Monday, January 9, 2017
Yep that did come
from the Hannah Montana movie haha This week has just been INSANE! So good but
lots of ups and downs!
It's started off
with Tuesday! We had 6 lessons that day! We saw J. in the morning but didn't do
any service because it was raining and she doesn't like us being outside when
it's cold. So we go over just to see if we can visit for a bit and share a
little message with her. The first two Tuesday's of the transfer we were doing
transfer moves and then in Antelope picking up the car, so we haven't been able
to see her. Well long story short she did not like us just coming for a short
visit. She got very upset and told us not to bother coming anymore. We ironed
out the wrinkles and she said we can come back. I learned a valuable lesson
about love and the importance of taking the time to get to know people and
going to their level instead of trying to bring them to where I want them to
be.
J. has been hard
for me to love, she is difficult but sensitive and I can't figure out how to
work with her. I'm not sure what her desire or motives are. I know that she is
beautiful daughter of God. So I am really working on my charity because I want
to love and help her.
We had an awesome
lesson with L. on Tuesday. He mentioned to us that he wants to quit smoking so
we taught him the Word of Wisdom. It went so well! He totally understand the
importance of taking care of our bodies and loves all the blessings, spiritual
and physical that come from keeping the Word of Wisdom. Although, he did tell
us that he just bought two cartons so he wants to get his money's worth before
he quits haha. So Brother Eccles told us to tell him he will buy them from him!
Love it! We are excited to see him progress!
We had our first
lesson with a C. this week, the referral from Yuba. He is solid! We went over
the first half of the Restoration pamphlet and he loves it. He said it totally
makes sense to him! He plans on coming to Church this Sunday and praying about
what we taught so far!
That night we saw
the W. family! We went through the Restoration pamphlet with them and they
loved it! M. totally got it and just loved it! She wants to come to mutual so
we are trying to help her get rides there. We can see C.'s heart changing as
well. She used to be really against the Sisters coming over and now she warmly
welcomes us in.
Wednesday we had
district meeting and our district leader wants more unity so each week a
companionship is in charge of coming up with a game or activity to do together
afterwards. This week the Hermanas were in charge and so of course we played
Bean-Boozled! Haha it was so gross yet hilarious! It's always fun to see
someone's face when they eat a sour milk or dead fish jelly bean.
That night we
went to Young Women's to get to know them better and there topic was individual
worth! We talked about how much God truly loves us and that he does not judge
us or loves us based on our outward appearance, but loves us no matter what. We
also discussed what it is that makes us love others. We never have a best
friend because they have the cutest shoes of the best hair, but because they
are kind to us and see us as important and of worth. It is so important to
treat others kindly and with love. We all have our struggles and self-esteem
issues so please be kind to others.
Thursday we had
MLC! It was different with lots of new people there. We talked about
Companionship unity and the importance of maintaining a loving companionship.
The AP's had us talk as companions what our strengths are and what some of our
goals are and then share them. Sister Cowden and I both feel like it is the
first time either of us have taught so well with our companion. Literally we
are in the most unity I have ever had! We just work so well together. We are
positive and happy, diligent and obedient, we have good communication and we
have fun! One of the goals that we have is to pray out loud for each other and
our investigators during our comp prayer.
We also discussed
the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus. President said that every single time
he hears the message of the Restoration, especially Joseph Smiths account of
the first vision, Heavenly Father confirms to him that it's true. I realized
then that He does the same for me. There is a special warmth that comes into my
heart each time I hear it or teach it.
I know that it is
true. That Joseph Smith really did see God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.
I know that God loves us and still speaks to us today. I know that Jospeh Smith
was a prophet and that there is a prophet on the earth today and his name is
Thomas S. Monson. He leads and guides the church as directed by God. How
grateful I am for the knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father and a living
prophet.
Surprise
inspections-
Friday we had
house inspections. Thursday was a rough day for us for many reasons, we pulled
our mattresses into the living room to have a sleepover. The Paulsons told us
they'd come to our house between 8:30 AM and 10 AM and we figured they'd be
there closer to 10, so we were still in the living room in our Pjs talking at
about 8:15.(we are easily distracted) Hermana Orton moves her mattress back
into her room and I start doing mine when all of I sudden Hermana Orton yells
"They're here!!" It was a mad dash haha we pull our mattress back on
our beds and quickly change into pros. We had about 30 seconds to do that. We
hadn't showered or put on any make up haha but on the bright side we passed
inspections haha In our defense they were early
Saturday we went
on exchanges and Sister Thomas came with me in Liberty Ward! We had a great
day! We were able to see L. B. and her non-member husband! He had a lot of
interesting questions for us, mostly about why we pay tithing. It was great to
be able to testify to him my experience with tithing and the blessing it has
been in my life. We invited him to church and he said that he didn't really see
the point and but probably would come. But it was great to see L.'s testimony
show. She talked to him about what faith is and that we have to rely on some
things that we can't see.
Sunday was just
so good! We had 4 investigators come to church!! C. and J. B. were there! Along
with B. and L.!! Such a good day! We had another great lesson with C. and
finished teaching the Restoration. We gave him a copy of the Book of Mormon and
invited him to read from it and pray about it. He's totally in! We are so
excited for him!!
Thank you for
your prayers, love and support.
Remember that
life is hard, man it can be tough. But we are given challenges so that we can
learn and grow! "Life is to enjoyed, not just endured." -President
Gordon B. Hinkley
Love y'all
Sister Emily Gore
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