Hi Everyone!
I am sorry to say it, but I spent
some time writing President, Ariana, and Paris today, so I am almost out of
time already! Plus, I saw Hermana Acuña here at the Library (a less active
member in the branch) and so we were talking and taking pictures and that ended
up taking some of my Internet time. Sorry! It has been a good week, though it
was awfully long.
Yes, I am getting transferred! Of course, I
have no idea where to (I'll find that out in a couple hours), but somewhere
amazing with an amazing companion I'm sure! I'll let you know next week.
We had a great lesson with Patricia last night
and she committed to throw her coffee in the garbage because she knows that the
Lord will give her more strength and energy to take care of her family than any
drink. She made us arroz con leche (mi favorito!) and gave me a bracelet and
was crying as she said the closing prayer, thanking God for sending her
the missionaries to help change her life. It was wonderful.
It was also Rene's birthday so we had
Pizza, birthday gifts, and a lesson with them. It was great. He still doesn't
want to settle on a baptismal date, but I keep praying that I'll be coming back
to Temecula soon for his baptism (and Patricia's next month as well, of
course).
We also visited the Vidals last night
and I will miss them so much! Hopefully I can put up some pictures soon; I just
need to find my other converter (which hopefully I will next week when I
unpack).
We had dinner with the Perez family
last night and it was sad to say goodbye but they added me on Facebook already
so thankfully we'll keep in touch. She made some amazing Philipeano food for my
last dinner in Temecula! Yum!
Hermana Vielma (my mission mother - I
love that lady so much) gave us a ride to our car that was in the shop and also
gave me a beautiful necklace from Oaxaca (however you spell it...it's
pronounced wa-ha-ka) and we exchanged addresses so we can keep writing and I
can come visit her after the mish.
I also received some calls and texts
from the members to say goodbye and thank me for my service here in Temecula.
Hermana Morgan will be giving us a ride today to transfer meeting and also
gave me a lovely necklace with the San Diego temple on it. Man, these members
are so wonderful and loving and I am so sad to leave them! It has been very
sweet and I am sad to go, but I am also very ready and excited to learn so much
in my new area.
Hermana Jones will be staying here
and is excited to get a new companion and learn and grow even more (especially
in her Spanish, as she says she relies on me too much). Hopefully she'll be in
Argentina soon though. Elder Pickle (another Visa Waiter) just left yesterday
to Argentina so hers should be coming soon!
I'm not really sure what to tell you
about your new teen Sunday school class...I have a hard time teaching them too.
Trust me...otherwise Rene and Edward might have a baptismal date by now, ha-ha.
JK ;)
Who is Jeff Steber? It's a little
late for that now. Sorry. I'll be out of Temecula in a few hours. That is so
exciting about Michael's graduation and I am expecting pictures soon! Also of
my new nephew.... I can't believe you mother! Thankfully, my wonderful
Grandmother sent me a letter that included a picture of him so I know what he
looks like! Silly Mommy.
I just got an email from Ariana/Chris
on their way to Cali, but I'll have to respond next week. Tell them I love them
both so much and good luck here in Cali!
Well, I better wrap this up. I know
this work is real and the Savior loves us so much. There is true knowledge to
be found in the scriptures and miracles come from faith and obedience. I love
you all muchisimo!
Con amor,
Hermana Alyssa Nicole Escalante
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