Well, I have gotten the transfer blues. They're kicking me out of Covington. And I didn't even get the chance to meet a vampire!!!! I don't even know where I'm going yet, you'll get to find out next Monday.
We had an amazing day on Friday, despite having Zone Conference all day. We were able to find so many new people to teach and be able to have a powerful lesson with Dean and his family. It was amazing to see the member we brought with us was absolutely perfect for Anika, the oldest girl. She's been having some pretty rough challenges in her life, and the member suggested that we all fast for her. And his whole family came to church on Sunday, fasting. Yes, Anika and Alexis both complained about how hungry they were (it's so hard for 13 & 15 yr olds who have never fasted before!) but I know they really felt the Spirit. The ward will be so lucky to have them as members.
I just want to say how happy I am to be a missionary. I love that I am serving the Lord full-time, and I love being the answer to a prayer. I love feeling absolutely fearless because I know the Lord is literally on my side. It's hard to believe I only have 6 months left of this wonderful journey.
Sometimes it's hard to be a missionary. It's hard to have the beliefs that you cherish thrashed. But all that opposition makes you stronger. Let's face it, would I willingly give up 18 months of my life and all the money it cost to serve a mission if I did not believe this was Christ's kingdom on the earth? Absolutely not! And the more I learn about the church the more I KNOW this to be the true church of Christ. I know that God speaks and revelation continues today. I know that the Book of Mormon is the evidence of this, and I know that book to truly be the word of God.
Alma 1:25 says of persecution: "Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith, nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecutions which was heaped upon them." Remember the lesson I learned on patience last week? I know that I have been prepared to better handle persecution and to be able to come out stronger through the refiner's fire.
I know my Savior lives. I know He loves us individually with a perfect love. He loves us enough to make us stronger than we think we are.
I love you all! Have a great week! Pray for me as I start packing... It's hard to fit your whole life in just 3 suitcases!!!
Sister Laser
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| Road to Tara Museum with lots of "Gone with the Wind" memorabilia . |
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| My favorite dress |
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