Week 71: "So Its To Be Torture Then"

Hey everyone! I just want to go ahead and congratulate everyone that still reads my emails or the updates. I totally wouldn't blame you if you just go straight for the pictures--hahaha. I say that because the end is in sight. 

This last week we received cambios or transfer calls. My last one. I was just about ready to pack and head out to my last area when the shocking news came in that Hermana Collins is leaving and I am staying in Jardin del Valle. She was only here 3 months and I will complete 6 months in this area. Obviously, there is still something I need to do or to learn here in Talca because they're not quite done with me yet. My new companion is an Hermana Rocha from Brazil. I don't know much about her yet since she is newer in the mission, but she arrives tomorrow morning and I am excited to hit the ground running this last cambio. 

This week it got really hot. And then it started raining. But the rain is a warm, summer rain. The tan lines are setting in and the sunscreen is a must. I forgot how hot it gets here in Chile and how much I really do miss air conditioning. They say Talca is the worst during the summer. It is well known for the extremes, very cold in the winter and awfully hot during the summer. I can testify to the winter part and I feel like summer is going to live up to the reputation. 

We had the cutest ward activity this week. It was a Noche de hogar (FHE) and a talent show mixed together. Lots of dancing and singing and instruments and just fun. So cute to see all the members and a bunch of our investigators enjoying the evening together. 

The sweetest part of the week was being able to watch the dedication of the Concepcion temple on Sunday. It was absolutely beautiful and the first temple dedication I have had the opportunity to see. The temple is absolutely gorgeous and the saints here in Chile are extremely blessed and excited for this wonderful blessing. 

  

Talca Stake Center for the dedication of the Chile Concepcion Temple--28 October 2018

Thought of the week: 

I have been worse at this part. I usually look for a quote that I read during the week that I loved or something that stuck out to me...

But something that I have learned this week is patience and trust. In myself and God. There is a reason for everything and something we just don't know what it is until later or never. But how important it is to go forward with faith.

I love you all!!! Have an excellent week. 

Con amor, 

Hermana Eibert