This week was a fun one!! We spent the 24th, 25th, and 26th going from appointment to appointment singing and spreading Christmas joy, and getting wayyyy too much food in return. And, as a result, we got very sick and were not able to leave the house the 27th! But all is well, by the 28th at midday we finally were able to get out and start working again!
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| Hermanas (Misioneras de Nogales) with Hermana Xilo |
Jessie is very excited for his baptism this Saturday! His birthday is actually Dec 31st and he happily told us that his baptism was going to be his birthday present! He has such a strong testimony already, and is willing to make whatever sacrifice is asked of him to be able to follow Christ and keep the commandments.
The other day when we had an appointment with Jessie and his mom, his mom asked us why we wanted him to get baptized so quickly, and as I began to answer he stopped me and told his mom (more or less, I don't remember the exact words), "No Mom, they haven't rushed me. I am getting baptized because I want to, because I feel it, I know it's true. It is changing my life. I´m not getting baptized for them or for Ana (his fiancee who was baptized in June) or for anyone else. Even if things don't work out between me and Ana, I will never leave it. This is mine, and no one's going to take it away from me." The spirit was so strong. Everyone in the room had tears in their eyes.
The other day when we had an appointment with Jessie and his mom, his mom asked us why we wanted him to get baptized so quickly, and as I began to answer he stopped me and told his mom (more or less, I don't remember the exact words), "No Mom, they haven't rushed me. I am getting baptized because I want to, because I feel it, I know it's true. It is changing my life. I´m not getting baptized for them or for Ana (his fiancee who was baptized in June) or for anyone else. Even if things don't work out between me and Ana, I will never leave it. This is mine, and no one's going to take it away from me." The spirit was so strong. Everyone in the room had tears in their eyes.
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| Hermana Maru in church! |
These moments are the greatest in the mission. When someone you have taught and come to love gains their own testimony. When you see the light in their eyes that comes from truth and understanding. When you see renewed hope, love and excitement for life. The moments when the spirit touches hearts and changes lives. It is what makes it all worth it.
Love you all and hope you have a great week!!!
Hermana Naatjes
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| French toast (a Christmas Eve morning tradition of the Thurston family) |
I am officially starting my final transfer here in the mission, which means that in 6 weeks I will be home, so I thought I'd do something kinda fun (and super cheesy) for my countdown!
This is to be sung to the tune of the 12 days of Christmas!
In my time here in Juarez my Father gave to me....
(to be continued...)
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| what remains of my boot (yes the same one from the video, 100% still using it--who needs a zipper?) |
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| Christmas cookies (Elder and Hermana cookies and dirty snowmen?) |
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