Week 73: The Edge of Seventeen

Hello, hello, hello!

No matter how “city” an area, there will always be hills to climb.

Another dime, another P-Day, as some have been known to say. I can’t believe that we’ve made it to Monday again, and I also can’t believe that I’ve hit my *whispers* 17-month mark. I feel like I’m going to cry, because I seriously can’t believe it.

That’s right folks, a real missionary walking the streets of Xela

But anyway, on to the week as it occurred! It started off a little silly because on Wednesday, I had to go to the capital! That’s right, folks. I should be getting my ID any day. Probably the same day I get on the plane to go home. Seriously, I really hope that I can have that ID as a recuerdo, because I did three two-day trips for it.

Hermana Nelson’s burrito was on a plate that had this Mondrian design!

The week after the capital trip was filled with us meeting practically all of the members with the Relief Society president, Hermana Karina, as well as a fair share of investigators! There is so much work to do here in El Prado, and I’m seriously so excited about it every day.

Who’s this pro gamer?

Of course, all weeks have to include a wild card, and mine came on Saturday, when my mom messaged me saying that the family had permission to call me because they had “good news, not bad.” This left much room for interpretation. I was starting to wonder if I was getting married or something. But it turned out that my dad had gotten called as the bishop of the Jordan North 6th Ward! Unfortunately, this means I know someone will be checking up on My Plan with me now.

The moon is the best thing about Xela and I love it

At this point, it should come as no surprise that I absolutely love the Pearl of Great Price, especially the Book of Moses. Here’s a part of Chapter 1.

4 And, behold, thou art my son; wherefore look, and I will show thee the workmanship of mine hands; but not all, for my works are without end, and also my words, for they never cease.
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6 And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son.

God’s works are infinite, and to a degree of glory beyond our imagination. But the beautiful part of that is that not only are we his children, but that he has made room for us in his plan! As I’ve been learning to envision what my life is going to be like a month from now, something that’s really touched my heart is 1) how badly Heavenly Father wants me to be happy, and 2) that he’s already figured it out. I don’t know all the streets and landmarks I’ll pass, but I do know the final destination. And what a beautiful place that is.

A lil Easter egg we found at Ta’ConVos

—As Always,

Hermana Newton