Another week has passed, and I have realized that transfers are in
just 8 short days!!! And I am almost done with training...so I could
get a new companion. I will miss Sister Bishop if she leaves....but I
think transfers are so exciting! I can't wait to see what the rest of
my mission has in store. I know the Lord will put me where he needs
me, and what a wonderful privilege it is to serve him!
Shane is getting baptized this week!!! He is also going to be
receiving the Aaronic Priesthood the next day, and he will be doing
temple work the 21st! It is a little overwhelming, but Shane is taking
it like a champ!! He knows that Satan will do all he can to stop him
from making this great decision, and he will not budge! He is an
amazing person, and I can't wait to see his continual progression in
the gospel. (maybe a mission?🙏🏼)
Lance was finally able to make it to church! He even brought his kids
and his mom!! It was the primary program, and it was wonderful! They
seemed to enjoy it, but they didn't stay the whole time. We are seeing
him tonight so we hope to see where he's at.
Mary Strole really isn't progressing that much. But I was able to meet
with her on exchange with sister Tyler. We were able to help her see
how the gospel has blessed her life as she has met with missionaries,
and attended church. She still seems like she just can't commit, but
we were definitely able to give her some things to ponder. I hope she
can see that he Lord will provide a way for her as she commits to live
the gospel.
Elder Nielson, managing director of the missionary department of the
church, came to a special conference this week!! It was held at the
Joseph Smith Birthplace, where the spirit is always so incredible. He
and his wife both shared their wonderful insights! It was amazing to
have someone who is always dealing with missionaries help us to see
how our missions can improve. He talked a lot about the Atonement, and
how by learning about it ourselves and using it, we can better help
those we teach use it and find joy in this life through Christ. Sister
Nielson talked about loving your companion, and everyone else as well.
Just because we have differences, doesn't mean we can't work together
to bring more happiness to the world. They have fantastic spirits! I
was so privileged to meet and learn from such spiritually grounded
individuals.
This week I have been thinking and studying a lot about humility. I
didn't realize that it can help us in so many ways! It makes us
teachable, kind, willing to serve, and so many other things. For me, I
love that humility can help relieve my stress. I know that I can yield
to Heavenly Father, and He can make so much more out of me than I can.
I know that living the commandments of the church seems to some as a
restriction, but I know it is all for our benefit. I love this gospel,
and I support the teachings therein. The Lord provides and blesses
those who obey. And when we make mistakes, that's what the Atonement
is for! The Savior will make all of our wrongs right. He will always
be there for us.
I love being a missionary! And I love you all!!
Sister Lescarbeau
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