We had a pretty emotional and crazy week. But it was incredible. Lots of miracles and lots of growth.
We've
done the quit smoking program a couple times this week! I had to wait
until my last transfer to do it, but we get to do it plenty here, so I
was excited about that. And now we are allowed to eat candy, but we are
drinking grapefruit juice after every meal haha.
And
we have been told 10000000000x to drink more water from every single
person we know. So don't worry, we are being taken care of very well.
This
week was pretty much just the norm. missionary stuff. mingled with
Sister Ahlstrom not feeling well, but she is getting better slowly.
We
got out to Toodyay and saw the cutest couple who are investigating the
church, also met a man who's teenage kids are struggling with some
things that he wants us to meet, so we are going back next weekend to
meet them. They have a couple ponies that are so cute!
Also
there were crazy storms this week and tons of people lost power for a
bit. It was such a fun storm, tons of thunder and lightening, and some
of the roads got flooded.
So yesterday we were
teaching a man who knows what he needs to do and wants to, but has to
make some pretty heavy sacrifices to join the church.
In
teaching him, I am learning that sacrifice is giving up something (and
it may be something good) for something better. Sacrifice helps you
learn so many things. I have learned, (and will probably have to
relearn many time) that opportunity is a synonym for sacrifice for the
Lord. Opportunities for growth and learning, joy in His service,
strengthened and new relationships formed, and the development of
attributes of charity, patience, etc. Plus even greater rewards to
come. Putting our trust in the Lord is the only intelligent thing to
do.
You don't always know what someone is
feeling or dealing with, and in a blessing, we were told that we needed
to learn to correctly interpret what people say and do and don't say and
don't do as a cry for help...and then more.
I
feel like I have gone through the full range of emotions this week
(that's how you know it was a good week haha just kidding).
I
learned a lot about the Saviour's Atonement this week. It has so many
aspects and it covers EVERYTHING. And I mean EVERYTHING. He not only
can cleanse us from sin but He can strengthen and enable us and heal us
from painful and sorrowful experiences when we have no clue what to do
or how.
Oh also the Sister who paid
her tithing last week came with us to visit another member who is
working on quitting smoking. I was amazed by her actions and attitude.
She is so unassuming and in her quiet and simple way she just came in
and began serving her and helping her with her kids, etc. And
throughout the lesson she just gave so much encouragement The gospel is
true. It helps us get rid of the little traits and things we pick up
in this life that refines us into who we truly are and who Heavenly
Father wants us to become.
And the commandments
literally are our safeguard or safety net to living happy, satisfying
lives. And give us the abilities to have deep and meaningful
relationships.
Have a wonderful week everyone!! I am grateful for and love you all!
Love,
Sister Formica
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