This week I am writing from Tacna. It is the furthest city in the mission. I had a 7 hour bus ride this morning through pure desert. As one of the elders said "every time I look around, it reminds me of a planet from star wars" like one of the planets that has no trees; only sand and rocks. It is another world. The good thing is, it is more humid here. I cried my eyes out when I found out that I had to leave Hermana Albornoz but I know that President Johnson receives inspiration. So I should just get over myself and go to work pretty much. I am excited to be here and I will most likely spend Christmas here so that is fun.
Not much happened this week. Only that we went to the birthday party of Hermana Maria. She turned 84. She is the mom of the lady we live with. Very Catholic and very amazing. The party was kind of awkward at first but then her blind friend, Rosita started playing the guitar and singing traditional Arepiqueña songs. I totally almost started crying (Eloise, dolphin show vibes) it is crazy how strong the Spirit is sometimes. A guy asked her how she can play so beautifully and if she could teach him some of her sweet skills (paraphrasing here haha) She said something that I thought was very profound "Todo el mundo canta" or. "the whole world sings" It was a good reminder that we all are children of Heavenly Father and we all have the capacity to be amazing. I love Peru. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
pictures- last picture with Hermana Albornoz and one with Hermana Juana. She is a less active who is just so cute.
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Sister Madeline Christensen
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