Hey Family!!
It's so good to
hear that everything is going well for you! I can't believe that December
is already half way gone! I know I keep making comments about it but I really
can't believe how fast the time is going. Are you guys all
ready for Christmas?! I'm super jealous that you guys had snow. Sister
Appleby hasn't ever seen snow before so we've been praying for it but
unfortunately it hasn't come. It's looking pretty stormy today though so
maybe we'll have a transfers miracle :) That's awesome that you
guys got to go to the MoTab concert! We watched the Christmas devotional last
night at our chapel and I thought it was really good. I love this time of year
and I'm so grateful for the the opportunity that it gives us to focus
on the Savior. He truly is the ultimate gift and I'm so grateful for the
opportunity I have to be one of His representatives.
So this week
has been pretty great! We had Zone Conference on Tuesday and it was soo
good. President Rasmussen talked to us about how we can give more selfless
service to our Savior. He shared with us the story in Matthew, when the
Savior calls His apostles to come and follow Him. He then talked to us
about some of the "nets" that might be holding us back and what we
can do to leave them behind. It definitely made me realize that there were
still some things that were holding me back. I've tried to apply it this week
and I have definitely seen a difference. I have found so much more joy in the
work and I have felt a greater love for those around me. I know that as we give
ourselves to the Savior, He will make more of us than we ever
could on our own. It was so good to see everyone and to feel of the spirit of
missionary work. I'm just so happy to be part of it! The first session was two
hours, then we hada break with a nice meal, and then went back in for
some more instruction and departing testimonies. So crazy! Sister Appleby
did a really good job as well as the other missionaries. It definitely made me
want to make the most of this time that I have because it will come to an end.
Not anytime soon, but definitely in time.
Things are
still going pretty good with our investigators. Megan is struggling a little
bit and says she isn't ready to commit to a church yet. We're having a lesson
with her tomorrow and hopefully we'll be able to resolve her concerns.
Georgette was able to come to church yesterday! She said she enjoyed it and
wants to come again. Another great thing, Jeremy, one of our older
investigators, finally agreed to a date! He was pretty hesitant
towards it but he said that he would prepare himself for the 17th of January. Pretty exciting! He's been moving pretty
slowly for awhile but he's starting to gain his own testimony and it's
been so amazing to see.
Oh,
btw on Monday I got another call from President... I'm going to be a
TRAINER! And boy am I stressin'. I don't feel qualified at all! But there are
going to be eleven new sisters coming into the mission this transfer and just
about every set of sisters is going to be in training. So I'll be staying here
in Woodsetton with my trainee for another two transfers; six months total! I
guess that pretty common for a first area but March seems so far away. I'll
send lots of pictures next week and show you who my "daughter" is. I
guess that means I'm expecting right now? Weird!
Anyways, I hope
that you guys have an amazing week. Good luck in your games and concerts and
everything else that you have going on. We're still trying to find somewhere to
skype but I think that it will all be okay. I'm not sure what time yet because
I don't know where my next companion will be from but I'll let you guys know
next week the specifics. I love you all and can't wait to see you next week!
Talk to you soon!!
Love,
Sister Wilde
