The parable of the talents is pretty straight forward (Matthew. 25:14-30). If you practice and use the talents you have been given, you will develop them and find more along the way. While on the other hand, if you sit around like a lump on a log, you won't get any better... obvio. In fact, you can loose that very talent you were first given.
Considering myself a Jack...(or Jane?) of all trades, dabbling a little in everything, keeping the little talent I've got while pursuing others is quite important to me. So while I was out learning Spanish, preaching the good word, and acquiring Mexican tastebuds, I wanted to make sure my creative fingertips could still do their thing after 18 months time. Therefore, I made a goal to keep a sketchbook throughout my mission... something quite difficult to do when every moment of your day is planned out. But I managed to knock out a few sketches every now and then, especially of my companions. I place them before you now for your viewing pleasure.
Your sketches are like photographs. You can see the personality of each Hermana and their joy in their missions radiates from their eyes. Your talent is not small. Keep sharing.
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