"The older we get, the more we look back and realize that external circumstances don't really matter or determine our happiness. We do matter. We determine our happiness."
Friday, November 8, 2013
Transfer Time Again!
Can you believe I've been in Middletown almost 6 weeks?! By next week I could be in another area. (there's about a 9000% chance I won't be, but still)
It has been another adventurous week here in Middletown! I've discovered we are right on the PE and NJ borders, so I'm on the very edge of the mission again.
We went out with a member last week to visit some of her friends who aren't members. We went to one lady's house and were able to talk with her younger sister. She was SO interested in what we do as missionaries. She told us we were very inspiring... she's my age and doesn't really know where she's supposed to be going in life. We are hoping to meet with her again because she has SO much potential! We spent an hour talking to her about Heavenly Father and his plan for each of us... she has so much faith!
This week we also met with a less active named John. He seems like a grouchy old man but he really is a big teddy bear. (sound familiar?) We taught him a lesson and then he walked us out to the car. As I got in the car he said "Be careful!" It sounded just like dad and I couldn't help but respond with a "yessir!" He's been a member for forever and he used to be really active. I can tell he wants to come back but there are a few things that are stopping him. His wife isn't a member and she has some hard feelings towards the church. I can't help but have a huge soft spot for him!
Another one of our less-actives (that's pretty much all we work with.. :) ) makes jewelry! She told me she would help me find a silver spoon to make a ring out of :) She has a desire to come to church, but her husband isn't a big fan. Progress has been pretty slow with her but the other day we walked in and she said "I have something to show you!" She had bought herself a brand new quad so she can bring her scriptures to church and so she can start re-reading the book of Mormon. I was SO excited for her!
This week we were also able to meet with our Bishop's daughter. When his kids turn 15 he makes them take the missionary discussions so they can gain their own testimony. I think it's an awesome idea! She's sweet but super shy. hopefully we can help her get more comfortable with talking to people, especially about the gospel.
On Friday we went to a mini-zone conference. President Morgan invited all of the youth from our stake to come and hang out with the missionaries! We were able to do role-plays with them and help them prepare to have missionary experiences. President Morgan talked about how a lot of missionaries have the concern of not knowing enough. I think that's a pretty common concern with everyone! He went through 3 Nephi 27 and pointed out parts that talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He kept asking us "What do you know about the Gospel of Jesus Christ?" What we know will always be enough as long as we are willing to give our all. The scriptures promise us that as we open our mouths the Spirit will tell us in our minds and in our hearts the things we should say. As you pray to have missionary experiences, never forget that. You will ALWAYS know enough as long as you rely on the Lord!
I met another person with connections in Utah! Her name is Nanette Davis and she's related to the Davis's in Hyrum! That's her sister in law. She was born in Logan and raised in Weber. We have a member who is really excited to feed us for Thanksgiving already. I'm worried that I'll end up eating 3 or 4 meals instead of one that day :)
This was SO long, but I love you all!
-Sister Toone
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