Hermana Ostler’s
Update – November 18, 2014
We went to Quillabamba this week. I worked with
two brand new sisters and let me tell you, they were not expecting a work visit
like this one. Me fighting with a pit bull with my water bottle, running for my
life screaming, losing my name tag and walking around with Hermana Frame’s
name tag for a week, and a drunk man trying to steal my water bottle... But we
had so much fun and I learned so much from them. I love being with new
missionaries because they are so wise and full of energy and teach me so much.
Some of the advice I gave, just call me Amy now and get me a newspaper column.
But really, all of it are things that are helping me to become the best
missionary I can be, because we ALWAYS have time.
- Pick
your battles verrrryyyy wisely. If you can live with an annoying habit, do
it. It is so not worth it to nitpick.
- Decide
that every companion will be your best friend. No exceptions. They are all lovable.
- Do
not go a single day or moment without doing something that makes you laugh
and is just a tad bit mischievous.
- Take
all your love for your mom, your moto, your boyfriend, your dog, and give
it to the people. All those things will be waiting for you. LOVE THE
PEOPLE. They should be your very air, the reason you live.
- Give
God everything. Do not hold back anything. Love Him and talk with Him
always. My favorite part of the day is when I can communicate all that I
feel. He is there. He exists. And we can feel His love.
- EXERCISE
every morning. Just do it. There is no need to roll off the plane like greased
up popcorn chicken.
- Every
so called “bump in the road” can be transformed into a super rad jump that
you can fly off and enjoy. Perspective and attitude is everything.
- Read
The Book of Mormon in your mission language every day. Read that book.
Love it. Help others to love it.
- Decide
to love the food, the people, the culture, the area, the language.
- The
way to get over your fear to share the gospel or contact...is to do it. Do
it and you will see miracles. We are God’s messengers. If we do not share
what we know, no one will ever find the truth.
- Lose
your weaknesses but don’t lose your personality.
- Obedience
brings happiness. Don’t try to find out for yourself by being DISobedient.
Just stick with the rules.
- Be
your own convert every day.
- Don’t
forget to pray.
- Learn
how to fast BEFORE the mission. Fasting is hard, but it brings strength.
And my typical 8 hour fast I did before does NOT count. Its 24 hours,
people. If Christ could do it for 40 days, we can do it for one.
- Never
wait for a reason to love people. If you wait, you will lose precious time
with that amazing child of God. If people don’t like them, make sure that YOU
do. If they are different, accept them and learn. Do not wait to love. The
opportunity will never come if we stall.
I also woke up this week with a
hickey on my lip. FROM A SPIDER: Bad news bears. But I did get to look like a
very ugly version of Angelina Jolie that day, so hey, it’s all good.
Yesterday we spent all day
contacting. It happens sometimes. But I loved it. I get so much joy to talk to
people about why I am here, why I want to share this message with them. It’s
even fun when we get rejected. I always tell my companion that it’s my
preparation for post-mission dating life. The best part of it all was that we
were able to meet Herbert. We were waiting outside a house, but our appointment
wasn’t there. Herbert walked past and it looked like he wanted to talk to us so
we said hello.....and I have no time but I will finish the story next
week!
I love you all!
Hermana ALEX
No comments:
Post a Comment