Hey howdy hey all! So
this week, I decided to stop focusing on the bad and look for the miracles and
there were SO many! It's been something I'm trying to work on and it's not
always the easiest... so thanks for being patient with me and laughing along with
me. Ok here we go people, miracles by the day:
Tuesday (5th): We got
to do service and pack up some people's home that are moving. Such a great kick
start to the week (Thankfully the film crew of "Hoarders: Buried
Alive" didn't have to make an appearance)
Wednesday (6th): We
had a not so dandy lesson...in the which we were referred to as Satan..ha, ha
good, good times! While this conversation was taking place I glanced at sweet
Sister Thorson, whose mouth slightly hung open. My eye caught on her name tag
and I saw the biggest words on the tag "Jesus Christ". Immediately I
was filled with overwhelming love for this person that was speaking such kind words.
I bore witness of Jesus Christ and just that He loves them. I know that it's
all part of the experience and one day it'll all click. :) BUT... plus side, we
both talked to awesome people on the bus. The guy Sister Thorson talked to
actually texted US first #MiracleCuzItRarelyHappens .
Thursday (7th): We
were tracting and as a lady was shutting her door, I saw a bag of garbage
waiting to be taken out. Well, we live to serve so... naturally I reached
down and told her we would love to take her trash out! Well she was astonished
but agreed. Ha, ha only problem we couldn't find the dumpster.. finally after like
10 minutes we found one by an apartment complex. Hey more doors to knock!
Yippee! So we knocked all the doors in the building... down to the last two
doors. And this girl named Cayt answered. She is Buddhist but let us in! We got
to talking and she said she had a Book of Mormon but hasn't read it. We were
able to read about faith with her and leave her with a prayer and it was so
awesome to see light spring to her eyes as we read. Also that night, Sister
Thorson and I stepped into the institute class thinking it was religion
class... but actually it was Pathways' math. We found our math skills are a little
rusty!
Friday (8th): After
sass and sass and more sass on campus at forums I said a little prayer. It went
a little something like this: "Heavenly Father, I'm cold, tired, sick of
these sassers but lovely Children of yours and now I'm getting a little sassy.
Please give me someone to talk to that really wants to
listen..." Right then I was humbled and the first person I talked to
was so kind and open to learning more!! *cue prayer of thanks and sorry for
sass* Also at dinner I got the hottest hot sauce known to man (not a joke-
their son is a chef and he made this 'dragon' hot sauce) in my EYE! So while
the elders are giving a spiritual thought....I'm having a swollen eye and a
waterfall running down my face! Good times... HA! Don't worry I'm good now!
Saturday (9th): Today
was like Disney Land. Sooo great! We got to have district meeting with
President and Sister Johnson-whoop whoop! I love them so much. They are just
like my own parents, it's so comforting. My favorite part as always was my one-on-one interview with President Johnson. In my interview we talked about how
grateful I am for my "momma" Sister Hansen (who is training AGAIN!
Like a champ... she's the best no big deal) and for my "daughter" Sister
Thorson. Her sass and her faith keep me going! I know they will be friends for
eternity :) it really touched my heart that President kept saying how I radiate
light.. ha, ha, ha, not sure what that means but makes me feel special. He said how I
remind him a lot of Sister Johnson and just have a great capacity to love
everyone and keep being positive even through the tough times. Such a great
day. We also had an AWESOME lesson with a girl that took lessons from
missionaries a year and a half ago! As we talked about families she started
sobbing we just sat there until she composed herself and then she said how
comforting and happy that made her feel. I love my family so much and am beyond
grateful to know that death is not the end, we can be with our families
forever!
Sunday (10th): Church
and dinner with Loveday was oh so fabulous! We also got to watch the CES
devotional by President and Sister Nelson. I loved the messages that were
shared about making this year the best year yet and reaching our full potential
as "Millennials". It just gave me renewed determination to work even
harder!
So if you made it
through all that YOU are a champ and deserve a pat on the back and some cookies
or something! But really guys, God is GREAT and he wants to bless us. Trying to
see the good and miracles makes a difference. I know good things are headed
your way. This week make an extra effort to thank the Lord in your prayers for
the miracles he's blessed you with.
Love,
~Sister
McDonald :)
Ponderize: "I am
the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead,
yet shall he live" ~ John 11:25 (Inspired by my wonderful
mother)
Quote: "May we
see all of our brothers and sisters the way God sees them, with love and
compassion." ~ Elder Clark (Sunday Afternoon)
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