Where are the brakes on this bike???

"The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache" -Sister Hinckley

I love this quote! How many times do we have a moment in our lives when we feel so overwhelmed and stressed? Heavenly Father gives us challenges to stretch us. So we can learn and grow. I have felt this almost every day since being on my mission. But I know that I am learning attributes and qualities that are needed for the challenges that will come in my life. The things I learn here are strengthening me! You have to laugh when something goes wrong, it will help you get through it. :)

My week went well. The title of this email is funny cause I rode the bike for the first time in almost 10 years. It was an adventure for sure! HAHAH! I started out really rocky but then got used to it. I still cant turn very well but with practice I will soon be a pro. I send a couple of pics so you all could see. :)

Last week was spring break for everyone here so the beaches and Island were packed! This is definitely a tourist spot. Kinda cool though cause I talk to people from all over the world. It is sometimes hard to look at the beach all the time without being able to go on it. I promised myself one day I would come back and lay on the beach-soaking up the sun!

Thank you SOSOSOSO much for the packages-Family and Janet! I have my easter basket sitting on my desk. I promised myself I couldn't open the Cars egg till Easter-gives me something ot look forward to. :) The pictures were awesome too! Looks like you had fun. I already put some of them on my wall.

We(6 missionaries) sang in church yesterday, La oracion del profeta(joseph smiths first prayer). It turned out awesome! I am actually excited to sing in church when I get home. Jess---be finding some awesome music :) OH! so I got inlisted to be the ward choir pianist-KILL ME!! there is NO ONE else that plays piano. It was cool to be back in choir mode for a little while nad teach people how to sing and parts. THe only problem was I had to do it in Spanish :(

So let me tell you a little bit more about the condition of the Island. Hurricane Ike really tore it up here. Many of the houses are still in shambles. Most houses I go into are SO small. Like the size of our front living room. I sit on upside down buckets to eat dinner or share a message. Its crazy! People here have little ot no money. But they are so willing to help the missionaries-which is awesome!

I get to go to the temple on Friday! I am so excited! It is like 2 1/2 hours away though. It is going to be an amazing day! I will take tons of pictures for all of you!

Conference is coming up and I am stoked. Everyone try to go into conference with a question in mind. You will get an answer from the mouths of the speakers. It is going to be great!! I love all of you! have a fabulous week :)

Love, Sarah