Things are rocking here in senahu, we are rigth now blessed with 7 fechas and some pretty good possibilities for november. the fam cucul will get baptized in the beginning of november...they are doing well thanks to some pretty amazing members. i am realizing something...i somehow thought that when i ended my mission i would get to go home and rest...heheh thats funny. i then started thinking, and its not going to happen. because as a missionary, i have seen and realized the importance of members and all the things i wish or love that they do. and i know know the things i need to do as a member. i have been very impressed with people. i was talking with some norte elders and we were talking about how everyone in the states has this great LDS image, they all go to church, meetings and dress great and do their callings, on the outside they are pilas. but they seem to see the church as an organization, a resposibility, another TO DO list. and really its not about that. its about helping those who need help to make it to the celestial kingom. james says it straight out- pure religion is helping widows and orphans. the poeple here are impressive. they dont look impressive, and even in meetings and things they dont seem like they have much faith. and they all admire the nortes who ´know´how the church is. but really, if you're around them long enough, you see that although they dont always do things right, they do it with heart. they see needs and try to help. they are more pilas on the inside, while we are only the outside. and really what matters? are we doing visiting teaching because its required and because its what we are supposed to, or are we doing it because we know that someone needs help? i was thinking a lot about this, and its one thing i want to be better at- being a member who understands the purpose rather than just the organization. anyhoo, lets see, more good times in senahu, always are stories but they all fly out of my head when its email time. we are in el estor today which makes me happy and makes me feel at home again...hehe
well love you all hope you're well. sorry for the preaching, but i love being here and only having to worry about the gospel....its chaabil.
love hna hall
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hi mary! I love looking at your blog. I realize you probably won't see this, but clay and i are headed to guatemala after thanksgiving for 3 weeks. maybe we'll run into each other!
Hi Mar! :) I love looking at your blog and reading about your experiecnes. It makes me miss my mission so much :( Good news, Kyle and I are having a baby! It's due at the end of April! We don't know what it is yet. Hope to see you when you come home! You should swing on down to Rexburg and visit, I know there are so many that would love to see you! Keep spreadin the good news! loves-em and kyle and the little fetus :)
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