A Fresh Start

Matching Ama pants!

Happy New Year! So crazy!

This holiday people actually celebrate here, so that was different. They even had 4 days off of school/work. (So unusual for here; they never rest...) It was weird to see Taiwan in party mode; even in the summer the kids all go to summer school and they don't really have many holidays. So everyone was out and about, and actually lots of people came to QiShan to play, so it was a party!

2 Little Monkeys  . . .

This morning we went on a hike with a couple members. It was SO steep! I felt like we just walked straight up the mountain... But it was good! But I might be sore riding my bike tomorrow...

Beautiful View from the top

We saw so many miracles this week I don't even know where to start... mostly lots of answered prayers. But I think the biggest miracle I again came to know this week was the gift and power of the Atonement. Christ knows us perfectly; all our weaknesses, our strengths, our shortcomings, what makes us happy, what really irritates us... And because He knows us He knows what is best for us and how we can become better. The only way to progress (become better, smarter, happier, healthier...) is in relying on Him. It's the simplest thing and makes our life so much easier, but for some reason it's so hard for us to do! But I know that as we continue to rely on the Savior our lives will be so much better and we can have a fresh start every day, and every minute of every day. This church leader explains how we can apply the Savior's Atonement every minute of every day. I know that's true! Go read/re-read this talk and apply it, I know it will make you more consistently happy and confident.

Love you all!! Have a great week!

-Sister Biancardi