Today, July 31, 2022 marks 6 months on our mission! When I was 14 I decided to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After 43 years – I’m finally realizing my goal!! Wow! And with my very own Steven as my companion! It really couldn’t get any better thanContinue reading “Celebrations!”
Category Archives: Life Lessons
Too much?
I have been so busy I felt like I’m juggling – and I don’t even know how to juggle! I have defied the laws of gravity and kept more balls in the air than I could ever imagine. And yet, the electricians of Costa Rica are even more amazing at defying natural law than IContinue reading “Too much?”
And many more!!
For the last 5+ months Steve and I haven’t done many touristy things. So when Steve had his 61st Birthday on a p-day, it was an opportunity we couldn’t let pass! We had to do something to mark his special day! So we went to La Fortuna to see the Arenal Lake and Volcano. ThisContinue reading “And many more!!”
Vale la pena?
In John 6 Jesus taught the disciples of His Gospel and His sacrament. Many were offended and went away never to follow him again. Jesus turned to his twelve closest disciples and asked. “Will you also go away?” Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the awords of eternal life.(John 6:67-68)Continue reading “Vale la pena?”
CAMBIOS!!
Every six weeks we have Cambios! Cambios, or exchanges, is the time when new missionaries come into the mission, and missionaries who have already served for 18 – 24 months head home. This time we had 15 leaving and 11 coming into the mission. It was busy! Cambios are always emotional, but this time itContinue reading “CAMBIOS!!”
Noche de Milagros
Night of Miracles Every Sunday the mission has a zoom meeting where we all get together and discuss the work – the gathering of Israel – in Costa Rica San José Oeste Misión. There are many miracles shared – from amazing near-miss car accidents, to serendipitous meetings on the street, to prayers answered in surprisingContinue reading “Noche de Milagros”
Bored = Aborido
We work in the Mission Office so, of course, we are going to get audited sometime. Preparing for an audit is very boring. There is so much stuff to do that no one wants to do! Going through old records, sorting 2019 and up documents into binders, and then shredding everything that’s 2018 and older.Continue reading “Bored = Aborido”
Doctrine of Christ
Who would’ve thought that you could find the Perpetual motion machine on your mission. You can! It’s in the scriptures, and it’s very easy to figure out. It starts with fe, faith in Jesus Christ, which then leads to arrepentimiento, repentance or sorrow for actions not in accordance with Christ’s teachings. Third is Bautismo. BaptismContinue reading “Doctrine of Christ”
Alone time…
It’s normal to need time alone. And just so no one would have hurt feelings, our trainer suggested using this phrase as a cue. “Honey, I just haven’t had the chance to miss you for awhile.” Most married couples aren’t used to spending 24 hours 7 days a week together. And alone time is necessaryContinue reading “Alone time…”
OH…hmmm.
I had to make Visa appointments for 5 people, and the woman on the line only spoke Spanish. The call wasn’t cheap either so I had to get it right. But, when she didn’t have the dates I wanted, I panicked! I took the date she offered. Unfortunately that date was the same date asContinue reading “OH…hmmm.”
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