Granny that's great that you read Scarlett. Although I do congratulate you on reading the book, Scarlett, I will never read the "sequel" to Gone with the Wind. I may end up scarred the rest of my life for it, but I am not ready for closure.
Markie have fun at BYU. Go to bed on time. Don't ditch class. And do your homework. You won't regret it. But have fun with your ward! You will love it!
Monday, was Hermana Castillo's birthday. For her birthday surprise I decided to write on post it notes and scatter them through out the house. It ended up being really fun to watch her search and scour throughout the house. Now I know why grandpa loved hiding the dollar bills every Christmas morning. It was quite entertaining and she really loved it.
I also baked a cake from scratch. That was a new adventure. I didn't have a cake mix on hand. But fortunately I was able to whip something up. I don't think I will ever be a chef, but it was fun and nice. We celebrated her birthday in Deysha and Gerson's home at an incredible FHE.
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| Baking at Deisha and Gerson's house |
I know that I am truly a missionary of Christ. One key indicator of this is the people with whom I spend my time. The Lord spent his time with the downcast and down-trodden. It is amazing how those people in the ward seem to find their way to the missionaries. We invite a lot of people to the FHE's that we do, but it is interesting how we collect a group of refugees. At the last FHE we basically exchanged testimony and experience. These people have seen hardship in their lives. I know that I have lived and extremely blessed and sheltered life. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to know and support these people who teach me so much about the hardship, trials, and faith which shape our world. I treasure every word they share with me and hope that I can hold to their inspiring stories when the winds and torrents of the future come my way. Those who were present shared of overcoming addictions, the sorrows of divorce, the inability to have children, unemployment and extreme poverty, abandonment. One member who has been happily married for the past 29 years has recently and sorrowfully separated from her husband. Often I reflect on the testimonies of these people and wonder what will my trial be? How will I react? Will I have the courage and strength to rely on my Savior and hold to his glorious gospel? Yes. I know that I will. Those around me have showed my how. My ancestors long ago paved the way and I am willing to follow.
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