(From April 8, 2017)
And we are shattered
pero esta bien (but it’s okay)
Story time! So we have this thing en el CCM called TRC and I
don't remember what it stands for but pretty much my companion and I teach a
real investigator. Our investigator's name is Patricia and she is from Uruguay.
She is a true native speaker and I have a really hard time understanding her
but it is becoming better with time and as I love her. Anyway, on Monday,
our district was super overwhelmed with everything and then that night we had
our first TRC lesson. It was really rough. We all came back to the room in
tears. Our teacher, Hermana Richards who I love SO much, gave us big hugs and
then she shared some awesome advice. She shared the following scripture from
the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 2:7):
Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
This pretty much changed the course of my mission so far. I
cannot do this on my own. I need the power of the Atonement right now. I am so
grateful that I had this humbling experience so I can recognize the hand of the
Lord in my life. I know that as I do my best, He will make up the rest! We had
another lesson with Patricia last night and it went really well. I could
understand her better and help answer her questions. She is not sure if God
exists but she is coming along. Please keep her in your prayers as she finds
out for herself the truthfulness of our message.
Being a host missionary was a blast!!!! We did such a great job
that they asked us to be hosts again next week and I am PUMPED (I’ll be looking
for you Savannah!)
I LOVED general conference and I LOVED watching general
conference with all the missionaries en el CCM. I really loved Russell M.
Nelson's talk when he talked about how as he studied the life of Christ, he was
a changed man!! I have taken some time to study the life of Christ and my
thoughts towards Him have changed already. I am so grateful for Him!
Spanish is coming along. My teacher told me I have a lot of
confidence because I make so many mistakes when I talk but that doesn't hold me
back so that's cool
BYU VOCAL POINT CAME TO DEVOTIONAL ON SUNDAY NIGHT!!!
They are very, very talented. In between songs, they tried to sum up their
mission in one word. It was amazing. On Tuesday, Elder Martino (the
brother of the MTC president) came to speak to us and he did a great job! He
used the scriptures to explain how we can help our investigators. So
good!
Sorry I don't share any funny stories!! Lots of hilarious things
happen but I think it is only because we are all so exhausted.
Love you all!!! Thank you for the prayers!!
xoxo,
Hermana Kelly Mannewitz
(Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am Kelly - not just
Hermana Mannewitz. Kelly is who I am and Kelly is who got me on this great
mission! What an honor I have to represent my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
but I must also remember that I am still good ole, goofy, positive, always down
for BWW, Kelly!)
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#bless4 -
you'll have to watch Meet the Mormons 2 to understand how funny this is
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These are some
sisters that lived on my floor and they are headed for Nebraska! Take good care
of them
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Hermana Lesueur
and I after TRC - v sad
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We love flamin
hot cheetos!!!!
An elder in our
zone brought us all small bags of cheetos and it was the best day ever!
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We have this
shrine in our room with pictures of our family and stuff.
Whenever we get
discouraged, we just look at our shrine
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When you get
three packages in one day
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My worry stone
has pretty much become my 11th finger. I always have it with me
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This is Hermana
Arvizu. She is HILARIOUS!
Also she is
Polynesian so she is gonna hook me up with some awesome Polynesian I can marry
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BANANA BREAD -
thank you Aunt Kali!!!! It was soooooooo good that I didn't even share.
Still working
on that Christ-like attribute
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We have a
countdown to when we get to put our pajamas back on –
the countdown
starts as soon we put our dresses on each morning lol
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