New Companion: Noelia Maria Corrales
Same Area: Alajuela, Costa Rica
HOLY COW!!! Can’t believe how fast Halloween went. I
totally got everyone stoked about Halloween. Ha-ha my comp and I took tons of
photos but sadly this computer is super slow so I can only send a few this
time. I'll show you the rest in a few weeks...in person. Ha-ha. Ok...more than
a few. But still. Ha-ha. Anyway. We made the masks that mom sent me in the
package last year and took them with us everywhere with the people we taught.
Everyone was all about Halloween. We went with the elders to buy some chocolate
to enjoy the beauty of Halloween. Ha-ha. I had to explain to people that we do
not celebrate Satan in the states...it's just a day for an excuse to eat candy.
Ha-ha but we enjoyed it. We sort of dressed up. Ha-ha. I LOVED YOUR COSTUMES.
Dad and mom.....did you guys dress up like the coolest most awesome parents?? Oh
wait...that's just you guys....already SO AWESOME! Oh Bob's pumpkin patch. We
are all so going there next year. It was so fun. Loved it! So anyway...I copied
all your pics so I can go and print them out. You guys are way too nice to send
some pics. No lie....maybe cried a little bit with the kiddos. They are so
darling and can't wait to hang out with them all. You guys all will have the
best babysitter and free. ME! I will be happy to watch them all. So cute. Their
little costumes. Costa Rica is kind of like the states in that they have
decorations of Halloween and all know about it. There were fireworks and such
but not like trick or treating. Oh well...little by little. Actually Costa Rica
is super gringo. It’s funny. Anyway. So glad that you guys are happy and doing
so well. Well...haven't read read your letters so maybe not and I'm just saying
that. Ah oh. Hope you're doing well. Ha-ha. Anyway. Oh...btw next year....world
championship in graham cracker haunted house competition do-over. Ty...you are
so going down with your laffy taffy business. Ha-ha. I've got the kiddos and we
will conquer. :):) Just some ideas. Maybe we'll do graham cracker leprechaun
house when I get back. Ha-ha.
Ok...well...me....I did read your letters from last week
and THANK YOU SO MUCH! My journal is full of cut outs of your letters of advice
and counsel I never want to forget. The talks also were so helpful! I really needed
what you guys said. I'm doing so great! You can probably tell from how I am
writing because I write how I talk. My comp is AMAZING! I'm training. We went
to San Jose to drop off my old comp... So we met up
with President and a few other of my friends. I said...so President, what's
happening with me. What do you want with me? Ha-ha. And he laughed and
said...you see that little sister over there....you're training her. And then
in our meeting with all the trainers, he said...Hermana Jones here will be
finishing her mission in Alajuela training. Yep...I almost started crying at
the thought of coming home. I want to be with you guys but shoot...you all know...your
mission becomes like home and family. But anyway my comp is SO SO AWESOME!!!
She actually reminds me a lot of me in the way she acts and how I was at the
beginning of my mission. We are so similar. She loves talking with people and
is always smiling...such a positive attitude. Her name is Noelia Maria
Corrales. She's 19...ALMOST 20...her birthday is in 2 weeks and she's
from....COSTA RICA. Ha-ha. Yep. She a tica and was sent to her own country. So
fun. She's happy and likes it. But pretty sure she's happy with anything. We
are both so chill in the way we do things yet also super organized. She's
helping me a ton and wants to work with all the members. She is an excellent
missionary already and I couldn't be any happier to finish my mission with her.
We already had such a great half week together. We're more like friends and
just having fun. I have totally calmed down and not going to stress the last
part of my mission. Sara sent me a really good motivational letter about how
Heavenly Father determines our success. I still work hard but I'm super
relaxed....super relaxed is like everyone else at normal. Just being me if that
makes sense. We have been working with the members and they are SO AWESOME. I
am so happy. One member said...this is the first time the missionaries have
been to my home. And another sister...secretary of Relief Society gave us a
list of sisters she doesn't know that we can go look for and a lot of other
helpful information...she said...why didn't you ask for this before. Well...the
other missionaries didn't believe in working with members but we do. It's
awesome. And we had a great meeting with the bishop about how to help out. We
got some great ideas to get started for this week. I have decided that even if
for the next two weeks we have low numbers but high member help, then we are
great and paving the way for the future. We just have to show the members how
to work and share the gospel. They want to and have a desire to just don't know
how. So...we are so getting on that. PLUS....we got a new district leader!!!
HE'S SO AWESOME! Elder Bennion. He's such a great missionary. He's from Utah
and goes home at the same time with me so maybe you guys will all meet him.
We're pretty sure we'll both finish here together. He has such a positive
attitude and a desire to work with the members! We are all just getting to work
and it's so awesome. He also likes baseball. Not throwing that in there like
anything but we might all play catch one pday. So...anyway. Things are really
great. Now with investigators...well...they're fine. It’s interesting. Not
really sure what to tell you about with all of them. We some great members
coming with us so that's awesome. We met some others through contacting old
investigators. We are using our Area Book a ton! Trying to get out and rescue.
Nadim and Patricia are planning their baptism. It's so funny because we
said...the font is full and ready for you guys. They crack me up because I know
they'll get baptized this year...it's just getting their kids moving in the
same direction so we can baptize all 6 of them. They are practically already
members and the members all know them. It's great.
Hna. Cardenaz
went home. We all slept in the same house of sisters before she left so that
was good to have one last night together. She was really sad to go but I hope
she's doing well. She’ll be coming to my homecoming. It's weird being one of
the oldest sisters in our mission. Not sure what to do. It's like in high
school when you are the senior. Ha-ha. But anyway. Got to head out. Sorry...not
sure what else to tell you guys. Today we went to price smart with the elders
and now we are going to play soccer...maybe. Ha-ha. We are just living it up
and having fun. So not trunky. Just
working hard to finish strong. Love you all. Pray for you all and the kiddos. Give
them all a kiss from me and tell them I love them.
Love you all have a great week. Smile and be happy each day. We all have a
reason to be happy each day. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxHermana Jones
Me with comp and friends.
Happy Halloween!!!!
Me and comp!
Me and comp today for pday!!!
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