This week was not as exciting as the other weeks unfortunately. The hardest part about being in a college town during spring break is that there's no one in town all week but we still managed to have a great week.
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After 18 years of fighting it, I'm now officially on Facebook. Our mission uses it to help us connect with ward members as well as communicate with investigators. Anyone can add me and become friends with me however! So feel free to add me! Once we are friends with someone we have to unfollow them, so you will be able to see my posts but I will not be able to see yours. I think it is a great way to help expose the church in an easy and fun way. I will be posting uplifting messages and pictures over time.
This week while tracking we ran into some college students. We began to talk to them and they said they weren't really interested in joining the "Latter Day Saint movement" but appreciated us. It made me laugh but then I realized how lucky I am to be in a part of the world that values religion, especially anyone who is part of Christianity so much. While being in Texas, I've mostly seen people who love the Lord and love others who do too even if its through a different religion. Although I know we have the full gospel of Jesus Christ, it stands out to me how Christ-like and genuine people can be. Texas has really made me appreciate people more and learn to love them in a way that Heavenly Father sees us.
This week since the town was empty we did a lot of service. We did our weekly food bank service and also helped people paint, move, landscape, and really anything else they needed. Service is such a fun tool that we have. It's hard to be selfish and unhappy when you are helping someone else improve their lives. Also, most people have dogs here so service means getting to play with dogs so it's a win-win situation!
This week while doing service at the food bank a pastor shared a thought on prayer. He said, "when praises go up, blessings come down." It really stood out to me cause how true is that. When we pray and are thankful we can receive and get blessings in our lives. It made me think about praising my Heavenly Father and to thank him more often for all that I have.
This week was a fun week that even included a Phone call from someone asking if this was the "mormonaries." When we replied yes, they hung up. No idea who it was and no answer when we called back but at least they have our number if they need us. Lol.
I'm so thankful that I have the opportunity to serve and be around the great people of Texas. I love being here even if it is hard sometimes. As I praise him daily, I can feel the blessings coming down. Love y'all and God bless.
Alma 7:11-13
