Week 50

So this week was a little long and a little stressful, but we got to go to the temple and that is really all that matters. We spent almost all day on Wednesday in the temple and it was exactly what I needed to get through the week. It is so peaceful inside and just the best place to be when you are having a hard week. The spirit was so strong and it just makes me think how true the church is and how grateful I am for the priesthood. It was also the last time I will see the Sweeney’s before they go home. It was kind of bitter sweet to say goodbye. Luckily they will just be in Utah, so really it's only a ‘see you later.’

Our water heater is on the fritz so we’ve had freezing showers for three days now. A member came over yesterday at 9 PM to see if he could fix it. Basically the nicest thing ever. Sadly, it is electric so the only thing he could tell us was to check our circuit breaker. The hot water had popped out so we thought we had fixed the problem. Bad news: it won't stay on. Hopefully maintenance will be able to fix it soon! Although it does help us to take quick showers. And it makes me extra grateful for when I do have warm showers. So I have tried not to complain.

Saying goodbye to the Sweeney's

Sister Sweeney

I went on an exchange to another zone last week and now this week I have two exchanges that I will be staying in my area for. It is so much fun to be with different sisters and learn from them. The only down side is that three exchanges in six days makes me really need a nap.

Our investigator passed his baptismal interview and will be baptized this Saturday. He keeps telling me that I have a big mouth because I invite literally everyone to his baptism because I'm just so excited for him. But what he doesn't get is that that just makes me invite more people. It's cool because we found him just knocking doors and his life has changed so much since we found him. He is so much more lively and in good spirits. Plus the ward loves him and he loves the ward. It has been probably the biggest blessing of my mission to get the opportunity to teach him. I asked him how he knew the church was true and he just looked at me confused, "Well it's just the things you two taught me. Read your scriptures, go to church, and pray." Oh yeah, silly me - duh. But it's so true. The only way we can feel the peace of the gospel is by doing the simple things consistently and happily.

I love the gospel and when hard weeks come and bad days seem to last a little longer than I would want, it all comes back to knowing why I am here. I love my God and I know that the gospel can help people. It is through Jesus Christ that we can have peace and a fresh start every day. In fact we get a fresh start every moment of every day. All it takes is the desire for the redo and we get it. How lucky and blessed are we?

I love you all and hope you have a great week!

Sister Doxey