Hermana Jessica Thompson - Mexico Cuidad Juarez Mission

Dust and dirt for miles, a pain in my knees that wouldn't go away, the sting and sorrow of constant rejection, and a patience running thin with 8 boys calling out to us, repeating 'groseros' about the work we were called to do. I felt as though all my strength, in all aspects, had run out. I was drained physically, mentally and spiritually. Every day seemed like I'd never make it back to the house. One morning, I had reached my limit. I fell to my knees in the bathroom, praying for a strength beyond my own. It was in that moment that my eyes were truly opened. I couldn't do it alone.  That wasn't the point. I might come close, but completely? I needed the help and strength of a divine, infinite being. The point was that I could learn to rely on the only one who could help me get to where I wanted and needed to be as a missionary. I was sharply, and well lovingly, reminded that we cannot and should not do it alone. If we give it ou...

Hola todos!  I don't have much time to write today, but hey, I've made it three months! That's like a sixth of my mission ;) I'm still loving every second.  This week I wanted to talk really quickly about Thanksgiving.  It is a day dedicated to giving thanks for all the blessings we have in this life. it's a day to be with family and to reflect on all the good you have been privileged to receive.  I just want to remind you that this attitude of gratitude should be something we take with us every day, not just when a holiday calls for it.  I've learned here that we should  never  take  anything  for granted. God has given us everything, success, happiness, families, everything. He gave His Son for us. All we have we owe to Him. We should always be grateful. Not just when the world says we should be. We have the marvelous opportunity to communicate directly with our Father in Heaven and tell Him how grateful...