A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's right, folks. I am officially a mommy! The precious hija came into the mission field at about 5 feet 1 inch, aaaaaand the doctors chose not to tell me her weight because, well, usually babies are around 10 pounds and she was just a LITTLE bit more than that. But she's gorgeous! And Mexicana...
She speaks really well! Really fast. She's already teaching me a lot. Oh gracious, a lot. A lot about humility and patience and love and some things about Spanish as well.
I'm just gonna tell y'all right now, TRAINING A NEW MISSIONARY IS HARD.
really
quite
difficult.
But so worth it. I have grown so much closer to my Savior this week and have prayed more fervently than ever. Also, I have never felt more guided by the Holy Ghost on my mission. The right scriptures come to my mind, the questions that reach people's hearts, the words that make them really think. I no longer feel like I have to work to be in control. I feel extraordinarily directed by my Heavenly Father. It is absolutely beautiful!
Hermana Jaramillo is from Monterrey and is really excited to work. The first few days together were obviously rather awkward, but as we have gotten to know each other I just love her more. She has so many great stories and she likes to talk a lot. That's always fun. I have come to learn on the mission that I just really like to listen. I have learned a lot about this daughter of God during this week and we work well together.
The ward misses Hermana Moody way too much. It's kind of ridiculous and hilarious at the same time. Everybody and their dog is like WHAT the HECK where is our beautiful blonde pianist and conversationalist? And I just say well, you're looking at her...
old companion.
Haha no really, I feel a lot of love from the ward too and I know they are going to very quickly come to love Hermana Jaramillo.
The awesome things about having a Mexican companion:
She loves salsa and spicy things. She literally brought about five gallons of different sauces to put on food.
She is learning English and says really hilarious things sometimes.
She has a very interesting perspective on everything. Especially the attractiveness of people.
She doesn't take no for an answer.
She doesn't let people talk to her in tú form. It's informal and BAD.
She sings ranchera music.
She lives her life like a soap opera.
She loves to laugh and is incredibly caring.
It.
Is.
Great.
Sorry, no more time.
But I love you all! Merry Christmas!
Hermana Hewitt
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