Still the happiest sister in the south during the this week full of the unexpected!
Man.
Heaven bless the creators of Skype! Technology these days is a huge
blessing! It was SO good to see everyone. Goodbye's are the worst, but
it was definitely much needed!
This week was full of unexpected lessons, new investigators, procedures, and rain!
Summer
semester at FSU started on Monday, so there were FINALLY people walking
around campus! It made the days go by much quicker. We were able to
meet so many awesome people. There were so many who were receptive to
the message! Huge blessing.
We were able to meet with 5
recent convert/ less actives this week which was super awesome, and I
love them all! This ward rocks. Gotta love the singles ward!
As
we were out contacting this week, we came across a man waiting at the
bus stop. We talked to him for a little bit and asked if he had ever
seen missionaries before. After he had replied with no, we shared a
short message with him and asked him if we could set up a time to meet
with him. He responded with "How about right now?" OKAY! As we taught
the Restoration the spirit was so strong and he had incredible questions
that were leading into the Plan of Salvation. We ended up setting a
return appointment and are meeting with him next week. Heavenly Father
is definitely preparing people to receive the gospel, and that was made
extremely clear to me through multiple experiences this week!
We
also had an appointment with a guy that we had contacted on the street.
We weren't sure how solid he was, but to our happy surprise he came to
the appointment and even brought a friend! We had a very powerful lesson
and they both wanted to keep learning. It was a huge blessing! I LOVE
MISSIONARY WORK!
As we have walked, and walked, and
walked...... and walked... and walked... I have acquired a beautiful
blister covering my entire heel on the bottom of my foot! So, I promised
mom I would go get it looked at because it was looking like it was
getting infected. So, I did just that. Called the mission nurse, tried a
few at home remedy's that didn't work, and ended up going to the
doctor. I was quite anxious to go since the receptionist was a little on
the unkind side over the phone, but I was a big girl and went anyway.
The doctor was SO nice and I'm 98% sure he was a member, but he
surprised me with the sentence "Looks like we're going to do a little
procedure today!" WHAT THE! So, I went with it and ended up having a
chunk of my heel cut off! haha then the nurse asked me if I wanted to
keep it... I said yes.... haha so that's what the picture is. Me holding
a little cup with my heel in it! Okay, it's just a thick slab of skin,
but ya know. My comps and the doctor thought I was so weird, but I know
mom would be proud! ;) It actually feels a lot better though. I'm just
trying to be careful so I don't create another blister on top of the raw
skin.
We also had a massive rainstorm this week and got DRENCHED. Lovin the southern rain!
We
had Zone Conference yesterday, and it was the spiritual push I needed
this week. I LOVE PRESIDENT AND SISTER SMITH. What incredibly Christlike
people they are! I learned so much and left spiritually filled. We also
talked about hurricane prep which terrified me out of my mind. so that
was fun.
To end, here are some thoughts I've pondered this past week.
So
often we find ourselves unhappy. Unhappy in some aspect of our life,
whether it be ourselves, those we love, our circumstances, or our
unaccomplished tasks. We find ourselves wishing for the better, hoping
for a difference and pondering on the sorrow. Why? Why do we dwell on
those things that weigh us down, those things that pain our hearts?
"Keep your faith high and your head up!" Take a deep breath and look up.
Look at the tender mercies Heavenly Father continually places in your
path. Look at the blessings that have come from the things that you DO
have. We have been blessed with the knowledge and tools to be happy.
Pick up the Book of Mormon, pick up your journal, and let the spirit
fill your soul with everlasting happiness. See the good in all. Find the
happiness hidden under frustration, and "let that desire work in you."
It is through our Savior, and our Savior only that peace can come.
Forgive those around you and forgive yourself. Start today with the
decision to love, to live, and to go forward.
I love you all!
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