APRIL 21, 2014
TENDER MERCIES – Happy Easter y’all!
Wow what a week. Totally been crazy. A mix of emotions for sure.
First holiday with out family, transfers, loosing Mecham, new companion, and Megan, my sister is coming home. Definitely been tuff. But has
been fun as well. I look back on the week and as I try to decide on what to say
there has been one constant theme to it all. And that is found in 1 Nephi 1:20;
"But behold, I, Nephi, will show
unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen,
because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of
deliverance." Tender mercies have been everywhere this week.
Now I got an email from my sister where she reminded me that The
Lord takes care of his missionaries on holidays. This is soooo true.
On Saturday after me and Elder Mecham dropped off our bikes, so
that Meacham’s bike could be put in a box for transfers, we walked over to the
library to do our daily #becauseofhim Facebook messages. When we walked into
the library we found a nice little corner with some chairs set up and decided
this is where we would online proselyte for the day. This guy approached us as
I was reading an email from my sister about tender mercies, (Yes! I was excited
to hear from her) and told us he wanted to do what we did. He said he wasn't a
member but wanted to become one and go serve a mission. We were so excited we
gave him our number told him about the BOM and sent him on his way with a smile
on his face and on ours. By the way this NEVER happens in Eugene. So it was
surprising.
After we were finished with fb we decided we would stop by a few
people so Mecham could say good-bye to them. After a little failure, and nobody
answering their doors we walked discourage to where we decided to have our
final supper together. Five guys burger and fries. On our way walking we
decided to OYM (open your mouth) and this lady was walking towards us.. She was
extremely nice and very friendly. She had read the BOM before but asked if we
could pray with us because she liked how Mormons prayed and said she liked the
feeling she got. So we prayed with her and talked to her. She asked if we would
share some scriptures with her. She was a super friendly gal, but we weren’t
able to get any info but we made a good rep about Mormons.
At 5 guys as we were ordering one of the dudes was way
interested in missionaries, he had a buddy that's a member, and he was asking
us all the questions. Pretty cool experience. There were many more. And my
heart was full on such a sad day. I was missing my family and The Lord was
taking care of me. I feel so blessed to be a missionary. You make thousands of
friends. People that you get so close to in just 5 simple minutes. I love everyone. So many people to remember
and try to keep in contact with.
Transfers are today. Was a sad day. I lost Mecham, he is going
to be a Zone Leader in Jacksonville. It was hard to say
goodbye. Kinda became a part of me lol. But I'm getting a new comp. and I saw
some people that were in my district in the MTC! It was sad to see them go to
new areas and start new adventures. Elder Jardine is my new companion… Looking
forward to getting to know him. Supposedly he's pretty shy and quiet. Which is
not good because I'm quiet too. Lessons are going to be tuff. Haha. So pray for
us. A mission is really an adventure. I
feel like Bilbo Baggins on The Hobbit. There are so many things to discover and
find. Someone is waiting for you to help them or reach out a hand and make them
feel loved.
I feel so much love and support. I know God cares about me and
me personally. He has helped me when I've been in despair. I love it. I
wouldn't trade this experience for a different one. I feel extremely blessed. I
do miss my family but I know it's only for a short 2 years. I've already been
out for 3 months. Which feels totally crazy. I don't feel that old already but
I am.
Family, four hours of church is nothing! hahahah but still way
awesome story… How great that Megan got to hear Hermana Hamblin’s Homecoming
report in Delta. We do 6 hours of church
each Sunday with meetings and everything. We are over 1 ward, the Eugene 1st
ward.
We loved the package! Thanks mommy ! I love you so much!
Easter was great! We had dinner with the stake president and a couple sets of
missionaries. We made
cupcakes… they turned out great. But we were on bikes so we didn’t share
them…. we ate them all lol. Sister W
loved your gift. She bawled. And cried and told me how much she loves you.
I'm glad to hear Megan's homecoming reunion at the airport was
awesome. Sounds like y'all had fun. I love you so much. I hope y'all's had fun
camping. Miss you! Btw the lady emailed me back and said I already won the
contest for best mommy. She was just sayin mine won in her eyes. Love y'all so
much. I am nothing with out my family :) absolutely. But it makes us stronger.
My heart has missed more. But it loves more and more :) Megan touched
a what !! That's scary. No way. Never. I can't believe that. That's scary. Blah
! Freaky. Sisters should not touch snakes by choice!! Sister! Your letter made my week! I love you
so much! I'm glad you like my puppy. He's pretty awesome. Super cool dog. So
what are your plans now? Like work and school? I saw all the pictures of me at
the airport. Remember I'm on fb 3 times a week haha. Also I get y'all's emails
anytime I walk into a hot spot, with wifi. So I got your email on Saturday.
Totally was awesome. Also how was camping again ? Enjoying it. I'm sad
I'm missing all your campfire stories:( enjoy and I love you so much!
Anywho I love this gospel. I love the joy I feel every single
day. And I can't wait to see my family in 3 weeks on Skype. I hope everyone has
a blessed week and enjoys the many tender mercies in their lives.
GRIZZ
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