Halfway.

Ahh you guys what a crazy mix of emotions! A little bit ago I hit my halfway mark as a missionary. So crazy! Time has passed by so fast. I've been thinking a lot recently about how grateful I am for the opportunity to serve. The mission has taught me so many important lessons. I feel like I've learned and grown so much already so I can only imagine what's in store for the next few months. While I sure do miss life in the US, I am trying to take advantage of every moment I have in Uruguay. Never again will I have this opportunity to live the Uruguayan life! So I'm so excited that for the next 9 months I'll still be able to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, eat alfajores, greet with kisses, buy bizcochos, meet sweet members, have dulce de leche, enjoy tortas fritas, spend time with abuelitas, eat empanadas, talk with los gauchos, walk in the campo, speak spanish, drink mate...!!


I love you guys and I love being a missionary<3


Vamo arriba!!!!


Xoxox Hermana Heyborne


PICS:
1. the cutest temple pic with my cute new comp!!
2. bus ride with the zoneeee
3. exchanges
4. making new friends



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