Hey family!!!
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. So
scary to think I am actually 21. I left for my mission at 19 and now close to
the end, I am 21. Where did the time go?? Now I am legal to buy things that I was
never in my life planning to buy. Hahaha! Life of a Mormon at 21 is the same as
life as a 20 year-old! But its one great life!!
This week was a walking week. We went to an area
called Guayabal 3 times! It is a huge hill and you have to go up, down and back
up it The hill takes about an hour. The people made the trip very worth it
though. I can definitely say that it was a tiring week!!
One of the days that we were over there, we
were searching like maniacs for a reference the Elders gave us. We thought they
were crazy. Still, we went up, up, up and up I believe to be the biggest hill I
have ever walked in my life searching for this lady. Sadly too no-avail, but
one amazing blessing was only part way up the hill. With the crazy drawn map we
had from the Elders, we had to stop and to ask for directions. We talked to a
lady named Magiale. She was super, super sweet asking about what we were doing
there and what was our purpose as missionaries. That is one of the greatest
things about looking like a weirdo walking up a big hill in a skirt with a
nametag on... people ask questions! I loved that we were able to talk to her
for a little bit and feel her spirit. I can't wait to go up that horrible hill
again to see if we can help her come unto Christ!
Another day this week that we went to Gualabal,
we had that chance to visit the lovely Jose Cruz! He continues to amaze me. Every
time we get the chance to visit him, he thanks us for finding him and bringing
him back. It was amazing when he started to explain all the Sisters and Elders
that have passed through his home but have never completely touched his heart
for a desire to come back! He told us that if it wasn't for Hermana Melgar and
I, then he doesn't know if he would have ever come back. He also said, with
tears in his eyes, that there is a reason that my companion and I are the
ones that came to his door. That is what makes my job as a missionary totally worth
it. I know there are people that need each of the missionaries that come into
the field. It is crazy to think that one simple inspirational decision to serve
a mission is a decision that changes lives, and not just my own.
I know that this because it is the Lord's work
and will. I know that without the Spirit with us everyday there is no way that
we could ever accomplish this work. I am so grateful for the Savior and the
guidance He has given me each day.
Thank you all again for the packages that I
hope to get Wednesday at the Zone Conference, and I hope you all have a great
day!! I love you dearly!!
Con Amor Siempre,
Hermana Harris
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