Even Direction Can Be a Gift

HOLA! 

Well this week was the first week where I had the lovely responsibility of taking the reigns in the companionship. It was definitely a fall or fly moment in my missionary birdnest. Hna. Boyd didn't know anything about the area, investigators, less activies, and branch...ya I'll be honest the 1st couple of days were rough. But to my credit I only got  us lost once! And considering how big our area is, that we are now also over a new area in the branch (that I didn't know at all before), and that our maps make no sense, I'm pretty pleased with how we did. Needless to say we were blessed with the gift of direction this week.

Also, this Saturday we were able to go to the Conferencia General de las Mujeres! It was neat to see so many faithful Chilean women all gathered together. I didn't understand a ton because it was all in Spanish, but there was no way anyone couldn't understand the importance of temples in that Conference. There's a scripture about temples in D y C that I love. It's D y C 109: 22-23. It's talking about the Kirtland Temple and it says how those who have entered into the temple will be armed with the power of God, His name will be upon us, His glory round about us, and his angels will have charge over us. I love that scripture so much because I know it is true. I can see the blessings of the temple in my mission, and I know while I'm in Chile I'm being watched over by his angels. Thank you mom and dad so much for helping prepare me to enjoy the blessings of the temple, and I encourage everyone to try and attend the temple more. I love mom's goal of trying to attend the temple every week. I love the example of Bompa, Nana, Mema, Ellyse, and Shane of working in the temple. Jack and Carrson this is a shout out to you: GO TO THE TEMPLE! I promise your life will be SO much better. 

Fun Fact about Valparaíso:

It's so humid that the Chips Ahoy are soft and chewy! YUM! 

It's Hna. Boyd's last P-Day so we're going to go eat at a Chilean restaurant! This should be exciting! 

We started to teach Raul's (the stubborn Catholic) grandson, and I think it'll be really good. He was always passing by when we were teaching Raul, and last time we saw him he said he wanted to start taking the lessons too! Hip Hip Horay for new investigators! 

Love,

Hermana McKenna 

Answers to Questions:

Haven't received the package yet.

It's starting to warm up in Valparaíso.

I can print the letters! wahoo! 

AHHHHH that's so exciting about Jayden! I can't believe she's married! 

Christmas Wish List:

Shoes: The same kind as my black but in brown. The hills have totally stretched out the other brown ones already and the straps don't hold super great. But the black ones are holding up like champs! They're Danskos (Deidra, size 39) and just whatever brown color there is. (Also, more of those sock type things...they wear out super fast)

A New Bag: The one I have is getting pretty torn up already. I'd love an across the body bag that has a flap covering the zipper, and that's supper practical (ex. waterproof), can fit scriptures and a folder or two, and won't kill my back. A good brand my comp had is Bisadora...If you could find one like that I'd be eternally grateful!