week 10

This week was just full of exiting events. It started off with 5 de Mayo, which was a total hit by the way, there was more than 70 people there. Not to pat myself on the back but many of the members said that it was the best turnout they have had in a long time if not ever! The food was great, the music was authentic, and the piñata was super riotous.

Yesterday was Humberto's baptism. I was so happy and everything turned out great! Humberto was just glowing. His sister came and the Pastors (another Guatemalan family brought their friends who aren't members). Humberto has been waiting for this for a long time and the day finally came and I will never forget it:) 

Yesterday was also mothers day which meant that I got to see my beautiful mothers face!  It was great to talk to her and for her to see my happiness. I cannot believe the blessings that have come from this experience! There has just been so much and I am so grateful but the opportunity that I have to be on this mission and to bless the life of my family. I was talking to Hermana Garlitz at the end of the day and how much I wished that my dad could have just one day a year to talk to us. How cool would it be for him to share with us all the work he is doing in the spirit world and for us to talk about our mission experiences. But I know that the day will come when we will be able to talk and talk about all of these things, for all eternity.

Of course I think about my dad all the time and as I share my experience people ask me how I did it and how I cope with it when other people in my situation have such a difficult time. And all I can think of is that I know exactly where he is and I know that I will be able to see him again. There has never, for a single moment, been doubt in my mind about the plan that my father in heaven has for us. There is more to this life than worldly things. There is a purpose in life.

I love you all!

Hermana Orellana

P.S. Missionaries have swag too