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| me and Sister E. |
What a
week! I think the time goes by faster and faster everyday. We had a great week.
I LOVED the temple. At first as I was sitting there I wasn't feeling huge
insights or any over powering feelings. I was kind of disappointed. I felt
great, but I kind of wanted it to be a bigger feeling. Then we went into the
Celestial room and I was just enjoying the peace. Sister E and I had a bit of
an opportunity to talk about what we learned and were feeling. It was as we
chatted that I realized how much I really had learned. I had had subtle, but
significant impressions. They were just what I needed. I loved it!
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| Como district missionaries. |
We
also had Mission Leadership Council this week. It was my first time back in
three transfers and I had forgotten how much I love that meeting. First of all,
I got to see Sister T so I was freaking out because I was so excited. We both
have missed each other a lot and it was a very sweet reunion. I also got to see
some other members of the original Como district that I love. It was great.
Beyond
that, the meeting was inspiring. I have often wondered how I can be a more
effective leader. President Lindsay started it off by going through D&C 1
with us and looking at it from a leaders’ perspective. It was beautiful. I love
the D&C. I can't wait to read the whole thing front to back sometime when
I'm not a missionary and studying for investigators.
He
then led that into a discussion about how to love, but balancing that love with
discipline as well. It was such an inspiring conversation. I felt like all of
the comments that were made were inspired, including my own. And I'm not saying
that to brag. It really wasn't me at all. The words were just coming to me as I
said them, from the Spirit. I love those times. It happened several times
during the meeting for me. I love the Spirit! He knows so much more than I do.
In general, the whole meeting was insightful and fun. I love those
missionaries.
I have
found the longer I'm on my mission the more the other missionaries in the APM
really are my family. These are some of the closest friends I've had in my life
because we're going through this very unique and challenging experience with
each other. It's beautiful. There are people that I never could have met any
other way. For instance, Sister T. Who would have thought a girl from Utah and
a girl from New Zealand would become best friends? I know the people I meet
here are a part of the reason that I needed to come. They have changed me and
continue to change me.
I had
a minor set back this week. I have felt SOO happy this entire transfer; it kind
of feels like a dream because it's so good. I love my comp, my district, my
zone and ward. But, for some reason this week I kept getting these
lurking dark feelings. I felt happy for the most part, but then I would have
this weird darkness creep in. I was frustrated and I just kept pushing it aside
because I knew I was happy. Then, finally I got a blessing. It was just what I
needed. I was told all of the things I have been needing. All of the doubts or
worries that I've had. Most of all, I was able to feel Heavenly Father's love
for me. It was incredible. I've felt so much better ever since. God is so good
to me. I'm thankful for times like that. They help me rely on God and remember
that He is always watching out for me.
We
also have Elder Hamula coming to our mission in March and he has challenged us
all to read the Book of Mormon before he comes. So that's in one month...
wowza. Although, I did it in 2 weeks before I came so I should be able to do it
no problem, expect for the fact that we have no time. I'm so excited for it. I
love the BofM. We're also highlighting all of the references to the doctrine of
Christ and it has already been so enriching. I love it!
Also,
Sam has been doing AMAZING! She is soaking up everything. We've seen her
several times this week and she has unreal. I love her so much. We went into
one of her lessons and one of the first things she asked is how she can pay
tithes and offerings. So we told her and on Sunday she fasted and paid fast
offering and tithing! She's amazing! She doesn't even have much in the first
place, but she wants to give everything to God. She is so inspiring. She also
bore her testimony in Gospel Principles and Relief Society talking about how
she's a "first generation" (as in member) and she told everyone that
if they haven't read the Book of Mormon they need to because it brings peace.
She's amazing. I can't even believe her. I feel so blessed to have come into contact
with her.
I love
this work so much. I LOVE being a missionary in the Australia Perth Mission. I
know that this is exactly where I need to be right now in my life. I know that
the work I'm a part of has already blessed and changed others and me. I know I
must sound like a broken record at this point, but I honestly don't know how I
could have faced the rest of life without a mission. Heavenly Father knows me
so well. I am eternally grateful for the people and experiences that are
shaping me into the best version of myself. That's one of the great things
about being with Sister E; I'm able to see how much I've progressed since the
MTC. I love it! I love you and pray for you daily. I hope you have a beautiful
week!
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