¡Hola a Todos! (Hello All!)
Highlights
of the Week:
Doing apartment checks via WhatsApp: The
mission president and his wife want to ensure that the missionaries have
everything that they need, and that broken items – desks, wardrobes, fans, etc.
– are fixed or replaced. To this end, we will be video-chatting with each
companionship in the mission and having them show us around their apartment so
that we can see what needs to be fixed. We started this process on Monday and
had a fun time meeting with six companionships. We try to keep the calls brief
so we don’t suck up too much of their p-day time.
Attending Zoom meetings discussing social media
tools: Our missionaries are doing a fantastic job using Facebook to
share messages and find those interested in learning more about the gospel. On
Wednesday we attended (by Zoom) an area meeting where a church technology rep
in SLC discussed how to more effectively use social media in missionary work.
We’re not sure exactly what countries/missions are included in our area, but we
heard from missionaries in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, as well as Peru. The
technology that allows us to share ideas and connect with others is amazing!
Seeing parents and family: My
(LeAnn’s) niece had her bridal shower on Saturday, and Taylia and I planned to
stop in quickly to drop off a gift. (I left my coat on the entire time thinking
that we were only going to stay a few minutes.) However, we ended up staying
the entire time and loved visiting with lots of family members. My parents even
made the trip to Utah at the last minute and it was so good to see them and
everyone else!
Thoughts: I (LeAnn) had a bit of a
disaster when my beloved watch slipped off the bathroom counter and fell onto
the tile floor – face down! Boo! I loved my watch and had had it for many
years. It’s the 1st thing I put on in the morning after my shower
and I feel naked without it. It wasn’t fancy or expensive, but I was attached
to it. I found myself glancing at my “watch wrist” all week, and would
experience a pang of sadness. It makes me realize how small habits – like
looking at my wrist for the time – can become almost unconscious behaviors. I
love this statement made by Becky Craven in October’s general conference:
“We can adjust our habits, alter our thoughts, and refine our
character to become more like Him.”
¡Que Tengan una buena semana! (Have
a great week!)
Love,
Lane & LeAnn
