This week was pretty great. Sister Boss got really sick on Monday and so we were in for 2 days with her being sick sick sick. So, I called people, updated our records, cleaned, watched church movies, and crocheted. Yes, I am crocheting again. Don't judge :)
On Tuesday I was able to go on splits with one of the Sisters in our apartment so we could make it to our appointments that day. We had a really cool meeting with Tsahai, one of the members that we're working with to help her prepare for the temple. We talked about the importance of studying the scriptures daily and we found out that she had paid her tithing! I'm always so happy when people pay their tithing, because it brings so many blessings! Really, it's a huge leap of faith, especially if the person's financial situation isn't super great, but it's so amazing to see the changes in the people that pay their tithing.
The blessings are real, and there will ALWAYS be blessings. The Lord has promised them and he NEVER breaks his promises.
We were also able to help a recent convert start her mission papers this week! We're so excited for her and her family! They are super solid and she comes to church even if she has to come alone. People that are truly converted to the Gospel are so incredibly strong. And I'm not just referring to people that were baptized later in life, but EVERYONE. Everyone can have that strength and that conviction. And we just have to do the simple things. Pray sincerely. Read our scriptures daily. Share our testimonies. Be obedient. It's so easy to be obedient. We're told exactly what we need to do; we just need to do it.
We also had a really good experience with the youth this week. We had a really good activity where we went and "heart attacked" several young women's homes that haven't been to church in a while. It was a really cool experience to see the girls so excited about the activity because it's fantastic preparation for their own missionary work. It's so interesting how everything in the church prepares you to serve a mission. So, (ahem) anyone that's been thinking about serving probably should. It's pretty cool :)
I love you all! You're the best family anyone could ever ask for! Talk to you next week!
Love,
Steph
AND HERE ARE PICTURES!!!! Thanks for the camera, by the way :) These are from Valentine's day and the pic of the other two sisters? They gave us a wonderful cake :)
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