Hey all!
Last week of the move call and i can't even believe it. this week has been so great.
I am so grateful for everyone who is writing me. thank you for keeping me updated on Emma's situation. we are praying for the family. i am so grateful for our Savior and the hope He brings into our lives. i was reading in General Conference and so many of the talks helped me retain an eternal perspective. so much sorrow comes when we forget where we came from and what is promised us if we remain faithful. on those days that are hardest, that's when it's most important to cling to the gospel. i feel like when i don't feel like praying, that's when i HAVE to pray until i feel the peace and love that only come from God.
we had Zone conference last week and really talked about establishing our own testimonies. i have found that as i have really sought inspiration (asked for it and strived to be worthy of it) i have felt so refreshed by my scripture study and prayer. i have felt so close to our Savior and to our Heavenly Father. i know that they are watching over us and seek to help us. we just need to listen.
i have learned a lot this week about charity and faith. i am loving the area i am serving in and i think i might be moving next move call. i'm not sure but we'll find out this saturday. i have loved serving with Ju JM. she has so much love and patience with me, as i struggle with the language and the culture. she is very supportive of me and encourages me to progress. AND WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN. like when i fall asleep during language study and start talking about turtles. or when we go knock on a less actives door and find out she's mostly deaf--and the next time, i feel like i'm the IRS, trying to bang down her door so she can hear us. we are always laughing. i am feeling so full of a desire to be better recently. i had an opportunity to go on exchanges with a sister who is a wonderful example of goal setting. i really want to do all i can to let the Lord change me. as to myself, i am weak. but with Christ i can do all things. i am really learning that this work and this mission isn't about me. it's really all about Christ and His amazing love for us. as we were singing "i stand all amazed" in sacrament meeting yesterday, i was reminded of how much we have need for a Savior. He helps us change. i am making the same mistakes and hitting the same roadblocks, but because i know Christ lives, i have hope. Christ has provided the way. He asks that we try. we have the opportunity everyday to be better and try harder. elder Holland says "don't let worrying over the sadness or sins of yesterday hinder you from receiving the blessings God is trying to give you today.' Heavenly Father loves us so much and as we strive to follow Christ example, we can change.
we had a lesson with the Su family. he is taiwanese, she is mexican. we taught the lesson in english and had the senior couple from the office help us. as we talked about the family and about the book of Mormon, i was so grateful for the blessings of the gospel for my family. that is one of the biggest reasons i came on my mission. i love my family. i love you all so much and i'm grateful for this opportunity to be blessing other families with Christ's love.
miracles come into our lives as we rely on the spirit and pray for opportunities to serve. i know that God answers prayers and that He loves us. He can use us to bless the lives of those around us.
carli,lukedavisblakekellykenziemomdad i love you all so much. i am so excited for all you are doing. thank you for being wonderful examples to me. i think of you daily
all my love,
Sister Newman
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