Week 23: Chao Curico!!

Hermana Eibert found the only Boston Terrier in Chile!

 

My time in Curico has come to an end. I am so incredibly grateful for the people here. They have my heart! The miracles and tender mercies I have seen everyday here have blown me away. I will never forget. 

Tonight I will be heading to Rancagua! My new sector is called Las Nieves (The Snows....but it's about as hot as it gets--the cruel irony.) My new companion is named Hermana Sainsbury, I have yet to meet her, but I am so excited to meet her and work with her! I know it's going to be a great cambio! Haha, she has less time in the mission than I do, so it'll be really interesting to see what two gringas can do. But I know the Lord will be guiding us and helping us every step of the way. 

There is a reason for everything. Always something to learn, someone to help, some way we can grow or change. Always. 

Short and sweet this week, because I don't have time. Love you all! Thank you for the prayers and the support and the love and everything. 

Con amor, 

Hermana Eibert

PS. I can't upload all the pics, but my mom has them all--hahahaha!

Hermana Eibert bought a scripture protector for her Spanish scriptures. The artist let her choose the artwork for the leather.

Chile Rancagua Mission

Las Hermanas Praying

Familia Barahona

Coni, Hermana Eibert, Carolina, and Martina

Hermana Eibert and Martina--26 November 2017

Familia Leivas

 

Another cute dog

Week 22: Sushi Chilean Style

 

I am not a huge fan of sushi. I have my very specific sushi roll that I absolutely love (Sweet and Spicy for those living in Lacey--go try it for me--haha). And I have avoided sushi here for the whole time I have been here, because I don't like fish and I have trust issues. But my companion finally talked me into it. And turns out the sushi here isn't real sushi. And it is delicious. Imagine this, a perfect and beautiful sushi roll, but with the rice, cream cheese, avocado, and....CHICKEN. Tempura style, ooooooh to die for. So good. We had it two days in a row, no shame. I am still going to avoid fish like the plague, but that's that. 

This week has been crazy, lots of ups and downs, and we are gearing up for cambios this week too. Ooooh--the anticipation. 

This week I have learned a lot of patience. And I have also learned that it is incredibly dangerous to pray for patience. You want patience, you are going to get it, but probably not the way you want. I'm learning to be patient with myself too. We are all human, we are all going to mess up. I can only imagine how God feels, working with all of us, as imperfect as we are, but He is endlessly patient. Remember this week to breathe. Take a break. You are trying your best and that is all that matters. Love yourself, be kind to yourself.

Have a great week. Love you all. 

 

Con amor, 

Hermana Eibert

Hermana Prado is from Equador and made some fried Plantains. They are firmer and not as sweet as bananas. Sprinkle with a little salt and they are delicious.

Day 2 of Sushi with Hermana Prado
 

 

Week 21: I am Changing Colors

 

Hey everyone!

Summer is officially setting in here and I am developing some serious missionary tanlines. Watch, ring, skirt, walking shoes....you name it. I'm definitely a different color now--haha. I can't wait for the end of summer to see the difference. Spending all day out and about will have a big impact-haha. It is hot, and it's not even December yet, and I never thought I'd say something like that. December and scorching heat don't go together in my mind. 

My companion also graciously reminded me that today I hit my 5 month mark.I don't know where the time has gone. It's a little crazy. I feel like I just left. 

We have had a busy week. We had our interviews with President Harris, which were great. I am incredibly grateful for amazing leaders. I couldn't ask for better. Always the guidance and advice that I need to hear. 

My thought for the week:

We have the opportunity to work with a lot of people. Lots of people are trying to change their lives and they struggle. People overcoming addictions--like smoking, drinking, drugs. It's sometimes a painful process, (though beautiful and so worth it).  It is so easy to feel like a lost cause. So easy to feel like there is no use in trying, no hope, that we aren't going to accomplish anything. But when we lose sight of the truth, when we forget who we really are, what we can really do, God never forgets. ¨God never loses sight of our eternal potential, even when we do.¨ How incredible it is that we have someone who loves us perfectly in every moment and always knows our potential and is willing and able to guide us, show us the way. We only need to look to him. I know without a shadow of a doubt that we have never lived a moment of our lives unloved. I know that we all have a divine potential, an eternal potential. 

¨Many of you are endlessly compassionate and patient with the weaknesses of others. Please remember also to be compassionate and patient with yourself.¨-Pres. Uchtdorf

Change is possible, this I know. 

Love you all, have a great week!!

Con amor, 

Hermana Eibert

 

Photos...

5 Month Anniversary for Hermana Eibert

 

Comp and I

Hermanas Prado and Eibert--12 November 2017

Photos courtesy of Alejandra Vasquez

 

Mexican quesadillas--gracias a Hermana Sanchez (thanks to Hermana Sanchez).
 

And I don't remember the other that I uploaded but enjoy.

Showcasing the American Diet!
 

 

Week 20: Miracles in the Rain

HOLA AMIGOS Y FAMILIA!

I probably brought the rain with me...because everyone is weirded out that it's summer and usually really hot everyday now, but it's raining and cloudy here and there. I don't mind, because I am pretty sure I am going to die in December from the heat, being from a place that always rains and me not liking the sun. But that's okay. The Lord will provide--haha.

 

But this week we had intercambios, or exchanges, and I was with Hermana Sanchez (who is the best!). It was pouring buckets and we were not prepared. We were desperately searching for an address of a referral, someone that wanted to meet with us, and we could not find it. We were cold, wet, and a dog ate our umbrellas (long story). But we decided we were going to use our time better and contact to see if we could talk to some new people. We decided to pray before hand and we were so hesitant to ask for new investigators, new people to teach because we were dripping wet and short on time (we had a meeting and were on foot far away).

 

But we did it anyway, knowing very well the Lord provides. We finished the pray and literally a man rounded the corner into us and lit up so excited to see us! He called out to us as Hermanas and then threw open the gate to the first house on the street, the house we were standing next to and invited us in.

 

It was so funny. He was joking and laughing and I thought he was a member of the church that I hadn't met yet. Hermana Sanchez bluntly asked him and his wife if they were members and they said no. They invited us in and long story short, they are golden and have the biggest hearts! They've talked to missionaries before and were so happy to see us! What a tender mercy. We didn't knock on any door or do anything. They came to us and we are so incredibly grateful and excited to teach them! 

This week was also crazy. My companion was in a bit of an accident with her bike and we've been on foot, which is insanely difficult with our huge sector, but we are making it work. The people are so worth it. I am continually amazed at how much the love I have for the people here continues to grow. They are wonderful. My companion is okay too, I should mention that. It was a rough couple days, but we're always on the rebound. Always wear your helmets, kids. Especially the missionaries (haha), the moms have enough to worry about.

This week was quite the week in general. I am so beyond blessed. Thank you all for your love and support. I hope you all have a fantastic week.

 

Con amor,

Hermana Eibert