Sunday, August 10, 2014

I'm going to Mexico?! 12/12/13

Okay. So much has happened and I'm freaking out on time right now. Typical P-day. So after I emailed last week, we went to class and started talking about getting our travel plans. Friday night, we went as a district to go and get our mail...
OUR TRAVEL PLANS WERE IN THERE. WHAT?! We basically freaked out and were crying we were so happy. It was awesome. This whole "Mexico" thing is really happening. AH. So after being SO excited about our plans, we had to teach our investigator, Sara. We went in with a lesson plan, but once we started talking to her, we knew we had to change. I showed her Alma 36:3, one of my favorites, and helped her to know that even though she is going through so much, she is still loved and the Lord will always be there for her. It was the most spiritual lesson we have had yet. Afterwards, Hma. Captain (our investigator) said that she felt the spirit so much and she knew that we were following the promptings of the Lord. Well... if that's not a compliment, I don't know what is. SCORE. 
This week has been so emotional. Between saying goodbye to our teachers, finishing everything, starting our packing (mom you will be proud.. my suitcases look AWESOME), cleaning the apartment, anything you can think of. It's been weird. Tuesday night we had a devotional with Quentin Cook. WHAT?! 3 apostles since we have arrived? That's unheard of! So cool for us though!

Okay. So to tell you all about my knee:
I couldn't really walk Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, So I had to go to Main Campus and see a doctor. Low and behold, my IT band syndrome started kicking up again. Just in a new spot. I was so frustrated. So they sent me to physical therapy (they billed you... hope that was okay!!) The therapist was way chill, gave me the same run down as usual. I'm pretty used to it after 3 years. All is well though. I am still heading to Mexico! Before the devotional, I totally slipped on ice and wrecked my knee even more. All cut up and such. So the right side of my body is kind of losing it. It's fine. Sort of. 

Thank you SO much for the package! It was exactly what I needed!!! My district loves the O'Henry bars, mom. Basically the whole zone knows to come and ask me for treats. They think you're the coolest mom ever. I agree, of course. :) Thank you for the tree!!! TOO CUTE! Same with the stocking! The whole entire package was just PERFECT! Don't you fret. I'm making room in my suitcases to take all of my food. You know me... Hermana Hamilton + Food = a happy missionary. The thread was helpful! I've been helping the elders sew EVERYTHING. Did I tell you that last week? I'm the best dang pants hemmer this MTC has ever seen. Literally. They look GOOD. 

I love you all so much and I can't wait to hear from you on Monday! I will be calling way early. My guess would be like 6:30. AHH! MEXICO!! Everyone be prepared to tell me quick stories! 
I love you all so much and I'm so grateful to have such an amazing family! This church is just TOO true. I have learned that God knows me INDIVIDUALLY. He cares about me and what I'm going through. How cool is that? I've learned that through the atonement, anything is possible. Even when you feel like you'll never be able to speak to a native, the Savior knows how you feel and can help. I've never felt the spirit so strongly before. This is the Lord's work and I'm blessed to be here and to have the opportunity to serve. 

Hugs and Kisses! Talk to you all on Monday!

Hermana Lillian Fish-Fry

P.S. everyone loves my nicknames.. shortney, lillian, fish fry. It's a constant joke in our zone.

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