So Sister
Hansen and Sister Udagawa switched Thursday morning and switched back
Saturday morning. I was actually really nervous to work with her. at
first i thought the division was because I had bugged Sister Udagawa
enough that she asked for a break (still not sure if that was the
reason) but I am so grateful for the division.
So
Sister Hansen and I stayed in the house until 4 the first day. She was
re-explaining all the numbers and stuff for our planner because she
figured i didn't understand when it was explained the first time (she was
right). so we went over that (in really slow Portuguese) and i finally
understand them. Then she asked how i was doing.. I told her how much
I've been struggling with the language and understanding people and just
all the struggles I was having. I finished talking and she said she
needed to share her experience of her first 12 weeks. She told me that
everything I was and still am struggling with she had all the same
issues. She felt the exact same way. It was so refreshing to hear that i wasn't the only one with these struggles. I know I'm not, but it was nice
to hear and talk to someone who has overcome these struggles. We had a
really touching and really needed conversation. Some tears were shed,
and hugs were given and then we got to work.
The
first day we made 31 contacts. And met some of the most amazing
families! They were all so open and excited for the message we had. She
had me do a lot of the talking for some of them and helped me along the
way. My favorite was when we were talking to this small family of 3 and
she started to talk about the Plan of Salvation, then she looked at me
and started asking me questions about it to explain the Plan to them. it
was really cool, I could feel the spirit so strong while we were
talking with this family. I had the chance to explain the importance of
family in this plan and started crying when I shared about you guys and
the kiddos, and how important this plan was if i wanted to be with my
family forever. it was really cool.
Then
the second day we did a little bit more contacting, not a whole lot
because we already had 31. But did a few more, saw some of the families
we met the day before and committed 3 people to baptism. then we were
headed home and Sister Hansen told me the next desefio (contact) was
mine. So i started looking around trying to find someone who i thought
was ready. just trying to see who stuck out to me. we passed this guy
sitting on the curb and Sister Hansen says that that's who i needed to
talk to. we walked over and i started talking to him. I committed him to
church and then his friend came over. I committed him to church too.
and then she tapped me and told me to try baptism. So i explained the
importance of baptism and stuff with a little help from Sister Hansen
making sure they understood me. and then asked them both to be baptized!
both said yes!!! it was so sweet!
it
was a bummer because when we went to confirm with them for church and
stuff we couldn't find them.. but we'll keep looking. I know i just
needed that experience for confidence.
after
this week with Sister Hansen I've been reminded of what kind of
missionary i want to be and the kind of missionary i know i was called
here to be. She has been such a huge inspiration to me these last few
days. She probably doesn't know how much she has helped me, but there's so
much i feel. so much better about after the 2 1/2 days i had with her.
literally am so grateful for her and i know she was sent to me for
divisions for this exact reason.. she was definitely an angel for me
this week.
and
then I had the amazing opportunity to talk to my family over skype, so
nice to see all your beautiful faces and hear your voices again. Glad to
hear that everything is going well back home! overall i had a really
good week. i feel so much more confident and more like myself after this
week!!
eu
sei Deus sabe nós pessoalmente. eu sei que esta igreja é verdade. eu
sei que Deus envia anjos e responde nossas orações. eu amo este igreja
com meu todos coração e prometo minha vida para compartilhar esta
mensagem maravilhosa com todos mundo.eu amo vocês muito!
<<I know God knows us personally. I know this church is true. I know that God sends angels and answers our prayers. I
love this church with my all heart and I promise my life to share this
wonderful message with everyone in the world. i love you very much!>>
much love,
Sister Moss
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