a lot more in Spanish than English, so sometimes it takes a lot longer to write than it should, and I am sure there are lots of errors. Lo siento.


Espero que todos pueden tener una semana tan maravillosa!!! Les amo con todo mi corazón!!
Hermana Stanger!

3/30/15

So sorry. I have like 5 minutes. This week was great! I will share my favorite experience.

This week we took some investigators to the temple. We had lunch and then a tour of the grounds. They were so excited. They loved it. Then we asked permission if they could sit in the waiting room. they said yes, so we went inside. They didnt want to leave, even though they were almost an hour late to another thing. You could feel the spirit so strong. They were just so happy. When we walked out, the mom said, "Can we go back in, its so different than out here." Yes it is. Then we met some young women. They had come from a part of Veracruz. They asked if we were elders, because they have never seen sister missionaries in person. It was sweet. They were just so excited. We felt famous. they wanted our picture and to learn all about the mission and how it is. It truly was special.

PAY ATTENTION TO CONFERENCE! Listen to every word! I don't understand the people who take it as nothing of importance. Maybe i was just blessed to grow up in a family where it is super important... Who knows, but it will be GREAT!!!!!!

Love you all and hope you have the most wonderful week!!!!

Hermana Stanger