Thanksgiving was so much fun! We got to hang out with the single ladies of the ward and eat food, play games, and laugh! That night we switched gears into Christmas and decorated our apartment!
Marino came to church!! We are so excited to be teaching him. It always feels so fulfilling to be teaching someone who is ready to change their life around. Sometimes I feel like I take this gospel for granted, but your really feel its importance when you are teaching someone who has lived their life without it.
We met some fun classic Oregonians the last couple of days. Here is how one of our conversations went (the abridged version).
after introductions...
Sister Alvey: What brings you joy?
Him: weed.
Me: (Not sure if I heard right) no, joy.
Him: growing weed. I love to smoke it, sell it, grow it, eat it, drink it, weed is my life!
Me: We know that God has so much more in store for your life.
Him: That's cool! I'm glad God made weed.
Sister Alvey: do you have faith in Jesus Christ?
Him: I like Muhammad.
...Then the bus comes.
Its interactions like that that keep me going😂 If you aren't teaching prepared people the next best thing is crazy people!
Ok abrupt change but it's time for a spiritual thought! This week in my Book of Mormon study I started the war chapters towards the end of the book of Alma. As I have been reading I keep thinking about President Nelsons words in his opening remarks this last conference.
"The Adversary is increasing attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. to surive spiritually we need counterstrategies and proactive plans."
The world is becoming increasingly dark and increasingly confusing. I am so grateful to have a knowledge of the truth. I am so grateful for the Book of Mormon, which was written specifically for us in these confusing days. I am grateful for Russell M. Nelson, I know that he is a prophet of the Lord and I know that if we follow his council we will have no need to fear.
God is good! Life is good!
I love you all,
Sister Peterson.
Pictures:
-taking our car into the shop🚗
-a cute member😊
-our thanksgiving party🦃
-our Christmas tree🎄
-art! 🌻🦋
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