I can't believe I've been in the field for six weeks! Time flies when you spend it focusing on the needs of others. That's probably the biggest priciple I've learned since getting out here. Focusing on your own problems and turning in makes time slow down and life seems impossible. On the other hand, when you focus on others and "lose yourself in the work" time speeds up, it's easier to focus on the positive, and the day to day struggles suddenly seem manageable. I encourage you to take some time to step outside yourself and focus on how you can make someone else's burden lighter.
We had an amazing experience with one of our investigators. She is a sweet and spunky older woman. I may have talked about her in previous emails. She is a "non-conformist". We went by just to check on her and ended up having a deep discussion about her concerns and she opened up that she believes we two are angels sent specifically for her. She is a wonderful person and I also believe we were sent to find her.
We got helmets for our bikes last Monday so we have been trying them out this week. I really... really... don't like biking... In a skirt... In the rain... BUT THAT'S OK! SACRIFICE BRINGS FORTH THE BLESSINGS OF HEAVEN! (Our anthem as we ride.) blessings that have come so far: I'm getting toned... or I soon will be toned. We have met so many awesome people just from being out and about. We have been able to get places faster, and do more service. And actually it hasn't been very rainy this week. Yay!
Now your weekly advice from Sister Peterson! Trees. Trees are an amazing conversion starter, especially here in Albany where there are giant historical trees. You could approach a couple who is just staring up at the trees and ask them what they are looking at. You could pass someone on the street and say "aren't the leaves beautiful!" and they will gladly agree. You could hug a tree and people will think you are crazy but hey everyone is a little crazy so they can relate! Oh also I'm sending pictures of the most amazing trees. You'll be obsessed with all my forest expertise.
We had dinner with one of the ladies we are working with, they are really into native American culture. The husband was telling us about reincarnation and spirit animals. He said that whatever animal you see the most of is your spirit animal. Well that might not be accurate for everyone but I think it's safe to say I am a cat. I don't know if I mentioned this before but I'm constantly pointing out cats to Sister Quinton.
Oh speaking of Sister Quinton she just got called as an STL (sister training leader). Not sure exactly what that has in store but I know she will do great. We are still staying as companions and still in Albany so that's good. But half of our district is going home in a couple of days!! Ahh! I can't even imagine it! Crazy.
Anyway Halloween is tomorrow and we have to be in by 6, so no candy for us. Just kidding we have bags of candy (thanks fam!)
Oh yes we also taught primary sharing time at church. Children are so funny, and give the best answers (when bribed with candy). We taught about the Holy Ghost and how he can help you choose the right.
This email is all over the place, sorry! It was a good week and it just flew by. Sometime this week, in your personal study, I encourage you to read Alma 36. It is an amazing chapter and currently one of my favorites. It is Alma the younger telling his son his conversion story, and of the joy that he found through Jesus Christ.
Adios! Have a wonderful week!
-Sister Peterson :)
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