October 29, 2012
After like 15,000 requests,
I finally went down to Downtown and got myself a picture with the wall. Even
the other missionaries are jealous of how cool it is. I promise that it will be
coming soon. If I wasn't such a technologically deficient missionary, I would
have already figured out how to send it home, but alas, I have not. I sincerely
apologize and I promise it will be there shortly! Along with another fun
surprise! But I will explain that story after you get it. :)
So, this week was a good
week I would say. We have been working REALLY hard. We have come to the
mentality that we must do crazy things to expect crazy miracles. So bring on
the crazy, right?
So we had a breakthrough
with my favorite little permigator last night. He is having a refresher
interview tonight and then will be getting baptized later on this week. We are
taking him to the font tonight too so hopefully he can envision it more. We are
excited. Things are looking good.
Apparently, I am also
"the most elderly-like sister" that some of the elders have ever met.
Yes, that is a direct quotation. I asked them why and they said it is because I
am SUPER bold and can take a jacking. I don't know if getting jacked is a
missionary thing because everyone says it down here. It means when you get in
trouble basically. I guess. Not entirely sure. But moral of the story,
apparently I am a pretty tough missionary. Who would have thought?
I can't believe it has
already snowed there! This weekend it got down to the 60s and I was wearing my
coat. HA! Everyone said Sister Giles, Aren't you from Utah UTAH TEXAS Texas TEXAS
Being in the mission is
really awesome right now. I love being out in the field and being able to work
with the people. I think that when I get home, I might run away and live with
the sisters in WX before I get released. :) Sound like a plan? I think so. But
really, I have learned so much! I love knowing my scriptures. I love listening
to people's problems and knowing exactly where their answer is in the
scriptures. Who am I to give them my opinion when the scriptures, the word of
GOD, can say it much better. Wow. How powerful a tool we have! Anyone who
hasn't read their scriptures lately, DO IT!
The seminary teacher for the
Spanish ward is in our area and we have been talking about the New Testament a
bit as she asks us questions for her lessons and I am just amazed with the life
of Jesus Christ and what he did. Things make much more sense out here on the
mission and I think it is because our minds aren't clouded with worldly things
that don't matter. Sure there are still things about home and I think about them
from time to time, but the things that don't matter, are just that: they don't
matter. What a wonderful concept to think of. I love being able to apply
everything I am learning to my life too. Wow. SO neat!
Well, I have to go again. It
is a late email I know. You wanted the picture so you get a late email. :) I
love you all and I promise you that if you will align your lives with the will
of the Lord, he will take you places you would never imagine. Coming from a
sister missionary in BROWNSVILLE ,
Texas
Hermana Giles
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