Wow what a week! I'm so exhausted but still working hard :) Before this transfer I was thinking that I really don't get much time for myself, you know, for journal writing, organizing, cooking, cleaning, etc. but now I really don't have anytime to do those things. This calling has brought new meaning to the phrase "forget yourself and go to work." I'm trying not to be so selfish haha.
Sister Stringer
Pics- Sister Han and I, Sister Lu and I at our "6 month tie burning extravaganza" (the Elders gave us a tie to burn for our 6 month mark), Veni and I (he just got baptized into the Tongan ward!)
My new companion is great and we are having a wonderful time. I'm also excited to visit her in Japan after our missions. You know me, I'm always scheming about something. We work together well though and we are seeing lots of success already. I've been thinking a lot about the definition of success and I've learned that as long as I can account for my efforts with the Lord every night and feel like I did all I could that day, then it was a success. The beautiful thing is that Jesus Christ will make up for the shortcomings and weaknesses that I have if I allow him to, so everyday can become a PERFECT effort with Him by my side. The Atonement of Christ encompasses all things and I love discovering new ways to more fully use it in my life.
I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be obedient, not only as a missionary but as a person in general. In the Bible, Christ says "If ye love me, keep my commandments" and most often in the Book of Mormon is the promise "keep my commandments and ye shall prosper in the land". I've never been someone that loves rules and regulations haha, but lately I have found myself just wanting to be obedient to everything. In fact, I was thinking the other day that it would be awesome if there could be more rules so that I could be obedient to those ones too. I've realized how many blessings I've received as I've been exercising my faith and striving to be perfectly obedient. My testimony of the commandments has blossomed and I know that the promise in the Book of Mormon is true. As you strive to do all you can to stay on the path to eternal life, the Lord will walk next to you through all the good and bad times and bless you in ways you can't even comprehend.
I love you all so much and hope that you are enjoying the sunny weather :)Sister Stringer
PS- ASHLEY SWENSON!!! I can't believe you are engaged already and I'm super excited for you! Sorry I won't be able to make it to the wedding. Take pictures with my parents :) Love ya girl!
Pics- Sister Han and I, Sister Lu and I at our "6 month tie burning extravaganza" (the Elders gave us a tie to burn for our 6 month mark), Veni and I (he just got baptized into the Tongan ward!)
