How is good old Idaho/ Nevada/ Oregon/ Florida treating you? This week has had it's ups and downs but I'm happy to report that there were more ups than down. Always a good sign, right?
We've had a lot of people fall through on us this week. The fourth of July isn't so great as a missionary because everyone is either out of town or too busy to talk to you. We even had an early 6pm curfew because of all the drunk drivers so we just did our weekly planning. Most of this week we spent tracting or visiting people instead of lessons and such, but it's all good because we found a few potentials and met some awesome people. On Saturday it was really hot and humid, so to put it nicely we were a pathetic sight. One guy felt really bad for us so he let us in and gave us some water. He was super nice but his wife was Buddhist so we didn't have much luck with him. But, overall it was a pretty good week. We also have a new investigator! Her name is Rose and she is just the cutest thing to walk this earth. I told you guys a little bit about her last time. She is a little older but she's always so happy to see us and just loves to talk and talk. She always says how much she loves us and how cute we are haha. Hopefully, she'll turn into a progressing investigator this week if she keeps her commitment. We have so many people in our area that are just one step away from baptism and are so ready, but for some reason or another just won't take that last little step. It's hard sometimes but I know that it will all work out.
Transfers are this week so there is a super slight chance that I may not be in this area anymore. Sometimes they move trainees to another trainer half way through the 12 week training program thingy but I really doubt that they'll do that with me. The elders serving in our ward have been here for four transfers and I hear that Chino is the place that they banish you for long periods of time haha. We'll see what happens. I like it here so staying sounds pretty good. We have awesome zone leaders and really good elders in our ward so hopefully they'll stay in banishment for a bit longer.
I'm doing pretty good as far as training( at least I think I am, maybe not haha) I've been able to develop some solid habits that I know will help me through the next couple of years. I'm still a bit rusty on a lot of things but I know that that will all come with time, practice, diligence, and a whole lota humility. It's amazing how much you learn from mistakes though, and believe me I've made my fair share of them so far. You have to learn to teach simply and powerfully, you're with a stranger you've never met 24/7 plus you have to do everything together including making decisions, you have to keep on schedule and be perfectly obedient.... and all without any sleep. Let's just say that there is still a lot to be learned about each. Mistakes are inevitable when learning something entirely new. I'm not going to lie and say that it's been easy, but I've had so many amazing moments that make it all worth it. If you're not tired than you're not doing it right haha.......I guess I must be doing it right;) I've almost hit my two month mark which is crazy! The end seems like ages and ages away but it's all going by so fast. When you're working hard time goes by faster.
It's been amazing to see just how much my Heavenly Father has blessed me. I've learned so much these last couple weeks and I know that I will continue to do so. He is is very aware of us and what we need. He loves us and wants only what's best for us. He is infinitely patient and infinitely loving. It's never too late to turn your life over to Him. That's why the Atonement is so amazing, because it allows us to be better every day and gives us the opportunity to get up whenever we may fall. Messing up doesn't disqualify you to practice anymore. He is always there with open arms and pure love. I've seen that many times while I've been out. Not only with me, but with those I've been able to teach. The gospel changes people and helps them to become better. Being a part of that has been such an amazing gift that could never be replaced. There is nothing better that I could be doing with my time right now and I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store for me. Know that I love you all! I've been so blessed with such an amazing family and I can't wait to hear from you all. Keep me updated haha.
Love ya lots,
Sister Prows
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