Week 32: Thanks for the Birthday wishes!

Dear family,
Thank you all for the birthday wishes and sweet messages! I am so grateful that I was born into a family that loves me and supports me! (and that Maddie married Misael)

These past couple weeks have been a little crazy, but super great! I am feeling a lot better emotionally and now I am excited to be able to focus more on the work. Here in Rancagua we are surrounded by mountains (almost exactly like Utah Valley). It is super fun to see the snow on the mountains.












Also in the middle of our sector is the train tracks. In order to get to our chapel from our apartment, we have to cross the tracks. It was a little bit scary the first time, but now it is normal. Dont worry, I am always very safe. except for when I took this picture....oops. 


This week was my birthday! Whoo hoo! Thank you so much for the birthday package and notes. I love all the clothes and cute bracelet! My companion is the best and made me breakfast! She is always leaving cute little notes for me. I really admire her ability to love everyone! Hermana Pezo is a great example of charity towards others. 

One my birthday we went and helped clean the church for a ward activity. The ward did a little dinner/snack for the dads. It was super embarassing but also nice because the whole ward sang happy birthday to me...hahaha... And one of the ward members knitted me a little ear warmer/headband. I have really learned a lot from the ward members here. I am excited to help the missionaries more and share things with them when I get back from the mission. 

I hope that everyone has a great week!!! Thank you for serving others this week. I know that sacrificing for others will always bring blessings. 

Love, 
Hermana Christensen

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