This week went by so fast! I don't even know what happened.
So
Tuesday was cool. We all got a call from President telling us that we
cannot drive after noon because a snow storm was coming in around then.
So we had district meeting early and then went to lunch a little earlier
than usual. After that we parked our car at the apartment and were on
foot. So we tracted while is was snowing. My hair was froze, that's
fine. And my toes were froze. But it was fun. I seriously love the snow.
I know everyone else moans and complains about it, but California probs
includes just loving the snow. AH it's so pretty! And white and clean, I
just loved tracting in it.
Anyway,
basically when we got to the last house on the street we got a call
that we all had to be inside and not walk anywhere. So we went inside
and I tried updating my journal... so boring! But I'm basically caught
up so that's good. Then we met up with the Spanish sisters at the gym.
That felt so good! To just be at the gym longer than an hour and sweat.
Happiness. Then the sisters came over and we just talked. I love the
Spanish sisters. The four of us sisters in the district all just get
along and we can talk about anything it's great.
Then
on Wednesday we couldn't drive again because the streets were pretty
much ice, especially in and out of neighborhoods. People were in
gridlock traffic for 5 to 13, sometimes 15 hours! So crazy! People slept
in Target, Home Depot, Nursing homes, you name it. It was cool though
because the next day it felt like we lived in an apocalypse. There were
stranded cars, some were against another car because they hit. It was so
cool. Then everyone was just walking around to the different stores and
stuff or to their houses because they left their cars on the freeway
and walked home. So interesting. And it was awesome because we doubled
our daily contact that day because it was so easy to just talk to people
and everyone was just so nice.
Finally
we were back on the road on Thursday. We had a lesson with that one
girl Elisabeth and it was really good. Felt the spirit. Brought and
awesome team up that got along with her really well and we had a church
tour with her on Saturday.
We couldn't meet with Shahrad this week because of the ice. :/
Then
we had a lesson with the Mayes family...! The husband has totally
changed!! He wants to come to church every Sunday and their family has
already come twice now! And yesterday in fast and testimony meeting,
Elder Scott's brother got up and spoke about eternal families and temple
marriages, etc because of his wife's death and it was sooooo good!
Definitely felt the spirit. So then everyone else testified of eternal
families and the temples and Danielle Mayes told us that she teared up a
little bit during some of the testimonies. She said it's good to be
back. They are so cool, they're from Detroit so they've got the BEST
accents! I can't even imitate them because they're so cool. I love that
family. They have the most adorable kids as well. Seriously, they're
amazing and the coolest. Everything just lined up for them. God loves
them. He loves everyone.
Then
on Saturday we had a lesson with another less active family and Sister
Andrus was totally inspired! The wife has been coming to church and all.
I just love her, she's super classy and has the classiest southern
accent. So cute. But her husband hasn't been in years. And Sister Andrus
read from Alma 5: verse 26 I believe and she asked them,"When was the
first time y'all felt the Spirit." And her husband answered first and
told us his whole conversion story. Then we offered to say the closing
prayer! Leaps and bounds my friends. Leaps and bounds.
I
feel like we work with less actives really well! They've grown so much
and it's amazing to see their testimonies restore and light up and they
really do change. It's legit and I can't get enough of it. I love the
people we work with that are prepared by the Lord. He knows all and it's
amazing to reflect on that.
There
were definitely some hard points this week, but we were totally
blessed. I love it. I love being here and I love the people we connect
with.
Love
y'all tons, love all the pictures. Tegan and her family look as good as
ever. It was weird seeing a picture of Tegan and Benji, I'm so used to
seeing all the kids every week.
So much love. The most love
Sister Smith
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