Why Are You So Happy?!

Let's just say this transfer has been an emotional roller coaster for me. It's crazy how much bad luck we've been having. Seriously. I've never had to cancel a baptism the day of.....I cried all night and day. All our investigators dropped us. I pulled a muscle in my back while working out. It was just one thing after another. We felt like Satan's personal punching bag this whole week. I'm working on being positive.....

So on Monday we saw our golden investigators at Smiths. They told us that they are too busy to meet with us. So we got dropped.....In the middle of the produce section at Smiths. I was sad, but I decided to fake being happy, until I actually felt happy. I got a bunch of on sale yogurt, and bought supplies to make cookies for people in the ward. I got happy real fast, and the deli guy called out and said,"YO! Why are you so happy!!" I turned around and said,"Because I'm a representative of Jesus Christ". I talked about missionary life, and the church! He took a card and said he would love to learn more! It was seriously the best moment ever. I was uncontrollably happy for the rest of the day!!

So I'm just going to write about that. Yes. It's a short email, but I hate sending sad stuff. I finally talked to the President about the sadness and frustration I've been feeling. So I'm feeling a lot better now. We talked about how I need to trust more in the Lord, and learn how to trust other people. Hahaha. All I could think about was the "trust no one" quote. So I am now working on my trusting skills.  

I got to see my Alta Vista family!!!!! I always feel so loved and at home when I'm with them. Some of the sisters made a plan to kidnap me and keep me Alta Vista. Hahaha. Carlos is preparing to go to the temple, the Lozano's are getting sealed next month, all my recent converts are still active!!! And the most exciting news ever. My best friend Jessica Gomez is going on a mission!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of her! She has come such a long way, I am coming back to see her for her farewell!!!!

I also got to see my bestie Audrey! <3 <3  Plus I got selfies with pretty much all of my Alta vista peeps!!!! Oh man!!!! It was just what I needed. I feel rejuvenated, happy, and optimistic!!!

Even when you can't see an immediate outcome of your work, keep giving it your all. It's so hard, but keep being positive!! Trust the Lord. He is there every step of the way!!!! A mission is a hard journey, but I could not image my life without all of my new friends and family that I've met here. I'm changing everyday, and I'm helping others change!!! I'm learning to be happy no matter what. People need to see happy. This world needs happy people! So that's what I'm striving to be! I am a representative of Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the World. He makes me happy! Because of Him I can overcome any challenge Satan puts in my way! Christ is my best friend. I invite people to come unto Him every single day. THAT is why I am happy.

<3 Hermana Cordova
My best friends in the whole world! <3 <3 <3