Another crazy week!
This week we were on the run everyday, with so much to do! We had our interviews with President Harris on Thursday and I was a little sad when I was reminded it was my last normal interview. President and Hermana Harris have been angels and I am so grateful for them.
The heat is getting even stronger now but the weather has been crazy. It rained but it was a warm summer rain and then it was freezing after. Oh, Chile.
Our mission this week had the wonderful opportunity and blessing to have a special conference with Elder Gong! It was amazing. And how cool it was so be all together as a mission again. A rare and special moment. Elder Gong took the time to greet and talk to each and every one of us. I got a good laugh out of the conversation. I told him I am from Olympia and he started talking about how beautiful it is there and when they visited they went up to the Olympia national park/rain forest and they absolutely loved it. They were so cute. His wife is the sweetest as well and also took the time to greet and hug us all (the sisters--haha).
The conference was absolutely perfect. Hermana Gong is an RM, and come to find out, she had a talk prepared for us but was guided in a completely different direction. She talked about some of the greatest truths she learned while on her mission and how each and everyone of us is a child of a loving God who knows each one of us personally, by name, and perfectly. And how important it is for us to recognize this worth in others. When we see others the way God sees them, we will always love them, no matter their flaws and imperfections. Elder Gong taught us a lot, but I think what marked me the most were three things: 1) when unexpected changes come, this is an opportunity and sometimes the greatest miracles come from these unplanned changes/deviations from the plans. 2) we need to work hard, but smart. and we cannot be too hard on ourselves. We have to give our best and know that our best is all that is expected of us. 3) the relationships we have, with family, friends, companions, etc. should be/are eternal. We need to take care of them
Apart from this great blessing....
We had lots of service opportunities this week and lots of happy moments. We are so excited as well for the upcoming Light the World 2018. Everyone is getting a little excited for the Christmas season (since thanksgiving isn't a thing here).
Anyway,
So many miracles this week. So much going on. I love Chile, I love these people, I love Talca, I love the mission, and I love you all. I am so grateful for everything I have learned and I am learning.
Have a great week!!
Con amor,
Hermana Eibert
no photos, sorry mom
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