Hello my dearest family,
I couldn't believe the news I was given by President this week. I wasn't expecting anything at all, butFriday night I came home to President at our apartment when he then had told me the news. I'm so sorry for everything the family has been experiencing these past few months. Being so far away the most comfort I can give is to say that Heavenly Father is watching down on us all. Ironically that night President came I was on exchanges with an Hermana who had lost her husband to cancer just after a year and a half of being married. She said that her mission hasn't been a healing process, but a strengthening. As she said that I instantly thought of Cari. It's going to be extremely tough, but because of her astounding testimony in this gospel she'll be able to have the strength to overcome the pain.
I was reading back on a conference talk today and it made me think back to this same thought. "The Strength to Endure" by Elder Richard J. Maynes. He talks about how there may be challenges we face in life that we cannot solve. They will be with us until we pass on to the next life. He goes on to say "as we continue to endure the challenges we cannot solve, it is important to remember that the spiritual strength we develop will help us successfully endure all the challenges we face in life." "This is what the gospel gives us-not immunity from death, but victory over it through the hope we have in a glorious resurrection" In a talk by Neal A. Maxwell entitled "But for a Small Moment" he explains; "We have a Father who loves us specifically and gives us things to do and, because he loves us, will cause us, at times, to have our souls stretched and to be fitted for a better world by coping with life in this world. May God bless us with that kind of commitment, with the capactiy to be serious diciples and to accept both the agendum that he prepared for each of us because he loves us and the curiculum, prepared for each of us, which he has customized to teach us the things we most need to know, because he loves us."
I've been thinking about you all this week. Today I was reading in personal study different talks and scriptures that I could share. The last one I came across was so simple but so amazing. John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." What a powerful scripture, eh? I know this to be true with all my heart. A mission is the time to experiment on the truth of this scripture. I have felt more than ever being out here that the Lord never leaves us alone. Clearly our trials are still going to be hard, but he is going to give us every last bit of comfort we need to endure well these trials. I have a strong testimony of the Plan God has for each one of us. Ryan is on the other side of the veil watching over Cari and the kids. He will be with them everyday, cheering them on. What an amazing comfort it is to know of these truths. I am so grateful to be strengthening my testimony of this doctrine so that I can help in times such as these. Cari know that I love you so so very much. You are an amazing role model to me with the strength you have had this past week. You and your family have shown me so much in what it means to truly live the things you believe. Please please please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You will all be in my prayers at all times. Love you so so much. Remember, when things make it to hard to stand, Kneel.
As for me, I had an excellent week this week. We had many many miracles happen! We have Ixchel's baptism next SUnday. Everything is set and stone. Super super exciting. We'll continue working on her dad. He's one of those that knows but work is more important to him. He's un poquito flojo. ;) We'll get him though!
We aren't getting transferred! YIPEE! The Zone Leaders have been putting in a good word for us. Haha I guess it's been a while since we had good Hermana's in the area. They're so kind to put in a good word with the AP's and President Wilson :)
Yesterday at church we did translating. It is IMPOSSIBLE! I can't multi-task in English! Hahaha on top of that the lady that was speaking speaks a thousand miles a minute! Haha the English people must have been quite confused. Hahahaha oh well! It'll help us with Spanish TONSS! Hopefully I'll get a bit better at it though! Hahaha
Well family, I love you so so much! Thank you for all your amazing examples. I know these trials aren't fun, but I am positive that they will make each on of us stronger! Have an amazing week! Les Quiero BASTANTE!
Con Amor, Hermana Wright
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