This week has been a roller coaster ride! hah
One of our electrical outlets fell out of the wall and went BOOM with big sparks and lots of smoke. consequently, we lost all power in the house for a few hours. luckily, our recent convert "Papa Lito" lives right down the street and was able to come over with our landlord and get it fixed up while my comp and I took a nice little seat outside. haha fun times. no worries, we have electricity now. :)
One of the girls in our branch, who was baptized last December, hasn't been to church for a few weeks. We have gone to visit her multiple times and finally this past week, she opened up to us and just bawled for a long while as she explained everything she has been going through. Sparing the details, she has experienced more in her 12 years of life than anyone should have to experience in their whole lives. It was heartbreaking. The 3 of us just sat and cried as she poured our her young, innocent, hurt soul to us. She recently just "graduated" from elementary school and her father called from far away and told her that he was proud of her for graduating. She said that was the first time that she can remember in her entire life that someone had told her they were proud of her. Wow. Its times like these when you give thanks for the gospel and the peace it brings. She said that sometimes she just grabs her Book of Mormon and runs out into the woods to read and try to escape the hardships. Such a strong girl.
Got to skype the fam on Saturday! So good to see you guys! I love you and miss you all!
I am so grateful for my family and my parents who love and support me. This week I have seen situation after situation of broken families and parents that don't take care of their children like they should and it has made me so much more grateful for my loving parents and family. I am grateful for a Mom and Dad that have taught me and care for me enough to teach me and help me grow both physically and spiritually.
I love the scripture Alma 57:21. I read it again earlier today and the thought came to my mind, that I am the person I am because of my Mom. Because of my parents. The influence of mothers and fathers is tremendously important! Thank you for everything. :)
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| Universal, World wide fun - playin' in the rain. |
I love you all and wish you the very best this week! Keep smiling and striving everyday to come closer to Jesus Christ. Until next week!
Mahal Kita!
-Sister Roderick
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| The sister missionaries have been helping with primary each week at church. |
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