Alabama...Cold?
So, this week was really cold... Like, the wind chill was down to 10 degrees or less at times. I have never seen it this cold down here. That coupled with many dropped appointments created an interesting week. Sister Richins and I have definitely been challenged to work as hard as we can.
I have seen the Lord bless us so much. We have done our best to contact anyone who is on the roster in our part of the ward. We met several families with great potential! I am super excited to teach the ones we were able to set appointments with this week.
On Monday we had a super crazy storm warning, so we watched all the lightning from the window as we emailed.
Tuesday I had tons of fun at our district meeting. Seriously, God has blessed me with funny people in the mission. That night, I prepared to celebrate my companion's birthday by blowing up 25 balloons that I had the elders buy for me and setting up decorations of other forms. So, the next morning, Sister Richins woke up to her bathroom full of balloons. It was great.
Her birthday was sooo fun. The highlight was when we went to Hibachi for dinner. It was soooo fun. Neither of us had been before, and since it was her birthday, many jokes were made. The cook kept saying "Happy Your Birthday!" That has been a theme in our daily conversations all week.
Funny moment of the week was definitley when we were trying this less active member and she was walking towards the door while we were standing in front of it. She was on a phone on speaker, so we heard it get closer to the door, and then get further away. Problem is, we figured we would just stand there and listen for a while. She kept moving around and would get closer and further every little bit. So sneaky ;)
Then there are days like Friday, where everything falls through. I loved yesterday though. Church was just so refreshing. I love fasting and getting to feel the spirit in an even greater abundance. We had dinner with 6 other missionaries and our recent convert, Doug and Linda.
Today though, I was studying "The Character of Christ", by Elder Bednar. Right now I am trying to focus on turning outward to help me with the fear of going home so soon. This talk is just such a good foundation for how we can become more like Jesus Christ and how we can learn of Him. I am so excited to work on this again.
Sorry, I am super distracted because my entire zone is here right now. I will write a better email next week! I love you all and am grateful for all that you do to serve those around you.
-Sister Peterson
