Hi Everyone,
Sorry this letter will be short this week we just have a tiny bit of time to write because we leave Monday for Pittsburgh!! So much has happened. It feels like it has been weeks but at the same time it's humbled me being here so much. The spirit being here is the coolest thing ever. One of my favorite things is being able to sing with hundreds of missionaries "Called to Serve" and feel that spirit and peace that we are all here doing what we need to be doing. I love this work so much and this gospel! This last week especially I've learned that each and every one of us can benefit from the gospel and there is a scripture with an answer for whatever you may be going through specifically right now. I want to encourage you all to spend some time thinking of a question you have to ask God, something you need help with or guidance on right now and open up those scriptures. Sit and really pay attention to what you are reading and ask "how does this apply to me?" I have found countless answers in the Bible and Book of Mormon this week and I know you can find those answers too! So pray and crack open those scriptures all!
Also it is the coolest thing being able to get to know people especially the two investigators (Sydney and Catherine). Sydney reminds me so much of my grandmas - she is the cutest little old lady that loves history and the scriptures. I loved getting to know her and learn from her and connect with her (especially loved learning more about my McDonald clan in Scotland!) and Catherine is the sweetest girl ever. She is my age and is at B.Y.U. It was so cool to just talk to her like a long lost friend. Saying goodbye to them. It just makes me so excited to get out there and meet and connect and have those relationships with the people of Pittsburgh! What a difference a simple hello and a smile can make.
I just want to end with my testimony that I know this Church is Christ's true church. I know that Joseph Smith obeyed all that God asked of him and that if we just obey we can be blessed beyond imagine. I know the Book of Mormon is true and contains truths that can relate to each of us no matter what we are going through. I know that no matter where we are at in our lives, God wants to hear from us and loves when we pray to him with all of our heart. I am so grateful for this gospel and all it has done to bless me.
Love you all! Keep doing good things :)
~Sister McDonald
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