Broken Heart And A Contrite Spirit

The Lord asks us to come to him with a Broken Heart and a contrite spirit, and I can tell you all now that when you pray sincerely with these two things the lord will answer your prayers. My heart felt broken the past few days as I thought about my brother being home with my family, but it was filled with joy because I have such an amazing family to miss! The mission president's wife told me that this would probably be the hardest day of my mission, and I agreed. To be completely honest, I couldn't stop crying all day on Saturday and Sunday morning. But with this sadness I know that I will be able to more fully feel the Love of Christ and the Joy he brings to our llives. This past weekend was the hardest part of my mission so far, but I have also never felt so comforted so fast. The lord knows you and he loves you!!
 

Now for a funny note:
- One of our friends told my companion that she doesnt need a chair cause she is close enough to the ground(height joke)
- A man literally tried to kiss me(not just on the cheek, yes thats how you say hi to people here)
- An 11 year old boy told me I looked pretty in my dress
- Ran into 2 drunk guys that only wanted to hear me speak english
- Had zone conference and the mission presidents wife told us we need to tone it down on the stickers in our baptism dates group chat jaja
 

Love you all!! If you are in phoenix go give my brother a BIGGGGGG hug for me cause im a bit far away:)

 
Hermana carden






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