Hola!! Cómo están?
Well I made it to Vigo! It is soo beautiful here! Christmas lights line every street and they are absolutely amazing!
I don't have tons to update on sadly. My companion is Hermana Charles and she is so sweet but a little quieter! My area is massive and the church is about an hour bus ride from our apartment which are a few of the many big changes from my last area!
We had a baptism on Saturday for our sweet sweet friend Olga! I've only taught her a handful of times but it's been so cool to hear her testimony and love of the gospel!
I would be lying if I said that moving here wasn't a huge adjustment! It was really hard at first! I went from one of the most social areas in the mission, seeing members and missionaries every single day, to here where we only see other missionaries and members 1-2 times a week. I left some really strong friends, and came to an area that unfortunately has no progressing friends right now. We don't have anyone to teach and it really just feels like it's my companion and I against the world. So naturally, I felt really lonely for a while, and sometimes I still do. I feel like I'm in an entirely different mission!
I've heard great things about Vigo. I know that there's lots of potential here and even though I feel like we are hitting walls everywhere we turn, I have learned to put soo much of my trust in the Lord this past week. I've seen the importance of Gods timing in all things and in all people. My testimony of prayer is stronger, and I have no doubt that God is listening to me. And the feeling of isolation has only helped me to view the Savior as my very best friend. I feel as if he's above me, next to me, and beneath me at all times. Every where I go, he walks with me. So even when I feel lonely, I am never actually alone.
I was reading a talk by President Monson this week and I loved this part:
"We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What an amazing source of power, of strength, and of comfort is available to each of us. He who knows us better than we know ourselves, He who sees the larger picture and who knows the end from the beginning, has assured us that He will be there for us to provide help if we but ask. We have the promise: “Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.”
Everything about our lives is already designed! God knows the beginning and the end. Every little detail in his plan for us is literally perfect. If that's not a reason to push through anything and everything, then I don't know what is. Knowing that God has prepared every one of our courses out so precisely, that everything we go through as humans is all part of a larger purpose, is so so comforting. He knows me better than I know myself, and that's all the reason to put every bit of trust I have into him and his timing.
This thanksgiving I've spent lots of time reflecting on everything and everyone in my life. My mom and I have been writing down 3 things every day that we are thankful for and I am truly so blessed. I have so much to be thankful for!!
I love you all so much! I'm looking forward to experiencing life in this beautiful area, and planting seeds in every place that I can. I pray for you all and I feel your prayers for me every single day! Keep pushing though life and always remember that God knows and loves you perfectly!!! ❤️
