Hey
hey mis amigos! How goes lighting the world?! Keep up the great work. Its not
to late to get started if you haven't. Mormon.org
has some great ideas if you need some ideas! Also please don't be afraid to
share the #LightTheWorld with any of your peeps! Everyone needs it. You never
know who's heart you can help touch J
This
week Sister Roper and I had some powerful and fun experiences lighting the
world. There was a ton that went on but I just want to share some of my
favorite experiences from the week:
1.
At the beginning of the week I was trying to give a little pep talk to Sister
Roper in studies and I attempted to use an analogy I made up and ended up
saying 'You're a water bottle! Be proud of that!' Ha, ha, ha, ha, I honestly
have no clue... and can't even remember what I was trying to get at but it did
give us a good laugh and got us pumped to share the good news this week!
2.
We were out workin’ in the cold and felt like we should stop by this one
family's house. It was really cool
because we ended up doing some family history with them and sharing the Light
that way. The dad also showed us their
dog Scooby's cool trick- that's right, he sneezes for cheese. What a talent. I
feel like that is something I should master.
;)
3.
We decided for the 'sharing scriptures' day we would wrap up 6 Books of Mormon
(‘cuz it was day 6) and follow the Spirit to drop them off. It may sound crazy but it was a super cool
experience even though it was freezing and rainy and foggy, the Lord helped us.
I don't know if the people we dropped
them off to will read them or look at them - but you never know. Our
testimonies may be just what they need right now or in the future!
4.
We felt like we should go try a couple less active-members while we were out
working this week, so we did. Both were powerful experiences: First, we visited
with this sweet older lady. After the prayer she started going on about how the
church took up so much of her life and how she doesn't see any blessings of us
and told us that we were too young to understand anything. I really don't like
when people say that, ugh!... I may not know everything, but I do know enough
truth!! So I prayed for charity and told
her that we do know the gospel brings peace and more blessings that anything
else could. Sister Roper and I shared
how we both have come to know of the truth of the restored gospel and the
scriptures. The Spirit was strong. Second, we were on our way home at night and
Sis. Roper felt like we should stop and see this lady that lives close to us. So we did and at first she and her family were
all over the place - but as we showed them the video, peace filled the room and
they couldn't stop expressing how much they loved it! We left reminding them that they are loved and
the Spirit was strong once again.
5.
This last one is a combination of Saturday night and Sunday. So Saturday, we had our ward Christmas party.
We sat by this older lady, Sister Whisler, who I haven't really gotten to know
that well, so I was excited. She is
always so cute and excited to be at church and even though she has a lot of
physical problems and has some tremors, she always sings loud and proud. I love it!! She shared all about her family with us and
how she loves the gospel because even though she's the only member in her
family, the gospel is family too. I felt so much love for this dear sister it
was awesome! Well Sunday it snowed. She
and the couple that brings her to church were on their way and got into an
accident. We rushed with the senior
couple, the Thompsons, to the hospital to see her. She was just chilling in the
ER with her church clothes on and her scriptures in hand. When she saw us she got SO excited. Her doctors had to calm her down. But she motioned for us to come over and
immediately grabbed my hand. She kept
saying how sad she was that she missed church and the choir - 'stinking snow
plows!' Ha, ha, ha and told us to tell
her all that she missed. She kept
rubbing my arm and telling me that she loved me. My heart melted. She was one of the most selfless women I have
met! Who, instead of complaining about
the pain she was in was enthralled with making sure we knew we were loved. I heard the dreaded words fall out of my mouth
"Sister Whisler, before we go we want to sing a song for you," WHAT?! Ahhhh, here we go, ha, ha tis the season. ;) I said a little prayer for the Lord to help us
make it sound good. We started singing
away in a manger and it seemed like the bustle and stress of the ER died for a
moment. It was quiet. Peace filled the little curtained room. Sister Whisler managed to get all the strength
she could to sing along. As we sang the last verse she sat there with the
biggest smile on her face and tears came to my eyes "Be near me, Lord
Jesus; I ask thee to stay. Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all
the dear children in thy tender care. And fit us for heaven, to live with thee
there." At that moment I realized a
different meaning to the Light the World for the day. We are ALL God's children. Young or old. He is
closer than we realize and when we turn outward in love like Sister Whisler
taught me yesterday, miracles happen!
I
want to end by sharing my Light the World for today with you! Today is Day 12-
Jesus Taught Others and So Can You! So
I'll try to keep this brief but today I want to pass down to you what my
amazing grandparent and parents have taught me.
Grandma
and Grandpa McDonald- They have such a great gift of turning outward and
listening. Every time you see them or talk to them they just make you feel like
the star and are always ready to listen to whatever you want to share. I love
that they are so optimistic no matter the good or bad that comes their way.
This is something that has really helped me throughout my mission and changed
my life. Love you Grandma and Grandpa McD!!
:)
Grandma and Grandpa Stoddart- They have
pure charity and a gift to be able to make memories last. I love that they both
are walking lights of what they believe and aren't afraid to remind anyone they
see that they are loved. I've tried to emulate that example as I've been gone
and I've seen wonderful things happen. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Stoddart! Love
you both. :)
My Angel Mother- Her testimony of the
gospel is undeniable. She sticks to her beliefs and does not waiver. I love
that she is always there to make me laugh and to be patient with me. She is a
great teacher it's quite the gift. As I've been on my mission I've tried to
testify with the same emotion my mom has and it has changed me. I've also tried
to be patient as I've been called on to lead and teach. Love you mommy :)
The Best Dad EVER- Oh man I love my dad. Anyone that knows him knows that he loves his
Savior and that he walks the walk. Something that I've learned from my dad that
has changed my world is the power of prayer. My dad is the greatest example of
going straight to the source and talking it out through the good and bad with our
Father in Heaven. This has changed the way I've been able to be a disciple for
Him. Love you Daddio :)
I wish I had time to write out more but
you get the gist. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to serve through
this Christmas season. Time is flying and I am just realizing more and more
each day how grateful I am to be a full-time servant of the Master. I love my Savior. I love you all! Have a wonderful week filled
with light and cheer J
Love, Sister McD.
Ponderize: "I prayed unto the Lord,
saying: O Lord, according to my faith which is in thee, wilt thou deliver
me....give me strength that I may burst the bands with which I am bound" ~
1Ne 7:17
Commitment: Pray as the savior taught ~
Elder Uceda
Charity
Attribute: bear, believe, hope and endure all things
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