She's engaged...in a good cause, that is!

I haven't gotten a photo from La Hermanita for a couple weeks now. I can't write a post without a photo, however; it just feels wrong! So here's one of La Hermanita before she left for Chile. Hopefully I'll get some new pictures soon! Here's some news from the sis:

"Well, I have to tell you about my exciting week. First, I got proposed to. He didn't get down on one knee, but it was still pretty good for a drunk, or druggy, I am not sure which. He said to me, 'Marry me and I will convert to your religion.' My companion reminded me that we need to bring at least one soul unto Christ. She tried to convince me that I should go ahead with the marriage, then I would have my one soul. I told her I would think about it :)

"A cool thing. I was talking to an Elder the other day who is from California. I was speaking to him in Spanish and didn't realize it, because we almost always talk in English. I thought I was talking in English. I didn't realize it was Spanish! Cool!

"So my companion and I split up for a while on Saturday. I went with a young woman and my companion went with another missionary (to teach). I had to lead, and direct the lessons we taught...I DID IT! It was such a confidence booster for me. I didn't understand everthing that people said to me, but wow. I sure was able to grow in those 2 hours. Usually my companion leads and directs the lessons. But the young woman didn't say anything, so clearly I had to do it. They were just scriptures, not a real lesson, but I did it. I know I can do this. I was so happy afterwards, knowing that I can do it. I still need someone to speak spanish though, companion wise because there still is a lot that I don't understand."

Just a couple notes, here. First of all, Elders are what male missionaries are called.

Secondly, sometimes missionaries separate for the day and spend the day with two other individuals so they can get more work done. It's nice to spend some time with someone other than your companion as well. La Hermanita has had the same companion now for almost 4 months. Imagine! Having to spend 24/7 with someone you previously never knew, for an extended period of time. La Hermanita and her companion have had some trying times, especially since they come from such different backgrounds, speaking different first languages! But they have been open with each other and have worked things out. Go sis!