Tuesday, September 17, 2013

August 26, 2013... Megan's 22 birthday!

August 26, 2013... Megan's 22 birthday! 

Hi.
I love you mommy! 
Tell me, 
Did it rain in Utah??! It rained here! It always rains for my bday, haha. 
I´m good. My comps super sick. Bummer. 
But i hung out in my favorite hammock for the most of the morning. wrote letters. a sweet lady from Nicaragua baked me a cake, or two. vanilla and chocolate because she didn´t know which one I'd prefer. she also made us lunch, chicken rice and beans. DELICIOUS! love it. love you!  I don´t even know where to start with beans... black beans are best with pinto. red beans are best to enjoy.
THESE PHOTOS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
And i haven´t done anything else today.  you´ve got the juice. sorry. but i´m happy seeing these photos. And really all i wanted to do today was this. talk with ya´ll. 
As you know, I got candy and  flowers delivered at church, thank you! (Thanks Josue!)
Karen Shaffer. I´m a little embarrassed. Had I known somebody´d be listening to my testimony later...haha.  Thanks for the compliments. Also, I rolled my r´s because i was with my mexican companion who sounded like a cat purring when she talked and sang. so funny. my salvadoraneon can´t roll hers. In Costa Rica (THANK HEAVENS) they don´t. God knew me best! Naturally I have such a strong accent, but I´m working on it. 
thank grandma for the money. 
Thanks kristy medina aka VP of my blog / fan club. 
Congrats Courtney!! Long beach is lucky to have a blonde bomb shell like you... They need more! Read preach my gospel then read it again. Ha ha. 
thank everyone on facebook for birthday wishes. Nice to know I´m loved. Sometimes we just need reassurance, right?
Mom, your story about the temple made me and my comp laugh. i know you love me mommy. i love you. 
don´t worry about the cake, i´m getting too fat! so much cake today! favorite cake...
chocolate is good. 
i miss pumpkin SO MUCH. please please stalk up in october, because that´s what i want when i return. pumpkin waffles. (Sister D!!!) cookies. cake. mmmmm. pie!!! OH PIE!!!! mmmm. 
i also really like phillsburry´s confetti. the frosting mmmmm. jesus in a cup as someone once said. don´t qutoe me, i don´t wanna go to hell. haha but iit´s so good! 
And i´ll take my comp out to lunch for my birthday  in honor of Glen. good idea! I LOVE YOU

Alfonzo choose to be baptized with His family. One of the most happiest moments! I watched a family get baptized this saturday. 2 Future priesthood holders for the church. A future missionary. A new visiting teacher. Future leaders! I am just so happy for this family. And I love them. 

They´re playing the last Batman in this internet cafe. It´s like the most tender mercy one could get on their birthday. 

I know that this church is true. I know that prayer works. I know that the Book of Mormon is the most correct book on this earth. And a man will grow closer to God if he just reads, thinks about, and prays about this book. I know that Jesus suffered for our sins, our pains, our afflictions, our annoyances, our trials, all that. So that we don´t have to truly suffer forever. I know that through this Atonement or sacrifice, that we can see our loved ones again. We can have a forever family. I know that President Monson is God´s chosen prophet on the Earth. He holds the keys to seal families forever and to direct the church. I know that the Holy Ghost is our comforter. Our guide. Our friend. I know that miracles exist when we look for them. 
I am so grateful for my family. For your sacrifices.
I´m grateful for everything. As I look at these photos of my own baptisim, I realize now what I did not really realize then. That was the best choice I have ever made. And look how beautiful it is to have my family´s support. I know that baptism is something we all need to enter into the kingdom of heaven. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and each of His children. 
There are those of you out there who read my words each week. I know what it´s like. Sometimes I would just skim and carry on with my day. But if for some reason you´ve made it across this paragraph, I hope you know who you are and I hope these words stand out to you. I hope that the Holy Ghost will touch your heart. That you will feel like they were written just for you.  Those of you struggling. Those of you alone. Those of you who hurt. Who desperately need to know. Need to receive peace from forgiveness. Who desire more than anyone else to belong to something. I testify to you as a representative of Jesus Christ Himself, that you can receive the peace you need in this life. I promise that you can and will see your family and loved ones again. I promise that there is hope. I promise that you need not feel alone. Sad. Frustrated. The good news is the Atonement of Christ. I plea that you please stop the boys on the bikes. Please call the missionaries. A trusted friend. Your bishop. Your Heavenly Father. Counsel with them. You will be blessed for your efforts. Act on what you´re feeling right now and I promise good will come. When all else fails, fall to you knees. He is there. He is listening. This much I know. 
I love you all so much. More then you´ll ever know.  
Mom... you and dad are just the best. thanks for being my cheerleaders!!! my comp asked me yesterday how to say that word in spanish and I said, "my parents."  haha she didn´t get it. 
Peace and love and Pura Vida! 
Love, 
The new 22 year old. 
Megan

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