reflections//transfers//birthday week (I had to)

HOLA ❤

Two years ago today I opened up my mission call. Little did I know what was ahead of me, just knowing that I had grown up dreaming to be a missionary. When I read "Costa Rica San Jose West" my mind instantly flooded with feelings of excitement, nerves, and anxiety. I could hardly believe that my dream of going on a mission was coming true!! And I was so excited to be able to learn Spanish. In Costa Rica I learned to love, be humble, be happy and independent. I learned a lot of Spanish and how to constantly receive correction. And then, as soon as it started, it was over. 

Then I worked hard to get better. I fought and fought and fought. I felt bad for coming home, and ached to be back serving my Savior. I focused on myself, and got pain free. Then in God's good plan, He sent me to Houston. I have loved my time here. I am happiest when I am sharing the Gospel. I have met some of the best people here.

Even though these past two years haven't passed as I would have liked or expected, I just know that I needed to be sent here. God needed me here, but more importantly, I needed to be here to learn from others. I am so grateful for the support and LOVE of others. I know God has a plan for each an every one of us, and that He is so keenly aware of each of us.  

TRANSFERS aka the most intense weekend of our lives as missionaries. We got whitewashed out, Hermana Espinoza and I. I don't think I've been so sad. Six months in the same ward, you come to love the people here!! We spent like all day yesterday cleaning the apartment, because elders are coming and I could just hear my brothers saying, "sister missionary apartments have so much HAIR!" Haha so funny. And I went to Lockwood with Hermana Jacobs. She's from Orem and is super sweet! She has two transfers and her Spanish is dang good. I'm super pumped for new things and to work hard until the end :)))

God is good. He loves us and hears our prayers. I'm learning to ask what He wants and would have me do. The Gospel is true and I have seen it touch so many lives here. Love you all and have a good week!!! Next time we talk I'll be one year old and wiser too!!

Xoxox

Hermana Hansen

Packed

Packing

chick Fil a before Hna Beazer dies

Hna Beazer

love this chica

Beazer made me the cutest cake!

Houston