Short on time this
week, 10 english sisters flew into the Burbank airport this morning and we're
going down to North Hollywood to take them out proselyting (: it's my favorite
thing!
Since you're probably
wondering, it is transfer week: drum roll please......I'm staying! That'll make
6 months in this area. Sister Naylor is leaving sadly ): we're bummed about
that, but know that it had to happen sometime, and we'll continue learning and
growing from our next companions. Love the time I've had with her though! God
definitely has a plan for me to become the person He knows I can be, and Sister
Naylor was part of that plan. Learned so much from her!
This past week went
really well, we've been working hard. Talked to 162 people about the gospel,
which is a record high for us. Since we're re-knocking our area, we meet a lot
of the same people. It's interesting to see how kind people are, even people
who weren't the nicest the first time around. We see that when we come back a
second or third time and go about our approach differently (catered to their
needs), they respond really well! Planting lots of seeds. I
know that these people will be more open to the gospel and to missionaries in
the future because of our persistence in talking with them.
We started teaching a
new family--Amelia and her kids. We've been trying to get in to Amelia's home
for months, and we finally found a way to get
in--having her teach us how to make tamales! Haha who would've thought. So she
taught us, and we had a short lesson afterwards. Then we taught her another
lesson Saturday, and have one planned this week. They're an amazing family! And
they make goooood tamales, that's for sure. (:
We have a few other people
we're teaching, just trying to help them keep commitments. It's so important to
cement our faith with action. The only way the Holy Ghost can testify to us
about something is if we're acting and doing it!
I super love my
mission. It's the best thing I could have ever done, it's beyond my wildest
dreams of what I hoped it would be. I love this gospel and the truthfulness of
it. Remember to keep an eternal perspective. Make little changes in your life
every day to align your will more with God's will--that's the purpose of our
lives. Repentance is beautiful, and it is real. Do what you can now to
strengthen your relationship with Christ. I love you all! <3
--Sister Bishop
Our amazing district! It's huuuuge
Making homemade tamales--she seriously has the best recipe
Best homemade salsa I've ever had
Me and Amelia!
The finished product...mmm
The Smiths--love them
Tashanna and Ederick (I forgot to mention, we got in contact with them again and they're allowing us to visit with them. Huge miracle!!!!)
We got to go to the temple again--the best!
Stevo is moving tomorrow ): one last picture with him.
They have a million dogs
Brother and Sister McEwan
With Kellsie at church
Eva, Lalo, and Aiden!
Aiden was acting like Moroni with the Book of Mormon
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