Peace of Mind 5-4-22

 This week we did a ton of biking and going out to find people, and although it was tiresome, we found satisfaction in putting forth effort even with minimal results.

 

We had interviews with President Richards this week, and as much as i wanted to point out all the bad about the area, he did a good job encouraging me and my comp and thanking us for the hard work, so i didnt get the chance to remember everything I had to be upset about. Interviews are always a great way to make us feel like we're doing a great job and get advice on how to excel.

 

I'm not sure if im allowed to complain about this, but members have been giving us way too much food. Our goal as missionaries is to sit down and have a nice meal to get to know the members, then share a message to bring in the Spirit, then offer service or the ability to teach anyone they know. Our members our awesome, so much so that they all want to come by at some point to drop us off a meal. Its nice and all and appreciated, but our fridge gets overstocked and we can share a message with any of them. I know I shouldn't complain, this is spoiled missionary problems. I'm sure im gonna get transfered to an area without member support at all.

 

This week we did actually get to meet a few new people whether outside biking or inside over the phone, and we're excited to hopefully teach them in the near future.

 

My comp and I got to relax a little and have the pressure taken off of us when our friend Remi showed up to church this Sunday. That means that she will be able to be baptized on Saturday! It was all dependent on whether or not she was able to come to church. We also got to practice leading and singing with the primary kids at church for Mothers Day next week.

 

I'm grateful for all the opportunities and blessings Heavenly Father has given us as we've devoted our time to him and I know as we all put in effort to serve him we can reap the rewards of heaven.

 

-Elder Thompson

 

P.S. I couldn't get an amazing picture since we were in a car, but this is what my dream car would pretty much look like. I love all the sick cars and paint jobs here.