It's been a pretty good week here in Paraiso. Hermana Muir is an awesome missionary and is lots of fun. It's fun being two americanas together, and we get some interesting comments... Some crazy guys yelled the other day and asked if we were twins...haha. But we are having a good time. I like the ward and the area. My legs were a little sore at first from walking, since there are a few more hills here than in San Luis. But I've gotten used to it and I am enjoying it. One struggle we have is that so many people just aren't home when we visit them, or are busy. But we don't give up and we just keep trying other people. This weekend we were really praying and hoping for some miracles, and we've seen a few. :)
My favorite miracle this week was G. We were walking on Saturday and this guy pulled over and asked if we spoke English and if we could give him directions. He was asking about who we are and was very interested and said he wanted to come to church! He is such a funny guy and just gets so excited. We weren't able to get a hold of him to remind him to come to church or see if he needed a ride, but he showed up on Sunday! He said he was driving around for awhile before he found it. He is so awesome. He loved church even though he doesn't understand much Spanish. We taught him (in English) and he accepted a baptismal date for November 21st. I am so excited for him!
This week we had our zone training, with our zone leaders which went well. We were invited to be more consecrated to the this work, and to leave our nets (Matthew 4:19-20). We were invited to get rid of things in our houses that distract us from completely focusing on our purpose as missionaries. So I'll probably sending a package home soon of things I really don't need right now. :) I know this is an extremely short time that I can serve the Lord as a full time missionary and I want to do my best to give it my all and lose myself in this work. I am praying for you all! Keep smiling and trust in the Lord no matter what happens!
I love you!
Love, Hermana Serena Loveland
P.S. About the pictures...my memory card seems to have a virus or something and it won't let me send... but I'll see what I can do. :)
