Hermana Coon and Herrara, she is from Peru! She is so tiny! But a huge personality! I love her!
Hello Family!
I am so happy that you received my Christmas card! So fun! I was a little worried that it wasnt going to make it safe through the Uruguayan mail, but it did! I loved all the videos and photos that you sent me...especially the photo of everyone on the Ranger. Their faces are hilarious! I cant believe how grown up everyone is looking! Time is flying by very quickly and everyone is growing up. It was so good to hear your laugh in the videos mom...stress reliever for sure. And how fun that you are involved in the temple performance! I cant wait to hear all about it!
I have a lot of random thoughts today that I want to share...
So the title of this email is, "You can call me Rubia" because that is my nickname here is Uruguay. Rubia aka blonde. I am walking down the streets of Uruguay with my Peruyan companion and we always here calls from every which way...Rubia Rubia! It is actually quite funny. It is warming up here in Progreso. The rays of the sun are so strong, so we bought cute cute sombreros at the feria a few weeks ago.
Fun Fact...This week I have been practicing my Rs, Ts, and Ss because lets face it, I talk like a gringa. haha Hermana Herrera helps me immensely.
Hermana Herrera and I are trying to be creative to find new investigators. We had a sewing class this week and made cute headbands and I am still teaching piano to some members in the ward. It was really fun and real interesting trying to teach piano in spanish.
It has been a crazy week. It is so interesting to see how Satan works and trys his hardest to stop the work of the Lord. Monica, oh sweet Monica. She has a baptism date for this Saturday! A few weeks before investigators baptisms, we, as missionaries, can feel and see the ways Satan works. Our investigators must stay strong and continue doing what they know is right. We are here to help them every step of the way. I have seen a complete change in Monica. She wants to do whats right and her testimony has grown ten fold. How cool it is to be able to see this.
We see miracles everyday! Everyday of my mission, I learn so much. I have realized on my mission that I must rely on the Lord and give everything to Him. I have been studying the life of Christ and these studys have literally changed my life. As representatives of Jesus Christ, we must act like Him at all times. I studied a talk this morning about the story of Lazarus. Martha and Mary were so sad that their brother had died and you know what...Jesus wept with them. The sight of two women crying caused Jesus to sorrow and was deeply troubled. This experience testifies of the empathy, compassion, and love that our Savior and Heavenly Father have for us everytime we are weighed down by life.
And then this morning I thought...
He has not forgotten you. He will carry you through those moments, just as he did Mary and Martha.
Life is not a race, its a journey. So even when nobody wants to listen to us or when nobody understands what I am trying to say I think, "Well Hermana Coon, enjoy the journey." These moments help us grow into our full potential.
Life is so good. I love this gospel. I love spanish. I love Uruguay. I love my companion. I love my mission. I love my family. Share and invite! Members are so so important in missionary work. And next time the missionaries come to our house to talk to dad, give them a big glass of water, a referral, and love them. I say to give them a big glass of water because we only receive juice or something like koolaid here. Or if it is water it has carbonation in it. haha.
Bueno. Tienen una semana muy buena. Gracias por sus oraciones y amor. Estoy muy muy agradecida por mi familia. Te Quiero!
¡Ciao!
Hermana Katie Coon
p.s. Hermana Herrera wants to know if you can send us some church stickers and also I am in desperate need of some Shade shirts and no show socks. Love you!
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