Sister Dicou left on Tuesday and it
hasn't been the same without her here. She is an incredible Sister and one I
will miss so dearly. She taught me so much and was such a huge example to me of
the kind of missionary I want to be.
You should try and go to her
homecoming. I will get the details and maybe you can go up there. Maybe.
Thanksgiving was so great! We met up
with quite a few missionaries and had a turkey bowl. I played with the Elders
and it was a lot of fun. The Elders in this mission are the best! I did score a
touchdown which was pretty cool. It was pretty funny on Thanksgiving
as soon as I got there they were like, "Sister Taylor, go white....no
Sister Taylor, go black" I don't want to boast but it was pretty cool. The
Elders respect me and that's nice to have. I don't want to sound too prideful
either but they recognize. :) After that
we had three appointments. Luckily we only ate at two so I didn't get way to
stuffed. But the food was delicious and I was happy the members invited us over
for dinner. It was good to get to know them better.
I probably should back-track a little.
My new companion is Sister Morrison from San Diego but it doesn't stop there.
I'm in a trio. The other sister is from the temple square mission and her name
is Sister Galavau and she's from Anaheim. They're great. We did service on Friday down in South Jersey
but it wasn't like the other service, we were more inland and chopped trees and
cleaned up the leaves and stuff. I was happy to do it but not what I would of
wanted to do. I wanted to wreck a house. But any service is good service.
Saturday we did a little service for an older lady and chopped up her tree and
cleaned the debris. They are all so grateful for us and I know we're planting
little mustard seeds of faith in them. Years down the road, two missionaries
will knock on their door and they'll be more receptive because we saved their
lives and cleaned up their house. We finally got to go to church again this
week! It was the first time in four weeks we actually got to go to our own
ward. And some of the members thought I was new because I hadn't been in a long
time. But that's okay.
I got to talk to Sister (Liz) Dicou
last night on the phone because we can call them and ask them about the area if
we have any questions so I got to call her and talk to her. Right as I got on
the phone and started talking I started crying because I miss her. Sister
Taylor doesn't do well with quick change. It really has been a tough week for
me. Last night after I got off the phone with her I got down on my knees and
bawled and prayed to Heavenly Father for help. Please pray for me. I need it. I
need to focus on the work.
We had a Mission Fireside yesterday
for members and investigators and it was so good. We had a little program and
had parts and sang songs. The spirit that was felt there was incredible and so
amazing.This month our focus is on the Book
of Mormon. My testimony of the Book of Mormon has grown so much this month. Our
mission president wanted us to pick a principle to focus on while we read. My
focus isn't really a certain principle but every time there is a new name said,
I write it down where I found it and who that person is. It has strengthened my
testimony so much because I know who these people are now. And when I do start
to read it over again, when I focus on a principle I know who it is. I want to
challenge you guys, to read the Book of Mormon with a purpose. It will
strengthen your testimony so much of it and I know it will make all of us
happier. My testimony has grown so much since being out here and I can't wait
to strengthen it even more. Christ lives. He loves us and so does our Father in
Heaven. They want the best for us and knows us. We might know what we want but
that might not be in God's plan for us. Read your patriarchal blessing this
week, I read mine on Friday and cried. That will help you see what God sees in
you. He loves us so much. I'm so excited for this Christmas season and can't
wait to continue to teach our investigators. It's been tough with all the
service we've been doing but we have such great investigators and some of them
will get baptized. I can't wait to teach them happiness. The church is true!
I love the story about the lady in
Target. That's hilarious. When there was the gas crisis out here we saw a car
butt in front and BOY, he was getting honked at for probably five minutes.
THAT'S BOLD! Just kinda reminded me about that. I love hearing about all your
stories. If you came out here Dad you'd be able to shoot like 200 deer. There
is road kill all over the place. Thanks for all your support again! I love you
guys all so much and miss you! I'll send some pictures of the great service we
rendered. Love you!!
Sister Christine Taylor
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