Hello wonderful family!
Here is a quick update of how things have been down here in the wonderful south.
-We are making very good progress with our contacts! All the people that were faltering are now stronger than ever and we plan on them staying that way. There's this woman named Phyllis and she has felt the spirit stronger than any of our investigators, and she knows that it's true, but she is having a really hard time with quitting smoking (shocker there). I finally broke on her and straight up said, "Phyllis, you need to try to quit. You know it's what Heavenly Father wants and I know that if you quit smoking you will be so blessed and I promise that the Lord will take away all your anxiety and depression if you do." It came out of nowhere and I was really surprised that I said it and quite scared to what her reaction would be, but she simply sat there, a bit shocked as well, and said, "Okay, I'm going to try." HALLELUJAH! The spirit TOTALLY spoke through me and it was exactly what she needed to hear. So yeah, that was cool.
-With finding new investigators we have had some luck. Yesterday we went to go visit an investigator and she had her friend over which was perfect because we were on The Plan of Salvation. After the lesson, her friend asked if she could have a Book of Mormon and she told us that everything we taught her made perfect sense. It's so cool how Heavenly Father prepares people and will throw them in our path. We have met 2 other investigators, but they are slowly but surely coming along.
-So far, I have tracted (knocked on random doors) once. We have 40 referrals so far so it's easy to say that we are very very busy. I love it.
-The hardest thing about Missionary work for me is the early rising. Waking up at 6:30 has been SO HARD. Even though we go to bed at 10:30PM I still find myself walking around like a zombie all morning. I thought it would get easier, but boy was I wrong. Sister Dixon has been out here for 4 months and she still has a problem with it. I am permanently tired, but I stay awake and attentive thanks to snacking on good fruits and most likely Heavenly Father.
-Missionary work is so rewarding overall. I am learning so much about time management, how to take care of myself, and I am especially learning some really great social skills. I love it. Even though I'm out here doing service for the Lord to thank him for all he does, he blesses me even more.
-I try writing in my journal every week. With all the time that I don't have, finding that 3 minute break to write in my journal is a bit challenging, but I promise you that I will do better. I just think of my future kids reading through my journal and seeing nothing and I don't want that to happen.
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