Roseberry Toppings Pday Hike
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| It was so windy we thought we were going to blow off |
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| Ice cream after :) |
Hiya fam!
Hope all you mothers had a great
Mother's Day! It was the best being able to speak and see my family! I could
not be more grateful for their love, support, and examples. They gave me a
little boost to finish the next 3 months strong!
This week has been good! Lots of ups
and downs as usual.
The work has been a bit slower as far
as investigator wise so we have been doing a lot of knocking. We have had some
good conversations and we will keep searching to find the one! We know as we
continue to work hard we will be lead to those who are prepared. I have noticed
when I am talking to people that sometimes I feel like its not even me talking.
I have noticed so strongly that when we just open our mouths the Spirit will
help us to know what to say.
A funny thing that happened while we
were knocking the other day. We knocked one side of the street and then went
onto the other side. This really old lady opened the door and was like "I
saw you talking to my boyfriend across the street" (he was probably in his
20s) and then she says. "If you keep talking to him I will scratch your
eyes out." Haha we were dying, it was hilarious.
We are trying harder to really help
the members. To strengthen them and help them with their missionary
responsibilities. I really enjoy talking to each of them and getting to know
them better. I have felt so much love for them as we have listened to their
experiences. One less active couple that we are working with are so great, we
love visiting them! Sister Cook and I both feel like we have a connection with
them. We were having a lesson this week and we were just talking about things
that they enjoy or like about the church and she was able to recall a spiritual
experience she had when her dad passed away. When she shared it with us she got
emotional and said since then she has always known their is an afterlife and
that helped her understand more about the Plan of Salvation. It was incredible.
When we are able to recall spiritual experiences they help strengthen our testimonies
so much and help us remember that we do have one.
I am so thankful to be serving with
Sister Cook! We have had a blast together and I don't remember the last time I
have laughed this hard. It makes everything more fun. Its so natural to teach
and talk to people. We have been reading the scriptures together each morning
before planning to help invite the spirit more and I have loved it. I am so
grateful! Its definitely been an inspired transfer. I would be totally fine to
just finish here with her.
I read Alma 44:4 this week and it
really stuck out to me. "God will support, and keep, and preserve us, so
long as we are faithful unto him, and unto out faith, and our religion.."
I know that when we trust our Heavenly Father and put our faith in Him, He will
help us through our struggles and bring us out on top.
This morning we went on the prettiest
hike called Roseberry Toppings. The tallest hill in the area! Lets just say I'm
a bit out of shape so it was a good workout. We got to see the English country
side from above and it was gorgeous. And the wind almost blew us off the hill.
Things are going good and time is
flying. I am so thankful to be here and to have this once in a life time
experience.
Love,
Sister Stevens
ps Keep seeking out the ONE!! :)
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| Our last face time call with Sister Stevens! 100 days left!! |
