Hermana Hansen in Peru: ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR December 28 2015

December 28 2015 ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Hola hola hola to you all! Alright here is my week in wrap.

Wednesday. We had our Christmas dinner with all the zones and Cusco and Sicuani! Ah the christmas spirit. Full. I got to see Hermana Morris for the first time since we parted at the CCM. So fun to catch up with her, and see whats happened to us in the last 6 months. Did I just say 6 months? Yes, as unbelievable as it is. Every year for Christmas President Harbertson gives us our own Book of Mormon with a scripture marker. For the coming year, our motto is, Conocelo, Siguirlo, y Llegar a Ser Como El. Know him, Follow him, and Become Like Him. We are going to read the Book of Mormon, and in one color mark every time His name is mentioned, and in the other mark his attributes and words. I started doing that this week, and its amazing. Truly every single page testifies of our Savior Jesus Christ. We also watched a video that our President had put together of numerous prophets and apostles bearing their testimony of Jesus Christ. There really are few things more powerful then hearing a prophet of God testify of Jesus Christ. I left that night feeling, honestly, overwhelmed for the love and appreciation I have for Jesus Christ. Never in my life have I ever felt so loved for someone that I have come to love so much.

Thursday. Ah Christmas Eve! That night our zone got together, and we all went crazy contacting and spreading Christmas cheer in the Plaza. I love the people here so much. Numerous times, we contacted a person, and they responded with the biggest smile and gave us a huge hug. Ugh. Christmas Spirit, tiny Peruanos, and Christmas hugs. I was quite possibly the happiest little missionary in Peru.

Friday. Christmas! We had a lesson in the morning with Ruban and Maria. I love this family so much. Ruban told us he is ready to be baptized. Really the best Christmas gift I could have ever asked for. Then talked to the family! So good to talk and see everyone! Of course I really said nothing that I wanted to and just rambled, but nontheless, I loved getting to see everyone. Im too blessed.

This week I read a talk about the grace of Jesus Christ. And really, it was exactly what I needed in this time. Sometimes its easy to feel like we fall short. We know that if we try our best, that is good enough. But what if we feel like we arent even doing our best? How can we ask for His help if we feel life we havent done all we can do? But really, thats not how the enabling power of grace works. Not at all.

¨So grace is not a booster engine that kicks in once our fuel supply, is exhausted. Rather it is our constant energy source. It is not the light at the end of the tunnel, but the light that moves us through the tunnel. Grace is not achieved somewhere down the road. It is recieved right here and right now. It is not a finishing touch, it is the Finishers touch¨

I hope you all had the opportunity to reflect, meditate, and come to know your Savior a little better this week.

Other fun facts from the week. My camera was stolen. #grinch. I saw the most amazing firework show Christmas Eve. Cusco, you do Christmas right. I will be going to Machu Picchu in 2 weeks. #bestmissioneva. Annnndddd I am just really happy. I love you all and thank you for your love and constant support. I hope you had a very very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

¨Jesus doesnt make up the difference, Jesus makes all the difference. Grace is not about filling gaps, it is about filling us.¨

Con Amor,

Hermana Hansen