11.20.17: Abrigarse

So, apparently abrigarse is a word. If I had a euro for every time one of the members flipped out and told me "Hermana! Hay que abrigarse! Tendrá frio!" Haha, they are all so worried because I am never dressed for the cold. (I am from California and I don't own winter clothes.... What can ya do??) I have now inherited about 10 abrigos (coats) and quite a few neck warmers, hats gloves, etc... jajajaja bless their little Spanish hearts.

We have been meeting with an adorable little family these last few weeks. The woman is a less active member and her novio is not a member but wants to get baptized. They have a darling son and I just love them. The only problem is that they are not married yet... we are working with them on putting a ring on it so that someday they can be sealed in the temple and be together forever! They have started coming back to church and I am so stoked for them!!

Today we went to Barce once again because we are obsessed. :) We went to a raw vegan cafe because my comp, Hermana Halls, and I are the same person and we both are so hippy it is not even funny, haha. We also hit up the local thrift shops and "vintage store" that had rad clothes--imported all the way from America, hahaha. 

"Be not afraid, only believe," Mark 5:26 <-- I love this scripture. I came across this scripture the other day and I love how fuerte it is. When we truly have faith in our Savior Jesus Christ we have no reason to fear. I am so grateful to know that we have a Savior who suffered for all of us so that we would not have to live in fear. Christ makes it possible to find hope, even in the darkest hour, because He truly overcame it all. 

I love you all! Stay Gold<3
-maddy barton

Pic- every time I see a Santa Cruz shirt I flip out bc it's my pais!


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