So this past week was CRAZY! We were so busy, and we met so many
amazing people, and really there are not words, or time, that could tell
you about all of the experiences we have been having lately. There is
no better word to describe it other than miracles.
The week started off with an amazing opportunity of service! It
was last p-day, and Hna Christiansen and I were at the local Blueberry
farm. (it was awesome and beautiful and we took a lot of pictures :) All
of a sudden we got a call from a less-active member, asking us to meet
her at wal-mart because she was helping out a homeless family and didn't
want to be alone. The wal-mart happened to be right down the street,
and so we scurried over there to meet a beautiful Romanian family. Our
member ended up giving them a bunch of food, clothes, and toys, and made
sure that they had our information to call if they needed any more
help! It was a super humbling experience, and really opened our members
eyes that the Lord really does trust us and expect us to take care of
one another. We had to go, though, since we were supposed to be meeting
some people in the hospital at the same time to give them a lesson, so
we left. But then the next day, we were able to go and visit with that
member, and she shared with us a little more to the story. She LOVES hot
wings, and so after she helped out the family, she went into the next
door Little Caesars to get some. While waiting for her food, a woman
asked her to come and sit by her. She thanked her so much for what her
and "her friends" (aka nosotras) had done for that family, and she
started asking questions about who we were, and what motivated us to do
that kind of service. After talking for a while and sharing the basic
message of our church, our member ended up inviting her over to her
home, and hopefully she will start meeting with us missionaries!! It was
just super cool to see that when we do serve people with pure hearts,
the Lord always provides a way for it to reach more than just the person
helped. It was a great lesson to me about genuine, selfless service.
Also, transfers happened!! So nothing really changed between the
area and Hna Christiansen as my companion. But guess what??? We are in a
trio again!!! haha I am destined to always serve in trios :) but that
is 100% okay with me because I LOVE TRIOS and there are so many amazing
miracles we will see because of it! so now, la Hermana Stoddard is with
us, and she is so amazing. We are Sister-Training Leaders together, and
team training Hna Christiansen for her 2nd transfer :) it is just going
to be so much fun!
I just want you all to know that I love my Savior Jesus Christ so
much. He has raised me up and helped me become someone who I never
thought I would have the potential to become. I know that through the
Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can all experience the peace and happiness
that will help us overcome any trial, set-back, or temptation. I know
He loves each one of you so very much. I wish I had time to tell you
everything and to teach you everything I have learned. But I will just
have to trust that you can all feel of my love and that someday that day
will come. Just not too quickly :)
You are all amazing! Shine brightly this week, and know that I love you :)
con carino,
la hermana Brooks
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