So, this last week on Monday or Tuesday (I can't remember which day) we were biking home at night. In our area there aren't street lights so it is pretty dark. I had just gotten through the 4 way stop, and was picking up speed. I saw lights coming behind me so I got as close to the side of the road as I could so I wasn't in their way. The thing here is that the shoulders of the road are really small, maybe a foot if we are lucky. For some reason, parts of the road are broken off and there was a decent pot hole. So in short, I hit a pot hole and ate pavement. Not any serious injuries just messed up my wrist, hopefully it isn't fractured or anything, ha oh well. I was sore after I crashed, and we still had a little bit to go to get home. Luckily miracles happen, and this guy with a bike rack asks if he can take us anywhere because it is really dark and apparently, my back light had run out of battery. That was such an answer to my prayer to have that happen. I know God is looking out for us, and will help us and put amazing people into our lives like that. (ps: don't freak out, I'm fine,mom ;)
We also had 2 new investigators this week which was really good. They are so nice and awesome, and it is so good to teach instead of just having to knock doors!
My Thanksgiving was really good! We had dinner at the Workmans' house. They smoked the turkey which was really good. It made me feel good that people would let us in their home to celebrate the holidays with them and their family. It was definitely weird being away from home, and not being with you guys. Luckily the members are awesome and have been so good to us!
Seems like you guys are really busy which is good! I'm glad the holidays were good, and I can't wait to see grandpa and grandma's new house. It's good that Cole was up there to help them move stuff. It's not good that the dogs were being dumb, and that grandma hurt her wrist/arm. I can feel her pain, wrist injuries are not that fun at all. Hopefully they can move in by Christmas, and if not life moves on. Like she said in her letter to me. These next 2 years will be hard, but so will the next 75!
That is so good that great grandma Nyberg was able to come out for Deric's wedding, and that the wedding went well. (Deric is Gage's second cousin)
I have learned that we are just normal people, and we are just having regular conversations with people. That was a big turning point for me. It helps me to find a reason to just keep going, and to be happy. Like when getting a door slammed in my face or getting yelled at, I think to myself, "Huh, well Jesus loves you even though you are being stubborn, and so do I." Finding little things like that helps me show more love, and care about everyone, and to be more happy.
Satan truly wants us to give up because he knows if we do, it will weaken us. He wants us to be miserable. On my mission, I have doubted myself, wanted to quit, and go home. I have always come to the same conclusion, Satan knows what I am capable of on this mission (that is why he is trying so hard to discourage me). Also, who better for him to take down than one of the servants of the Lord?
I really love that scripture (Alma 26:12), because it is so true. We should all be boasting of God because he has given us everything. All that we have is from him. He has blessed us so much and does so many things for us.
My challenge to you guys this month is to help the missionaries out, and find them a referral! I know how it is, and how it isn't as much fun to just knock doors to find people. Also, it is all of our jobs, not just the missionaries, to bring people the joy of the gospel. It is something that we should all do.
Thank you for all the prayers. I have needed them, and they have helped! I love and miss you all, and will keep y'all in my prayers!
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