Hermana Ostler’s
Update – August 12, 2013
So I am still getting used to
the directness of the Latino people. Calling someone fat or saying that their
hair is ugly is completely normal. AND YES, Elder Rosado is always commenting
on my crazy, curly hair. He thinks it is absolutely atrocious that it is so
unruly. But hey, best friends forever??
The other day we were visiting
El Verge (the orphanage), and they offered me a giant glass of what looked like
the most amazing grape juice in the Universe. A dark purple hue, rich with
volume, and straight to the very lip of the glass. I eagerly swallowed a river
full…to be greeted by a VERY unfamiliar taste. Upon investigation, I found out
it was juice from BLACK CORN. No sugar or flavor added. Just straight up black
corn juice.
This last Saturday we had two
baptisms! It was such a beautiful, beautiful moment in my life. Edith is a
twenty year old and Juan is a nine year old who lives in El Verge. They came
out of that water with the most amazing, angelic smiles. My heart was filled to
the brim with love. They have started a new life, a new beginning -- a new
start. It made me think what will it take for people to turn to their God, to
have this kind of happiness?
For Edith, it took getting sick,
losing her job, and not getting paid, to accept the comfort of Christ and His
suffering for her. For little Juanito, it was the fact that he was beaten and
abused, ran away, and living in an orphanage. He has the desires and faith of a
child, and that is so perfectly sufficient to feel the love of God. For me, it
took living in a personal spiritual darkness for a while before I truly turned
my life to my Heavenly Father. What will it take for you to turn to that God who gives you life?
Food for thought.
I love you all. I love Peru. I
love these people so much that when they suffer, I weep. When they accept the
Gospel in their lives, I am filled with a joy that is incomprehensible.
Love, Hermana Alex
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| Bruce and Alex on their way to Church |
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