Dearest family & friends.
WOW. I honestly cannot even describe how many miracles have happened this week. Seriously, we have been showered upon with blessings. I have never had a week like this in my entire mission, and I feel like the Lord is blessing us incredibly. Each night, we've returned home, full of gratitude for all the things the Lord has helped us do.
We had 12 lessons this week, and met a woman while at the laundromat last Monday who we are now teaching. She has 2 daughters and was very impressed with what we do as missionaries and wanted us to meet her teenagers. Her 15 year old is a lot like me -- loves reading, writing, and wants to study journalism. We were able to visit them on Saturday, and have set up a return appointment with them this week. The mom kept tearing up during our visit and saying, "Your parents must be so proud of what you're doing." She kept talking about how important it is to have good standards and raise kids on the right path. HOW TRUE.
As a zone, we keep track of our "working" hours and this week (anything besides studying, eating, meetings and sleeping) and we had a record of 48 hours in our companionship. Yes, this is a full time job :) I am so grateful to Heavenly Father for helping us this week! We had a great lesson with Jesus and Jenny as well, and fasted with them. We challenged Jenny to pick a date to get baptized, and she chose June 28. We have to now help them feel the importance of marriage. We know it is possible. Did I tell you about them last week? I can't remember. THey have been taught for over a year, and most recently by the elders, but we started teaching them this transfer and I have a huge spot in my heart for their 5-year-old Bradley. He is adorable!
Another HUGE miracle was meeting Anesia, who is a member referral. Her friend lives in NC and got a hold of our number while she was visiting. We were able to visit Anesia this afternoon and she is ... so pure in heart. She told us she is open and looking for something "more." She even talked to her boss last week because she wants to have Sundays off to go to church. WHAT?! She is planning to come this Sunday before her shift starts. She is married and thinks that her husband, though not religious, will follow her example. She said she would be baptized when she knows it is true. And really, I see this happening. Her heart is so open and so receptive. She said she couldn't help but smile when we were there because she was just HAPPIER hearing about the gospel and meeting us. I know the Spirit is already testifying to her and will continue to do so. I believe she will be baptized in the coming month. I don't know that I have ever met someone on my mission who seems as prepared/receptive as she does. Such a tender mercy & I am so grateful to have the opportunity to teach her with Sister Lewis. MEMBERS ARE THE KEY! And, it totally was the best part of our pday :)
On exchanges this week, the sister and I talked about our testimonies and how they have grown on our mission. It was a wonderful thing to see how the mission changes and strengthens us as we do that for others.
This transfer has definitely been full of miracles and I don't want it to end! But, I know there will be great things ahead and the work really is hastening here. We will find out this weekend if I am staying or going. AHH scary! I mean, I know it's in the Lord's hands, but it always nervewracking.
I am so grateful to be a missionary. This work is amazing!
Love,
Sister Peacock
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