Hello all,
This week was super fun and awesome. I feel like the time is flying by!!! I already have two months away from the USA and my family. There is a lot of exciting stuff happening. First, there was another earthquake (a baby one, I think its called a replica) at 5 in the morning and Juan Gabriel passed away. I didn't know who he was but know I do because everyone and their mom has been playing Juan Gabriel as loud as they can. And because the houses aren't totally enclosed, you can hear everything. SUPER FUN.
I have seen (you can guess it) lots of miracles this week. One experience that I want to share happened on Sunday night. We had gone back to the room to grab something really quick. I always have my camera with me and Hermana Albornoz told me to leave it and my wallet. She left her valuables too. I thought it was because there were a bunch of drunks out that night (some celebration) but she just had a feeling. We left and went to see Adriana. We were talking to Adriana (our investigator who has a baptismal date for the 24th) at her window. We were super absorbed in the conversation when all of a sudden, Hermana Albornoz grabbed my arm and yanked me away. 2 seconds later, a car crashed into Adriana´s house. I think the owner forgot to put the break on and it had rolled backwards from up the hill. Basically, the Lord protects us and the Holy Ghost is super real. I am so grateful that Hermana Albornoz had the prompting to look over her shoulder when she did. She literally saved my life. It was pretty scary but I am all good. And my testimony is stronger than ever.
Exciting things
1. ON Saturday, there was a Stake activity. All of the wards presented a typical dance of Arequipa. I pretty much teared up because I just feel such a strong love for the people here and I am so grateful the Lord sent me here. (Also, Dolphin Show vibes-Eloise)
2. On Wednesday, we are going to help Fiorella (friend of Adriana 13yrs old) paint her bedroom!!! I am super excited. I love doing service and I am weirdly happy to be able to paint a room.
3. Today I am making Alfajores with Hermana Albornoz. Don´t be jealous.
4. I love this place. I love this Gospel. I am beyond happy to wake up every morning and work.
PICTURES
Maria Perez, who is getting married soon, Angelito, our ward mission leader who got released on Sunday (TEARS) he is the best ever.
Also, I forgot to send the pictures of Eudiz and Domingo last week. Aren't they adorable?
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Sister Madeline Christensen
Wow what beautiful costumes they wear. It is somewhat sad that the United States doesn't have a native costume. I guess we are to young and to diverse to have one. Wee are so glad you are safe and that the Lord does protect our missionaries. We had an experience of protection with one of our missionaries that got hit by a car. He had to go home but he was so lucky he was not killed. Love grandma C
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