Aloha! I hope you all aren't having too much fun without me in Palm Springs this week. Sister DeArton is doing really well and adjusting to life as a missionary, however as transfers approach again she is nervous that I'll be transferred out of the area and that she'll be the one who has to hold down the fort. She is a very capable missionary and I'm so grateful for her testimony and example. I feel very fortunate to have so many wonderful people in my life right now and for all that I am able to learn through them.
President Peterson has really been emphasizing the importance of me finding my specific purpose as a missionary and its something I've been thinking a lot about. Some days I feel like I have glimpses of why I'm here, but sometimes weeks go by before I really feel like I'm accomplishing anything again. I often wonder "why me?", "why now?", "why here?", etc. although I have faith that things happen for a reason and the the Lord is mindful of me and where I am on life's journey. This applies to everyone...not just me on my mission :) The other day it just hit me that my time here in Hawaii is extremely short and yet sometimes I feel like I am still waiting to be a real missionary. Reality check...I am a real missionary and time is passing me by. Before I know it the opportunities that lie in front of me now will be gone.
The Spirit has been teaching me some wonderful things this week about my purpose at this time of my life. I'm grateful to be here, I just need to remember to see the bigger picture. It's hard because I know the Lord wants me here for a reason and I just keep anticipating the 'big event' that will prove to me why I'm here. But I'm beginning to think that my purpose may be found in all the small yet miraculous events along the way, and if I'm not careful they'll pass me by. As President Monson would say, "Find Joy in the Journey!" Life is a gift and enjoying the journey is part of the experience. Love every minute of it...the good and the bad. Find happiness in the gospel of Jesus Christ and stop waiting for your life to start. Reality check...it's already started and if you're not careful it will pass you by. Find joy in the journey and be grateful for who you are. There is a plan for your life so enjoy it to the fullest!!!
Much love and ALOHA,
Sister Stringer
President Peterson has really been emphasizing the importance of me finding my specific purpose as a missionary and its something I've been thinking a lot about. Some days I feel like I have glimpses of why I'm here, but sometimes weeks go by before I really feel like I'm accomplishing anything again. I often wonder "why me?", "why now?", "why here?", etc. although I have faith that things happen for a reason and the the Lord is mindful of me and where I am on life's journey. This applies to everyone...not just me on my mission :) The other day it just hit me that my time here in Hawaii is extremely short and yet sometimes I feel like I am still waiting to be a real missionary. Reality check...I am a real missionary and time is passing me by. Before I know it the opportunities that lie in front of me now will be gone.
The Spirit has been teaching me some wonderful things this week about my purpose at this time of my life. I'm grateful to be here, I just need to remember to see the bigger picture. It's hard because I know the Lord wants me here for a reason and I just keep anticipating the 'big event' that will prove to me why I'm here. But I'm beginning to think that my purpose may be found in all the small yet miraculous events along the way, and if I'm not careful they'll pass me by. As President Monson would say, "Find Joy in the Journey!" Life is a gift and enjoying the journey is part of the experience. Love every minute of it...the good and the bad. Find happiness in the gospel of Jesus Christ and stop waiting for your life to start. Reality check...it's already started and if you're not careful it will pass you by. Find joy in the journey and be grateful for who you are. There is a plan for your life so enjoy it to the fullest!!!
Much love and ALOHA,
Sister Stringer
