Week 76

This week was a struggle. It has been super hard to have lessons because we had so many meetings and by the time our meetings were over for the week, everyone was out of town for Christmas. We also had some setbacks with some of our investigators, so they won't be able to be baptized until after the new year...when I'm home. So that was a huge bummer because I really wanted to be there for them, but I know that it’s God’s timing and not mine. So it was a bit depressing by the end of the week with setback after setback, but I know everything happens for a reason and it will all work out.

We had Zone conference this week and we got to talk about what we all learned from reading the Book of Mormon in 65 days looking for the doctrine of Christ. So that was super cool. Plus I got to see all the missionaries serving on the mountain so that was super fun. They had all the missionaries going home this transfer bear their testimonies, and that was a bittersweet moment. But the spirit was so strong in the meeting so it helped me get through the rest of the week. We also got to go do a session in the snowflake temple the next day and I'm pretty sure that saved my sanity. At least for a few days. I think the only positive thing about going home (besides seeing everyone who I love) is getting to go to the temple more often. I feel like by the time we get to go again my spirit is in desperate need of a refill and a better outlook on life, which I can always find in the temple.

Selfie at the temple

Not much else happened this week and I really need a nap, so emails will probably be pretty short today. I just want to write how grateful I am this Christmas season for a savior who loves me enough to take on all of my pains so that I never have to feel alone. I am equally as grateful for the Book of Mormon and the Bible, which gave me my testimony of my savior. He lives, and for that I am forever grateful.

Merry Christmas everyone! Stay safe,

Sister Doxey