Hermana White

Happy Independence Day! 

This week was full of lots of work, study, miracles, disappointments, hot sauce, and laughs.

Tuesday we were doing our studies, and at about ten AM during our language study we got a text from President Bowler, which always makes your heart jump a little. He asked us if we knew that today was leadership council meeting, and why weren't we there? We got all panicky, packed up our stuff, and rushed over to the chapel - which luckily is in our area - but were embarrassed because we arrived late. Apparently no one informed us about the meeting, but it was fine. We received lots of good instruction and motivation, it's always a great thing to be a part of. 

During the meeting for hermana leaders Hermana Bowler informed us that all of the sisters serving in Central America, by mandate of the Area presidency, will be wearing pants for proselyting during rainy seasons [to help protect against the zika virus]. So that was an interesting announcement! At first I thought, no way, I'm not doing that! That's so strange. 

But then we talked about it, realizing that this instruction comes from priesthood leaders and the prophet himself, whom we sustain and believe receives revelation from God, so even though it is a test of our faith we will move forward and be obedient. So anyways.

Also, Tuesday night my companion made me a really great hot sauce that I will be making for the rest of my life. She's the best. 

Wednesday we ran around Tegucigalpa to the clinic for a medical test for my companion, and then to seamstresses to talk about making the pants for us to our specifications, with the purpose that we would need 2 or 3 pairs made for every sister in the mission. We will see how they turn out! 

Friday we started splits again with the sisters of Guaymuras. They are great sisters, one from Colombia and the other from Ecuador, who helped us a lot here in our area. It's always fun to have other sisters in the house; we always enjoy the extra company. 

Today for P-day we went to the home of our stake president where we watched a movie, took pictures with his American flag, and then went to Chili's to eat us some good old American hamburgers. 

I wish you all a wonderful Independence Day! I am so glad to be in Honduras on a mission and for the opportunity to appreciate the US a little more. Mostly I am glad for the freedoms we enjoy and for the place where the true Church of Christ could be restored. 

Lots of love,

Hermana White

Hna Aguilar's really great hot sauce.

Amy & Hna. Aguilar from Distrito Federal, Mexico.

To Chili's to eat us some good old American hamburgers.