Week 51 and 52 SORRRY

 I am so sorry we have lost track of the Weeks!!!!

I am now a grandma (is that a good enough excuse?!!)

Here's Week 51:

Grateful (4/14/14) (Way COOL Date!! :)

I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ!

I am grateful for my amazing companion Sister Dumont!

I am grateful for hard things.

This week has been one of the hardest weeks of my mission so far, for that...I am so grateful!

We did exchanges with some sisters on Tuesday and then had interviews with President Weston on  Wed. Interviews are my favorite. I get so nervous, but when I walk into that room...I immediately feel the love president weston has for me and the love my Savior has for me. I asked him a question about some sisters and as I was talking to him about the situation I stopped and realized that the spirit had just told me what to do. The spirit is amazing. I laughed and looked at President. He smiled and said that is what you need to do. I am so grateful for answers to prayers. I asked President, How do I give my heart and my mind? He told me that we are commanded to give everything. This is true. It is when we give everything that we find joy.

We had our big leadership training this weekend. This is my favorite meeting! President Weston gave an incredible training on enduring to the end. Perfect timing! Sister Dumont always says, "Its not enduring to the end, its enjoying to the end." I remember something my dad told me before I left, he told me to never just endure but to enjoy every moment. So far, there have been times that I have just endured, but this morning I read a talk by President Monson and he said that the Lord has commanded us to endure cheerfully! I know my Savior did not die for me to live my life enduring trials and not enjoying myself, He died for me so that I could enjoy every moment and progress to have eternal joy! How I love Jesus Christ and the atonement!

Lizz and Nery are no longer being taught, but that is ok. They will be baptized sometime...right now is just not their time.

Karen is doing well! We have a lesson with her tomorrow! :) We are excited.

The sisters are all doing so well. We are focusing on all of them having someone set for baptism. This will happen according to all of our faith and obedience! President has stressed that we must be positive and good things will happen. :) Sister Dumont is such a great example of being positive. She has changed my mission, therefore...she has changed my life!

I love you all! I hope you know that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are the simple truth. I know it! I know the Book of Mormon is true and that it protects families!

Have an amazing week. Enjoy every moment! It will all be worth it.

Love,
Sister Call

WEEK 52


Because of Him (4/21/14)

 

Happy Easter Everyone!

My testimony of Jesus Christ and the Resurrection has been strengthened this week. Can we have Easter everyday!? I think so. Everyday we can celebrate and rejoice that He Lives! Whenever I see a picture of Jesus Christ or testify of Him, the spirit is always so strong. I know He Lives! I know He loves you and me. It is all Because of Him.

This last week was so good. We traveled out to North Platte to do exchanges with a couple of sisters. It was so good. I have learned so much from all the sisters.

We had Zone Training and sister Dumont and I gave a training on positivity! President Weston is really focusing on all of the companionship having someone set for baptism. In order for this to happen, we need to be positive! :) As I was thinking about what to share, I thought of...Peter Pan! :) I love the scene when Peter and the Children are in the room and about to fly for their first time. Peter says, "Now...just think lovely thoughts!" The children all start chanting things that make them happy..."Pirates! Mermaids! CANDY!" I thought it was amazing how the children had to have fairy dust coupled with Lovely thoughts!! :) We all need this! The spirit coupled with lovely, positive thoughts and then...WE WILL FLY! :) Of course during the training I had to act out the whole scene! Phew! How exciting. I am so grateful for a companion who is reminding me to always think positive, so that I can always be grateful.

I got sick this last weekend. I wont go into too much detail, just know that we were talking to this old gentleman outside and I knew that I wasn't going to make it...so I rudely ended the conversation and ran to a light post and relieved myself behind it. (Sorry for the TMI, too much information!!!! :) My poor companion. She jokes that she almost ran away from me....Joke? :) Anyway, doing much better now!

We are still seeing so many miracles everyday. I love this work! I know the gospel is true. I love being a missionary. Have an amazing week!
Love you all!
Love,
Sister Call

I appreciate all that have let us know about the letters Lani has written.  This new/old comp writes letters, how fun!  Thanks for the constant support!!!!!