Monday, March 19, 2012

Mary's 12th letter from Peru

Hey Family!
So I have some interesting news... This week we have
transfers. Rumor was that my comp was going to go and I was going to
stay here because all the new missionaries stay in the area to teach
the ones that come in. Wrong. Soooo wrong. I really think the Lord
LOVES to shock me. I am being transfered, but here is the kicker. I
have been called to be a trainer. I am still waiting for someone to
tell me its a joke, because first off practically nobody trains after
3 months, let alone an american, nobody has ever heard of this
happening in this mission. So next week there is a chance that I´ll
tell you this is all a big joke on Hermana Swartz hahaha. But if its
not a joke, I have to say there seems to be a pattern. Everytime
something happens, I tell them I am inadequate, and nobody
listens!!! If the Lord wants me to train, I will do it to the best of
my ability even though I still feel like i have no clue what to do!
I dont know who my comp is yet or where i am going, but ill fill you
in next week.

This week we met with the the 12 year old, jose, his older sister
Ernestina 17 yrs old. Their situacion is rough to say the least and
she was in tears with in minutes of talking to us. Her dream is to go
to church but she is not allowed to. Jose suggested that he could go,
and then he would teach her everything he learned after church every
week, it was a sweet suggestion but she wants to attend to feel the
spirit in her life. She literally would give anything to just to know
the gospel, and it makes me think of how much I take for granted.

Family i love you all so much, mom and destin, i am glad your
birthdays were good. Love you all!!!!

Hermana Swartz