Monday, December 29, 2014

Semana Setenta y Dos

What happens when you have a 5 missionaries from 5 different countries hiking up a mountain?!?!?!?


A WHOLE TON OF FUN!!!!!! XD

Chile - Gonzalez
Peru  - Moya
Paraguay  - Saldivar
Brazil   - de Souza
USA   - Bastian

I love this guys so much!!!! They are some of the people that I hope to be able to stay in contact with!!! My best friends here! They are absolutely amazing! We found a few different pokemon while we were hiking up the mountain.
Pipi-mon
Popo-mon
Pedo-mon
These 3 are the strongest that we found and well!!!!!! There is a whole story to tell, that I really dont know if I have the time to tell it right now.  Maybe in 2 months I will be able to put the whole story here. :D Just know that it was Christmas we left in the morning at 7 to hike the mountain and we got back at like 10:15pm YEA we hiked ALL DAY LONG!!!!! XD

--
Con amor,
Hermana Bastian

Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Buscando las Estrellas entre los Pescados

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain. 
La vida no es esperar hasta que la tempestad se pase. Es aprender de bailar entre la lluvia.


Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Semana Setenta y Uno

Grandma Riches


Thats so great to hear that the young women are helping her! Thats just what she needs right now! Support and love. Its hard to make the change in life and come into the church and stay without the love and welcoming arms of the members.

Keeping working with Marie.  she will be touched and will come unto the Lord. :) I have recently completed all of my personal progress :) And I did it all in Spanish, without touching a single thing in English. :) I ams o proud of myself and I am so grateful for everything that I was able to learn with the program. I want to be able to have the gold madallion so there is a difference between what I did in English and what I did in Spanish :P

Thank you so much Grandma! I love you!!!!

Feliz Navidad!

TE AMO!



Carrie


Well my dear cousin that I am absolutely sure that is was you that did it that one day that we sat together in the one chair ;) jajaja I will always remember that day! ;)

Woohoo go Bradford! You can do it! Fight to the end! Woohoo!!!! (Im yelling that in my mind right now like a cheerleader) :P

Right now its Springtime going into Summer :) I love it! The weather here dependson where yo´re at.  In Neuquen at this time it got to like 42ªC but here in El Bolsòn they say that it only gets to like 37ª-38ªC :) But ya, you just got to sweat and sweat and sweat and sweat a little bit more. :P

I dont know if I have heard those one but there are some here that are really ugly. They have really long beaks and they sounf like they are laughing.  Bleck! I dont like them at all ;P jajaja

Missy ou too!!!

Love you so much!

Feliz Navidad!

TE AMO!




PALABRAS DEL PRESIDENTE


Siempre he gustado las cosas del mar.  De vez en cuando tuve la oportunidad a salir a navegar por un barco.  Siempre queria ver a todos los barcos en el puerto.  Algunos de los barcos aparecieron que quiseron quedarse en el puerto.  Donde no habia ondas grandes ni vientos fuertes  y  todo era muy tranquilo.  Pero nunca alcanzaron su proposito.  Fueron creados a salir a navegar los mares del mundo pero siempre estuvieron muy  contentos con la seguridad del puerto.  Perdieron su proposito.

 

                                                                         

   

                             

 

 

Hubieron otros barcos que aparecieron que tuvieron todo lo que necesitaban a circumnavegar el mundo.  No faltaron ni una cosa de todas las electronicas necesarias para hacer caulquier cosa.

 

 

 

                                           

 

 

 

He estado pensando en como todos los misioneros son como barcos.  Hay algunos que tienen poco temor de hacer la obra misional y prefieren hacer cosas mas lentos que no son deficiles.

Pero como misioneros no podemos quedarnos en el puerto donde todo sea tranquilo.  Tenemos que salir del puerto  para alcanzar nuestro proposito en servir al Señor.

 

Ni podemos salir del puerto pensando que tenemos todo lo que necesitamos para ganar el galardon.  Que podemos depender en nuestros abilidades a enseñar y convertir.  No, nosotros tenemos que ser diferentes.

 

                                           

 

Nosotros tenemos que aprender las leyes del mar y obedecerlas.  O como misioneros tenemos que aprender los mandamientos de Dios y las reglas de la misión y obedecerlos.  Después de hacer esto podemos encontrar el Espíritu Santo  que es como el viento.  Tenemos que depender en el Espíritu y nos da dirección y poder.  Los misioneros de la gran Misión Argentina Neuquén son como los grandes barcos del pasado que dependen en obedecer, que buscan el Espíritu y que salen cada día a trabajar.  ¿Por qué?  Porque esto es su propósito, a ayudar a mas de los hijos de Dios a venir a Cristo.

 

Gracias por estar en la misión, por sus ejemplos y su fe.

 

La Hermana Lovell y yo le amamos a cada uno.

--
Con amor,
Hermana Bastian

Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Buscando las Estrellas entre los Pescados

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain. 
La vida no es esperar hasta que la tempestad se pase. Es aprender de bailar entre la lluvia.


Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Semana Setenta 70 WOW

Esta semana voy a escribir las cartas que escribí por mi familia.  porque no hay manera de mandárselas. :P

THESE ARE THE RESPONSES TO THE LETTERS FOR CHRISTMAS!!!! I THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE NICE FOR YOU GUYS TO RECIEVE THE GIFT OF A LETTER TOO!!!1 BUT THERE IS NO WAY TO SEND CARDS FROM HERE SO :P

JOSH
Feliz Navidad!
Thank you for writing, it made me smile a lot! I was going to write this letter in Spanish, but then I thought about it a little bit more and I dont want you to have to go to goodle to read what I have written.  :P Te amo! :) jajajaja I am so happy to hear that you are still reading the Book of Mormon, one day we will have to read together! And share the things that we have learned and the things that pop out to you. :)  
Vamos a practicar español, cuando estè yo en casa, bueno?
We are going to practice Spanish when I am at home alright? :)
I love you so much!!!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
TE AMO!!!!



MAMA
First, I love you so much! I dont think that I can say that enough to express how much I really do love you and am so happy that God made you my mother! :)
I want to tell you too, that I also have a huge testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I have had a whole year and a little bit more to be able to get to know Him and become even closer to Him.  I have seen Him work many miracles, not only in the life of others, but also in my own life.  He has carried me when I didnt have the strength to continue on.  He is my friend, my brother, and my Redeemer.  I know that with Him I can have the strength I need to carry on.  I will be able to make it back to my Father above.
I will do everything in my power to serve Him for the rest of my life. :)
I know that He lives and that this is the time and place to prepare oursevles to be able to see Him and live with Him and the Father again.
I love my Father in Heaven and the wonderful plan He has given us. And I love His son Jesus Christ!
TE AMO MAMA!!!!!

William
jaja I am with you on that on! GO UTES!
I love you!
Keep working hard!
Cant wait to see you again!
TE AMO!!!


Jaimee
Alright, there is another movie that we are going to watch together! :)
I will be coming home soon. I promise!  10 weeks more! :)  Can you be strong fro me and wait jsut a little bit longer? :) I love you so much! and I´ll take you out for ice cream when I get back!  And maybe we can go swimming too!!! XD ;)
I am going good, really good here.  I have a few things for you ;) jajaja
Right now its Spring time, changing into Summer.  :) The opposite of you :) Crazy no?
TE AMO!


Jacob
jaja oh hermano! que voy a hacer con vos?!?!? :P
I was going to write it all in Spanish like you did to me, but then I said I will be nice and write you in the language that you know :P I have an unfair advantage now. :P
Te amo mucho! Y nos vamos a ver anes de que sepamos! :)
Thank you for always being there for me. I love you so much! And I want the best for you always!!!!
Feliz Navidad! Prospero año y felicidad! :)
TE AMO!!!!


Daddy
The story almost made me cry, but it fave me a good idea for some gifts. :P That I can bring home :P jajaja but now that I am typing this letter on the computer I dont remember a thing that I thought about when I was reading the letter. OOPS :P
I love you daddy!!! I hope you know that!
 I am so glad to have you as my father!
I am excitged to be able to see you soon!!!!
TE AMO!!!!


Katy
Tahts so great!!!1 Im glad you have a best friend :) They are the best! jajaja Wow 2 teeth now! Thats so cool!!!! Have you gotten a lot of money from the tooth fairy?!?!?
I miss you too! We will have to go swimming and go get ice cream when I am at home again! :) Alright? 
And we can have a lot of sleep overs! :) jajajaja
Feliz Navidad!!!
TE AMO!!!!


Justen
Dont worry about if it´s typed or not.  Makes me happy to simply know that you took the time to write me :)
I love your testimony Jsuten, its absolutely beautiful! You dont need to be afraid toshare it with other people!
I al so know that there is a God, He is our Father in Heaven, and He wants us to be able to make it back home with Him.  He made this plan, a plan absolutely perfect!  so that we can have the ability to make it home!
That is why Jesus came, why He gave up His life.  For each and everyone of us.  Jesus is YOUR older brotehr and He loves YOU just like your Heavenly FAther. They are always there for you! I believe and know that we are here on this earth to be happy. 2 Nephi 2:25
Justen God loves you! YOU are HIS son and He will always be there to help you. :)
I want to challenge you to write your full testimony! After you can send it to me, or keep it until I get home in Febrero! :) Bueno?
TE AMO!!!!!


Allie
Feliz Navidad!
I cant believe how the time has flown by either.  Its like WOW!!!!!  WE are already in Christmas again!!!! O_O
I am excited to be able to see everyone again soon.  I love the mission, but I miss the family! :)
We will have to go out some time! Bueno? :)
TE AMO!!!!


Grandma Bastian
I dont know if you have seen it, but I would like to invite you to go to Christmas.mormon.org
And watch the video, even if you have already seen it. Having the thought of someone that needs to see this video.  Share it with that person! Being non-member, less active, or active whoever! But share it with someone and challenge them to do the same! The whole world needs to be able to see this video! :)
I love the Gospel and the things I have been able to learn and promises I have made. I will forever serve the Lord
Thank you so much!
I love you grandma!!!!! :)
TE AMO!


Jaeden
I am so glad to hear that you are able to pass the sacrament now and that you can hold the priesthood!  Did you know that you  now have the authority of God? :)  Thats something so special!ª!!
Thats so fun, I miss the dunes! We will have to go as a family when I get back! :P But we wont have to eat the sand ;) jajajajaj
Do you at least have a picture of the jedi braid?
TE AMO!


Makayla
Feliz Navidad!!! :)
I cant wait to meet you either! The little that I know of you makes me happy! :) I feel like you`re good for my little brother :) But its crazy to think that he is going to get married before I do.  Before I have even thought about gettting married O_O jajaja what?!?!
Where I am right now is called El Bolsòn.  It snows in the mountains :) Woohoo in the city nothing! :) I love it!!!! XD And even better ITS RAINS AND RAINS AND RAINS AND RAINS HERE!!!!! Oh and did I mention that it rains? :) But right now its spring time so it doesnt rain so much :P but it still rains.
A warm Christmas is weird, nice, but I love my white Christmas.
Oh that sounds really pretty! Youll have to tell me more details as you figure them out but no rush here :P I would love to be a brides maid :)  Just make sure that the dress is modest :P jajajajajaja and that I am able to dance in it :P
jajaja dont be nervous, just be YOU. :) I already have a good feeling about you :) if you get along with Allie, Im sure that youll get along with me :) But we`ll have to go out sometime to get to know each other. OOOOOOHH Double date!!!!!! :DDDDDDDDDDDD
jajaja I love to stalke on facebook. I like to think that I am a pro ;)
jajaja IU love everything disney tooo! Even disney channel. Ya Im too old for that.... but I dont care ;)
DONT DRIVE UP SEPRATELY! Thats boring! its more fun together!!!!!
Christ Eve there is a huge Dinner with teh whole family and than at midnight FIREWORKS!!!!!!!!! :)
jajaja alright, you cuys can cook for me! Because thats my least favorite thing to do :P But ya I can teach you a few things that I have learned here. :P
I have no cordination wahtsoevber on boards, I like to be on the ground or in the water instead of on wheels :P
TE QUIERO!



Sister Melissa Pugmire
Thank you for writing me, letter are so big for missionaries. :) A huge help!I am so grateful for this Gospel and the things that it bring to my life. I hope all is well!!!!
Feliz Navidad!

Jade
Enjoy your time in the young womens! Its a time that is absotlutely beautiful!  Complete you personl progress! and fight for the goal of a mission! You will never regret the choice! The Lord will bless you in all that you do!
Thank you for the letter!

Sister Amy Jones (NL 3rd ward)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write me :) means a lot :)
I hope that I will be able to continue to help the girls with my example after the mission.  I hope that all the girls will look for the goal of serving a mission, even if in the end the Lord shows them a better path.  The mission is a great goal to have!
I love the Lord and everything He has given me! I will forever serve Him in my life!
Thank you!

Paige
Hola Paige, como estas?

I wanted to wish you a happy birthday :) I still think that you are only 10 years olds :P ya Im crazy I know! jajajaja :P
How have you been recently? Can you believe that I will be home in 10 weeks? :P We will have to do something to catch up and everything!
I love you girly!!!! And I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
And Feliz Navidad!
TE AMO




--
Con amor,
Hermana Bastian

Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Buscando las Estrellas entre los Pescados

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain. 
La vida no es esperar hasta que la tempestad se pase. Es aprender de bailar entre la lluvia.


Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Semana Sesenta y Nueve :)



Podès creer cuan rapido se van las semanas! Solo me faltan 11 semanas O_O FA!!!!!



Aprendì mandar muchas fotos!!!! XD WOOHOOO!!!! XD


But Bueno!


Christmas.mormon.org
Navidad.mormon.org


MIRÀLO! XD Es tan bueno!!! XD


jajaja There is so much going on the the Ciber right now that I really cant think about what to write.


But I am so excited for Christmas!!! XD Its such a beautiful time! XD Wonderful Spirit and everything!




The other day, yesterday, we have an Activity for Christmas :) So much fun and so spiritual! XD It was absolutely amazing!!! XD


There is so much that I want to say that I cant even think about what to say. :P B




BUT!!!!!




For those who havent seen it yet, or already have. I want to invite you to watch the video. HE IS THE GIFT, (christmas.mormon.org) It is absolutely amazing! And then after I want to invite you to think of something that you can give to the Lord this month. A Gift specially for him. :)

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Con amor,
Hermana Bastian


Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Buscando las Estrellas entre los Pescados

SisterBastian.blogspot.com
Chelsea.Bastian@myldsmail.net


Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain.

La vida no es esperar hasta que la tempestad se pase. Es aprender de bailar entre la lluvia.




Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina


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Monday, December 1, 2014

Semana Sesenta y Ocho

HE IS THE GIFT
http://www.mormon.org/christmas


I am still here in El Bolsòn!!!1 Im so excited for that!!!! I love it here!!! still with the Hermana de Souza!!!! XD


Im going to be able to see Ivàn get baptised!!!! Woohoo!!!!


The mission throws surprises all the time!!!!

--

Con amor,
Hermana Bastian


Searching for Stars among the Fish :)
Buscando las Estrellas entre los Pescados

SisterBastian.blogspot.com
Chelsea.Bastian@myldsmail.net


Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to Dance in the Rain.

La vida no es esperar hasta que la tempestad se pase. Es aprender de bailar entre la lluvia.




Hermana Chelsea Bastian
Argentina Neuquén Mission
Casilla de Correro 321
8300 Neuquén
Neuquén Argentina


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ONLY LETTERS