Fun fact- as I was studying a conference talk about sustaining the prophets in the ensign during my personal study, I learned a new word- interregnum. The definition is the time period between when a prophet dies and a new prophet is called! so just in case you've been anxious to figure out what to call that time period (which, historically has lasted from 4 days to 3.5 years). Try it out in a sentence this week! You don't even have to be mormon! Just throw it right on into your conversation and you'll immediately appear more intelligent by at least 10% For example you could say:
"Dude, how did you feel during that last interregnum? My stomach was in knots!" or (if youre over age 23 and too sophisticated to use the word "dude")
"My dear fellow, I was in suspense during the entire interregnum after President Hinckley died. Thanks heavens for modern day prophets being called one after another!"
There you go, now apply.
Miracles this week:
Godelive turned 50!
She also got up on Sunday and bore her testimony. She had Claudine translate for her and broke down in tears as she talked about how much God had helped her in 2014 and how grateful she is for this church and the support she has received. We took her to a lesson with a less active woman that has had lots of marital troubles and Godelive, whose husband left her in may resulting in her and her family having to live in a shelter for 4 months, said "You no have husband? You have God. He like big King. He is your king husband because he in your house!" She has more faith than anyone I know. I love taking her to lessons especially with her sister Maombi who is now excited to be baptized soon!
New Year's eve was a depressing night. We found out that the 18 yr. old atheist/agnostic boy who used to be a strong member tried to commit suicide. He has a lot of mental struggles due to being born out of wedlock and never having a strong father figure. It made me so grateful for the commandments that keep us oh so safe. I know God gives us commandments such as the law of chastity to keep us safe, not to restrict us! When we keep them, we find freedom. It's just like it says in 2 Nephi 2:27, we can choose liberty and eternal life through following Jesus Christ!
Marta and Raydeen came to church yesterday and absolutely loved it. Marta is reading the Book of Mormon like crazy and says she just can't put it down/ I love seeing the change in people when they actually keep the committments we leave them with. In fact, they are keeping commitments to God, not us!
Brino chillin'. He smiles sometimes. :) But he's adorable either way!
I love this area and all of the people I've been blessed to meet. I can't wait to see what they year of 2015 brings!
love,
SIster Pearson
P.S. I got to go on exchanges to the spanish sisters area this week and 2 people made me pray... they were very simple prayers but I felt accomplished!
PDAY snow activities! It was snow fun.
Love these sisters!
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