July 28, 2014
Dear Family & Friends,
Hollaa!! I can't believe it, I am 2
now! It's already been two months...well only one month in Argentina. But
already another p-day.
This week I thought it was starting
to get warm and then all of a sudden rain, and then back to sun, and then rain
again. Basically the weather here is bi-polar. Exactly like Utah so
hey! I'm not too far from home! Haha
There are some things here and there
that remind me of Utah -- like how there are dogs EVERYWHERE, it's like I'm
back at the animal shelter. Except that these dogs are crazy. They
all love to go right up to the tires of cars and bark at them. They love
it, but it’s dangerous business because Argentines are even crazier drivers,
soooo we see a lot of dogs get run over.... so I hate that! But all dogs
go to heaven, right?
This week my mission president came
and visited our zone. While we were each interviewed, Hna Parreño (his
wife) talked to us. What I understood, was wonderful and I really
appreciate what she said. She talked to us based on the talk by Elder
Christofferson, "The Perception of the Sacred." This talk is
incredible and talks about our perception and our regard to sacred
things. He says it, straight to the point, "if you don't regard the
sacred things, you will lose." (Something like that...cuz I received
it in Spanish) He goes on to talk about -- if we had the plates, the
plates of Mormon and the scrolls of Moses, in our hands. We would all be
very careful with them. Put them in a special place, protected and treat
it with the utmost respect. Right?
Of course, the major value of these
objects isn't of themselves; it's in the words that these object contain like their
content, the words of the prophets. We don't have these original plates
and scrolls in our actual hands, but we have the words. The words of
God. This is very serious. And these words, these books, are
sacred.
Hna Parreño also went on to talk
about the sacredness of our bodies. The temples of God. She was very
direct on tattoos and our appearance and at first I was taken back on why she
was going into such detail about these things.... but after planning lessons
for our investigators specifically about this subject, I now understand.
I have Christ's name on me at all times. I am a representative of Christ
more than ever in my life. But, I also have been a representative since I
became a member of this church at age 8. I took upon me His name.
How I act, how I look, how I treat others. Everything as being a member of the
church of JESUS CHRIST is about Him. What an honor, and how sacred is this
knowledge. Remember that you always represent Christ in everything you
do. Satan is real, but hold onto that iron rod!
Like mom always says to us...when I
obey I am happy all day. I really worked on obedience this week and God
truly blesses the obedient. We found 3 big, wonderful families
this past week -- all over the age of 8!! And we had SEVEN investigators at
church yesterday!! Wow! What a beautiful week with amazing experiences. I love,
love, love it! So happy see ----> :D this is a big smile and hug for all of
you. I love you so much...more than this dulce de leche stuff they have here. Haha
Much mahalos for all the support!!
Con amor,
Hermana Pukahi
