Monday, September 10, 2012
Hey family,
So I didn't receive any information from any
of you via email this week....talk about depressing! So I am going to
assume all is well (?) if it's not I know you will tell me. This week
was pretty uneventful other than lots of opposition, but Sunday was
awesome. We had three investigators to church and found a new
investigator that night! Sister Mansfield is a go getter and is not
afraid of anything. She is teaching me so much! I honestly feel as
though she is training me... but, seriously. She is great! We had a lot
of meetings this past week and they were all so great. We are focusing
on teaching the principles of the gospel simply and intensely and I feel
as though the Lord is preparing us for bigger things this week. We are
trying to stay diligent and obedient and trying to help bring others
unto Christ. Sometimes I feel as though I get caught up in the little
things of missionary work such as the daily numbers and the stinky
choices people make to reject the gospel message. (boo.) But, I have to
remember, this is His work, this is His time, and these are His
children. We are only here to serve and give our best effort in helping
them realize and recognize their potential and help them come unto
Christ.
This letter will probably be short, since there is not much to
respond to.... ha but, I love you all so very much. I pray for you
often and hope all is well there. We had a funny experience yesterday.
We were talking to this man who was outside as we were walking to go
visit a less active member and we started talking and instantly
recognized he was a little tipsy.... well, he asked us a lot of
questions about the church and we gave him a pamphlet and Book of Mormon
and taught a brief lesson to him and he was very open to listening, but
he was not obviously in his right mind. He looked at me and said, "man
you are totally getting sunburned." he then proceeded to take his hand
and touch my face (pressing his finger on my forehead) to prove the
color difference. It completely shocked me! I think I took a few steps
back! Ah! It was hilarious though! He was crazy. Funny story for the
week. Then we had a cool night where we were finding and decided to
knock on this door. We started talking to this woman and Sister
Mansfield asked if we would be able to come in for a few minutes and
share our message. She said yes and we were both in shock because no
one ever tells us we can haha we went in and taught a brief lesson to
her and are going back to teach her more. She has a desire to learn more
about Christ and God in her life and how that can help her be happier.
We really are thrilled! It was such a miracle and tender mercy! We are
excited to go back and teach her!
Please pray for us. I know you do, but those prayers really do
help. There is so much to be thankful for. I'm going to be honest, this
past week was a bit discouraging, but we move on and keep going! The
Lord is in charge and as we do our very best, good things will happen.
The work is progressing and we are doing our best to help the Lord. He
has prepared people and we just need to be prepared to find them.
Thanks for all your amazing examples of love and support and diligent
sacrifice and service. I am so blessed to have such a supportive
family. When the going gets rough, the rough get going! Done. Moving
on! :) Life is great. At the end of the day I think to myself, "I have
never been happier." Serving the Lord with all diligence of might, mind,
heart, and strength is the most rewarding thing I've ever done. I am
so grateful to my Savior who makes up for all the things I lack. I have
never felt the reality of the Atonement more in my day-to-day life than I
have while being on my mission. I could not do this without Him. ever.
I do have a testimony of this work. I know this Church is true. I know
God lives and loves each one of us. I know because He loves us He sent
His Son Jesus Christ to Atone for our sins, pains, weaknesses,
sicknesses, and everything else we go through so that we could access
His sacrifice and become clean again. I know I can return and live with
my family and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again one day if I hold
out faithful to the end, repent daily, consistently renew my covenants,
listen to the Spirit moment-by-moment, and endure with a steadfast hope
in Christ. There are good things to come. We just need to remember the
reality of His sacrifice each day. I am so glad and privileged to be
serving my Lord. There is no greater calling in the church then to be
set apart as a missionary. Thanks for everything you have taught me,
especially about who I am as a child of God. There is so much hope in
the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Tell Grandpa and Grandma thank you so much for the love and support
they have shown me. I love them so much. I love you Nathan, Cherise,
Lucas, Carter--(btw, we met a man with a grandson named Carter who was
Carter's age and I totally missed my nephew's sweet little voice!),
Nadine, Shea, Makena, little babe, Megan, Colton, Hads, and Kris (eh,
eh?), and Nicole, and Craig (I guess), and little babe (eh? eh? I'M
KIDDING!). And especially you Mom and Pops. I hope to make you all
proud. You are da best!!!! :)
Enjoy your week of fall (before the real trials hit aka WINTER!) :) love you love you love you love you love you!
Love,
Sister Owens
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