This week, I decided to pull my little theme from one of my new favorite
scriptures in the Book of Mormon, Mormon 7:7. Even though this scripture
isn't referring to the mission, I feel like it is. Right now I am in a
state of happiness that never ends. This week was full of happiness and
joy and service, and the week just went by way too fast. So here is a review of
some of favorite things that brought me to this state of happiness....
On Tuesday, we had the chance to work with one of our members, Hermana
Zelsa, and as we visited the people, she did all of the talking and just let us
sit back and enjoy. hahah But really, it was such a great experience to work
with her because the investigators and less active need the friendship and love
from the members. There is such power in member missionary work.
On Wednesday, we had a testimony meeting as a zone for our zone meeting
and it was so powerful. There is such power in a small and simple testimony.
Then, in the afternoon, we asked Katarine (a young woman who Hermana Osorio and
I helped activate) to join us to visit her friend Jamie who has a baptismal
date and loves the church. In the lesson, Katarine shared her simple yet
powerful testimony, and as she was sharing how this gospel has truly changed
her life and her family, I had tears in my eyes and her sweet testimony brought
me such peace and joy.
On Thursday, I drank my first glass of pinol. It is a drink that is made
with water and corn powder (yes, the powder from corn) and it was delicious! I
love trying new things here in Honduras and learning about the culture!!!
On Friday, we had a lesson with 3 jovenes and they asked a ton and ton
of questions, so for about 1 hour we just tried to answer all of the questions
instead of giving a full lesson. But what brought me happiness was to see
them understanding and to see the light in their eyes change and realize the
'why' behind the commandments and principles of the gospel. This gospel changes
people. It changes lives for the better.
On Saturday, we celebrated dia de las mujeres!!! They day of Honduranian
women!! WOHOOO!! That's me now! Haha. But we also had the chance to talk
to a ton of different people and learn their stories. I love asking people
questions about their lives and families. Everyone has a special story and to
hear their stories just reminds me that everyone is a child of God, has such
great worth, and is so very loved by God. Heavenly Father looks out for
every single one of his children. Although at times we might forget about Him,
He will never forget about us.
On Sunday, my joy was to see Jamie, our investigator who is most pilas
(or who is progressing most) at church and seeing her interact with the youth
and enjoy church.
All these things and more have brought me to this state of happiness
that I know has no end. How do I know it?? Because every day, my Heavenly
Father blesses me in ways that I can't explain and allows me to feel the love
He has for His children. And I know that as I strive to live the
commandments and follow Christ's example, I will return to live with my
Heavenly Father again in a state of happiness that will never end. I know that
now is only the beginning because there is so much more happiness to come!!!!
And I know that all of Heavenly Father’s children can enjoy this never ending
state of happiness too!!!
Keep on
smiling,
Hermana
Bodine
Picnicking with some horses!!!
My favorite little David with his machete. Typical in Honduras...
Me and some kids after we played with them!!!
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