Thursday, January 23, 2014

          Our day in the temple was great.  There is still a long stretch in front of us, but I’m sure when we leave here, we will miss this experience of being in the temple every day and all the new friends we have made.  We are striving to make the best of every day and enjoy it to the fullest.  It is a sad day for anyone to look back and wish they had embraced an experience instead of wishing the time away.

          Finally, I have earned my temple certification which includes proficiency in all the areas where we work and, of course, memorization of all the ordinances in Spanish.  When I first looked at the cards in Spanish ten months ago, I said “No way will that ever happen.”  I couldn’t even read or pronounce the words.  Well, it has taken a long time, but Heavenly Father has blessed me again and again; and the blessing given when I was set apart has come to pass.  Success was promised contingent upon my “faith and diligence” and it has not been easy.  The “diligence” part kept me working and the “faith” part kept my spirit hoping.  It is an amazing experience when my brain is not sure what I’m saying, but my mouth just keeps saying the words!  Conversation still eludes me, but the work I was sent here to do is being accomplished and I am so grateful.

          We can all do hard things!!  Good luck with the hard things in your life that you are working on!  With faith and diligence you can prevail!  Love to all!

Glade waiting for David (taxi driver) to take him to the fitness club

Just a broader view

Off on my walk!  The nurses came to the temple and when they got out of their car said, "You must be going incognito!"  I said--your are absolutely right!  

One of the vans loading for departure.