Interaction with one of the little boys we often pass on the street:
Boy: Can you give me money???
Us: We don't have any, we're poor!
Boy: Oh yeah, then why are you PRETTY????
Can't remember if I already shared that, but I thought it would bring some laughs. I love children.
This week has gone by in a flash as many weeks do in mission life. We went on our second exchange of the transfer and I got to spend it in our area with brand new Sister Mitchell who has been out for a week. It's weird not being super new anymore. She has a fire for missionary work and we worked a lot on talking to people because that's hard for her. I am very grateful for parents who always talked to random people no matter where we were because though I'll admit I definitely rolled my eyes and said "Mom you don't even KNOW that baby, why are you waving at it???" many a time in the grocery store, I can't deny that I am now that weird waving woman pretty much 24/7. The power the question "What's your name?" has to stop somebody on the street is incredible. I can't help but think when we pass someone without saying more than hi that we've just denied them the chance to hear the gospel that day. The fact that everyone here on this earth is literally a child of God and one of my brothers or sisters is becoming more real to me everyday. I've had the chance to talk to so many people from so many different parts of the world- I love Salt Lake City!!
I am sad to report that the LeGrand ward has now merged with another ward and because we cover 5 wards and the elders only cover 4, they will take that ward so we all cover equal amounts. That is the ward we were teaching Tim in and he came to church on Sunday! He has made slow but sure progression this week. He came on a hike with the ward on Monday for Family Home Evening and we've focused a lot on faith in his lessons. since he considers himself atheist and takes comfort in the fact that one day we might just not exist anymore but he was fascinated by the Plan if Salvation. He has gained a desire for the things we teach to be true but he is not yet convinced that faith can help rather than hinder him. We have to do a pass-off lesson with the Elders on Wednesday so I'm just praying a lot that they will be able to help him. Tim is very proper and I think Ben would enjoy his manner of speaking. for example, instead of saying "He's a cool guy!" he would say "That is one swell fellow" and instead of saying "that makes me think" he would say "And that begs the question". I feel the need to read the dictionary after every lesson- one day I will have time. Maybe in Heaven. We'll probably be too busy there too!That is definitely one word that describes us- busy! It is a great type of busy though! Oh one more miracle this week:
Both Daniel and chad were able to receive the priesthood yesterday and as I reflected on it last night I felt overcome with even more joy than I felt at their baptisms. I know that these two men are going to be powerful in the church. Chad looked like a little boy on Christmas and almost jumped out of his chair after the ordination was done. Daniel told us that he always thought priests were cool in the american movies he watched growing up and so now he feels like on of the cool kids. It's been fun to get to know more and more of his personality as we continue to work with him. I know the priesthood power is real and that it is God's service organization on this Earth. I often think about priesthood blessings I have seen that have changed me and I am so grateful to the faithful men that have given them to me, namely my Dad and grandpa! It is such a gift to have this power back on the Earth. Conversion and change are both great miracles. As we turn towards the Savior and accepts God's will for us, I know that we can experience the true joy God wants us to feel. I love being a missionary, I love the Savior and I love all of you!!
Masalaami
Sister Pearson (we've run into a lot of arabs lately and I wish I knew more arabic!)
Below:
Last nights African dinner with all of our wonderful african friends! They're from Ugandad, westa frica and zimbabwe. Africans know how to EAT!
Preview attachment IMG_0565[1].JPG
No comments:
Post a Comment