Hey everyone!
Oh my word, this week has been absolutely insane. I really
can't even explain how much I have learned and had to deal with this week, but
it has been such a blessing! I know I say this in every
single email I send, but I LOVE being a missionary. This work is truly the most
amazing thing I have ever been a part of, and I feel so blessed to be here. I
really do. I know that the Lord needs me in Alabama and that the people we meet
here, need Sister Jensen and I.
So, last week, we dropped off our trainer, Sister Donohoe at
the airport. We had a week of training, and then we got
to start training ourselves. Talk about relying on the Lord. We had NO
idea what we were doing. So we just prayed SO much and focused on being the
most diligent and obedient missionaries that we could be. We know that
obedience brings blessings, AND WE NEEDED BLESSINGS. I have seen so many
miracles this week. Just with the help that the ward members are giving us, the
people that we have met, and the experiences we have had!
Here's the greatest thing to happen so far on my mission. I
can't really even explain how great it was, but it truly was a miracle. We met this lady named Lisa a few weeks ago with her daughter
Hope. Her daughter has some mental disabilities, but she is the cutest thing
ever. She's 15 and she LOVES Jesus. She talks about Jesus all the time
and is always inviting people to learn more about Jesus. She is already an amazing
missionary! So we set up an appointment with Lisa on Wednesday and taught her
the Plan of Salvation. Everything in that lesson, went PERFECTLY. I can't even
explain it. All her questions were exactly what the gospel answers. Questions
like, "I believe the Bible, but I always thought there was something more
to it." "If God loves His children so much, shouldn't there be
someone to lead us on the Earth today?" Things like that. We were stunned.
Everything was perfect, it really was. She believes
everything we say, and she is now reading the Book of Mormon and LOVING IT. What?
It is incredible! Afterwards, she said, "I want
you to know that I have met with the Elders before, but I have never felt the
things I felt tonight. I know that it is true, and I want to keep doing all I
can to learn more, because of you Sisters." Sister missionaries have SO
MUCH POWER. All missionaries are wonderful, but some people need the help and
the perspective of the Sisters. We need more Sister missionaries! Any girls who
are thinking about serving a mission, DO IT. The Lord needs you. This is
the greatest thing I have ever done. Seeing the effects of how Sister Jensen
and I have taught Lisa was such a blessing! I know I am
supposed to be here. I know that the people I am meeting are people that I am
supposed to meet. The Lord has a plan for me and for all of His children. I'm
just assisting in the work.
Every day is going by faster and faster. Next week is my two month mark. WHAT? I can't believe I've
already been out for two months. I'm so excited for all you 2013
graduates! Life has so much in store for you! Congratulations Jackson. You are
such a stud. I got your graduation announcement in the mail, and all the
Sisters are obsessed with you. They think you are so dang cute. I told them you
are the whole package and they can date you when they get back, even if they
are a little too old for you. Ha. I hope graduation was a blast, even though
I'm SO sad I missed it! Happy birthday this week Eli! I miss you all so dang
much. You are the best support system ever! Thank you
for your prayers and your love and support. I love being a missionary!!! The
church is true. I love it with all my heart.
Sister Card
xoxo
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Chandra Dozier. She is going to BYU hopefully this Fall. She
is the one that was supposed to get baptized, but her mom didn't let her. It
will happen. She is so dang
cute. I love her so much!
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My cute companions!
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The best picture from my mission. Yes, this is a sign just
chillin on the side of the road. Hahahaha. I love the South so much.
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Good ole Prattville, Alabama!
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The car was so stuffed, we could hardly tell Sister Jensen
was back there! Haha so dang funny.
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Companions!
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We met this lady from CARDSTON. Peggy Grusendorf. She knows
all of ya'll. Grandpa Cal and Shanna and all you kids! So crazy! And she gave
me a Big Turk candy bar. WHAT A SMALL WORLD. I was so pumped. She was visiting
some family members down here, but she lives in Provo. It was so crazy!
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The Prattville missionaries before we took Sister Donohoe to
the airport! (Notice Elder Ingersoll! Still so crazy he's here!)
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Elder Tyler Bentley! Another one of my good friends from
Lone Peak! SO CRAZY. Everyone is here.
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| Oh I love Alabama.
This shirt is the best thing ever. |
