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| NOT SURE WHAT SHE IS DOING IN THESE PICTURES ???? BUT SHE SENT THEM AND I AM GOING TO POST THEM ANYWAY JUST TO EMBARASS HER :) |
Hello October
21st 2013
I just first want to say that the Church is
true and the Lord hears and answers our prayers. I know he does and I know he
loves His Children. There is no doubt in my mind and my testimony has been
strengthened so much because of the things that have happened.
As you know we had the amazing opportunity to
meet Quentin L. Cook, An Apostle of the Lord, Jesus Christ. And wow. He is an
amazing man of God and you could feel the spirit so strong around him and it
just shines in his eyes. I had the neat experience of being able to play the
Organ for that meeting. I got to play while an Apostle was there! It was so
cool! And I thought I would be terrified and so nervous but I wasn't because
the spirit was there and it was just so neat. So peaceful. I will never forget
that and grateful that the Lord gave me the chance to use the talents He has
given me. I cannot even begin to tell
you how much the words he spoke touched my heart and were an answer to a very
sincere and desperate prayer.
Earlier
that week, I had been really struggling to just stay motivated to work but I
wanted to and I wanted to share the Gospel but I was just having a hard time
and didn't understand why. Tuesday night, I realized that I wasn't feeling all
that great and then my throat starting hurting really bad. I woke up the next
morning feeling awful but went to work anyway because the exchange sisters were
coming later that day and I wanted to go out and work. Right before they showed
up, it hit me real hard and I felt so sick and just dizzy. They came and we divided
and I was with my companion from last transfer which was nice to get to see and
talk to her again. We went out and worked for a little bit but I just got so
exhausted and we went back and I rested and the same thing happened Thursday
morning as well. I was so frustrated because I had made a goal to be more
dedicated that week and then I got sick and couldn't go and work. I cried for a
little bit which only made it worse, I don't recommend it! :) I was discouraged and irritated with my immune
system. ( getting sick as a missionary is like the worst thing IN THE WORLD.)
On top of that, there were some things that were said that really hurt all of
us about our area. We have been trying to do the best we can, but there were
things that were said that made us feel like we weren't doing enough and
weren't good enough to be up here doing it. It was hard just because I had
already been feeling that and then to hear it from someone who doesn't even
know our area and has been there for 24 hours just made it worse. But I realize
that those feelings never come from God. He will never tell us we aren't good
enough for something! Because we are. And my companions had all felt the same
way and it was just discouraging. BUT!!!!!! then Elder Cook came to the rescue.
The talk he gave was for us. I felt like he was speaking directly to me and
telling me we were doing what we needed to be doing and the Lord was proud.
There is this misconception that missionary work is just tracting, aka knocking
on doors. And it is a part of it but there are so many more ways to find and it
starts with the members but we have to strengthen the ward and help them invite
their friends and this area has been tracted so much that we are needing to
work with the members more than anything. But Elder Cook re-affirmed that what
we are doing by working with the members is right and we are on the right
track. I just knew that the Lord had heard my prayers, the silent ones as well.
And I felt so much at peace with everything!
Another
answer to a prayer that I didn't even know that I needed was that the Mission
President allowed me to go back to my old ward in Lancaster!!!!!! There is an
investigator that we found while I was there that is getting baptized this
Saturday!!!! And I really wanted to say Congratulations and see him and just
everybody! And that just made my entire life! It was better than Christmas,
Seriously! But it helped me for some reason. I felt like I finally put a close
on that chapter of my life and can truly focus on this area even more so. I
guess I didn't realize how much I was just holding on to my old area and
investigators and to just see that there are people ready like Jose, and we are
called to find those that will listen! It was just so motivating and
encouraging. It was just a much needed answer to prayers and I am so grateful
for the things that have happened! I love the Lord and His Gospel and I know
this Church is Christ's true church. There is nothing like it and so many
blessings come because of it! My testimony of the Gospel and of the Savior has
been strengthened so much and I know that the Savior lives! He is real and His
Atonement is real and heals. I am grateful to be here serving Heavenly Father
and My Savior. Thanks for all the prayers and love and support! I love and miss
you all dearly! Love, Sister Haws
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