So it snowed

Hello loved ones, 

Are we all enjoying my favorite month? I woke up to snow this morning, which was a sweet little gift. Who knew it snows in Madrid?? Granted, when I say "snow" I merely mean a few wet flakes that barely make it to the ground before turning into cold drizzle. However, it was a nice surprise and the sight was beautiful. I tried to take a picture, but the view we have outside our apartment window would kill the moment for you. Just try to use your imagination. 

This week was...well, challenging. But still so wonderful. I was just simply reminded of how much our Heavenly father is in charge and really does know what is best for His children. All I can be is an instrument in his hands and pray to align my ideas with His. I love this work and I love this Gospel.

Here is a little update I sent off to my president: 

Hi President! 

Well, we had a successful week, but defnitely a challenging one. A lot of our investigators are going through a lot of serious trials. It has really been a humbling last few days and I have been reminded of how much we need to rely on the Lord. Epecially while serving in His vineyard. Without the Spirit this work would be impossible. I was reminded over and over again of how grateful I am to be set apart and promised the gift of the Holy Ghost to help us carry this work forward. It is definintely not an easy task, but it is well worth it a hundred times over. 

Hermana Heims and I have been working well together and figuring out how to really help Barrio 5. The members here have been helping us so much and the  other set of missionaries are gems. Also, we absolutely loved stake conference yesterday! It was incredible and so inspiring. We brought our investigator Javier (getting baptized this Saturday) and he really enjoyed it as well. I am so grateful for the leaders of the Church and I am really looking forward to our mission tour coming up! I know it will be a great opportunity to learn and be motivated to be a better missionary. 

I had the opportunity to work with Hermana Braithwaite and Hermana Olsen this past week. As always, it was such a treat. Hermana Olsen is finishing strong! We worked a lot on contacting and finding good solid investigators. We also talked about the importance of having investigators come to sacrament meeting. We came up with a few good ideas and ended by discussing how we know when to"dejar" an investigator with the faith that the Lord will help us find others who are more prepared. 

With Hermana Braithwaite she always helps me way more than I can help her. She has great insight and has the ability to really put plans into action. She has a quite confidence and a contageous love for the scriptures. I learned some great tips with her and a few fun lesson plans! 

Overall, the work is great, President. I never thought I could get over leaving Barrio 2, but I am really loving Barrio 5. Thank you for the opportunity I have to be here.  I have also really grown to love and appreciate Hermana Heims. I am sure she will mention this to you in her weekly emails, but this past week she´s had a couple members of her family pass away. It´s moments like these when I feel so hopeless and inadequate. I just pray that I´ll be guided in some way in which I can be of comfort to her. She is so strong and her faith is immovable. 

Thank you for everything and I hope you have a great week! 

Love, 

hermana scheu 

I love you all! Have a great week! 

Besitos! 

 P.s. Latino food is the best. Dont worry, I am working on some serious Latin cooking skills.