Bueno. This week I have learned a lot about myself. I have learned of the gift that God has given me to be patient with other people. I had two people tell me that I have so much patience. They told me this in the same hour. :) But I never realized how much patience I do have and I am so grateful for this gift that I have. I honestly don´t know what I would be like if I didn´t have the patience. :)
The mission is wonderful and I love the people here so much! I am so excited to be able to continue the work I am doing and help the people come closer to God.
The longer I am here the more I am able to see the hand of the Lord in my life and the blessings that I have in my life. I am so grateful for the things I have and I pray that the other people are are to see my gratitud that I have.
I have also been told many times that my smile and my happiness is amazing. People here are amazed that I am able to smile everyday and just be happy. I had an Elder tell me that he is going to be practicing to have a smile on his face every day, because he loved the fact that I am always happy.
The reason that I am on a mission.
I told my daddy and my mama that the reason I wanted to serve a mission was because I can see the blessings I have and the huge blessing that I can be with my family forever. And that I want to share it with other people. I don´t think that it´s fair that I have it and other people don´t.
I am here in the mission to share my faith and love for Christ and Heavenly Father. I want people to be able to have a love like I do.
I want people to know that they can be happy in the crazy world. And that with Christ we can live with God again. We can have our families with us after we die. We are able to be happy and have a hope because God loves us.
I want to show the Love that God has for his Children to His children.
And another thing that I didn´t tell my parents. Another reason why I am here on the mission. Serving the Lord for a year and a half with all my heart. might, mind, and strength. Is because I want to be an example to my brothers. I want my brothers, my family, to know that I love the Lord. I want them to know that with the Lord we can do anything. I want my brothers to know that the Lord loves them and if they put their faith and trust in the Lord everything is going to work out.
I love my family, they are my best friends. Yes it is hard to be so far away from them, but I know that this is a short amount of time in comparison to the fact that I can live with them forever. :)
I love you!
Have a great day!
Remember the Lord is always by your side!!!!
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Con amor,
Hermana Bastian
Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain.
Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina
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I love reading your posts! Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am so proud of you. You ARE a great example. I love you!
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