Dear family,
Mom you asked me last week how hot it is. Well, here's how hot it is: It was
about 105- 110 every single day this week. It was so hot that the fluids in our
car literally boiled. It is so hot that people have been wearing progressively
fewer clothes... Its hot. And its the beginning of summer...
Well this week was pretty uneventful in terms of the actual work. We
dropped even more people and we did a ton of finding. We did find some really
promising people though! A few families and a few single women and some young
adults. Its too early to tell if they will progress but I have high hopes.
Especially for one girl names Isabella. She is 19 and she is just hungry for the
gospel. She even came to church a day after we met her which is a definite sign
of great potential.
The hardest thing we are dealing with recently is people who are strong in
their own church. We have a few people we are teaching that love the gospel and
love the Book of Mormon, but won't do anything about it because they have been
going to their church their whole lives. I completely understand! I think it
would be so hard to change from something that's been such a huge part of your
life for so long. But I just wish I knew how to help them realize how much
better their lives would be in this church. But we will keep working on it. The
spirit can do incredible things.
A few funny/ not so funny things happened this week too.
1. When they were about to start church yesterday the 1st counselor in the
group presidency came up to me and sister Scott and said " You are both speaking
in sacrament meeting today. Sorry we forgot to tell you" Yea. It was nice.
Luckily we were both able to whip out some decent talks. I spoke about receiving
answers to prayers Not the best one I've ever given but I honestly don't know if
anyone knew any different.
2. Our power has been out so its been an oven in our flat. We opened the
windows to let in a breeze on Saturday night. But too bad it also let in like a
million bugs. I woke up with over 70 bites all over my arms and legs. We slept
at the other sister's flat last night so as to save my life... I love missionary
work!
Well my favorite scripture of the week was Alma 37: 11. It shows me that
even if I don't know everything, its ok. I just need to forebear and things will
work out.
I love you all so much. Take care and keep me updated on exciting events
for the week!!
LOOOOOVE,
Sister Gehring
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