Tuesday
we got to see Ray and he is really starting to understand. And he said
that he has started to feel better, which is seriously a miracle. We have
been praying so hard for him to come to Church. But then we had to go
switch cars with the Elders cause, wait for it, we are on bikes. We
still have a car obviously cause our area is huge but we are running out
of miles so we needed a car with a bike rack on it so we could bike and
drive. This new car is such a downgrade! But I'm learning to love it.
But let's be honest, Toyota's are better. Haha. Anyway then we went to
see David. He makes me sad because he just doesn't have a desire and we
can't make him do anything but he isn't doing anything to help himself. I
left that house wanting to cry, my heart just hurt so much. But we also
met with the Swafford family. They are from Alabama and oh my heavens
she is so funny. She is so southern it's not even funny. Just the
sweetest lady. She actually gave us a ride today to the library. She
says hello. But they just made me so happy. Such a great family.
Wednesday
was our first day biking and can I just say, NAILED IT! Of course my
skirt got ruined in the process but I have learned what works and what
doesn't so it's all good. We had a district meeting and it was awesome.
Our District Leader is so awesome. 'Nuff said. We biked from area 5 to
area 9 and holy cow that is a long bike ride. And holy hills batman! But
I totally nailed it. My legs were like jelly of course but it's all
good. We went a knockin' before dinner and we found the most interesting
man. His name is Henry. He is writing his own faith apparently, how, I
don't know. But we couldn't even hardly tell him anything. He stopped us
and got all philosophical and psychological and I was like oh no. He
was just like what questions do you have for me cause I have thought a lot about life and have looked to nature. I don't even know. It was just weird. But that's not even the best part. When we were leaving he was like do you want to fill up your water cause I just filled up my jug at the fountain of youth... What? I was really nervous to take his water but I was also thirsty so whateves. I'm still alive so I guess it was okay. Wait that isn't even the best part. As we got our stuff he told me to bow my head. I was so confused and thinking there was something he saw in my hair. I bowed my head. He then proceeded to give me and my companion a kiss on the forehead. UM WHAT? That just freaked me out so I was like nice to meet you bye!! I got out of there asap quick! It was so weird. I didn't even know what to do. It gives me chills just thinking about it. But then we had to bike home to get the car and I'm pretty sure I was about to die. Ok, not really but it took us a good hour to get home and get the bikes on the rack. They are so temperamental. Anyway...
Thursday
was so awesome! We finally got to do service. And what did we do? Yard
work. I felt like I was back on grounds crew for the temple. We went
with the Elders and we had a choice between wrapping trees or blowing
the sidewalks. I chose blowing, obviously. Sorry Elders. I think they
were a little upset with that but whateves. I rocked that blower. I got
so sunburned though. It was so funny. It was seriously just like being
back at grounds. My companion did not like the blowing, however. Next
time she said we are wrapping trees... But it was so much fun. I loved
it. It's weird saying that but it was great fun for me. For dinner we
had corn beef and cabbage... not a fan. But I just had to grin and bear
it. The dessert was great so its all good. That night we had seriously
one of the best lessons ever with Paul. His daughter is so adorable. I
just love her. But we talked about the Holy Ghost and it was so strong
during that lesson. I could just see the Spirit help him understand what
we were talking about. It was so good. I just love this Gospel.
Friday
nothing too fun happened. We finally got a second appointment with an
investigator. I'm not sure she is too interested but I'm not giving up
just yet on her.
But then we had exchanges on Saturday.
And since the only other Sisters in our zone are Spanish, I got to go
be Spanish for a day. Happy Beth?! :) That was rather interesting. But I
learned so much from Hermana Mortensen. She is awesome. Faith is so
important in this work. We talked to some cool people. And by we, I mean
Hermana Mortensen, cause I didn't understand anything. I could
understand her but when they would speak I would be lost. I could follow
mostly what was going on though. It was great fun. And I had some
interesting food.
My tummy did not like that. But it was awesome. The Spirit is the same. Then we went to the Women's Conference and holy cow
that was awesome. I just learned so much from every single talk. And
Utchdorf is a beast. That talk was just what I needed that day. Man so
awesome! Then we had a quick little lesson and it was actually in
English about the priesthood. And it was actually really powerful. Man
this is good stuff. I am so excited to watch General Conference. It's
gonna be awesome!!! I would like to invite you to take a question to
conference! He will answer you!
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| Hermana Mortensen |
Sunday.
RAY CAME TO CHURCH!!! I was so beyond excited I just wanted to scream
for joy. The Lord really answered our prayers that day. It was so
amazing. We are so excited for him. And he loved it. That is about all I
want to say about that day. Except we also had a really powerful lesson
with a member about the Atonement. I just love it. Don't let it go to
waste.
Anyway, I love this gospel and I am so grateful that I get to learn so much from it.
Thanks for the stories. Its really interesting reading old journal entries. I loved it.
Jeff, Adventure Time is of the devil...
Dad
I never got letter #6. Its in limbo. Just FYI. I will probably get it
in a month. But thanks for the letters. They are awesome.
I hope you all have a wonderful week and enjoy conference. I love you and so does Heavenly Father!
Keep the faith!
Love Sister Richards
oh ps how is the reading coming along? :)
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