Jooooy toooo the worldddd the Lordddd hass comeee! :)
Went on two exchanges this week.
#1 was with Sister Muir who went home yesterday. As soon as we got on the freeway this crazy car flew by us, cut us off, and blew through a traffic sign. It was so surreal. I was like "Man, this guy is craz..." *CRASH* We called 911. Hope the guy is alright. Also at night we were planning for the next day and we had training on there... Sister Muir was a little tired and asked, "Who is train?" "Uhhhhh...." Haha:) She's great. She's served an awesome mission.
#2 was with Sister WEBB! :) I went to Eatonville. Oh my gosh. Eatonville is like a foreign mission. We were like cascading down mudslides and walking through dark towns at night talking to drunks. It was so sweet. It's this old town place and it includes the boon docks. It's in the middle of nowhere and the roads are all long. We were just strolling through this dark, creepy little town. It was sweet. Oh and it was even better because there is a lady in their ward who's name is literally Kelsey Jean Jellibean. Sister Jellibean. Glorious. Sister Webb has grown sooo much it's awesome to see her in action. I love her so much! :) It was like good ol' times being back with her. So fun... especially us hiding our laughs during our dinner appointment as I had to scrape some nasty black stuff and strange liquid off of the fork that I had to use. Lovely.
So I got surgery on my toe. And guess who the doctor was? The Bishop of Silvercreek. We're basically besties now. No big deal.
We had an awesome training on the doctrine of the family. Families are essential to God's plan. I know that through the Restored gospel our families can be eternal. :) What a gift.
We had stake conference this week. Elder Call from the Quorum of the 70's spoke. Super powerful. He said that our trials are means to know the Savior. They are opportunities for us to get to know Him better. That is SO true. I have struggled out here more than anything in my entire whopping 20 years of life. And I feel closer to my Savior than ever before. The struggle is real... important. It is the means by which we gain a stronger testimony and dependence on the Savior and His Atonement. Try it out. :) Turn to Him instead of away when you're feeling frustrated or mad or overwhelmed (like me yesterday) or sad. I promise it will leave you with peace and a stronger resilience to endure the next challenge placed on your path.
Bible video of a collage of Christ's life. Let's use God's gift to us:
We are working with so many amazing people. :) I'm so thankful. I get choked up thinking that I only have 6 weeks left on this adventure of a life-time. I'm so grateful for the choice I made to come out here... even at moments it's hard to feel that way.
SISTER RUSHTON WAS BAPTIZED AND CONFIRMED A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ON SUNDAY! :) She is soooo wonderful. She teaches me soooo much! :) She is such a miracle. After Stake conference she looked at me and said with glossy eyes, "What an amazing day." She knew that on that day she would be cleansed of her sins and enter into a binding promise with God. She will never regret that choice. She's in the gate and on the way to eternal life. So awesome.
Soooo we kind of had a water fight the other night. I sprayed Sister Ballard with my water bottle in the car and she took revenge when we got into the house.... then I saw a cup with water and nailed Sister Goodman. I was pleasantly met with another splash of water smacking me in the back of the head from Sister Goodman. Ha. Fun.
Sad news. Sister Ballard and Goodman will be leaving me today. Seriously it's the worst. I love these sisters sooooooo much. I have learned SO much from them. Things that will help me for eternity. Funny how bonded you can get with people.... so yeah. I'm here in Pioneer Valley and Silvercreek. With Sister Flamm... who I'm super stoked to be comps with. Don't know her well yet, but I can tell she's awesome! :) I'm a little overwhelmed about having the two wards, but the Lord will compensate for my lack. Haha. I can count on that.
Until next time, I'll be doing it the Federal Way.
Love you,
Sister Pearson :)
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