May 12, 2014
Familia!!!
I cannot even tell you how AWESOME it was to be
able to talk to all of you yesterday. Seriously, WHY ARE YOU THE BEST???? I was
overwhelmed by the love I felt for each of you yesterday and want you to know
that I love you more than you even know. Every single one of your prayers is
felt and your love lifts me up every day. I couldn't believe how old everyone
looks and every time I think about little Elle I get teary again. Seeing that
sweet face for the first time is something I will never forget. It is crazy to
think that she is my sister! She is so cute! I couldn't help but cry because I
was just so happy to see her.
It was also a blessing for me to bear my testimony
in Spanish. Thank you Dad, for asking me to do that. It made me realize, after
seeing tears streaming down your face while I was talking about eternal
families, yet again, that it doesn't matter what language you are speaking in,
because it is the Spirit that testifies and carries the truth into the hearts
that are open to hearing it! Hopefully my Spanish will be even better by
the time I see you at Christmas:)
I am so blessed to have you as my eternal family.
LES QUIERO MAS QUE PUEDAN IMAGINAR!!!
I know we just talked yesterday so I just wanted
to give a little thought that has been on my mind recently--especially
with Mother's Day yesterday. It's the story of the 2000 stripling warriors and
it's in Alma 56 and verses 47 and 48 say:
"Now they never had fought, yet they did not
fear death... yea they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not
doubt, God would deliver them. And they rehearsed unto me the words of their
mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it." The faith and
wisdom of their mothers is what saved these young soldiers. Because their
mothers had taught them to put their faith and trust in God, they were preserved
by His hand. I know that this principle applies to mothers today, not in just a
physical sense, but a spiritual one as well. It is the love, knowledge, faith
and support of a mother that gives her children the means to understand and
apply the gospel in one's life. Where would I be without my wonderful, loving,
hysterical, sometimes-crazy mother? I don't know, but I sure don't want to find
out! Thank you, Mom, for EVERYTHING!
May we always remember the importance and value of
mothers, and the divine stewardship they have as co-creators with God himself
to bring His children into this world and help them on the path back to him.
There is no greater call than being a mother!!!
Answers to your questions:
1. Yes, I play soccer every morning at 5:30 a.m.
Soccer is the best! It's not as hard after doing
it for a while, your body gets used to it. I've discovered that I'm a lot more
awake during the day if I have a good workout in the morning rather than just
sitting around "stretching"...:) haha
2. Yeah, the missionaries ran the entire sacrament
meeting yesterday at church. That was the first time in our ward that Obispo
asked any missionary in the ward to speak! It was pretty cool!
3. After our Mother’s Day call, we went and
visited an investigator (Mirsa), and then we went back to eat at the Abreu
house. The Abreus are the best! If we're allowed to have favorite families
on the mission, they are one of them, along with the Garcias!!
4. Yes, we always have appointments on Sunday
nights. Usually our ward members don't work on Sundays, and if they do, they
usually end up going inactive for a little bit which is really unfortunate. A
lot of our work right now actually is with less actives in our ward which is
great! We love making those visits.
And I am glad you like my mission motto that I
shared with Sammi: It's true.
“If it's not awkward it's not a mission!” I am
reminded of that every day:) hahaha
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! Have an amazing, crazy and
fantastic week. Thank you for your prayers and I'll let you know how finding a
family to teach goes this week.
We must discover the FAITH to FIND!:)
Les quiero TANTO,
Hermana Lattin
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| Eliana's first picture with Hermana Lattin |
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| Definitely some happy tears when Emma first saw Elle |
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| sisters chatting! |
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| Best Mother's Day Gift EVER |
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