This week was a little bit weird. We had lots of meetings and didn't get to work as much but we still had some cool experiences.
Wednesday
we went on exchanges and it was so much fun. I stayed in my area and
got to be with Sister Sherwood. She is the best, I just love her so
much. We had so much fun and got to see cool miracles. We did service at
the food bank and that was not as fun. It's better on Tuesdays. We got
to bag rotten cucumbers. Fun. But after that we went to go tract and we
went to talk to this group of guys and they didn't really want to talk.
So we moved on. But when we were walking back to our car, one of he guys
came up to us and wanted to know what we were about. So we shared the
Book of Mormon with him and he was really interested in learning more. He said he
was searching so that is cool. Then we went back to back with lessons.
We taught Connie Turney. She is so adorable. She gave us donuts this
time. She always has some treat. But then we went to see Julie Jacobs
and that was an awesome lesson. We talked about the Atonement and it was
just what she needed. It was just cool to know that we are doing the
Lords work and that we can still teach to the needs of His children even
though we may not be sure. He knows His children. The spirit was very
strong and for the first time I realized how much I have been able to
use the Atonement because of what I had to go through on my mission.
After dinner we had a lesson with Victoria. She is doing much better.
But it was just a good day of hard work. Love it.
Thursday we
had zone conference. This one was a little weird though cause it was in
preparation for a worldwide broadcast this week. There is going to be a
change in our schedule. It confuses me though. I'm glad I don't have to
worry about it for too long. But I also had to give my departing
testimony and it was the scariest thing ever. But it was good because it
just made me think about how much I have learned on my mission and how
much I have grown. I have loved my mission so much.
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Friday we
had another meeting because I am training and President called me out. I
love when he does that. Thanks Pres. But it was really good. I just
still have so much to do and I can still improve even though my time is
coming to and end. There are still things to do. And I got to see Elder
Mork one last time. That kid is the best.
Saturday we had a
lesson with Gilbert (the one that came up to us) and it was pretty good.
We had to sit outside and so that was pretty cold but that's ok. He is
searching and willing. That night we met with the Ward Mission Leader and the Assistant to the Presidents and
it was the funniest thing ever! I almost punched Elder Olsen though.
People just love to tease me. But he just kept saying people like Elders
more but I
know the truth. I'ts fine. But that night, Sister Cameron and
I had fun with Berttie Botts Every Flavored Beans. There are some
seriously nasty ones. The soap ones were pretty good though!
Sunday
was the best day. After Church I felt like myself again. Lately
it's been a little bit weird for me but we had a cool experience and it
was good to be back. We had a really great lesson about the Gospel of
Jesus Christ with Cindi and Jackie. It was so good. But after dinner we
went to these apartments that we haven't been to yet to tract. And that
is where we found Allie. We went up to her and she started talking about
how she is Catholic but I just kept asking questions and talking about
the Book of Mormon and she just opened up. She is 27 and should have 9 kids but
only 2 have survived. She is just really struggling and I was just
overwhelmed with God's love for her. I love when I feel that for people,
even though I may not know them. God knows His children and He cares.
So that was cool. Hopefully we can keep helping her with the Gospel. And
then there was this guy far away and I was like, we have to talk to
everyone and it was awkward but we did. And that was when I felt like
myself. And I was like, that is the real Sister Richards. And Sister
Cameron says, I know its the real Sister Richards when I don't want to
do it. Haha I loved that. I have a job to do and nothing will keep me
from doing it. No matter how awkward. Love it!
Anyway I hope all is well and that you have a wonderful week! Know that I love you!
Much love,
Sister Richards
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