October 22, 2018

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

October 22, 2018

October 22, 2018- 61 weeks down, 16 to go

hey hey

yep consejo was absolutely wonderful

Glad Desi responded. Its alright , you are correct, you did the right thing.!

Sweet little Brandon, made me tear up

hahah so funny that you are mothering the hermanas!!!!!! love it!!!!!! Man what a life they have in their mission... having a member that washes their clothes, with a DRYER, who cooks for them and has a beautifulllll home, they have tablets to write their families and don’t have to worry about internet going out in the city or protests blocking their way to the ciber.... but it just makes me happy that YOU are happy and that they don’t have to go through some of the trials that we have here. Not jealous, I’m grateful for my challenges, but man do i miss the super cushioned protected life style of the States!!!!!!! hahahah sorry for my spoiled little rant

send me a foto of the missionaries!!!!!

tell them thank you for their service and love for my family

my response:

Dad and I talk often about the difference between their mission and yours. I’m sure they’re having some neat experiences and I’m sure it’s exactly what they needed for them. But this mission would never of suited you. You would’ve felt like you were wasting your time -you would’ve felt spoiled and like it was too easy. The challenge the Lord had in store for you was a big one. He saved this special spot in the world for you to come to because he knew how amazing you were and how strong you are and how much you could learn and grow and help people there. Not to speak ill of those that serve in the United States because like I said I’m sure it’s exactly what they need – but it’s not what you needed. You needed a really strong test and trial to make sure your testimony was going to be built up in amazing way. You are such a strong girl Amy- we are so proud of you and you amaze us so much.

She answered:

thank you mom, needed to hear that. wow... i hope i can grow and learn from my experiences here! It’s funny, because i have gotten so used to living here, that I can’t remember sometimes the differences between here and there.

But thank you mom!!!!

Contact Information

Buenos Aires MTC

August 17 - September 28

My Email -

amy.holt@myldsmail.net

Letters -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Av. Fray Luis Beltran Nº 75

9000 Comodoro Rivadavia

Chubut

Argentina

MTC Mailing Address -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Argentina Missionary Training Center

Autopista Ricchieri y Puente 13

1778 Ciudad Evita, Partido De La Matanz

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Pouch Mail -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

POB 30150

Salt Lake City UT 84130-0150

(Pouch mail instructions - Lay the letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter 1/3 of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about one inch in from each end, but DONT seal the ends. Write your name and return address in the top left corner. Place first class postage in the top right corner. In the middle, write the missionary address.)

What is an LDS Missionary?

Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are volunteer representatives of the LDS Church who engage in proselyting, church service, humanitarian aid, and community service. Male mormon missionaries (referred to as Elders) serve for approximately 24 months and females (referred to as Sisters) serve for 18 months, and are organized geographically into missions. The mission assignment could be to any of the 418 missions organized worldwide.

Newly called missionaries attend a training period at one of 15 Church Missionary Training Centers (MTCs) worldwide.

During the mission, each missionary is assigned to be another missionary's companion. Missionary companionships are maintained for weeks to months and most missionaries will have served with multiple companions by the end of their mission.

Missionaries are required to "avoid all forms of worldly entertainment." Generally, they are not allowed to watch television, have a phone or any electronics, watch movies, or use the Internet during their missions.

Missionaries direct their focus to teaching and preaching the Restored Gospel of Christ and providing service to those in their mission.

The only communication missionaries have with their families are two FaceTime calls a year, weekly emails, and written letters. Missionaries sacrifice this time with their families so they can have complete focus on their missions and their responsibility to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.