Teamwork!

October 1, 2012

Yes mother, I did get to see the Relief Society broadcast! Amazing right! We missed the first talk though because we were at a lesson, then the satellite at the church wasn't working so like 12 of us huddled around an iPad. I took a picture because it was really funny. But then the men fixed it so we watched from there in the chapel. Talk about amazing! I LOVED President Eyring's talk about teamwork. It is so cool to remember that the church is set up in teams so that when people get frustrated or tired, other people can help. I loved that he said that and I think that every woman in the church needed to hear that we don't need to run faster than we can. Very cool!

We got to see this principle in action yesterday as we had a wonderful baptism! We had plans for 4 people. One was our investigator of 4 years, then the boy, then 2 sisters that were taught by the Elders. The morning started off and our permigator came to church but then left and said the baptism was off. Then we were getting ready and one of the sisters said she still had doubts. So then we were helping the sister, other Elders were helping our investigator get ready, then we switched off the sisters to their elders and we finished prepping and it was just awesome to see that all the missionaries really worked together to get the job done. I really appreciated all the help that everyone gave and it is amazing to see that every investigator is part of a network of 26 missionaries that will do basically anything to help them out. :) All in all, our zone exceeded our goal this month by 2 baptisms so I would deem it a success. :)

Sister R has been out in the field for 12 weeks tomorrow! I'm officially out of training mode again! Yay! She started in Los Encinos which was the other sisters area in Mission who lived with us. She is SUPER short so we have fun. She's great.

Yes mom, I am using bug spray with DEET. Sister Trayner sends out reminders frequently to tell us to use it. I'm actually buying more today. :) So no, I will not be coming home with West Nile, although it would be neat.

No, we are not going to the lighthouse today. I wish! But I am staying here another transfer, so I WILL go again. I also plan on going and buying a Mexican dress. AND taking a picture for you of "the wall." Today we are knocking off another bucket list item by going to the zoo! I'm pretty excited! I am currently wearing my safari outfit which makes everything more festive! I will be sure to take tons of pictures. Speaking of pictures, I literally wake up every Monday thinking, "today, I will send home pictures," but then we get going and then we always have a zone activity, so I never have time. But I am happier because we play soccer and volleyball or go somewhere so my mood elevates which really is just better for everyone right? I promise though, a box will be coming soon! 

One of our members is coming up to Utah for conference. I gave her all your numbers so hopefully she will call you. She and her Mom have never been up to Utah before and basically have no plans. She gets there on Friday afternoon. I told her that everyone there is nice and she will be fine. :) Help her out okay? I can trust ya! 

Well I have to go now. We have to go get everything done so we can go to THE ZOO!!!!!

Also mom, do we still have that Mormon mad gab type game. Can I have it? :)

Your favorite Sister de la frontera

Hermana G