Anyway let's not think about that...
Our investigator on date is doing SOOOO well! She is amazing. She has a hard time remembering things so when we read we read slow, and have to explain things many times. BUT this last week we went over and she had read 3 chapters from the Book of Mormon and remembered ALL OF IT :0 That is HUGE for her!! She was even understanding all the symbolism in the vision of the tree of life! AHHHH I love the Book of Mormon! I testify of it's reality and power, it's amazing. This book will truly bring someone closer to God than any other book.
We had interviews with President and Sister Weed. It was my departing interview, so he gave me a lot of council and advice on life ahead. He asked about my goals and plans. Good thing "My Plan" helped me figure all that out! I love them though. I will miss them terribly.
We picked up a few new investigators as well! One is an unbaptized youth of a less active/ returning family! She is 10, and we are preparing her for baptism! We are so excited to be bringing the light of the gospel into their home! The bishop is working with them really hard too so they are going to come back strong I can feel it! Another girl was a referral from the elders. They were at Cafe Rio and she noticed how nicely they were dressed and made a comment. They jumped on the opportunity and started talking about what we do! She said she has been looking for a church and was more than happy to have us come over! We taught her and she is amazing! She is super open, and has such a close relationship with God. She is so excited to receive a Book of Mormon. I am so excited to give her one!!
This girl and another one we taught had some simple questions about some pure doctrine. I loved simply explaining, and testifying of those things. Such as what is the Holy Spirit? Who is Joseph Smith? Etc. I am always nervous before I start - I don't want to teach false doctrine! But in the end the Spirit just takes over, puts words in my mouth, and fills the room with the spirit of truth. It is my favorite setting to be in.
One night we had some plans to visit a few people, but we both felt impressed to go to a members home. We showed up, and this member, who is in her late 60's, was mowing her lawn!! So we jumped right out and finished up for her! She was so thankful, and even said "God truly sent you tonight girls" *gives the Spirit a high five*
Saturday morning we went and cleaned up the chapel with the relief society. It was a great de-stresser, as well as it was so wonderful to make this sacred place nice and beautiful. In ward council we talked about how people are mistreating the chapel. They are not seeing it for the sacred thing that it is. It just reminded me truly how sacred and holy that place is. It is the place we partake of the emblems of Christ's body. The table is a symbol of his tomb. We should treat that room as such.
My thought for the week comes from a sign on the wall of a members home. "Someday is not a day of the week." Straight up. With being so into goal setting and keeping lately, I loved this quote. And then I had this thought. This is totally one of God's favorite quotes too. Elder Eyring even said "There is danger in the word someday." God whole purpose in this life is to help up progress. When procrastination steps in, it halts our progression, hence halts our progression to our eternal salvation... WOAH. So how do we progress? In Alma 34, Amulek testifies of the importance of Faith UNTO repentance. Faith in Christ comes first. Then after we truly believe Him to be the Son of God and believe in His redeeming power, that motivates us to want to change, aka repent. So when we do those things, that helps us change to who God wants us to become, and then we begin to progress to our eternal goal. Faith and Repentance is the key for eternal happiness.
It has been an incredible honor to serve as a full time missionary. I still have one week to go. I will do no more and no less that what The Lord expects of me right here, right now. As someone told me lately, where you are right now is exactly where God would have you be.
Love you all so very much! I am excited to see you, but you'll have to give me one more week! "Called to serve Him, Heavenly King of Glory!"
Be blessed
Sista Poulsen
Photos: The L's took us to Norfolk to see the ship yard... largest in the US I believe.... sooo cool!!!,
mowing that lawn,and colonial Williamsburg, another fun sister sunrise.
