Cats & Dogs

What a week it's been! We had a little bit of a slow start, but the weekend has been fantastic! Friday was MLC, which was a great meeting from President Millar and other mission leaders for the transfer. I was so grateful to go and feel once again spiritually fed and uplifted. I re-committed myself to seek the Spirit more this coming transfer.  It's easy to get into the routine: same thing day in and day out.  But missionary work is so much greater and so much more exciting than that! I'm sure Heavenly Father wants us to see each day as a blessing full of opportunities and miracles - we just have to be willing to seek the Spirit, and doing so will make it easier to recognize His hand in His work.

Carly is amazing! Honestly.  She committed to quit smoking on Saturday and we're really excited because she's decided to move her baptism date up to the 21st of June! She will forever be my sister and friend. :) This week was fun because we were invited to a pamper night at Sister Taylor's home.  We went with Carly and had a good time there.  

The weather has been hot the past few days! It's finally starting to feel like summer!  Saturday ended up being great for contacting because of the sunshine.  We met some good people and were able to make some great plans for the coming transfer.  Sunday we went to visit Peter & Esther. They are great.  I love them because of their simple and loyal faith to the Lord.  They want to do the right thing and we always feel the Spirit when we go into their home to teach. Later that afternoon, the elders called and told us about how Carly went on a teach with them after church. They said it felt like having a member present in their lesson.  We were so happy to hear she was able to spend some time with the elders and already loves helping with the missionary work. :) Just after that, Sister Nelson and I were knocking down a road. Two funny things happened that made it a little more enjoyable and made us laugh. The first was that after we briefly talked to a lady and shared a website on her doorstep, we turned to go and Sister Nelson didn't see their pet cat behind her! I did, but I couldn't get the words out quick enough.  She stepped on the cat's tail and all the sudden she heard what had happened. "MEEEOOOWW!!!" I'm sure the cat wasn't too happy after that, but we got a kick out of it.  We couldn't help but walk away laughing after the owner closed the door. Only a few doors later, as we were waiting for a response, all the sudden we hear this big dog bark and come running around the corner to get us!! We were terrified!! It was a big German Shepherd and came right up to us and backed us up into the corner against the house.  No owner in sight!! We tried to be strong and stand up for ourselves but we were scared.  Thankfully, the owner came out a few seconds later and saved us.  The owner told us she wouldn't hurt a fly, but it sure did shake us up. I'm grateful for the funny little things that keep us on our toes and help us enjoy the journey.  I know we've got a great transfer ahead of us with the help of the Lord.

Scripture of the week: "Yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord. And it came to pass that so great was their faith and their patience that the voice of the Lord came unto them again, saying: Be of good comfort...Thou shalt go before this people, and I will go with thee." -Mosiah 24:15-17

This one's for you Gramps! One strawberry plant is the extent of our mission gardening. :)