As I have heard from a lot of you, I, too, have more than I can list that I am grateful for. There was a lot of changes this past week so I guess I should fill you all in and I'll try to incorporate the gratitude throughout.
First of all, I am thankful for my companion. She is AMAZING. Sister Hilton is from Temecula, California. She ran track and cross country for BYU so every morning we have been running and it's been the BEST. She is so happy, determined, obedient, and hilarious. She actually reminds me of Whitney quite a bit (which is a great thing but also makes me miss her too). We are both Sister Training Leaders. We go on exchanges twice a week with the sisters in the two zones in Grand Junction. WOOT. She and I have been having too much fun so we've decided that our motto for this transfer will be "focused friends."
I am thankful for the spirit. I have never felt more guided than the times I am talking to a sister and she brings up her worries, stresses, concerns. Lately, it's been about going home. I love feeling that I know that these sisters need to be exactly where they are right now. And then I am guided to say the things that they need so that they remember what is really important.
I am thankful for baptism. Sister Hilton was my STL comp last transfer but served in Fruita. So on the weekend we got to go to a baptism she had. Everytime I attend a baptism, I feel such peace and happiness because I know that it is exactly what the Lord wants to be happening. A little old lady named Margaret got baptized. She was baptized by a youngin' named Gary who leaves on his mission to ORLANDO (shout out to Sista J!). He was pretty nervous but by the 4th time, he got it!
I am thankful for Sister Keavali. We went on an exchange this week and had a miracle day! We taught a lot of neat people. On our way to an evening appointment we passed a girl sitting on top of some boxes. It was dark, we were late, so we walked right past but I felt we needed to turn around, so we did! Her name is Carolyn, she's from LA, is 18, is Samoan and Mexican and is in GJ selling Kerby vacuums. We have a nice little chat with her about the book of mormon. She has a very strong personality and is very confident. She randomly asked me what we thought about gays. She told me my response was "dope" (with a few expletives included). It was such a random short little meeting but I couldn't help but feel that God had put her there so we could plant a seed. She had to run off pretty quick because a giant van came to pick her and her vacuums up. Too good.
I am thankful for all the missionaries I serve around. This week we had a zone meeting and then got to watch Meet the Mormons! It's a little cheesy but I felt the spirit so strongly and shed a few tears. Go see it and take a friend!
I am thankful for Miley, Ayden, and Dagon. We taught them the word of wisdom and Miley had already quit smoking! She is amazing! We are preparing for their baptism on the 25th! Dagon, the 9 year old, is learning so much. He told us that the Holy Ghost is like a minion for God haha. And he was able to relate to us perfectly the story of the first vision!
I am thankful for our ward. Sister Hilton and I were privileged to teach the gospel principles class on Sunday. Hardly anyone was at our ward. When we got to church we found out what lesson it was.....ETERNAL MARRIAGE. It was one of the most painful/awkward/awesome experiences. 3 single people were there and the Elders. YIKES. Luckily we made it through and hopefully they all learned something since we have so much experience and could share all our wisdom. Then randomly for the 3rd hour of church we ended up manning the library. It was a hoot! The 6th ward is still crazy (but in the best way!). This past week we had a dinner of just doritos and salsa at some members, found 4 amazing new people to teach the gospel to, and got to let the ward know we love them. We saw so many miracles this week of people we have been trying to see being home and open, finding those who are ready to listen, and learning how to trust the promptings we receive.
I am thankful for the priesthood. One of the recent converts in our ward, Myles, received it on Sunday. He was quite nervous but afterwards expressed, "I feel so much better now." His wife was so excited too and it was so cute.
Most of all, I am so thankful to know that I am a daughter of God and that He has a plan for every single one of His children. I am so privileged to get to see how the gospel changes people. I am thankful to know that my decisions now will determine my destiny and that I never have to fear because Jesus Christ will always help me, no matter what. And I am thankful to know that the same is true for every one of God's children.
And lastly, I am thankful for all of you!
My comp and I with our lovely "sister missionary casserole". We ran out of things to eat. I won't tell you what was in it.
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