So. Life is nuts here in Mexico
currently. In the past three days, we have gotten into bible bashes with
people. They all think we are nuts, then Hna. Garzon whips out her
BEAUTIFUL bible, and throws it back. Such an adventure.We were in a trio
for half of the week last week because Hna Hernandez was living with
president. Saddest few days of my life here!! Chiste, chiste.. but
seriously. So we were with her comp, who is TOTALLY dead in the mission.
It was rough. Garzon was really frustrated. And of course, so was I. I
have had so many people call me stupid this past week because I cant
speak this language. THATS A KILLER.
Testimony builder of the week:
As we were walking down
the street, we contacted a mom and her daughter. They were really
interested, so we started teaching the Plan of Salvation. Always a good
one. Half way through, they looked at me and called me stupid, then
continued on to tell us that they were Catholic and didnt care. So we
got up, and were kicked out. OUCH. As we were walking, I started to cry.
No one wants to hear our message. We went to an appointment, and they
werent home. SHOCKER. So, I cried some more. Just when I told Hna Garzon
that I was done for the night and I wanted to go home, two kids started
talking to us. They thought it was the COOLEST thing that I am from
America to preach about my church. They asked why I was even in this
church, and in the most broken Spanish, I bore my testimony of how much I
love this gospel. Most spiritual building thing of the week. Just when
we are broken down and want to quit, Christ builds us up. He wants to
break us down so that He can show us how strong we are. I have learned
so much about my Savior. I know that He knows all of my problems and all
of my feelings. At times when I feel like Im not focused, or that I
cant do this anymore, He shows me I can. And I have to give so much
credit to my AMAZING companion. Im so serious. We had a talk last night
and she said that when she heard I was going to be her comp, she was
upset. She didnt want a stupid American. But now, she is the happiest.
She said she hasnt gotten along with any of her other comps like me. We
are BEST FRIENDS. Everyone calls us the Chaparitas, which means fiesty
little ones basically. ITS DOPE. Haha, excuse my language. But really.
SO fun.
Well.. Ive been here for two months. How is that possible?? I love
it. I am still trying to find WHO I am here for. I know that there is
someone that I am supposed to help. And even if the language is
TERRIBLE, the food is gross, the streets are dirty, and the people are
sketch, I love it. I never want to leave my little home here in Bene.
Its perfect.
A quote from this week that Im just loving right now:
Peach
the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words. Remember to
always be the best example you can. We tell our split member families
that the example they set is the MOST important thing. Same for the
missionaries. If we arent good examples for the new people, it will just
cause problems.
Oh yeah!! Last thing!! Im not the baby anymore!! There are more
American sisters here now!! The new one in our area is kinda a grouch..
but that will change. Poco a Poco!
Loves, Hugs, Kisses and more:
Your missionary in Mexico
Hermana Hamilton
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