♥ from hermana Miller week 15 (1-14-2020)

  We had a fun week.  I couldn't even tell you why exactly, but Hermana Anibarro and I just had a blast together. We have transfers in two weeks and I'm really hoping we can have one more together...we'll see how it works out.

Interesting things this week: I found SPIDER GIGANTE #2 in my house (I'm about to move out! Ha)  I was served an entire fish for one lunch, scales, eyes, everything-- and I even took a picture for you.  I got a flu shot and hiked to a statue and a lake and up the volcano near my house.  (It was a busy prep day!)  

This week for a spiritual thought I just want to remind you all that God is our loving Heavenly Father.  That isn't just a pretty quote or a nice idea for somebody else.  As we teach, I've found it' the #1 thing we need to understand- that we are HIS-- and if we do understand that, everything else falls into place. Take the time to talk to Him-about EVERYTHING!  He wants to hear from you. 

One person we're teaching says he just feels like a hypocrite when he prays, because he isn't as faithful in his prayers as he'd like to be.  So what?  We don't wait to go to the doctor until after we're not sick anymore- Talk to Him.  We told this guy, if all you can think of to pray about is explaining those feelings you have, that's okay.  He loves you and it will make Him happy to hear more than "please bless this food" or "we're grateful for this day." My invitation to you this week is to set aside time to have a CONVERSATION with you Heavenly Father.  He loves you more than anyone else and has the power to help and bless you in a very personal way.  See what happens....

xoxo, 

Hermana Miller

My district at the volcano

intercambios with Hermana Wood

 Lunch!

 My companion, Hermana Andrea Anibarro

 I reached my 100 day mark!

♥ from Hermana Miller week 14 ( 1/ 8/20

Busy week- which is a great thing.   This week was interesting with New Years Eve festivities which include many paper mache/cardboard figures throughout the town- that at midnight- they light on fire.  (prob one of the reasons we were asked to stay inside by our mission president. :)  I'll attach a picture of my favorite one, a larger than life Toy Story character.  We had a baptism for  Ashly, which was so awesome; I think I must've been her friend in heaven- I am so happy to see her progress and take this step.  I think I'll send more photos (maybe in two emails because I can't seem to attach very many per email) this week than write very much because I don't have much time in this little shop where I am using the computer. 

 My love to all.... 

Hermana Miller

Dinner we made ourselves

 My district

New Year's Eve

Response to your group emails

A lot of people tell me how much they enjoy your emails, and that they can feel your great testimony and spirit though them.  They also say how much they enjoy your personality that shines through.  I think about the group of emails we have-- so many teachers, coaches, non members, family friends, ward friends, high school peers, extended family, neighbors-- it's really a mixed group and I can't help but think that your emails are working their own sort of missionary magic on the hearts of the recipients.  You go, Hermana Miller!

Here are a few comments I've received:

*I am SO loving Sadie's letters!!!  Wow!  What an amazing daughter you have raised. Just like her Momma.  - Kim Loefke

* I cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE to read Hermana Miller's letters. HOLY COW!  I have read a lot of missionary letters over the years, and I can't remember ever feeling the depth and breadth of gospel understanding from a missionary, like I do when I read hers. So inspiring and full of love...not to mention the "newness and uncertainty" of every experience. Love, love, love these letters! Well done mama...you have raised an outstanding missionary. Hugs to you.  Alisa  Adams

*I just want you to know that Kamy reads Sadie's emails every week and really looks forward to it. It is really helping her with her depression which is a big deal- it's a light for her every week. -Katie Barrow

* I love her emails... I don't think she realizes the impact-- she's teaching me in every single one. - Felicia Pye

* Sadie has such an amazing spirit- I hope my kids will serve the Lord with such  an open and willing heart one day like Sadie does.  - Chrissy Whitworth