This week was a little better. I'm grateful for the support I receive from friends and family. Two good friends of mine sent a package with food, inspirational quotes and letters, and toys. Thanks you guys!!! And a huge thank you to my family for all the birthday wishes (and presents)! I had a great birthday but I'm especially glad that I only have to be away from home for only one birthday!
Sister Mella came to drop off the invitations for Yuna's baptism. It's too bad that Yuna couldn't be baptized last week. I got to talk to Sister Mella about how I've been feeling lately. She was so kind and understanding. She told me I was now at the hardest part of my mission. From my understanding, it seems that all missionaries hit a hard block on their mission. And they feel discouraged and disappointed in themselves. But I've also heard that once that's past, the mission becomes the best time of their lives. So, maybe I just need to have more faith and it will all work out in the end.
We met with Jimmy a few times this week. He told us that he has nothing better to do, so that's why he meets with us. We told him that we help people grow closer to Christ, and prepare for baptism. But he has no interest in being baptized and has no desire to change. I feel really sad for him.
We got to visit the family history center this week. I printed out a new copy of my family fan chart. More of my Mama's side is showing up! My Daddy's side goes on forever! I love family history. I was also looking at cool pictures. I saw one of my Dad and his family when he was little!
On Thursday, we did a lot of service. I basically swept floors all day. But it's okay, I actually kind of like sweeping... :) We had a lesson with a recent convert named Danielle. We talked about when Nephi saw Lehi's dream. She was a little confused, but it is a little confusing. I know the more we read and study and have a desire to learn about the gospel, the more we will understand. We went contacting, and met a man who had a bird. He (the bird) sat on my head and my shoulder. That night, we had dinner at institute and played foosball with the Zone Leaders. Elder Leishman and I were on a team. We both have gluten intolerance, so we were the "gluten-intolerant team". Elder Nuttle and Sister Smith made a lot of funny gluten jokes. Elder Nuttle said he was going to celebrate victory with a donut. I'm not the best at being a goalie, so whenever I missed I said he had a donut last night and it didn't settle with him. So our poor goalie was having an allergic reaction during the game. Haha! (It's not funny when that allergic reaction actually happens.)
On Friday, we went to Greenfinger to do some service. Another volunteer asked about our church. I told her a little bit about it. Part of me thinks I should've just taught her the restoration, but another part of me is glad that I had planted that seed. Sister Hosea and Sister Riggs brought us lunch and helped us with our weekly planning. They are the best! I love my STLs! President Mella came to inspect the apartment while we were having our little planning party. He gave us some finding ideas as well.
On Saturday, we did service at the college by the institute where we serve. We helped with some decorations and Sister Smith got to dress up as the mascot. They were doing this thing called Geocaching. I'm not entirely sure how it's done, but it sounds fun!
Well, it was a good week and a rough week at the same time. But I want to thank everyone for their prayers, love and support and all their help and advice. You, my family and friends, keep me motivated.
I love all of you!
- Always, Sister Brown
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