Just a brief request- Aleena sent me a personal note today asking for the family to pray for her- she has been feeling sick this last week and hopes it won't get worse. She is bitten daily by mosquitos and they are in the heart of Zika Dengue and Chikungunya Virus that are all mosquito borne (it is there summer down there) and the virus count in Costa Rica is up over 600% from last year :(
Dearest FAMILY...
HEY GUYS:) haha so I didn't realize it until Maddie pointed it out to me buts it seems like I've been sort of on a "letter strike" these past few weeks.. oops, sorry! Its not that I haven't wanted to write a group letter its just that I have a very limited amount of time to write and sometimes I like to respond personally to your letter so that you know I really do read and love receiving them! but heres a brief summary of these past few weeks in Turrialba...
This last week we had a really awesome lesson with Katherine and Gerardo about The Family Proclamation. A miracle happened! Gerardo was there for the whole lesson! From opening prayer to closing! And he participated a lot in the lesson. We read most of it but really focused on the responsibilities of parents and children. It was a success to see them both understand that each member of the family has rules, responsibilities and rights. as each of us fulfill those 3 things we will find that we live in a happy, successful family. My favorite sentence from the proclamation says "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ." That is so important to remember. Our happiness comes from how closely we follow the Savior and do what he taught. What is it that he taught us? Unconditional love, forgiveness, patience, discipline, hard work, take time to teach and explain, etc. Its like Christ was the perfect Father even though his "children" were already grown-ups. Anyways, it was a great lesson and the Spirit was testifying very strongly about the family. I know that the family is ordained of God and that it is the ONLY way we will find true and lasting happiness. Im so grateful that I was born into a wonderful, loving, Christ centered family. I've also gotten to see how some of you have started your own families and I can see the same pattern of love and patience in your homes. Yay for families! We're the best:) love you guys.
Another awesome experience we had was with Angela and her daughter Siloe. Angela is our recent convert and we went to visit her. Her daughter who is very less active was there with her boyfriend who isn't a member. We've met them both a few times before but we haven't really been able to teach much. luckily we came prepared with a movie and popcorn to trap them! (I'll admit it's not like we casually showed up when they were home, we conspired a little with Angela..:)) Anyways, we watched the restoration and had a really great family night. This movie always moves someone to tears... this time it was all of us. Each of them expressed what was in their hearts. Sadness, pain, frustration and at last gratitude. Isn't it interesting how each of us have our own problems, pains, thoughts, personalities and needs but the restored gospel answers each and every aspect of our human suffering. There's only 1 place where we can receive the full blessing and comfort of our Savior. How blessed are we to have found it so early in our life!
well I gotta run, its not much I know but I'll get better! love you guys lots!!! Prayers from Costa Rica!
All my love,
Hermana Kugath
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