I want you to know that I typed that subject to a song....really that just happened. :) Anyway, Don't mail anything out until next Monday now. I wont know if I'm staying or going until then. I'll try and e-mail earlier in the morning to let you know. There are five new sisters coming into the mission this transfer and sixteen by next transfer. So, this should be exciting. Elder Ballard said with all the mission papers being submitted the twelve is getting worn out issueing calls! :-D I was excited about that. If I'm not training this transfer I'll be training next. That's for sure. And next transfer is only five weeks instead of six because of what they did at the MTC to hold everybody.
The Lord really is hastening the work, be aware of it.
It was really cool to hear from Elder Ballard, but I'll be honest I sat behind the ASL missionaries so I watched the interpreter and listened to the talks; however, I didn't write down a whole ton. He talked a lot about the rescue and getting people back into the church. He talked about working with the members and ward. He read to us from 3 Nephi 11, and talked about that a bit. It was beautiful. I was grateful to have the experience. Bishop Davies' talk was really good too. I learned a lot from the experience, and a lot more from the spirit!
I want you to know that I'm excited to be a part of the mission goal of 1,000 baptisms. But don't think I don't know how that will happen. It will be through mighty miracles and precious people like Bro. ----, ----, and ----. I know that it will come about one at a time. Through helping, serving, and teaching like Christ did. Or as close to that as I can manage and letting the spirit and the Atonement take care of the rest. I know that I am here to do the Lord's work, and I continue to strive to do it.
I've learned throughout my life, that trials are our greatest blessings. Now, don't think they are overally enjoyable, but they are great gifts as we learn to rely on God more than ever before and consistantly. There is an article in the January 2012 Ensign by Elder Christofferson that might be useful if you would like to understand further how trials help us draw near to a Savior and Father. We also receive gifts of patience, endurance, mercy, empathy, etc. through such things. Christ went through the greatest trials of all, not for himself but so He could keep us safe. Such trials help us, help eachother and become a little more Christlike in the process. I'm not asking you to be happy about it, but at least be grateful. :) The joy will come in time. I love you all and wish you the best this week! I would love to hear from you soon! :)
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| Today, we went over and spent time with a member we're working with. She is a make-up artist and gave us makovers. It was really fun, and we got to know her better. This is what she did to my eyes. :) |
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| This was a cake we made for ----'s grandson's birthday. We are still working with her son to get him back to church, and through the hardships he is facing. It took a lot of time, but it was fun. |
Forever,
Sis. Chris.
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