In the words of Elder Hershey....
"It's hot. Its so hot. It's so ridiculously hot that it blows my mind. You could fill a pool with the amount of liquids I've sweat out this past week! The weather has been consistently in the 90s, plus super humid. Combine that with collared shirts and mini scarfs (neck ties) and dress slacks, and you got a big ole walking sponge with a nametag that says Elder Judy. It's hot."
I had to keep asking myself if I was laboring out of duty or love. Some moments it was out of duty. But the majority of the week I felt love for God and the people we talked to!
Ether 12:34
"And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the children of men is charity; wherefore, except men shall have charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father."
I don't know where to begin... not a whole lot changed this week. It was a normal week in The Falls! We are still teaching some fantastic people!
Monday we spent getting haircuts because President Evans gave me some council on my hair. He was right so I cut it all off! Wahoo!
Tiffany is progressing slowly but surely. She is trying her hardest at living the word of wisdom! We are having a heck of a time trying and getting her to church again. This past Sunday we had a ride for her and he went to go pick her and her son Calvin up. They didn't answer the door... depressing.
We had a heart to heart lesson with Calvin this week. He broke down and told us how he believes God is mad at him and he lost it and cried. We sat in silence for 10 minutes. Bore testimony after and the spirit was so strong. It's amazing what the spirit can do when you give it the reigns and follow it's direction!
We went on 2 exchanges this week! South Niagara Falls, I went there and helped the missionaries. We found tons of people and even found a member of the church who has been inactive for many years. We invited him to church and he came!!! Brother Congi, we were teaching his nephew a few months ago so I knew of him but never met him! It was super cool!
We had exchanges with the Lancaster Elders. Elder Norr came to Niagara Falls with Elder Hershey and I! We had a good ole time! Exchanges are my favorite part of being a leader. Being able to give the little knowledge I have to others to help them and minister to their needs! Makes my feel good and happy.
Our mission recently, the last few weeks has been really pushing being a "celestial" mission and being "celestial" missionaries. It's been cool. The way we have measured is upon 4 different pillars:
1. Work Ethic
2. Obedience
3. Gospel knowledge
4. Attitude
As I have strived to improve these pillars each day I realize how far I am from being good.... but as a companionship we have been able to strenghten ourselves and have seen celestial things happen in our area. For example; Karen Henry... As we taught her and she was baptized you could tell a difference in her life. She was evicted on Monday and the ward jumped in and helped her move to a new place... We saw her later in the week and she was the happiest I have ever seen her! It was a blessing.
I love being a missionary. Jesus Christ is written upon my heart. I love him and his words. I'm excited for the next forever I have to serve him.
Love,
Elder Judy
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