Well, I'm officially exhausted! So much responsibility is definitely helping me understand how crucial it is to rely on the Lord in every aspect of my life right now and forever. I wish that I could express in words just how happy I am at this time....there really aren't words for the happiness that I feel in my life. There is no where I would rather be and nothing I would rather be doing! The Lord walks with me everyday as I strive to fulfill my purpose here in Hawaii and I have gained so much insight and understanding that has become so valuable to me.
We had to say Aloha Oe to President and Sister Peterson this week but look forward to welcoming in President and Sister Dalton. Many changes are taking place and its sad to see them go. I love the Peterson's beyond what words can say and I look forward to seeing them again soon. They have changed my life and I just feel so much love for them. Aloha Oe's are always sad but like the song says, it's "until we meet again", not goodbye. Often times I wonder why such good things have to end and why things must continually change. As I was talking to another missionary about that, she told me that she had been wondering the same thing but she received an answer to that question as she was praying one night. The answer she received was "That's why Eternal Life is such a gift!" The good things never have to end. All the happiness, love, peace, fulfillment, opportunities, and relationships will continue forever and ever. I had never thought of it that way but I am now, more that ever, determined to obtain Eternal Life and Exaltation. I am now, more than ever, determined to make sure that I am doing all that I can to ensure that my family and friends know how to receive those blessings. Also, now more than ever I look forward to the rest of my missionary service so that each and every one of the hundreds of people I talk to each week will know that it is only through the gospel of Jesus Christ that they can find happiness!!! I love being a missionary and pray that you are being missionaries as well and making a difference in someone's life each and everyday. The gospel is true!
Aloha,
Sister Stringer
We had to say Aloha Oe to President and Sister Peterson this week but look forward to welcoming in President and Sister Dalton. Many changes are taking place and its sad to see them go. I love the Peterson's beyond what words can say and I look forward to seeing them again soon. They have changed my life and I just feel so much love for them. Aloha Oe's are always sad but like the song says, it's "until we meet again", not goodbye. Often times I wonder why such good things have to end and why things must continually change. As I was talking to another missionary about that, she told me that she had been wondering the same thing but she received an answer to that question as she was praying one night. The answer she received was "That's why Eternal Life is such a gift!" The good things never have to end. All the happiness, love, peace, fulfillment, opportunities, and relationships will continue forever and ever. I had never thought of it that way but I am now, more that ever, determined to obtain Eternal Life and Exaltation. I am now, more than ever, determined to make sure that I am doing all that I can to ensure that my family and friends know how to receive those blessings. Also, now more than ever I look forward to the rest of my missionary service so that each and every one of the hundreds of people I talk to each week will know that it is only through the gospel of Jesus Christ that they can find happiness!!! I love being a missionary and pray that you are being missionaries as well and making a difference in someone's life each and everyday. The gospel is true!
Aloha,
Sister Stringer
