Dear Family and Friends:
Alright -- this is the week! Our first baptism!
Now let me be clear. The mission is not about baptisms. It's not about numbers or how pretty your planner looks. It's about the people. It's about embracing the opportunity to help your brothers and sisters to come closer to Christ and find JOY. But now this awesome kid is one step closer to Christ by making the choice to enter the waters of baptism. And I am so happy for him. :)
(By the way, sorry I didn't write last week. We got busy and the site wasn't working. Technology is fantastic and fickle.)
Other than that, the work is great. But more than the work, my companion Sister Mina is great. She has taught me so many things lately. She is such a strong person and has given me the chance to grow and stretch in ways I never thought I would experience. One thing I hear her telling me often is
"Being sad is a waste of time. Just be happy. Life is too short to be sad."
Now that's a tatoo-worthy motto isn't it?
(**Side Note** I DO NOT condone tatoos, but if I HAD to get one it would say something like that. I REPEAT, do not get a tattoo -- or draw on your arm with a permanent marker.) Good mom? ;)
Just trust in God. Remember that He has a plan for everyone.
Every person in your life was put there for a reason, whether they are a good example or a bad one.
Take advantage of the little things.
Don't be afraid or embarrassed to express your love.
~Sister Lefebvre
Alright -- this is the week! Our first baptism!
Now let me be clear. The mission is not about baptisms. It's not about numbers or how pretty your planner looks. It's about the people. It's about embracing the opportunity to help your brothers and sisters to come closer to Christ and find JOY. But now this awesome kid is one step closer to Christ by making the choice to enter the waters of baptism. And I am so happy for him. :)
(By the way, sorry I didn't write last week. We got busy and the site wasn't working. Technology is fantastic and fickle.)
Other than that, the work is great. But more than the work, my companion Sister Mina is great. She has taught me so many things lately. She is such a strong person and has given me the chance to grow and stretch in ways I never thought I would experience. One thing I hear her telling me often is
"Being sad is a waste of time. Just be happy. Life is too short to be sad."
Now that's a tatoo-worthy motto isn't it?
(**Side Note** I DO NOT condone tatoos, but if I HAD to get one it would say something like that. I REPEAT, do not get a tattoo -- or draw on your arm with a permanent marker.) Good mom? ;)
Just trust in God. Remember that He has a plan for everyone.
Every person in your life was put there for a reason, whether they are a good example or a bad one.
Take advantage of the little things.
Don't be afraid or embarrassed to express your love.
~Sister Lefebvre