6/1/15

Well, what can I say. This year and a half FLEW by. I can NOT believe in 1 week I will be flying back home. I feel so thankful for all the time I have had here in Mexico. I can honestly say I have learned a lot. I have been able to meet so many wonderful people. The people here are the best. Especially hermana Anly el. She was baptized this week!!!! Everything went great!! Here's more on that subject.





  So, Saturday in the morning, we went to the church to fill the font. When we got there, it was full, but with water from about a week or more ago. So, we had to drain the whole thing. When all the water was gone, the floor was brown!! EWWWW!  so, then I got to scrub the whole thing. It was quite the adventure. After we cleaned, we tried to use the pump to get rid of the leftover water, but it wouldn't go away. SO, we had to scoop it all out with buckets. And buckets, and buckets! Finally, it was clean!!! So, then we had to fill it back up! So, we were in the church from 12-4:30 cleaning. The baptism was at 5. So, we pretty much didn't get to go work all day, but it was worth it. The baptism was beautiful! And almost all of our zone came to the baptism, so we sang "the armies of Helaman" IN ENGLISH!!! May I mention I was the only American singing. It was a proud moment for my companions. :) Anel shared her testimony and made everyone cry. Sunday, she was confirmed and she said she "feels different." Saturday she is going with out ward to do baptisms for the dead. Her whole story is just a miracle. I cant wait to tell you all more.

Today we are off to Tampico. I'm off to have my last interview and tomorrow we are going to the temple for the last time. Its kinda sad. But all will be well.



I know this is the true church. I know Joseph Smith was called as a prophet of God and that he helped to restore the church of Jesus Christ. I know that Christ has payed for each and everyone of us. We need to do our part. If you want to hear a beautiful talk, look up "His grace is sufficient" by Brad Wilcox. It will change your life. I promise. I know that the Atonement of Christ is the biggest gift we have. I know God lives and loves us. His love is bigger than we can imagine. I know the plan of salvation is real and that we CAN live as families for forever! I know that the Lord is preparing his children to receive the gospel, and we all need to do our part to help. I know that prayer is powerful and that God listens. I know we need to study and pray everyday, even if its something so small. We need it. Not because its a commandment, but because our spirits literally need it. I know that we will be blessed when we pay or tithing and offerings. But, sooooo blessed! More blessed that what the money we give can buy. I know that all the principles of the gospel are true and that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is perfect, even if the members aren't. I know we need to build a firm foundation so that when the trials come, ( like a bad look, or gossip or anything) we don't fall away. We go to church for Christ and to remember him, not for the people. So, build your foundation.

I love you all. Remember that Jesus loves you.
Have a wonderful week and enjoy life! Always have a smile. :D
Love,
Hermana Stanger