Monday, May 8, 2017
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I cannot even believe that it's May already!! Where even the
heck has time even gone! It's been one good week!
Tuesday was a day of service! We started at a thrift store
called Compassion Planet! We cleaned and sized shoes! Fun! Then we went to a
Chinese restaurant called Prime Wok. So.Much.Food. But it's so.good. Oh my
gosh so full!
We then went over to N’s and made chocolate cups! We blew up
balloons and dipped them in melted chocolate! So good! I just love N! She is
so sweet!
That night we went over to the C family for dinner. They
invited a couple less actives and a non member over too. It ended up being a
4 course meal of Indian food! So good!
We had a family home evening lesson
after. We sang "I Am A Child of God" then shared the new
Restoration video that compiles the different accounts of Jospeh Smiths First
Vision. It really brought the spirit. I love the Restoration and I never tire
of hearing Joseph Smiths experience in the Sacred Grove. I know without a
doubt in my heart that Joseph really saw God the Father and His Son Jesus
Christ! I know that Christ church has been restored on to the earth today. I
know that the power of God is in the earth and that it works miracles! I know
God lives and loves us!
Wednesday was District Meeting! One of the Zone Leaders gave a
really good spiritual thought about Prayers and the importance of pondering
before and after we pray. We often fall into the habit of making them
repetitive, but is it really a prayer if we say nice things to God then close
our eyes and not think about it until the next night?! Not really. We need to
act on what we ask for, act on our faith.
Then we went out for Sushi! I'm not big into raw things or
fish but I got a roll with salmon, Avocado and cream cheese and it wasn't too
bad! Yay for trying new things!!
After we get a text from the APs asking if we were busy and we
didn't having anything set so we said no. Apparently they were both really
sick and need some Emergen-C from President Marston who lives a few minutes
from house. It was an interesting experience using the garage and going
through his cabinets to find it! But hey got to serve right?! Haha it was
pretty funny that the first time I have been in the mission home is when I
broke in haha
Thursday was MLC day!! It was a bitter sweet day!! It was my
last time in Gridley and I had to say a lot of "see you laters!" It
was sad but I know I will be back someday and see all the wonderful people
who have touched my life for good!
Here are just some of the highlights:
-"the Sabbath day is more important than Soccer in the
long run"
-have an attitude of Faith when you're finding
-"it's a miracle that the door even opened"
-get straight to the Book of Mormon
-It takes a lot of humility to be exactly obedient
-"you need the church and the church needs you"
-"[door approaches] can start awkward, but they don't
need to end awkward."
-"Happy Missionaries are the best missionaries!"
I'm very grateful for the 7 months I was able to attend these
meetings, feel the spirit and learn and grow, not only in the gospel but as a
missionary!!
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Sisters Gore & Kikel |
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Saturday we went on exchanges! Sister Rosa came with me in GB1
and we had a blast!! We helped C. pull weeds, ate lunch then hit the
pavement! We did a ton of finding....per usual! Missions, they're great
hahaha
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Sisters Gore & Rosa |
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We tracted a street with only 3 houses and 1 house had no
answer and the other two weren't interested...again missionary life! But we
got some cute pics and had fun doing the Lords work!!
Sunday was Stake conference! I wasn't very good at
taking notes since they had coloring books available, but I listened don't
worry I just can't remember anyone's names. One speaker talked about having
faith with a capitol F! He said Faith is walking forward even if you can't
see far ahead of you. Faith is trust that God knows you and has a plan for
you individually!
That afternoon we went around passing out invitations for the
Relief Society dinner coming up! We had dinner with the Cl. family and their
daughter is about 16 and had lots of questions about missions. She kind of
wants to serve but isn't sure yet and she asked us why we came! It was
awesome to share my "story" why with her and how I decided to come
serve the Lord. It truly has been the best decision I have ever made. I hope
that I could be just little bit of a positive influence on her!
It was a good week!! They are beginning to fly and my mission
is soon coming to an end. But I will forever be a missionary. My name tag my physically
come off but it engraved on my heart.
Love you and thank you for your love and support!
Sister Emily Gore
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