They Had Been Taught By Their Mothers!

We got a lot done this week! We got a lot of service and contacting in. We usually go to Goodwill, a thrift store that has a lot of interesting things. They usually have us organize clothes or shelves. I like it... I like reorganizing things. I'm not the only one like this...right? It's a good thing! We also do service at Guadalupe, a nice outdoor park. They had us pull weeds in a small area. 

I talked with Sister Grant and she told me she could see me as a movie director. I told her I love acting, but I'm afraid to go into it. (I'm also afraid of Hollywood). But I did tell her about how much I LOVE the Book of Mormon. She said I could make Book of Mormon movies and work for the church. I thought that was an interesting idea. 

As we continued service, Sister Hosea, Sister Grant, and Sister Posadas tried this strange fruit- almost like a nut, that had fallen to the ground from a tree. They found out later that it was called buck-eye. And... it's poisonous...!  Native Americans used Buck-eye to catch fish. They put it in the water and it would stupefy the fish. Ummm, good lesson here - I sure learned something new! And so did Sister Hosea: don't eat things you don't know what they are. She and the other sisters were fine. They hadn't swallowed it, and they didn't have any reactions to it. I'm so grateful that my Mama taught me to listen to my gut feelings, to my woman's intuition, or in other words, to listen to the spirit as it gently teaches and guides us to keep us safe.  I love this scripture and it's especially for my Mama...

Alma 56:47-48  Now they never had fought, yet they did not fear death; and they did think more upon the liberty of their fathers than they did upon their lives; yea, they had been taught by their mothers, that if they did not doubt, God would deliver them. And they rehearsed unto me the words of their mothers, saying: We do not doubt our mothers knew it.

As we visited a member named Tiffany, I explained to her what faith means to me. Faith is having a gut feeling, or I should say a strong feeling in my heart, a knowing that something good is going to happen. Lately I've been feeling like that and it's keeping me motivated.  

Something good IS going to happen! 

One night, we had dinner with a member. He was certain that the food was gluten free, however, later that night, I was starting to feel sick. We went to the Mellas so Sister Hosea could meet with the President, and Sister Mella and I watched the "Testaments". I love, love, love that movie!!! ^_^

But later that night, I was feeling the affects of some glutenous consumption and I could barely move without feeling like I was going to toss my cookies. My companion was worried and I told her I just needed a good night sleep. So I took some medication to help me rest and went to bed. The next morning, my stomach was better but I had a major headache. I came to the conclusion that if I just got ready and went out I would feel better. I got this feeling to go to Almaden Lake Park and do some contacting. I figured the fresh air would clear my head, and it did! AND- I passed out two Books of Mormon!!! Now that's faith...AND motivation! There was a woman who wasn't sure about her church, and she wasn't sure if it was okay to ask questions. She gladly took a Book of Mormon. I know it'll answer her questions! 

A member in the Ward is getting ready to turn in his mission papers! :) ...So exciting! We're helping and teaching him in any way we can! I know that when we put the Lord first, and we remember to help and serve our brothers and sisters, even if we might be feeling tired or sick or lonely, we will be blessed!

Mosiah 2:17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

Another member brings his non-member friend to church. This young man has a testimony of the church and wants to be baptized but he's just not sure when yet, and he wants his friend to baptize him! We're making plans to meet with him and invite him. I'm excited and hopeful for what's to come! :) 

-  Always, Sister Brown