Till we meet....

New Years Eve in Ecuador starts the 31 and the people drink enough to not open anything, not even one store untill the 4th or the 5th. So that will explain how our week went. Here for new years eve they make these huge characters and then put all there old clothes and things they want to burn from the year to start over. There are TONS of fireworks and people burn things on every corner. Oh and old its tradition that the men dress up like women and dance on the street. A little strange but great I love this place...Pictures will be included. 

I just would like to share a couple of my thoughts on a complete different subject and level. My last Pday has come and last email is here. Next week I will be already to get on a plane and come home at this time. My feelings are completly turned upside down a  mix of being so excited to see my family and being sad to leave the country that really has taught me how to live, and has my heart. I have never been so greatful to serve in my life. The trust the Lord has put in me to preach his gospel to his childeren. I have learned countless things and seen miracles. Reflecting on the time I have here does make me sad and it is hard.I may be able to buy things that say Ecuador but my Testimony is the most valuable thing I can bring home. I can only imagine how Abindai felt when The King wanted to kill him and he continued teaching and testifing. This might not be quite the extreme but I truly will take home the testimony I have of the Atonement. The knowledge that I have that I can become better and one day live with my family and with the people from Ecuador again. My conversion to this gospel is the best convert I have." I´ll never no never no never forsake."

Para siempre Dios este con vos.

Hermana Merrill:)

Pictures...New years eve at 12am on our street

a pretty view