We recently had visitors from Salt Lake come to visit us. Sister Allred (General Relief Society Presidency) and Sister Dibb (Young Women Relief Society Presidency as well as President Monson's daughter) They came to Mendoza for various training meetings.
I got to be the translator for Sister Dibb. We first went to an early morning seminary class where the youth were studying the Bible at 6:00 a.m. Sister Dibbs taught them about the importance of maintaining high standards in their youth in preparation for serving missions and marrying in the temple. 
Being the daughter of the prophet, Sister Dibb also gave them some time for the youth and leaders to ask questions about her father. We learned that he likes to mow the lawn and he still does it today and that he watches Perry Mason mysteries every night before bed! I also found out that the prophet’s temple recommend is signed by his two counselors - a question that I had never thought to ask.
Later that day, we had a training for all the leaders in the young women organization of the church. They were able to express their concerns for the girls of Argentina and Sister Dibbs provided her encouragement and direction for them in their efforts. She emphasized the need for support from all sources: family, friends, church leaders etc. and the need for each girl to feel loved. She expressed her belief that one girl can change the world.
After the lesson, every member wanted to personally send their greets to the prophet through her and to thank her for her lesson. Many approached wanting to share their testimony with her, tell her about their personal conversion story and one girl gave her a hug and would not let go and she just cried and cried. I played the voice of both parties and was emotional myself as I both spoke the words of gratitude or pain and of acceptance and comfort.
These women were amazing examples to me of women with faith and dedication to serve the Lord. During my short time with them I felt strengthened and had a greater resolve to be better.
I got to be the translator for Sister Dibb. We first went to an early morning seminary class where the youth were studying the Bible at 6:00 a.m. Sister Dibbs taught them about the importance of maintaining high standards in their youth in preparation for serving missions and marrying in the temple. 
Being the daughter of the prophet, Sister Dibb also gave them some time for the youth and leaders to ask questions about her father. We learned that he likes to mow the lawn and he still does it today and that he watches Perry Mason mysteries every night before bed! I also found out that the prophet’s temple recommend is signed by his two counselors - a question that I had never thought to ask. 
Later that day, we had a training for all the leaders in the young women organization of the church. They were able to express their concerns for the girls of Argentina and Sister Dibbs provided her encouragement and direction for them in their efforts. She emphasized the need for support from all sources: family, friends, church leaders etc. and the need for each girl to feel loved. She expressed her belief that one girl can change the world. After the lesson, every member wanted to personally send their greets to the prophet through her and to thank her for her lesson. Many approached wanting to share their testimony with her, tell her about their personal conversion story and one girl gave her a hug and would not let go and she just cried and cried. I played the voice of both parties and was emotional myself as I both spoke the words of gratitude or pain and of acceptance and comfort.
These women were amazing examples to me of women with faith and dedication to serve the Lord. During my short time with them I felt strengthened and had a greater resolve to be better.
3 comments:
Did you know the teacher you helped translate? maddy
hey,
how are you doing i am so glad you are in argentina because i get to catch up on whats happening in argentina my mom is glad too did mrs armstrong tell ayou that we are getting a blog thanks to you and logans mom but were not talking about logans mom anyways that is so cool that you get to see president thomass daughter i dont know what to write so i think ill end here. good bye
andrea c
ps you are awesome tell mrs armsrong that we are so awesome and polite. why? so we can get marbles.
Maddy - Good question. I knew of her, but I met her the day before I translated. She was such a sweet person, even though I only met her recently she made me feel as though we knew each other for a long time.
Andrea C. - Do you share with your mom my blog? I am sure she can tell you LOTS more about Argentina. You are going to be an expert. You are really special to have a mom from Argentina. Did you know that mom is from El Salvador a country in Central America? I love learning about her country.
When you get that blog up let me know! Then I will write comments :)
oh - and I will put in a good word for you to get some marbles *wink* wink*
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