Hey
Y'all! Hope all is going well. Things are just peachy here
in Bonifay
in the FTM! Have I mentioned that being a missionary is the absolute
best?! haha
This week was filled with sweet spiritual
moments, along with moments of self relfection and exciting adventure
with my dearest companion Sister Porter!
MONDAY: Monday
was a great P-day. We were able to go to Falling Waters State Park in
the neighboring town of Chipley. It was awesome. Its so great to see
the beauty of the earth everywhere we go. God shows us his love in so
many different ways, and beautiful nature is one of them. Sister Porter
and I had such a great time on our p day. I just love her haha she is
the bomb!
TUESDAY: Tuesday
we had our beloved district meeting as usual. After District meeting
we carpooled with the Greenhead Sisters to Lyn Haven for interviews with
President Smith. I always enjoy seeing and visiting with President and
Sister Smith! They are such great example to me of love and diligence
in the Lord's work. We also got to see a picture of our new mission
president that will be coming into the mission in July. They are also a
President and Sister Smith. Haha its a small world after all :)
My
interview with Pres. Smith went really well. I was able to share with
him my feelings of how much I love the mission, and especially the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We had a great lesson with an
investigator, Jeanette. She is a stubborn southern woman, but the
spirit will continue to work on her and soften her heart. She has a lot
of concerns that are keeping her from really progressing, but we are
determined to resolve those concerns and get her to church :)
WEDNESDAY: Wednesday's
we volunteer at the local thrift store. That is always so much fun.
We sort fifty pounds of pizza into smaller bags that go to people that
are in need of food in the area. We had another great lesson with
another great investigator. Ariel has three little ones that are just
the cutest! She also has a 1 year old pittbull that is just a handful.
He just wants to play with us, but cannot be controlled. So the lesson
went well along with trying not to get eaten by a large puppy haha.
THURSDAY:
Thursdays we go and serve Ice Cream at the nursing and rehab center
here in Bonifay. The people there are just so sweet.. and the ice cream
is too! Blue bunny Ice cream is the best! Some members dropped off
some dinner to us. The ward here really does take such good care of
their missionaries. I am definitely not starving haha. We had another
great lesson with Ariel about the Plan of Salvation. She really enjoyed
that. The gospel is great. She gave the Large puppy some
melatonin but that didnt even phase him haha Missionary work is always
an adventure!
FRIDAY: Friday
we volunteered at the thrift store again. That is always fun to see
the crazy things people get rid of. The south is one crazy place! :)
We had an awesome member present lesson with our investigator, Liz.
She is progressing really well. She loves to read the Book of Mormon,
and has really been feeling the Spirit in her life. We are really
excited for Feb. 27th.
We also saw some less active members in the ward. That is always great
to meet new people and see how the gospel can bless them.
SATURDAY: Saturday
just snuck up on us! This week just flew right on by. We had a great
lesson on fasting with a less active member. Sister porter took one for
the team and got nipped in the ankle by one of the 10 chihuahua's in
the house. That brave soul. She took it like a champ! We had another
great lesson with a new investigator, Vera. She had a lot of questions
about the church, so we shared the message of the Restoration with her.
She really enjoyed that, and has committed to read the Book of Mormon.
We will be seeing her later on this week! :) The Lord truly does bless
us with prepared people!
The most interesting lesson we had
though was with a couple of new investigators. They pretty much openly
told us that they both struggle with drug use. They huff spray paint
of all things... we could definitely smell it... so we got out of there
as soon as we had the chance. The Lord protects his Missionaries,
thats all i can say haha.
SUNDAY: Sunday was great as always. Everyday seems like a sunday
in the life of a missionary, but the Spirit of the Sabbath is so
special. I love attending church meetings. Especially the Sacrament. I
have learned to love the Sacrament so much. It is such a blessing that
we have the opportunity to partake of the sacrament and renew our
covenants with our father in heaven. I can see why the general
authorities of the church have been placing such an emphasis on the
sabbath day. It is such a special day where we can take the time to
reflect upon the things that we can improve on. The Gospel of Jesus
Christ is a Gospel of steady improvement. It makes bad men good, good
men better, and better men perfect.
This week
I have learned a lot about the importance and beauty of Repentance.
Repentance is mostly associated with feelings of shame and negativity.
At least thats how it was for me. But this week I have come to know
that repentance is such a blessing. It is so Beautiful. It is one of
the many ways that our Heavenly Father shows his love to us. But it is
through Jesus Christ that Repentance is possible. Without the Atonement
of Christ, we would not be able to be forgiven for our shortcomings.
The Atonement of Christ is infinite and eternal.
Alma 7:11-13
11 And
he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of
every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he
will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
12 And
he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which
bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his
bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may
know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their
infirmities.
I know that The Gospel of Jesus Christ is
true. I know that it is only through Jesus Christ that we can be
saved. The Savior is real. He Lives. He knows each of us personally.
His arms are extend to us and beckon us to come unto him.
I
hope y'all have a blessed week and take time to contemplate the Atoning
sacrifice of the Savior and how it can bless our lives.
Sister Wood
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