Oh goodness. I didn't think I would have that much to write about but I have a ton!! Everything good though. It has been a really good couple of days. I am going to start with Saturday. On Saturday I was asked to be a fake investigator for some of the Latinos. I was stressing out becuase I don't know very much Spanish!! I went in and the first group investigator I was assigned was someone who didn't want to join the church because they hear people steal. I explained this and they did an absolutely amazing job of helping the investigator! They mentioned how people aren't perfect and the Lord ahs to work though imperfect people. I loved it! (and yes, I was able to understand all of this in Spanish.) Then they asked if I would be baptized and I thought about it and said yes! They were so excited!! They started speaking Rapid spanish and I must have looked like a deer in headlights. I asked them to talk slower and they laughed and finished. When they were done they asked if I would speak rapid English and they love it! After helping all these missionaries I could feel the Spirit so strongly I knew they would be amazing missionaries. Every time they saw me after that they would ask when the date would be for baptism. The Latinos are so happy and extremely funny. I love them a ton.
Sunday was absolutely inspiring. I didn't understand most of what went on during sacrament meeting... I just knew that I was listening for my name to see if I would give a surprise talk and fortunately I didn't! Then, we got to watch the Easter dovotional that was broadcasted fom the Provo MTC. I saw Haley Zimmerman!!! That was really cool. Presidente Uchtdorf was the speaker and let me tell you, I have never been so inspired in my life. He talked about Easter and how it applies to missionaries. He gave some amazing quotes. ''I fear no man.'' "What kind of witness will you be?\'' and so much more. Everyone just sat in amazement. Oh we got to listen to in in English! That reminds me, when we have important meetings we wear headsets and one of the teachers translates it for us. If it is a broadcast we usually get to watch it in English. Church is the only time I have no idea what is going on so it works out in the end. Also, Presidente y Hermana Dyer thought we would enjoy an Easter present so they gave us all a little cup filled with candy. They are the sweatest people in the world! They love serving others.
Today we were able to go to the temple again! This time I did the whole thing in Spanish and felt the spirit really strongly. Going to the temple here is always an amazing experience. (Sorry, I am using the work amazing a lot but it is true! Everything has been amazing!) After the temple we were able to eat in the cafeteria. Colombian food is amazing. Seriously. We had fried rice, chicken, bannana bread, jello, and salad..... and best of all ICE!!!! I will explain that part in a minute. After the temple we couldn't find our divers anywhere!!! Seriously, we waited for them for 2 hours. We had no idea what was going on. I felt bad for the North American's that are older than we are becuase they went on a tour of Bogota today and they were so late that there tour gets cut short. Fortunately they came and we made it back too late!! Also while we were waiting Hmnas Rhoton, Evens, Giles, and I got stopped by these people and they asked to take a picture with us. Apparently they were recent converts and traveled to the temple to see it while they wait to be able to go though. That was a good experience talking to them.
Okay, about the ice. Everything here is warm. We never have a cold drink EVER!!! I really miss that. Even when we have cereal for breakfast the milk is warm. That is the weirdest thing... When we first had it I thought it would make me sick but apparently it is safe and I didn't get sick! Now it is just weird. That is why the ice was such a speacial treat!
All of the Latinos left during the night last night. I can't even tell you how sad that was. I had made to many friends and I won't see them again! Two elders did say that they would write me though.. oops. I didn't know what to say about that! Hopefully they don't think anything of it. The Latinos LOVE looking at pictures of our families. I realized I didn't bring any so if you would like to send some in a letter that would be wonderful!!
I forgot to mention that across the street from the CCM is a Catholic church/school. For Easter they had a TON of festivities. We could hear all of there festivals, parades, and services. It was kind of cool but it made me wonder why we didn't celebrate good Firday and such since it is so important! With that thought in mind, something Pres. Uchtdorf stood out to me. He said that we celebrate it every week by partaking of the sacrament. I loved that!! We don't just celebrate it once a year but it is so important that we do it every week!! Goodness, I love our church!
I hope you are doing well! I put you on the prayer role every time I go!! Bethany, please feel better! Sorry about AP Poli-Sci. You would have rocked that class! Also, sorry everyone is retiring!
Mere, I hope you had a wonderful birthday! What did you do? I didn't hear anything about it except for the Sunday dinner!
Good luck in Thailand Luke!!!
Good luck with finals to those who are taking them!!!
Mom, be safe and make sure Moose and Madchen keep you company.
I love you all mo much!!! Thanks for being so wonderful! Just know that the church is true! Also, the Lord helps you whenever you need it. I know this for a fact because when I really need to be speaking Spanish, for my investigator lessons and such, the Lord blesses me to be able to understand what they are saying and get my point across! have a wonderful week!!
Your Bolivian Missionary,
Hermana Clarissa Morey
I am so sorry but I completely forgot to mention that I won't be able to write again until NEXT Friday. Ten days from now. Wow, that is such a long time. Sorry no pictures this week!!! Two weeks until I get a latin companion. Please wish me luck! I love you all!
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