6-22-2015

Well last night we got changes calls. I did not thing I would have changes. I love Estanzuela and I loved being to do division with all the Hermanas. I thought if I would have changes, I would be going to Puerto Barrios. I got changes saying that I would be training a gringa outside of the capital. WHAT?! I was shocked. I spent half the night half crying and the other part hand washing more clothes then I thought I had. But if the Lord wants it like this, Ill do it.

About 20 minutes ago we got a calling saying that I will be opening up San Luis! It is a little village outside of Ipala (where the cool volcano is). We will be the first hermanas there. My companion is from California but they told me she is Tongan and really tall. She has a cool last name that I cant pronounce. The Elders are already there so we are going to divide the area. The Elders are the branch president. I am so pumped!! I never thought this would happen. I have always said that I don’t want to open area or train someone who doesn’t speak Spanish.... but I know that changes are inspired. Lets do this!!

But yet, I am sad to be leaving. I am really content with my work here. I know I gave it everything I had. Leaving the Familia Barillas will be one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do... but the good thing is that in three months you guys will get to meet them.

It was a really tough week with lots of up and downs. But I am so grateful for the chance I have to be a missionary. I know the church is true and I know that God is a God of miracles. I have seen then in my familia and I have seen them here in Guatemala. Guatemala is sacred ground for me. I love everything!! You guys rock!!

Sorry I don’t have photos this week. Expect lot next week!!

-Hermana Crouch

Oh! And happy Fathers day dad! Was is yesterday? Here we celebrate it on the 17th. It was last Wednesday. Love you!!!