Yes. I mean, si.

September 23, 2013

Do you ever feel like you have so much to say but are just so exhausted?

I GOT MY BIRTHDAY PACKAGE!  Thank you!  The best part was the photo album!!!!! FINALLY PHOTOS!! And the letters… I wanted more letters… All I want are letters.  Please!!!!!!!!!.  Thanks for the candy. Totally gone now. mmmmmm!!!!! OH I love the new tooth brush! Seriously so so so soft! I’ve missed American products! Love the new shirt and skirt. Flashlight tag. Our house is too small.. haha but the candles Bray sent me made me laugh. I think I’ll use the decorations for my one-year mark. oooosh. New journal how’d you know I needed one??!  THANKS MOM!  I got it on Thursday, which was changes day.  I left my comfortable and beautiful Ciudad Colon and I got my first Gringa (Caucasian) companion.

It was really hard to say goodbye to everybody, especially *Mike, Kathy and Johnny. I cried at the injustice of going from awkwardly entering their home as a stranger for the first time to watching them come unto Christ, walk into the house of the Lord and love it. I got only a couple of hours of notice and packing that late sucks. Cleaning that late sucks. But hay vamos.

I met Hermana V today. Yes. I’ve got me a Gringa. She’s from Far West, Utah. She speaks English! And Spanish! My sweet new comp took really good care of me. Cookies at the beginning of the bus trip, a cough drop to suck on when the turns made me sick and she bought me lunch at KFC. Tender mercy.  I absolutely love having a companion who speaks my language. She also checks for cockroaches under my bed each night. She’s got my back. She’s AMAZING!! She is so funny. I’ve noticed how much I miss sarcasm. Like were always just joking around and we both were like SARCASM! I’ve missed it. The Latinos just don’t get it. Hahahah   Also, there was already an Elder Workman here too so when I tell people my name their like freaked out. Who is this phantom Workman??

President has sent me to an area that needs some lovin’. I’m in San Carlos de Naranjo. (Ciudad Quesada...) I don’t know. But I’m about 3 hours away from San José. There are also awesome volcanoes surrounding me! I’m in Alejuela providence, up and down hills to get here. Motion sick, anyone? I feel very far away from the world. Dad, I want you to know the mission pres. was really happy with my work in ciudad colon. We entered it when it was kind of dead and just turned that place around. So he sent me to a pretty difficult spot. The ward here has this huge chapel but yesterday there were only like 30 people. The chapel can easily fit like 400. It definitely calls attention to all the missing seats. It kind of makes me laugh with insanity at the work we’ve got but I want to get lost and just help build up this kingdom.

One year ago on Tuesday I went through the temple to take out my endowments. I was in the Salt Lake Temple with those who love me most on this earth-my parents. It was a beautiful day.

The highlight of my day was helping a little old lady cross the street. We’d passed the street and kept going. But I could see in her eyes how nervous she was. So I went back and offered to help and she gladly accepted. It was funny she like booked it across leaving me in the middle of the street, haha. But I’m happy I acted on the impression. I didn’t loose a thing and felt good inside. I’ve never helped anyone cross the street before. Service is good. Go out and serve someone!

I met a cool convert this week. She’s really sassy and bubbly. I was able to testify to her that I know God is so aware of her and her needs. Do you really believe that? She asked. And I truly do. I know that He knows what makes me sad and happy. I know He knows my name and my goals. I know I am His work and glory. I’m grateful for this knowledge!!

At the end of the day Saturday as we were about to plan my comp looked at me and said, people really open up to you. They trust you easily and it just really made me feel good. She’s an amazing companion. She’s an amazing missionary and I am immensely happy to be working with her. I like teaching with her. We took the wrong road but my comp was like, it’s okay a less active person lives here. It ended up being a powerful experience! Campfire story. (Thanks Stephen K for the idea haha.) (**This means it’s too scary to email and she will fill us in on the details later.)

I liked the talks in church yesterday. Someone mentioned Abinadi. He never had any baptisms but what influence did his powerful testimony have? One word: Alma. There is an important work in planting seeds. We need to be already planting.

I love you all so much! I’m doing good. I know the church is true. I know Jesus Christ restored His church on the Earth. I know He lives to plead for me above, to calm my troubled heart. I know Heavenly Father loves me and YOU!  LOVE TO YOU ALL!

Hermana Meg

PS The reason for the title; I’ve found myself sometimes answering people first in English then realizing that they only speak Spanish. Downside of the Gringa, but SO worth it. haha.