Week Two . Three . Four.

Men of Valor . . The Miracle of Forgiveness . . In the Name of Honor

So it has been a busy few weeks. Never a dull moment :) But I have been reading! And so far it has been amazing.

Men of Valor by Robert L. Millet was a book I enjoyed reading. It teaches a lot about what a man of God really is, and how we can all reach our full potential.

The Miracle of Forgiveness is a HEFTY read, but it is worth the journey. It talks about the real power of forgiveness and who it comes from.

In the Name of Honor is a book that I found while browsing the many book selfs at my parents house. I was nervous to read it because of the nature of its content. The authors explore a story deep in the heart of Pakistani culture. It's story of a woman who stood up for true honor even when everything was against her. It is a powerful story of how one woman is trying to get rights for Pakistani women. "Every hour in Pakistan, a woman is assaulted, beaten, burned with acid, or killed in the 'accidental' explosion...The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has recorded 150 cases of rape during the last six months in Punjab alone." Although hard to read at times, this book opened my eyes not only to the importance of womans rights, but also to how grateful I am to live where I live.

SOO...Four weeks down and four amazing books read! With my new Madison county library card hot off the press, the sky is the limit for summer 2011.

Week One - - Book One

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas...

Publish weekly wrote, "Sure to take readers' breath away." An understatement, in my opinion, for the heart-aching story about two small boys from two worlds so different. This classic tale of worlds colliding left me wondering what the consequences of hate and dislike truly can be.

I have always been interested in books and stories about the Holocaust and this short 215 page story is one that will be hard to forget. I recommend this quick read to all readers. It will help us all take a new look at just how far anger and judgement can go, and yet how close to home they can hit.

Reading...

The National Council on Teachers of English claim,

"To participate fully in society and the workplace in 2020, citizens will need powerful literacy abilities that until now have been achieved by only a small percentage of the population."

Now that school is out for the summer! I am going to read a book a week. Can't wait! If anyone has suggestions of good books they are much appreciated.

A few fun letters and pictures

I can't beleive that our cute little AmyJo aka Sister Miller will be home in 12 weeks. Where has the time gone, and why haven't I been better at updating this blog for her! Well I am sorry but this should be fun for all to read!

Hola familia!
It is getting cold in Argentina!!! I got to use tights! and my winter coat! It was great! Otoño is here! Autumn is here in Argentina!
This past week has been a great week and has flown by super fast! I don´t even know where to begin!
We had zone conference this past week and it was amazing! It helped me so much remember my purpose here! I am here to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel by faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement, repentance baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end (preach my gospel!) haha. It is a great purpose to be here. But in zone conference I was able to remember and to learn that I am here not to WIN success. Success isn´t won... but it is given from the Lord to his faith and obedient disciples. It was a huge lesson and I was so thankful to have learned it!
This week my testimony of the gift of tongues continued to be strengthen as this week in Church it was my turn to translate the classes and sacrament meeting! Wow was it soooo fun! and hard! Haha and sometimes I am sure they didn´t understand me, but it was great to be able to try and to receive help from the Lord! Yesterday after church I was reading in the Book of Mormon and the Bible and just felt such joy, I know that personal revelation comes from reading the scriptures and pondering them. It was amazing as the spirit helped me understand more of what the Lord expects of me from my misison and my life! I was reading in 1 Peter chapters 3 and 4. They are amazing and short chapters that have so much doctrine about the plan of salvation in them! They are so great.
This week we have seen so many miracles because of the faith the Lord has given us. After p.day on Monday last week we went to work! We talked with everyone and went to all our appointments and most of the fell through! Haha but it was OK. We kept being hopeful and happy. I know that the Lord guided us. It was amazing the energy with which we worked and the Lord blessed us with success. The results to me were great but at the same time they were not important For the first time I felt that I was able to work with faith and without doubting in the plan of the Lord. When things fell through, I felt the spirit of confidence in knowing that the Lord would guide us. I know that we can all feel that in whatever things we are doing. Leaving the doubts of Satan at the door and making sure they stay there! I know that a lot of times we don´t reach our potential or do the things the Lord would have us do because we doubt, In ourselves or in his plan for us! We are children of God, armed with spiritual qualities and talents. Just as we all want the best for our children, nieces and nephews, investigators, our Heavenly Father wants the best for us and he will always take care of us! Unshakable faith!
"If the blessings come, the will come, if not we will continue to move forward the same!!!! "-PRES Olsen --my misison pres. he is amazing!!!
I hope you all have a great week! Read and pray always! They are the bread and water of life! Have you ever tried to go with out bread and water for as long as we have gone with out reading or praying! I know that Heavenly Father loves us, this is His Church.
Have a great week! Les amo!
Hermana Miller--- enjoy your weekend in Utah!!! Wish I could be there to see Cayden be baptized! I am so proud of him and his amazing parents! Love you!




New Book of Mormons for the area!

9 month mark. The Elders burn a tie and the Sisters show a picture of them pregnant to show that if anyone in the family should get pregnant at that time then they will be home to enjoy the birth!

What has Sister Miller been up to???

Here are some fun new pictures of our cute Sister Missionary! Keep on sending those great letters. She is really enjoying them. She sends her love to all and thanks you for your love and support! She is a great missionary and is blessed for her service!

My first trip to Cordoba! Exactly one week after I left Cordoba! These buses are amazing! Way nicer than planes!

High School Musical is even in Argentina!

The day before we left for Cordoba! A bird pooped on me and I walked with my hands like that for 10 blocks. haha. And I stepped on my companion and her shoe broke...oops! But she sewed it! A very funny day!

Walmart in Argentina! What!! How did that happen? :)

Las Latinas y la gringa! After our first zone meeting! I understood about 20%! We meet in our church.

Unlocking the door! I keep the keys throughout the day... boy is that a risky move or what! :)

Our Pension!

Bon Bon! no mommy we don't sit around eating bon bons all day! :) Cool that they have a candy called that huh!

After the zone conference in Cordoba with Elder Zivic (area Presidency counselor south america south). Understood more than I thought! And my companion was waiting for me to run out crying...(the first sister she trained did that!) haha but I didn't. And I wore a suit:)

Milk in a bag... What? I couldn't figure out how to pour it! I guess that is what you have companions for

A little late but still Great!!!!

Here are some pictures of Sister Miller while she was in the MTC. It took me a while to figure out to scan them to our computer. Note to self: (Just follow directions and it works!)

THE ZONE!

Same silly Sister Miller... you can't leave this kid alone for 2 seconds!

The sisters in her district: S. Nobles, S. Fackrell, S. Miller and S. Fullmer (companion)

Sis. Miller and her district take a walk over to the Temple every Sunday. Here they are in front of the Provo, Utah Temple.

And here Sister Miller is in front of the famous map in the MTC. She is pointing to her mission in Cordoba Argentina!

We wish her all the best of luck with the people of Argentina. Please keep her in your prayers!

Thanks for all the great letters! Keep em' coming. Refer the new address on the left! http://www.dearelder.com/ is going to be the best way to contact her, plus it's free! They print the letters out at the MTC once a week and put them in the bag for delivery!!! How easy is that!

Sister Miller made it to Argentina

Here is a picture that the mission home sent for all of us to enjoy. The Mission president and his wife along with Sister Miller and her new trainer!