Malolele! This week has been full of miracles and learning experiences and now a little sadness as I just found out I'm getting transferred from the YSA stake to RosePark North Stake. The funny thing is, I don't even have to change apartments, just rooms and companions, and I'll be covering the same area just with the family wards instead of young peoples (as Sister Tranchina calls them). I have been so so so blessed to stay in this area for almost 6 months. The relationships I've developed and experiences I've had will shape my life forever. I think overall I've really learned my purpose as a missionary, which is to literally represent the Lord Jesus Christ in every situation. Working in salt lake there have been a lot of occasions where my companion and I have just stopped on the side of the street to sit down with someone in need, given them comfort and left them with a prayer. It is the best feeling in the world when you talk to someone and feel like you did what Jesus Christ wanted you to. My joy is to be a ministering angel to people here on Earth whenever I get the opportunity (which will be a lot if you keep your eyes open). The less I focus on myself, the more I can see the needs of others around me and try to best take care of them. I have a testimony of the atonement of Jesus Christ, of his ministry here on Earth,, and the fact that we can continue the work he did. And as we struggle through each day with our own personal challenges, he will give us the strength we need to look outside ourselves. Helaman 5:12 I don't have time for much more than that this week but if you are struggling right now, remember that the most important thing we can ever identify ourselves as is one of God's precious children. One of the boys we teach usually answers "i don't know to most of our questions" but yesterday we asked him what he would ask God if her were here and he said he would ask Him why he is special. MY heart nearly broke in half because it was clear that he doesn't see any reason to think he's special, which is a lie because everyone is special. Everyone is loved, and when we reach out to the one who loves us most, He reaches back. Remember that this week!
Love,
Sister Pearson
P.S. I'm crying a lot because I can't bear to leave these people, but I'm excited for what this new area will bring!!
Tongan exchanges! If I could say one thing to these 3 it would be OFATU!
I love fruit tress! This is a tongan fruit- half apple/half pear.
Tasted just like Black Beauty.
My district. Love these missionaries!
Craig!
Biked to the temple at 5:30 on our last day together!! I LOVE this hermana more than anything. she is the happiest, most loving and sincere person I've ever met. I will be sad not to serve with her anymore!
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