Chapter 18: 5 Months!

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful week! I hit my 5 month mark on Sunday which is absolutely crazy! 


This week has been pretty good. We were stuck inside until Thursday, so me and Sister Davis went on a few walks. Which was basically us just trying not to slip on all the ice haha


We were able to have two lessons with Lorelai this week, and she is so incredible! Her testimony has grown so much, and she is excited to keep reading the Book of Mormon and continue to learn more about the Gospel. Also, we had a phone lesson with Sean and Bob! They were both really good, and the Spirit was strong even over though we weren't in person.


On Thursday, we got to go and have dinner with a non member family, and they were so sweet! We taught them about our beliefs and standards, and it was a really cool experience. 


Saturday, I went on exchanges with Sister Hadley! We stayed here in Lakeridge, and it was so much fun! We had some really funny experiences and some really spiritual ones too. I learned that it is important to trust in and follow the Spirit because he will guide you. 


Spiritual Thought: One of the scriptures that stuck out to me this week is Alma 22:18, when King Lamoni's father says that he will give away all his sins to know God. It really made me think about what I am holding onto that is keeping me from truly knowing God. I invite all of you to identify one thing that may be keeping you from being closer to God and giving it away. I know that as you do, you will feel God's love for you! 


I love you all! Have an incredible week! 


Love, 
- Sister Willie


Pictures: 
- me and Sister Hadley on exchanges
- Sister Davis and I visiting the Packers 
- Our Scripture Study Group
- Me and Sister Davis with Stanley



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