This week was full of service opportunities. Nothing was
really planned, they were all basically last minute things that turned out
wonderfully. For example, we were leaving our house this last Wednesday and we
hadn't walked but 2 minutes and we saw a lady working on her yard, shoveling
away. I stopped to ask if we could help her and I hadn't even finished asking
when she threw her gate open and told us to come in. We went to work, in skirts
and all, and it was really fun. We helped her set up her lawn with a top soil
for grass that will be growing and then we started hauling big rocks out of her
garden. She was so sweet and had been needing the help. We spent the morning
with her and turns out she has met with elders before too and is willing to
have us over to teach her too. We were so excited to meet her!
Another service opportunity came when we had intercambios
with the hermanas from Panamericana. All 4 of us were working here in Jardin
del Valle, staying in the sector together, but we went to the capilla/chapel to
help our RS president clean it. It was fun and went by quickly with lots of
hands helping.
We also headed over to Piduco yesterday night to spend the
night and have a bit of a sleepover with us 6 hermanas (us, Piduco and
Panamericana). It was fun and we cooked up a storm and enjoyed lots of treats
and time together. And then this morning we tackled the mountain of weeds that
had grown into a jungle, together. The 6 of us did it in a couple of hours and
it looks much better. We got the house cleaned up and then went out to lunch
too.
Apart from the service, we had a ward activity this week too
that was called ¨la fiesta del sombrero¨. It was really fun and we were
thrilled because a lot of our investigators were able to come with their
families. It was a big dance, with lots of music and food and everyone laughing
and having a good time. It was fun to see everyone having such a great time.
The only requirement to enter was a hat...anything really that is meant for
your head. Eventually I will have pics...but trust me when I say it was fun.
Lots of craziness this week! And it flew by. Lots of
miracles too. Tender mercies everyday.
Thought of the week:
I liked this quote:
We should really use every moment and opportunity we have to
love and serve others. Be kind and generous and giving and loving. Have
compassion. That is, after all, what the Savior did. And we should do the same.
And we feel happier when we serve others. That I have learned. And everytime a
thought comes to mind about lending a hand or serving or giving to others...thats
definitely the Spirit talking and we shouldnt ignore it.
Have a great week, love you all!
Con amor,
Hermana Eibert
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