Updates from Hermana Fox
Jun. 7,
2015
Hola!
All is
well here. My favorite quote of the week, "The MTC is like Disneyland...for
missionaries!" It is so true. I have met so many great people
and I feel like my zone is one big family. Most importantly is the work
that takes place within these walls. Yes it is hard, yes I am tired, BUT I love
it. Anytime that I become frustrated, I think of the families that are
waiting for me in Argentina. If I don't do all I can to prepare while I
am here I am letting them down. This is my time to dedicate to the Lord.
This week
we had a couple of great speakers. Elder Christoffersen and Janice Kapp
Perry came. They were both so inspiring. Elder Christoffersen
talked about questions that most all missionaries have. The one that
stood out time me was "How do I know if I am doing all that I can do?"
The answer is simple. If you open your mouth at every opportunity
you are doing enough. I love that!
This week
we had a kickball game. District A against District B (the only 2
districts in our zone). Even though none of the sisters knew what they
were doing....we had a blast. I'm pleased to announce that my district
won slightly...10-3 :) Ha. It was so fun to just relax and have a
good time.
The
language is going well. I know the Lord blesses me and is helping me all
the way. Each day I feel like a can say a little more. I am
becoming more comfortable teaching lessons in Spanish. I just have to
remind myself to stop worrying about the Spanish and love the
investigator. If I love them and focus on the Spirit that is felt I have
done my part.
I know
that the Lord is aware of each of you. He knows you by name and he wants
to bless and help you. He knows exactly how each of us feel. He
understands. He is my Savior and yours. He is the greatest message
of all. I love this opportunity to share this message with others.
Love you all!
I'll see
you soon then,
Hermana
Fox
May. 29,
2015
This week
has been absolutely fantastic! There is so much that happens every day so
I will just be able to share so highlights.
ELDER
HOLLAND came and spoke to us!!! He gave the most beautiful devotional!
he talked a lot about personal conversion. It was so perfect for
me. I have been thinking a lot about the difference between a testimony
and being converted so it was an answer to my prayers. He is a perfect
example of teaching with the spirit and letting the spirit guide you. I have
asked myself this question a lot this week, "Do I just have a testimony or
am I converted? Do I live my testimony or is it just there? What
more can I do to be a disciple of Christ and carry his light and His Name on my
chest?" I loved a talk from Elder Bednar also. He talked more
about Christ's life and how He lived. Christ had so much compassion for
everyone. He truly lost himself in the work. Think about the Garden
of Gethsemani (I don't know how to spell that in English...), and being completely
and utterly alone. His disciples wouldn't/couldn't stay up with
him. He was abandoned, and then when the soldiers came to get him, one
apostle cut an ear of a soldier off. At this point Christ STILL has
compassion and cares more about others as he heals the ear of this
soldier. Could we all just be a little bit more like Christ and stop
caring about ourselves?
The
spirit is so strong here and I feel closer to heaven that I ever have
before. Another missionary was really struggling this week and I felt
like I needed to go and talk to him. He was doubt himself. He
really has been through a lot, i bear testimony that what I told him came
straight from God. I have never felt the spirit work so strongly though
me. The words were given to me and he was so grateful that I was able to
help him. I love being able to be His hands on this earth!
We have
one investigator that I love teaching. I feel the spirit every time and
it is such a cool experience. I am able to just be myself and laugh with
him. when I compare these lessons to our other investigators lessons they
don't even come close. I am able to be myself with him and I am realizing
how important it is! Our third day here was our first lesson...YES IN
SPANISH! I can't believe that I am able to even carry on a conversation
after just being here a week. We have taught every day since then and it
has been a struggle as well as a blessing. I look forward to each
appointment and I am learning so much about the Lords work.
Yes there
are hard times...but they are completely over ruled by the amazing ones!
Spanish is hard...but it is coming! Teaching is hard...but it is
coming. I just have to remember, "I can do all thing with Christ who
strengthen me."
I have
been reading the new testament and I am absolutely loving it!!! I love
learning more about Christ, because he is THE WHOLE reason I am out here!
FUNNY
STORY: While we were teaching we were trying to describe the what the
spirit felt like. we wanted to say that it feels happy and peaceful...but
we didn't know how to say peace...so we guessed. Well we ended up saying
the he would feel a fish in his heart. Well that was a spirit killer, but
we recovered HAHA! We had a good laugh about that!
Thank you
all so much for your prayers, I really do feel them and I am grateful for all
of you in my life. I expected it to be a much harder adjustment than it
was and I know it is because of your prayers. I have felt at home here
and I know the work I am participating in is much greater than myself.
That is the only reason I would be able to put myself through something so
difficult. I lvoe you and hope all is well!
I don't
have time to write you all back but I appreciate the letters and emails!
Know that I love you!
Hermana
Fox
May. 24,
2015
Hola Hermanas y Hermanos,
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