Life has been kind of crazy from having the flu for a week between the two of us, having no car (thank you irresponsible elders),some amazing spiritual experiences, and lots of time to think about this past year on my mission.
Wait did I say that right.. ONE YEAR?!?! No way.. I am still an inexperienced baby missionary that has no clue what is going on! But it's truly been the greatest year of my life, for sure has been the hardest year but the good days definitely overpower the bad ones. I feel like I have learned a million new things and have grown more then I could anywhere else. But I think the one single thing I have learned most about on my mission is love.
About my Heavenly Father's love for me and that He knows me perfectly. He knows me by name. He knows the pleadings in my heart. He knows how to love me even though it is extremely difficult at times.
About my Savior's love for me and all of His brothers and sisters. He knows how I feel and is the single person that is there for me no matter the circumstance.
About the Book of Mormon and how it is a book all about love. How God loves His children. How Jesus Christ loves us so much that He was willing to die so that we might live. How to love our neighbors, enemies, ourselves.
About how to love other people despite me being a very impatient person. How to love people despite their weaknesses and seeing past all that to who they truly are. How there brings about no other kind of love than service because where much is given, much is required.
But what I have enjoyed the most is learning how to simply love my mission. Loving every awkward, embarrassing, absolutely terrible moment. These are the days that I will truly cherish forever. I know I say it a lot but there really is no better feeling then being a missionary. Then having a purpose and making it known. Then sharing this kind of love, this kind of light for all to hear.
I hope y'all know how much I love you and how grateful I am for all that you have and continue to do for me. I know that God is love. That this gospel is love. That the best way to truly love someone is to put the Savior first.
Have the best week my friends! I LOVE YOUUUUU!!!!
Love
Sister Steve:)
Speaking about love... Y'all will love this moment of the week.. Our investigator came to church with her three little girls and me being the person I am, come with crayons, markers, pencils, coloring books, and treats so she can have a good experience and not be distracted! Being the official "color" person as they call me the little girl leaned over to me and said "Tinker Bell I need the color of your legs"
Yes I am Tinker Bell to her. And yes I am that white... Have the best week y'all xoxoxoxoxoxo
Saying goodbye to our "Boo".. (2017 chevy malibu. brand. freaking. new.) i hate elders.
What you do on a Saturday night.. eat oreos in your closet and talk about life
You know what Bish is getting for his birthday...
If any picture could desribe my life right now... this would be it
Louisiana sunsets...
you can catch me eat blue bell while getting ready every morning.. no shame
ratchet rain boots
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