12-05-2011

Dear familia,

It has been an eventful transfer already! With Thanksgiving, and then this past week there was a leadership training meeting that I went to and then a sister's conference for all of the sisters in the mission (there are 34 of us). I learned SO much, I felt physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally exhausted afterwards, haha. I walked away from both of those meetings wanting to be a better leader, and more specifically a better woman. At sister's conference I learned a lot about the divine role of a woman and the magnitude of our influence and examples on those around us. The world we live in has definitely skewed the perception of what a woman is and should be. I am coming to better understand that I am a daughter of God and what that means. It's a sacred role and I want to honor and treasure it as such. My companion, Hna. Stephenson, has really helped me understand how I want to be treated and how I should conduct myself to receive that. As I was laying in bed that night of the sister's conference, I felt a warm feeling come over me and I know it was the spirit confirming to me of my worth.
Friday night, we had an amazing lesson with one of the member's brothers, Silverio. We went in planning to teach Agustine (the member), but Silverio joined in on the lesson and was very interested. We bore testimony of the Book of Mormon, of the Gospel in our lives. He expressed that he wanted to know like we did of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and we told him that if he has a desire, he can have that for himself. We explained to him in order to make his desire grow, he needed to act on it and read the Book of Mormon. We gave him Alma 32 to read and he said he would, but wouldn't promise because he doesn't make promises. We felt the spirit so strong and walked out of there knowing that the spirit had worked through us. We really listened to Silverio and we were guided by the spirit on how to help him come unto Christ and build that desire to gain a testimony for himself.
At sister's conference, one of the sisters shared a scripture that really touched me and I've been sharing it at every chance I get. :] It's something I have a hard time with and most of us do especially in the crazy world we live in. Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives and get so caught up in getting things done that we don't enjoy the journey. I know I have a hard time with it. This scripture reminds us to "Be still and know that [He] is God".
Doctrine and Covenants 101:16 "Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am God."
I am so thankful for the Gospel in my life and for the knowledge I have of a Heavenly Father who loves me. I am thankful for my beautiful family. :] Thank you for everything you do for me! Thank you for your examples that keep me pushing forward everyday. I hope that at this crazy time of the year, Christmas season, you can "be still and know that [He] is God" and remember Jesus Christ and His life. His example.

I LOVE YOU!
con mucho amor,
Hermana Robinson