Another week. This week was really good. Did a lot. Like. a lot. Very very busy. But it’s all good.
On pday, we played secret hitler but mormon version, and we hung out. Later that day there was a lady that left 4 voice mails telling us she doesn’t want us to stop by anymore because we don’t wear masks or gloves. and covid is real. so. That was fun.
BUT. We had exchanges!!!!! So weird ngl. But that’s ok because it was so much fun. Little bit of backstory. Sister Heaton speaks Arabic, she got called to speak Arabic on her second transfer. And so there is a trio of Arabic sisters and that’s who we exchanged with. I was with Sister Gill and Sister Wait! Joyous people. They are so much fun. Being in a trio for a day was a bit weird but not terrible. I did a day of Arabic work with Sister Gill and Sister Wait. And that was fun. The title of the email is “hello” in Arabic. I know how to say “hello”, “I love you”, “thank you”, “your mom”, and “bye” in Arabic. So I’m basically fluent. And Arabic music is my new favorite music 🎶. Arabic work was a little different than English work. A lot more knocking on doors than anything, but it was still good. Also got to try some Arabic food. Was pretty delicious. ALSO, had my first member dinner on the exchange!! Unfortunately I am allergic to nuts and we didn’t tell them abt that because we spaced it. And the main course had peanut butter. So couldn’t eat it. But the rice and fruit was good 👍.
We had some good lessons this week. We had a lesson with Tony and Theresa talking about the word of wisdom. They are preparing to take out their endowments in October!!! Very excited for them!! But they are moving unfortunately😔. Had a lesson with an inactive member. And we convinced her to go to church! She also brought her daughter who we’ve been trying to contact for forever. That was amazing! We had another lesson with James. I’m pretty sure I learned more in that lesson than he did. When we got there he was playing fortnite. We tried teaching the plan of salvation. During our lesson Haeleigh (his mom) got a call and put Serenity (the one year old child) in a room and then walked outside. Serenity was then screaming and James proceeded to turn on the TV to play fortnite. We told him we weren’t done and got his attention so we could finish our last thoughts. Then he went outside. That was a bit frustrating but it’s fine. Nahias lesson was good. She asked us more questions and I’m pretty sure we answered them well. I gave her a prayer checklist and also gave Liana a painted book of mormon. so hopefully they enjoy those.
We had a friend come to church with us! He called us Saturday morning and asked if he could go and we said yes of course. He sounded super excited. And he did indeed go to church. He also gave me and sister Heaton necklaces and a bunch of earrings. so that was very nice of him. We will hopefully have a lesson with him tonight. And we’re gonna out him on date for baptism. He seems into it so we are very hopeful.
We also had Zone conference this week and sister Heaton has to do a breakout room. So that’ll be exciting.
I MET HANI!!!! There’s this Arabic man that the sisters keep talking about. And I FINALLY met him! He got baptized a year ago and he’s a Saint. He calls all the sister missionaries his daughters. And he gave us soda and some other stuff. A kind gentleman. He is so friendly and loves his sister missionaries! We call him Amoo Hani. Which means uncle Hani. I’m excited to see him again!
Spiritual thought…
Alma 62:49 “But notwithstanding their riches, or their strength, or their prosperity, they were not lifted up in the pride of their eyes; neither were they slow to remember the Lord their God; but they did humble themselves exceedingly before him.”
Be humble. As we humble ourselves we can feel the presence of God, and be lifted up through god. Always remember God. This week, think of ways that God blesses you in your everyday life. And remember those ways so you can feel closer to God and feel his love for you. I know he loves each of you and is watching over you. He wants you to look towards him for help. Always turn towards God and he will bless you! ♡
Love all of you! Hope you are all doing well and are thriving!! ♡
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