Sept 5-Sept 11 2017 Week 4

Hey Family!

This week has really flown by.  I am better with my health and everything as of Wednesday.  I was told that a lot of it was stress related.  I am not sure how true that is, but it is stressful.  I stayed in and rested the rest of last Pday and also for a lot of the day on Tuesday.  By Wednesday everything was good.  Last Monday we actually had an earthquake.  It was small but we definitely felt it, it was pretty awesome.  And also on Tuesday and this morning it rained.  Super little as in it was only flecks of water in the air but still rain.  We see on the news a lot about the hurricanes hitting the states.  It looks pretty bad but I am glad you are safe.

This week was difficult too, but I feel like I learned a lot.  My comp had us go on exchanges twice this week, once with members and the second time with the district leader.  I was really freaked out about it in the beginning of each because it meant I had to lead what we were doing in our area.  My confidence grew at the end and for the most part I feel like I did  all that I could do.  I did forget to invite people to church on Saturday and so my comp kind of freaked out about that.  I really am trying my best.  I really don't want the work to suffer because of me.   Our mission scripture is Alma 26:26-27 and it is really comforting --- Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to ^aturn back, behold, the Lord ^bcomforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with ^cpatience thine ^dafflictions, and I will give unto you success

 I have had a few difficulties adapting the way I speak with people.  Example, we wanted to talk with a mother about baptizing her son (we had only met her once before) and so after saying hello at the door, I said that we wanted to talk about baptizing her son.  She seemed surprised even though the boy had said he had asked his mom, and long story short, she said no.  We will continue to work with her, hopefully.  I am working to improve my abilities. One thing that really stuck out during my studies this week was Preach my Gospel chapter 4, Recognizing the Spirit.  It has a section that discusses trusting in the Spirit and I learned a lot that this is solely the work of the Lord.  Some of the stress that I feel, comes from not having confidence in my abilities to carry out the work, but it said to not trust in my abilities.  Trust in the Spirit to guide,direct,and say the words that I need.  The only thing that I need to trust in is my effort.  The spirit will do the rest.  I actually ran out of time.  My comp needs to go so sorry for the short responses.

How long will you be with your trainer?

Not sure.  I could be transferred at the end of Sept to another, but if not, it will be sometime at the middle of November. 

On transfer day, if you are with your trainer, do they typically leave you in the same area or will you go somewhere else/

I think usually one person stays in the Area, but it is all up to the inspiration of the Pres.

Do you have access to the Ensign in English?  Would you like me to send some in your next package?

No I don't,  I would actually really like that.  Also some Tide Sticks, a usb and portable speaker for music would also be great.

Were you guys able to find another apartment?

No, the Senior couple came and made a lot of improvements so that is nice.

I love you guys.  I bought this pie from a sister in the ward who is less active but who is really great.  The pie was delicious!