This
week was a really good one for us in Sisaket. I'm a little sad that
this week is transfer week. Ahhh transfers. I'm always a little bit
wary when I know that the call could very well come and something will
change in our district or in my companionship. Buuuut. I suppose
change is good :) and that's how a lot of growth happens. But we
honestly have been so blessed here in Sisaket. We have seen many
miracles and much growth happen.
Honestly a lot of my thoughts from this week... I
don't even know where to put them... and it's only just now that they're
all coming together. I feel like we've experienced a lot of miracles
this week, and my thoughts this morning are that... heaven and earth are
more connected than I ever realize.
I think I've said it a million times but it's my
belief that a lot of the miracles that happen in our lives and in the
lives of our investigators are personal. They occur as we kneel to
pray, or as our investigators do. They happen when we study the
scriptures, and as a result of our faithful actions receive personal
revelation and witnesses of truth. This week it's been cool to teach a
couple of different investigators and to really try to help them with
their concerns. Man the people we are teaching are incredible. One
sister in particular... is so amazing. Sister Hughes and I often talk
about what a privilege it is to teach her. Her faith is incredible and
the change that we've seen in her is apparent. We've taught her several
times this week and tried our best to help her overcome her concerns...
and while I feel like inspired words have been shared and the spirit
has been felt, I know that the things that will happen to help her are
personal miracles. I think that heaven is a lot closer than we think
sometimes. I'm so grateful for the many things that witness that to me
today! Think of it, we have prayer. We have temples. We have the
scriptures. There are angels around us. I wish I knew just how many
times things have happened as a result of both our efforts on earth, and
those on the other side. I'm sure it's much more of a group effort
than I realize. But again... I'm glad for moments of clarity when I
know that the Atonement, the change in ourselves, and the work that we
do is for much more than this life.
This sweet sister's concerns echo a lot of concerns
that I've had for myself in my own life... so it's been interesting to
try to help her, and almost feel like I'm helping myself too! :) It
takes faith to make and keep covenants :) and it takes faith in the
promise that our weaknesses will be made strengths through the Atonement
of Christ. I feel like... even though I'm not a perfect missionary
I've been able to see some of those changes in myself!
You guys the people over here are awesome!
Investigators are working on quitting smoking. They're praying,
studying and learning. They're just inspiring :) and they make me so
happy. I feel like God has opened many doors in this area. :) It's
amazing to be able to be here. I can't believe God helped me learn
Thai, and that He's supported me every day so far! :) Wow the
blessings are amazing.
I love you so very much. Have a wonderful week.
Love,
Sister Croft
P.S. Some pictures from this week. My bowling score. I'm still bad. :)
This picture cannot accurately capture the amount of bugs that were at
this family home evening activity. It was disgusting and insane. You
can only imagine my excitement when my district members said "Sister
Croft. We're taking a district picture!! Get over here. Oh my
goodness. There were way more bugs than are visible in this picture.
Haha... maybe you'll get the idea from my face. Nasty.
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