This week has been an adventure. I don't know why I said that because it's just class and food and a spiritual thought and class, but I love it! I've really grown to love it here. West campus is where it's at. The only thing slightly negative about West is the food. Oh, the food... let me tell you. Some meals I only eat cereal.... They try to feed us exotic, delicious food, but then they fail and everybody tears up just a little bit... The Spanish is coming along. I didn't expect to be fluent by any means but I didn't think that I would feel so much like a little kid! It's hard to learn another language, especially when you're around people who learn at different speeds and in different ways. I just tell myself that I'm doing the best that I can, and I get through each day :) So far I've heard from three apostles while I've been here. It's been incredible. Last night I got to hear from President Christofferson, and sit about 5 feet away from him! He said things that I really needed to hear. Things that really got into my head and wiggled their way down into my heart. I loved every single thing that he said. One thing, though, that I especially loved was this: "God will love you. Always. But remember that you have to EARN His trust." That hit me. It struck me right to my core. Does God trust me? He must. But He doesn't have to if I don't deserve it. My faith grew right then and there and I know that we can all be worthy of God's trust. What would be more great than to know when your life is done that you are trustworthy of all of the blessings of heaven. There is so much in store for all of us. We just have to work hard and do everything in our power to keep the covenants we have made with God. We are never out of debt to Him. We do something good, and He SHOWERS us with blessings. He doesn't just give us one or two good things in return. He pours blessings upon us until we stop recognizing. Showing gratitude and serving our Father in Heaven continually, even until the end of our days= continual blessing shower.
I'm excited to just get to Mexico already! I can't wait for the culture! It will be SO COOL.
Besides having Laryngitis since Friday. Life has been good. I feel like a champion, that loses a lot. But it's the losses, not the wins that you learn from. I'm so blessed to be here. Is a mission right for you? Yes. But are you willing to do it? That's the big question. I'm more willing than ever and I rejoice in this restored gospel. I just want to do my best.
I have so much fun with the people here. I love everybody. My teachers are the best that have ever been, my district is like my family here. We're such great friends and we all just love each other. We have our good and our bad days but mostly they're just great. and I just love the environment. It's hard, it's definitely not easy. But it's worth it. It's all going to be worth it. <3
Thank you to everybody who wrote to me this week!! getting mail is one of my favorite parts of each day. I look forward to hearing from all of you!! I finally got Todd's letters! Thank you! Nathan, you're faithful. and I love you. To my wonderful grandparents, I love the love. and I love you. You're the best family a girl could ever have! I love and miss you!
Dad, your letters made me cry. I love you so much and you are too funny for me... I can't handle it. Thank you for being the best dad. You really are. I can't think of a way that you could be any better. I've always known that I will be loved and supported no matter what and that is such a blessing. I never have had to wonder about my security because you have always been there. You're my hero! :) ((p.s. I cried when I typed that. so I mean it.))
Katie, I love seeing all of your cute pictures!! and thank you for writing me! I love you more than anything in this entire world. You've taught me more than I will ever be able to explain. You're the best thing that has ever happened to our family. You made us whole again. I love you, you're my best friend. bug mom and dad for me since I can't. Love ya sis.
Mom, I love you. You take such good care of me. Thanks for chatting today. Love you, love you, love you. -you're angel ;)
Peace and love everybody. Stay classy.
Hermana Womack
