Chapter 22: 6 Months!

Hey everyone! I hope you all had an absolutely incredible week! I hit 6 months tomorrow, which is so crazy! 


We had Zone Training and interviews with President and Sister Botchway this week, and it was really good! And President Botchway loves to cook, so he made us this giant feast after training was over. It was really good, and one thing he made was goat stew. All I can say is that you can't knock it tell you have tried it, it was so good! Sister Vance and I were given the task of being kitchen sisters for a little bit, so we got to help switch the pans around and change the temperature on the ovens. So if you ever need some culinary assistants, you know who to call. 


On Thursday, we got to go and stop by Brian, who is a member that has been inactive for quite a few years, and he told us that he has been reading the Book of Mormon!! It has been so amazing to see his progression from the first time that we met him. The Gospel has brought a certain sense of light to his personality, and it makes me so happy. 


Then, we got to have a lesson with Lorelai on Sunday, and she is so incredible! You can tell that she loves the Gospel, and we were able to give her a chapter in the Book of Mormon to read and a conference talk. She is so sweet and so amazing! 


One little miracle that happened yesterday was one of our friends that we haven't been able to get in contact with called us! We were able to talk with her for a minute, and we set up a time to go to the temple for a lesson! It was definitely a tender mercy from the Lord. 


Spiritual Thought- There has been a really big focus on the Book of Mormon in my mission recently, and as I have been reading and studying it more in depth, I have felt my testimony and relationship with Jesus Christ grow. The Book of Mormon holds so much power, and I know if we take the time to read it, it will change us. I invite all of you to pick your favorite scripture from the Book of Mormon and memorize it this week. 


Have an amazing week! I love you all! 


Love, 
- Sister Willie


Pictures: 
- we made a mega bed with the extra mattress in our room
- Sister Vance and I with the vegetables we helped put in a bowl
- VC Sisters and Seniors 
- Lake Oswego Sisters 



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