This week has been a little crazy... but that's okay!
From
some reason Tuesdays always seem to be magical! We saw Misty and taught
her the Restoration. She is really what Elder Maynes would call a
"searcher"! She expressed her desire to know who she, and the Gospel of
Jesus Christ definitely answers that!
We
visited with Brother Roller and a few of his daughters briefly and
invited them to come to Young Women's the next day. Their family is
going through so much! Sister Roller just found out she has a mass in
her lung. Their hearts are really being prepared to receive the Gospel.
Next, we had our lesson with Tony and Roderick! This is the family that
Sister Stapley and I tracted into on an exchange, in the neighborhood of
a referral who didn't work out. Tony (wife) and Roderick got the kids
distracted in the other room and sat down with us for the lesson; we
taught the Restoration, and they were super engaged and asking
questions! Tony grew up Baptist and Roderick attended a
non-denominational church. Tony said she felt at peace during our
lesson. They are real searchers, too! Hopefully they stay that way!
Wednesday
was Zone Training in Niceville, and we trained several aspects of being
more effective missionaries. After dinner, we went to Young Women's.
Maggie (15) and Lilly (13) Roller came to Young Women's!! Sister Devine
picked them up (YW president). They knew quite a few of the young men
and young women from school! We all went to a rehabilitation center and
played bingo with some of the residents there. So fun, and really good
for the girls!
Thursday
we weekly planned. We were both kind of stressed out, so it was a
tender mercy when I received a package from Ginny Watts, a former stake
Young Women's leader!! That really brightened my day! Also, Sister Hart
made and brought us pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, my favorite! Tender
mercies!!
Friday
I was on an exchange with Sister Redfearn from Fort Walton, who is
about to go home. It was so neat to learn so much from such an
experienced, refined missionary! I definitely learned way more from her
than she learned from me! She is at peace and knows that the Lord is
pleased with her service. It was really inspiring to be with her. We
helped Jorden clean and pack for a couple hours, and she let off some
steam about her ex-boyfriend, who keeps giving her grief. She is a
strong woman, and I am so proud of her for turning to the Lord and
leaving that situation!
Saturday
we went on another exchange, back to back with our previous one. That's
always a little hectic! We saw Lorraine, who talked with us about the
peace the Gospel brings to her, and set a new quit date with her for
smoking. She is such a sweetheart!
Jorden and Christine (her daughter) came to church on Sunday!!
There were so many people at church that I didn't recognize, many who I
found out were less active. Awesome! We had dinner with the Harts, who I
really think is the closest to perfect family I have ever met. And
Sister Hart is single-mom-ing it right now as her husband is deployed,
with four kids who she home schools! Her children are well-mannered and
kind, her food is always delicious, and she is such a warm hearted
person. It always brings comfort and peace to my soul to go to their
home!
Today Sister Crosby treated ourselves by
going to Fort Walton where we found some good deals at Target and
Ross... :) We went to my beloved Stewby's seafood and Bippy's frozen
yogurt, both of which love and treat their missionaries.
The
title of this post refers to a talk given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
this recent General Conference. He spoke of times that we may desire to
sing songs of joy or sunshine, but feel we cannot because of the
challenges we face from time to time. In the hymn "There is Sunshine in
My Soul Today," a line says, "and Jesus listening can hear the songs I
cannot sing." Not every day is sunshine. This week we had a few storms,
literally and figuratively. At times clouds hide the sunlight. But we
must remember that the sun is always behind those clouds, and that it
will come out again. You should read this talk! I love you all! https://www.lds.org/gener
Easter package from Ginny!
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