Thursday, April 11, 2013

Just Give Me a Reason - P!NK

As the Nursery Rhym goes: Rain, rain, go away; Come again another day...


What makes a great blog? Is it the pictures to show off the beauty around life, the inspiring quotes, the personal feelings of trials, or maybe substitute of the newspaper comics? Welcome to the variety that is my brain. Perfectionism and acceptance are two of my weaknesses. These posts will both take more than an hour to write and try too hard to be the blog every one wants to subscribe to at first read. My weaknesses can be overcome in self-less service. Luckily, Argentina is the best place for it right now! 


 Argentina. Unable to speak spanish tricks my brain in to thinking we are only a few states away in America. Shelley and I are looking into taking a class soon. Adapting to the culture will be a treat. It will be a miracle to speak to a stranger in spanish with no problem. Miracles are all around us. Why, just the other day Shelley, Jett, and I went to see this beauty!

Floralis Generica




  There was a plaza area that held the flower, a park, a fountain, a college, and a museum. Across the street were statues of a General on a horse and Avita's grave site. A missionary friend wrote about his change in habit. He didn't realize how spoiled he was until he was responsible for his entire day. Admitting to a character flaw and doing something about it is a miracle too. There are reasons for joy. Search for happiness. I have found exquisite feelings from being a missionary. My Bishop told me that I was eligible to re-apply. Missions are not for everyone, but it is certainly for me. There is time for a mission later. Argentina, learning with Jett, living in a different culture and family, and balance of activities are miracles that I love. 



 Thank you for following this blog! (See what I did there?) Posts will be sporadic.    Hasta Luego!!

Monday, April 1, 2013

feliz Pascua!

Happy Easter!
Happy Resurrection Day!


Many ways to show the joy of Christ's resurrection. The Allisons and I celebrated by going to church, hunting chocolate eggs the Easter Bunny left, and watching a video on Jesus Christ's resurrection. (http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/he-is-risen?lang=eng) There happened to be festive naps, practiced by Shelley and me. Not being able to understand espanol was hard for my mind. Luckily, the Holy Ghost, the messenger of Christ to speak to us, has to do with inspiration and feeling. It gives the message in whatever way you know best. Heavenly Father knows who we are as individuals. He knows what we need, when we need it. Christ is a great brother, Saviour, and redeemer to pay for all of our sins in the Garden of Gethsemane. He is a wonderful example to follow by the resurrection---overcoming physical death. Christ felt our every affliction. Just think. We sin daily, no matter how big or small. If we follow Him and live His gospel, we too will be resurrected. 

I know in all my weaknesses and strengths, I must look to Christ's life and strive to become like Him. I loved my mission. He served the Jews and Gentiles without a shadow of a doubt. I need to do better in the spirit of missionary work. Christ was the greatest missionary. I want to serve Him. Mosiah 2:17 "And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn awisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the bservice of your cfellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." Christ lives. He is risen! I love being a member of La iglesia de Jesuchristo de los santos de los ultimos dias. It's a privilege. 

Jett's huge, hollow, chocolate egg

My oreo, chocolate egg. They are the sweetest!

Aren't they adorable?!