I have 2 cute new companions now. Sister Hall and Sister
Cardon and I have had a lot of fun going out and talking to people. And
of course, there has been a lot of laughter, because missions are boring
if you're not laughing. We found 2 new investigators last week!
Schuyler (pronounced Skylar) and Tony, and they are both super
promising. Schuyler especially was exciting to find though. He came to
us as a referral from a friend, and straight up in our first lesson with
him, he was all "I was reading in the Book of Mormon the other day, and
I just opened to a verse (it ended up being 3 Nephi 26:17-21) and it
talked about baptism, and I think it's a sign God wants me to be
baptized in this church". I admit, that is absolutely the first time
I've showed up for a first lesson, and someone had already been reading
the Book of Mormon, much less wanted to be baptized. WE ARE SO EXCITED
ABOUT IT. We got to teach Schuyler the Restoration of the Gospel that
day, and later on we got to share the Plan of Salvation, and it's all
just been so fun, because he's actually really into it. Pray for
Schuyler, he's super cool!
I made a transfer goal this
transfer, and it's to eat better. And I just wanted to report to you
all, that I had fruits and veggies every day in my new area. And Sister
Hall has tried everything I've made, and either I'm a pretty alright
chef, or she's a really good liar. Here's to 6 more weeks of better
eating and food adventures!
Also this week, we have made
contact with a bunch of people who used to have missionaries over, and
half of them set up appointments to see us this coming week, so that's
been awesome. It's probably been one of the most productive weeks of my
whole mission, if I'm honest. We all felt so good about our work this
week :).
It's been kind of cool to be in this particular
tri-panionship. I've been out what, 17 months now? And Sister Cardon has
been out 6, and Sister Hall has been out about 5. They call me the
Senior companion (which I guess is accurate because sometimes I feel
like I"m 80 years old out here). But as a senior companion in my last
transfer, I've really focused a lot on what I have to offer these
sisters here from my experience as a missionary, and what I have to
offer the people here in Dishman Mica and Bowdish before I head back
home for real. It's been really inspiring and motivational, and I've
found a lot of purpose and happiness in looking at things that way. It's
made me pick out my talents as a missionary, and actually use them, and
work on my weaknesses. It's just been really cool. It's amazing to
figure out how to use the Atonement of Jesus Christ in my everyday life.
I'm not perfect at it by all means, but I think I'm starting to get it.
It's really just about developing all the good things we like in
ourselves, and slowly cutting out the things we don't really like in
ourselves. But mostly it's a focus on the good things :) because God
loves us no matter what. And when we understand that He really does love
us, we naturally want to become better. IT"S AMAZING OK. THE GOSPEL IS
TRUE.
Here are some pics from the week!
The
first is Sister Carson. She emptied her pockets to find the house key.
This picture documents the things missionaries carry in their coat
pockets. Can you spot the key? Haha
Also I got to see the Hermanas again! I bought an hermana tag so I can blend in with them now;)
We've
also been updating our digital area book. Someone wrote this on a
record where elders didn't report any lessons. Bad missionaries >:(
Aaaand
here are the three of us chilling at the family history center, because
we were slackers this week and have no pictures of our adventures
together.
Anyways, I love you all so much! Keep your chins up, life is so good. :)
Sister Johnson
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