Jezi renmen ou! = Jesus Loves you!

My shoes after one year on the mission

Hi Family,

I haven´t talked to you since last decade. I miss you.

My companion, Hermana Mercader, is leaving tomorrow :(  My new companion is not here yet, but she is from Peru.

We contacted a bunch and prayed to find new people. We found Michel who I don't think is very interested, but her husband is less active, and he doesn't seem very interested in coming back to church, but I just felt like even if our attempts to share the gospel don't end in a baptism or a reactivation, our efforts are not for nothing. And knowing that I am in the right place helps me feel like I am an instrument in God's hands.

Rum Raisin Ice Cream...oops!

This week I received a blessing. We were visiting Maria, a less active, and her husband left to buy us Cocorica, which is some coconut drink I've never had and didn't want to try, because I don't like coconut. And I said a silent prayer in my head that her husband wouldn't find it and the store-- and he didn't find any! And I just feel really blessed.

Also I have a confession. I tried fasting this week and not only did I have to break my fast (everyone here is too gracious and they always give us juices and soda and food) but I also broke the Word of Wisdom. My companion told me after I had eaten half of it that this ice cream contains rum. PSA: If you find white ice cream with raisins in it in the DR, don't eat it, even if you're not fasting. It has rum in it!

I have really enjoyed starting the Book of Mormon with Come, Follow Me. I get a lot out of it. I liked looking at all the names of the Plan of Salvation because they help me understand how much God loves us. He set this all up out of love.

My beautiful area where I will be leading this transfer

Also, I´m learning Creole. Jezi renmen ou!

I hope everyone is having a good start to a New Year!
Also, I hit a year! It doesn't feel real.

Love you all
Hna Ludlam