este es el momento

"Living After the Manner of Happiness Moments"

-I gave a talk in church and afterwards my companion was making fun of how red my face gets when I get nervous she basically said: "Hna. Greenwood, your face talks for you. When you got up to speak I was like, 'is that Hna. Greenwood or a piece of salami?'"

Needless to say my confidence increased ten-fold;)

-Hna Tukuafu (one of the girls in the other companionship that I live with) got lice! Our mission president's wife told us to go out and buy special shampoo and wash EVERYTHING in our house. I don't think I have ever washed so much clothing in my life. Surprisingly, washing things by hand is pretty fun!

Being a missionary (or just living life) continues to have its ups and downs, twists and turns, and sometimes it feels a little unbearable. Whether it's because you've been rejected, people didn't keep their promises, you feel alone, the computer shuts down in the middle of a big project, or you simply get a bad haircut, and you feel that there is no glue that will ever piece back together your broken life, grades, or heart, I have the solution. I may not be a doctor, but I have medication that I want you all to apply daily.

The first batch is called JOY. Joy stands for Jesus, Others, Yourself. When we think of Christ first, and focus on Him, the next thing we will do is look for others who need our help and love. (Just take a quick look around, and offer your love.) And I promise when you do this, you yourself will be well taken care of.

The second is called primary. I call it primary because that's exactly where I learned it. It is to read your scriptures daily, and soak in the messages that were put there for YOU to learn, grow, and feel of Heavenly Father's love. It is to pray fervently, because I promise you that Heavenly Father is waiting anxiously to hear from YOU and wants to help you feel His peace and live His plan of happiness.

Este es el momento. Now is the time to make the decision to have JOY in your life, which is everybody's PRIMARY purpose here. ;)

I love you all. Thank you for being who you are, and I encourage you to keep working towards who God put you here to be. Your influence is greater than you know.

Have the grandest week of your life:)

With great love, 

Hermana Greenwood