Wow mom this has been so extremely awful this week for us.... I thought the weeks before were rough, which trust me they were, but wow this week was awful and good at the same time. So, before I was explaining this new program or thing that they are doing in the mission. All of the zones are doing it, but there are two that all the missionaries within the zone are participating in. Ponce, which is one of the zones (the one I am in), is a city where many people go and work from other towns. Like, the people that I serve in my area travel there to work, legal things, and etc.... The leaders of the church believe that this is a central place where diligent, responsible people can be found. Center of strength (centro de mas fuerzos)... so we received a call the night we had to leave that we all of a sudden had to drive 45 minutes to Ponce at night and teach the next night in an area called Tuque. I would be changing with another companion for the day and that every missionary in my zone would be doing this every Tuesday. We would be working from 6am-9pm and be with our changed companion in this area. The goal is to help create a branch in our area, Tuque. There is a lot of potential, but the problem was we didn't get to warn our citas, our investigators, because our district leader forgot to tell us until like 1-2 hours before. This was last Monday/Tuesday. Then we had our P-day in which we did not get to get everything done because we were with the other Hermanas which was fun, but a lot of stress because we had chores in Adjuntas. Then they changed last minute our zone conference, so we had to take 2 trips to Ponce. At the conference it was good and spiritual. We talked about the BOOK OF MORMON which helped my testimony (strengthened it). It was stressful as well, because they just added more rules, assignments, and all that jazz, making our stress level sky rocket. I have to buy a bike and buy all the accessories with my Chase (debit) card. Today I'm going to buy a helmet, lights, and a lock, and possibly a basket.
Anyways so we had that, but as we were going to the zone conference it was awful, so we were stressed about the change, but at 6 in the morning I drove to Ponce cuz we had to pick up the sisters, in which we had to put a bike rack on the car, but they didn't know how to put it on and we were running late. Then we had a high schooler help us, and finally left, as we were driving I had 3 Latina voices telling me different directions (none drive so they don't know how you need to make decisions fast), so we were all over the place, very dangerous, stressful, and super late. It was a nightmare!!! We finally made it and then the elders took the car to the dealership for an inspection.... after the conference I asked President how Hermana Miller was doing and he said she is doing so great. It was funny cuz he explained that in her letter to him she wrote that she was not happy with him because he let me go from her, she wanted more time with me LOL.... and he was like I am so amazed the accomplishments you made in your first area (with Hermana Miller) and he was explaining that I have so many gifts and capabilities that is going to help the mission and people. I was talking to him about how I was still struggling and I feel like every day I'm fighting myself and the adversary. He was like why are you doing that to yourself and my answer is I don't know. I'm trying to get better and recognize the positive things, but honestly it’s hard when I have no time to think, breathe, or stop stressing. There is another assignment of the mission or an INSANE change that is unexpected affecting our area (and) our people that makes it hard to enjoy the mission life. They also gave us a couple of assignments on top of everything else. We have to read 100 minutes in the Book of Mormon in every minute we have free every day..... I talked to president about these things because he is the only person I can talk to about these things and know that he can help me.
So anyways that was the day of conference.... so we were like okay we will work with our people on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday... leave to Ponce Monday night, work Tuesday, then P-day, planning, and Utuado. We have three days with our people in Adjuntas. We had to explain to them that we were sorry and we didn't know about the changes. Then Saturday night rolls by and we receive a call that the sister who trains us was coming to our area to be with us on Monday. We were like okay cool but last minute and it was a 1 hour drive one way at night. So we were ready to go get her Sunday night and we received a call 20 minutes before saying we were going to Ponce to work Monday and Tuesday. No notice.... we freaked out..... our poor people in Adjuntas. We missed really important citas with families, investigators, members, dinner appointments everything. It also changed all the plans of our trainer (she wasn't too happy).... anyways we didn't know where the town was so we drove and one thing about PR they don't know directions at all..... so we drove, hit a toll booth and we have a prepaid thing, but I didn't know where the lane was so we paid... barely didn't have the change, a lot of pennies, and when I reached to put the money in, it fell on the road, and there were all these people waiting at night and it was just awful. We also got lost and did a lot of turning around. Then we realized where we were and the person that gave us directions gave us harder ones and we could have found an easier, better way. Anyways we picked up the sister who is a total cutie and drove to Ponce. We ended up teaching Monday and Tuesday. Good thing is on Monday we had 10 lessons... which is great!!!! Bad news is it only counts for Ponce and we still need to make our mission goal in Adjuntas with only 2.5 days there. Not sure how that is possible. We also received another 20 minute notice about another change for a meeting, and it goes on and on..... see why I'm overly stressed? Last minute, huge changes, and it’s not just effecting us, but everyone in Adjuntas.
Nester we found out that he is still fervently trying to quit smoking, but did not reach his goal of his birthday yesterday. We called him and wished him happy birthday.... he received a blessing and is fasting, so he can quit. He is doing so wonderful and sincerely trying to change, despite all his challenges and temptations. We had a baptism on Sunday of an 8 year girl whose mom is a menos activa, and so we taught her the lessons. It was great to see her be baptized and be a huge example for her family. Nester went to the baptism and was asking questions and was interested about the Holy Ghost the most.... unfortunately because of his smoking he will not be baptized this week. Also Juan we think we are going to drop because we can't get a hold of him. Sad stories.
Remind me to tell you more about the one girl and her family.
Also we had a lunch with a member in Ponce, she's very sweet, recent convert, and she has been having problems. This was the day I had broken down from being really stressed and I was at a huge low. I testified to her of how we are given things that our Heavenly Father knows we can handle, it's why we are here, to prove to Him that we are capable, that we can face whatever we are given. That He has that much confidence in us of overcoming those things. She later thanked me for my testimony and then the sisters thanked me as well saying that the Spirit was strong and powerful for them.
I have to go, sorry if none of this makes sense.....
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU GUYS TERRIBLY!!!!!!
ME
(I’ve been asked to ‘report on my missionary’ in sacrament on Sunday. I asked Jessie what she’d like me to say and this was her response) I don't know what you can say... my testimony has grown more about the BOM and I am in my process of true conversion. Also you can explain a little about the project I'm doing and how it’s an inspired thing from President Monson and (President) Alvarado.
Also, I think I had Tricia's new president as an institute teacher.
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