Christmas Tree - Kansas Style
Hola!
This last week I had the opportunity to go back to Lamar for the last time. It was such a wonderful experience because I was able to see the same people from last year but I got to see the progression that they have made. The greatest progression was in the Lingle family. Last year they would not consider baptism but in the last month all of them have been baptized. They had us over for dinner and it was amazing to see the light in Mary Anne’s eyes and the change in her countenance. Baptism changes us not only spiritually but physically as well.
Thanksgiving – we had two Thanksgiving dinners – both amazing! The first was with a couple of families in the ward who all got together. Sister Dameron made the best turkey I have ever had! She said her trick is cooking it in the oven bags (I’ve got to try that). They had each of us missionaries share a non-common scripture about having gratitude and giving thanks. Then, a couple hours later we had dinner with Alejandro and his family. They are Hispanic and so they make such good food! His wife made some of the best carrot cake that I have ever had. We were all rolling out of their house because of all of the food that we ate. Small town problems: Black Friday shopping consists of Walmart – everyone and their dawg was there Thursday night through Friday afternoon – we should have just gone proselyting there!
We met the only Brazilian here in Kansas! Her name is Susanne and she is the sweetest gal. We were talking to her about fasting and the importance of it. Then, it turned into the Word of Wisdom and she loved the idea! Well, of course it is a good idea, that is why God gave it to us. Her son is going through a rough time in high school and she knows that all of these things that she has learned will help him.
We are doing a Book of Mormon reading challenge as a mission. They gave us a hard copy of The Book of Mormon and 3 colored pencils to highlight (Blue: Faith; Green: Character of Christ; Red: Atonement). We have an extra hour of studies and it has been the coolest thing to just be able to read and literally feel the power of The Book of Mormon! The church is true – the book is blue!
Kansas has a little snow – just enough to cover the ground – and then it freezes! So, literally everything is covered in ice which makes things quite entertaining for driving and even walking. We have already fallen a countless number of times; it has brought much humor to those driving by. Everything was so frozen that church was canceled yesterday and all the schools were canceled today. But to add on top of that, we ran out of miles on our car, so we are biking and walking for the rest of the transfer. It sure makes everything more entertaining and a lot colder. Many memories made and many more adventures to come in the next week.
"No treaty can establish more than a tenuous and temporary peace between nations.... Only the waters of baptism can permanently wash away the seeds of hatred and contention, bringing in their place, life and peace."
Misionera Amor!
Siempre Una Aventura
Hermana Adams
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