Dear lovely people,
What a week!
Monday: We had a busy day! It was sister Squires 1st Pday! So we got a bunch of groceries. We had an awesome lesson with Ben at the library. He was only off on Monday, so we decided to have a lesson with him anyways. There's a garden outside the library and so we made ourselves at home. Ben is pretty well versed in the Bible, so he had lots of questions as we taught him about the Restoration. His last question was my favorite. So it was a pretty good lesson and the Spirit was there, so we invited him to be baptized. He said that he had already been baptized. So sister Oborn explained about the Priesthood authority. Then he said, "okay so random question...what are those things on your arm?" Sister Oborn had put some produce stickers on her arm from the grocery store (she collects them). And that ended our lesson. But we did some sports with the other GB missionaries and some slacklining. So it was a good time. That evening we dinner with a cute couple in our ward.
Tuesday: We had a surprise breakfast with one of sister Oborn's previous companions who is now home. So that was fun! She also used to be my sister training leader. WE had district meeting, which was awesome! We have a smaller district now, but it was fun to see new faces. It was a day of setting goals. We set district goals and zone goals afterwards. I am pumped for them! It's the last month and I really want to work hard so we can achieve the goals we set. We had a lesson afterwards with a lady we met a while ago. But she ended up not being home. So we went to another lesson with a guy named Mike, who is actually a member. WE did some finding then had dinner with the Cooks--they are awesome. We laughed a lot and left later than we should have haha. But we had a good quick lesson with sister Kline in our ward, who needs our support. Then we went on exchanges with the Hermanas! I got to spend the night with Hermana Brimhall in my apartment.
Wednesday: Wendesday was full of miracles! We had an awesome lesson with Trent. Travis is a recent convert in our ward and came to the lesson. He and Trent have a lot in common. So it was a powerful lesson. You know it's good when the member you bring is explaining the apostasy and Priesthood then causally pulls up his phone which has a picture of Christ getting baptized in the back. yeah. He's awesome. So that was a highlight. We also got to meet up with Sister Squires and Hna Koplin--they were together so it was fun to meet up with them. WE also got to meet Amanda. She let us in but was a little apprehensive. We ended up helping her make dinner (we chopped potatoes) and teaching her about the Book of Mormon. It was so neat to see how her heart softened by the time we left. Miracles!! That night we had correlation which is always fun. Elder Tarone's line, "yo soy una tortuga" (Spelling??) Cause Hermana Brimhall is obviously Spanish haha. Good times!
Thursday: We had a cool lesson with an old man named Gary. Sister Squires met him when she was with Hna Koplin. We invited a priest to come with us. He cant' drive on his own so his omom came as well. He wasn't home...but pulled in right as we were about to leave. He accidentally came home. So we ended up meeting with Gary and his 2 grandchildren. It was a houseful! But so good. We helped our neighbor move while doing weekly planning. We went to see Amanda again, but she wasn't home. So we were about to leave when sister Oborn pulls over and we get out to talk to this lady on her porch. She was super nice! When we told her about the Book of Mormon she got really excited! So that was awesome.
Friday: Sister Oborn and I went to MLC! Sister Squires stayed in our area with Hna Koplin. We are baptizing her by fire haha. They did great! It was really fun to see all my friends at MLC haha. It was also a really good meeting. I had to give my departing testimony however...probably the most nerve wracking thing I have done in a long time. But I survived. That night we went tracting. We met this little boy outside these apartments. We told him that we were talking to people about Jesus. He said that we should talk to his mom. So while we were waiting we went to the other doors. He came with us and knocked on all the doors for us! When one guy came out the little boy said hey these guys want to talk to you about Jesus! It was the best thing ever. Also his mom said that she'd been looking for a church and his dad is actually a member!
Saturday: Most of our plans fell through. SO we got to go finding! It was SUPER hot. Like 100 degrees hot with humidity. We met a Native American guy who was really nice. He got super defensive however...even when we introduced the Book of Mormon. We also met this guy who peaked out the door with one eye...his eyes were huge and the room was mostly dark. Slightly creepy haha. Oh the people you meet!
Sunday: Always so good! It was my last fast Sunday as a missionary. So weird!! We had a fun dinner with the Ballards in our ward. Not much to report....just a refreshing Sunday.
A little thought for the day: I have learned that faith in Jesus Christ is trusting that everything will work out. There have been so many times when I can't see the end or I don't understand. But I just have to trust and continue to walk forward. Quote from Elder Harold B. Lee
You must learn to walk to the edge of the light, and then a few steps into the darkness, then the light will appear and show the way before you.'
Hope that you all have a marvelous week!
Love,
Sister Johns
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