Good morning familia!
I want to say how thankful I am for each & every one of you. Thank you for your love and thank you for your support. I wake up every morning and can't help but feel so grateful for all that I have. And, of course, at the very top of that list is my family, my beautiful family.
A "miracle moment" if you will, took place this past week and I want to share it with you. I was on exchanges with Sister Thomas here in Vacaville from Friday night to Saturday. As we were going about visiting a few of our investigators, I caught a glimpse of a lady with her son at the park not too far away. Sister Thomas hadn't even seen her and so I insisted that we go talk to her. As we approached her, we let her know who we were and that we wanted to help her find more peace and happiness in her life. We began to tell her about the Book of Mormon and that within the Book of Mormon we can find solutions to problems, peace in times of difficulties, and comfort when we need it the most. From the beginning, this young mom gave off the vibe that she wasn't really interested. We continued, though, and as we were bearing testimony about the Book of Mormon, we noticed that she was crying and I realized that she was interested, very interested and was listening. I felt spirit so strong. As we talked to her more, she began to tell us she is in a place in her life where she doesn't know what to do anymore. She expressed that she knew that we were sent to her that day and she was excited to read the Book of Mormon and learn more about the church. I felt the spirit SO strong because I knew that we were being instruments in the Lord's hands. I felt so much love for Laura, even though I had just met her. I wanted to help her, I wanted to do anything for her and her son so that they could have a happier life, so that they could have the spirit of the Lord in their lives and in their home. As we walked away, I couldn't help but cry because there really is nothing greater than being an instrument in the Lord's hands.
It is these moments that make a mission. It is these moments that I will forever cherish.
Yesterday as we were standing at the chapel doors, waiting for people to arrive we were both feeling very stressed. We had a recent convert there with his wife and no one else was there (the leaders were going around picking people up). He was looking around wondering what was going on and we were feeling the effects of that and then people not being there. We have been working so hard and then come Sunday, it appears as if we hadn't done anything. As we were waiting for the leaders to arrive with some members, Hna. Fenn started saying these she was grateful for. She asked me what I am grateful for and even though it didn't take away the stress and my headache was still there, I knew that I was blessed. I am so blessed. We are so blessed. In our life, we are going to have times of trials, we are going to be stressed, we will feel defeated, but we always have something to be grateful for. So right now, I want to take a minute and share with you what I am grateful for this beautiful day:
I am grateful for the Gospel in my life & that through the Atonement we can be completely healed.
I am so grateful for all of you. Thank you for everything you do for me! I will never have words adequate to express my gratitude and love for you.
I am thankful for my mission and all of the many people I have met, all of the many experiences I've had that have changed me.
I am thankful for the Book of Mormon. It is my favorite book in the entire world.
I am thankful for President and Sister Bunker. They are amazing! He is the best Mission President. Really though. Haha.
I am thankful for my companion. She is such a great example to me. I love her so much!
Yes, there are hard times. Yes, there are challenges. Yes, things don't always turn out how we would have planned, but I can promise you that if we do our best, the Lord will do the rest. I am 100% confident that when we do what is right and that when we are faithful, we can be sure that the Lord will take care of us and comfort us.
“Do not expect that all will go smoothly throughout your life. Even for those who are living as they should, it sometimes will be just the opposite. Meet each of life’s challenges with optimism and surety and you will have the peace and faith to sustain you now and in the future.
For those who do not yet have all the blessings you feel you want and need to have, I firmly believe that no experience or opportunity essential for redemption and salvation will be denied you who live faithfully. Remain worthy; be hopeful, patient, and prayerful. Things have a way of working out. The gift of the Holy Ghost will guide you and direct your actions. I invoke a blessing upon you that life will be full and that you can find peace. If you look forward with hope and desire to do that which the Lord would have you do, that is all that is expected.” -Elder Boyd K. Packer ("Truths Most Worth Knowing").
I love you and am thankful for you. Have a wonderful week!
Con mucho amor,
Hermana Robinson
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