This past week has gone by so fast! I feel as
though I just had P-day not too long ago!
Sunday I got the chance to announce! Every Sunday
after "Music and the Spoken Word" Temple Square
sisters get to recite a little paragraph, in their
native language, inviting people to take tours with
them. I, of course, only speak English, so recited it
in English. It actually started snowing on us while
we announced. As freeeeezing as I was, I had so
much fun seeing the snow! Unfortunately, once
again, the snow melted away, later on, but it lasted
long enough to be in my pictures and that is all I
care about.
Monday we were treated with delicious soup for
dinner! Six families got together and made soup and
desserts for our mission. Some young women also made
rice and corn bags for each of us! I got a corn bag of course,
because that is what my mom made for us growing up. I
love it!
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| Ahhh, there's nothing like a warm corn bag! |
So we got a referral from another sister missionary and
this man is from Liberia, where missionaries for the
church cannot serve. Tuesday we called him and he was
very nice, but it was difficult to understand him
because of the fuzzy phone connection. In the middle of
the conversation the phone disconnected so we tried
calling again. I said a silent prayer to Heavenly
Father asking Him to help Sister Palmer and I be able to
understand him. I believe Heavenly Father blesses us
with simple miracles everyday because when we continued
the conversation we were able to understand him much
better. Some of you might think that your prayers are
insignificant or unheard, but I testify to you that they
are not. God
does hear every single one of
us.
Wednesday we had the wonderful opportunity to have
Christmas dinner at a member's home, the Bowman family.
The Bowman's served in the Oakland California mission a
few years ago and absolutely loved it! They shared some
wonderful experiences they had with us. Sister Bowman
made what she called, "a snowball". It tasted like a
chicken roll. We had salad and broccoli with it. For
dessert we had strawberry ice cream (my favorite flavor!)
with different cookies. After dinner we sat in the living
room and sang Christmas hymns while Sister Bowman played
the piano and Sister Garcia played the violin. The
Bowmans have such a strong and special spirit in their
home. I felt like I was at home because my family always
stands around my mom while she plays the piano and sing.
Sister Bowman gave each of us a miniature Christmas tree.
I cried with so much gratitude and humbled heart. This
will be my very first Christmas away from home, but
Heavenly Father really does take care of His missionaries.
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| Christmas dinner with the Bowmans |
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| Our very own Christmas trees |
I have felt the love of my Savior so much this week!
Serving a mission has shown me my weaknesses, but it is
through the Savior that I can make "weak things become
strong". I am learning to persevere through trials and
hardships because I know that the Savior will always be
there to uplift me as long as I obey Him. I love my
family. The temple is where families can be united for
eternity. I pray and hope that all families will have that
sacred opportunity one day. I say these things in the name
of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I love you all! Have a Merry Christmas and share the love of
Christ with all!
Love, Sister Mikeila Aquino
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