So things are VERY different this transfer with a new companion. Its super stressful but I'm working hard not to let it get to me. Every time I find myself stressing I think of a scripture reference Sister Sandau gave me (2 Timothy 1:7). Its extremely helpful but needless to say I had it memorized by Wednesday.
So Tuesday was a long day. We had transfers up in Tacoma. Traffic on the way there was insane. I don't think I'll ever get use to traffic here. I'm still use to being held up by tractors not congestion of too many cars.
The rest of the week was a challenge as Sister Lechuga wants to start visiting more people each day than I'm used to/that I know. It's a challenge to know who to see when I barely know anyone but with lots of prayer its coming together. Obviously I can do it since transfers are inspired by God. Him along with people here think I can take care of the area with Sister Lechuga's help so I will work my hardest until I see what it is they see.
It is a good experience because I can see myself becoming more bold with the individuals we teach along with growing in my love for them. Its really great to get a small taste of how important and special each one of us are to God. I love it!
The other day we went to finish knocking a neighborhood Sister Sandau and I had started. It was interesting. We ran into a potential who had come to church the previous Sunday. He was talking to a member when we pulled up to park in front of their house. He greeted me with a really slobbery kiss on the hand. It was the most awkward moment of my whole mission... (you know the whole 7 weeks...) Any way after he left the member informed us he was a "little" drunk. I really need to start cluing in because I had no clue. But we got to teach him a lesson after he sobered up and it was awesome. He said he would be at church Sunday. Unfortunately he wasn't but maybe next week! He did say after he finishes the case of beer he has he won't be drinking it anymore so that was pretty cool.
Really cool experience on Sunday. Our normal number for investigators at church is 1 but this week we had 6! It was so great! One of the six was a lady we had lost contact with until church. She put herself on date! It was so cool! Words can't really highlight the experience properly. The church is true!
Anyway we have some extremely high goals set for the week. I think they're a little too high (I'm working on doubting my doubts before I doubt my faith). I also know that through faith God can accomplish anything. So with that I will just work my hardest and let God accomplish what he wants to and not even worry about numbers (its the only way I'm not going to stress) I've come to the decision that while keeping numbers is important because it shows progression and encourages progression I can't focus on them because they never really show the amount of work being done anyway. (For all you current missionaries and r.m.s feel free to correct me if I'm wrong in that.)
I know that through God all can be accomplished. We are not here doing our work but His. I am so grateful for this time to serve my brothers and sisters because I have come to understand just how special they all are. I look forward to the rest of my life and the opportunities I will have to share this amazing gift God has given us.
Love you all! Hope you're all well! Sorry no pictures this week!
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