Last Monday we had a way nice p day: we did nothing! And it was just what we needed! Haha We went shopping for food, then went and hung out with the Torgersens for a little bit and then came home and wrote some emails then went off and sent them. It was wonderful! It was so nice to relax for a little bit. We had two lessons, one with Kayla and the other with Diane. Kayla is progressing really well. She is working so hard to quit smoking and she told us at that lesson that she hadn't smoked for 3 days and she was really trying to keep it up! We were both like: NO WAY. We were pumped! She is changing right before our eyes and she is just so happy. Diane is so happy too! We had a lesson in the Parsons home, a members home, about temples and family history. She is really excited to go to the temple and to do work for her ancestors! Especially for her dad. He passed several years ago. I want to learn more about family history so I can actually help people understand more about it, and because I'm really interested in it! I want to learn more about my ancestors.
Tuesday we had a pumped up district meeting and zone testimony meeting to start off our finding fest! Then we had exchanges with the cutest sister training leaders, I just love 'em! We had sweet frog (frozen yogurt place) that night while we planned. It also poured like no ones business! I need rain boots!
Wednesday we finished up exchanges, saw a few people and had correlation. We met some new people and had a really cool experience with a guy named Miguel. He started crying when we asked if we could teach his son, Jonathan, because he wasn't interested. He said we could come over anytime. We then said a prayer with him right there on his door step. Some of the coolest experiences are when people just open up to you and you can just tell the spirit is working on them. Precious moments.
Thursday was awesome!!! We had interviews with President. I love President! He is a good man. And so inspired. I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to serve in this mission and have him as my mission president. We had Sister Lauren Colley from the Ward come out with us too, we had a busy night! We contacted a few people, saw Rita, our sweet Athina, and had an AMAZING dinner appointment with Chante! Our member refferal. She made THE best southern food I've ever had! She made homemade fried chicken, green beans, dinner rolls, and Mac and cheese. ANND brown sugar caramel cake. OH MY LANTA it was the best dinner I've had in my life! Haha It was SOO GOOD! My stomach wasn't super happy that night, but hey. It was worth it. :) We got to get to know her husband more too, they are the kindest, sweetest, most good hearted people you will ever meet. Being in their home makes me feel like I'm at home. Chante makes me laugh so hard I love her! She's one of those people that I'll be best friends with forever, no doubt. I'll definitely be coming back to Virginia and will be staying at her house! Haha, Love her!
Also, I got 2 aggressive driving errors and almost got in a car wreck. It was terrifying, but seriously it was a miracle that we didn't! Someone swerved into my lane, they didn't see me. And I swerved into the other lane (because the car almost hit me) where another car came up flying right behind us and barely missed us it was the scariest thing ever. The elders we were taking home definitely let out a "AGGHHGGHGHGGHHH!!" Scream. Hahaha. Heavenly Father literally has poured miracles upon us as I've been driving here. The drivers here are wild! Your eyes have got to be peeled at all times.
Friday we found a new investigator! Woop! His names Miguel. We get to see him on Monday, yay! We saw Agartha, and a woman named Michelle she has been through a ton and has such strong faith in Christ. She is in the Mt. Vernon Ward, but we have permission to visit her because there aren't any sisters in her Ward. We had a party planning too! Not really. Haha. Sometimes it's hard to be motivated to plan, but I prayed that we would be, and Heavenly Father totally helped me. Blessings! I just love my mission and my companion. I am having a blast out here. THIS IS LIVING! haha ;)
Saturday we helped stain Sister Armstrong's deck! There's nothing better than a little bit of service! :) Then we last minute helped a member move into our Ward. Then we went on a little exchange! Sis Lang went to the temple with one of her recent converts while I went with my MTC comp Sister Richardsen. We had a blast! We went to a lesson with her recent convert named Oscar. He is awesome. His closing prayer was my favorite, he said, "Thank you for this beautiful hot day. It's kind of steamy... But it's ok." Haha it made me giggle. Then we went street contacting! Such a fun day with my good ol sista! Then we came home and Sister Langford was not feeling too hot so she slept the rest of the evening. And I took care of her, like little miss nurse Sydney ;) haha it was a fun time. I think I'm going to do nursing. Who knows! I might change my mind. Again. Haha. Sunday was a blessed day!!
Sunday's = seriously, my fave. They are just so peaceful. Our Ward had a linger longer after church, so that was so fun!! The members here are amazing. They take such good care of us. We also went finding! In the blazing hot humidity. WOO! IT. WAS. HOT! ("Feelin hot hot hot" Michael Scott anybody...? Hahah jk) like I was wet, it was so humid. We had a lesson with our member who we thought was an investigator, Miriam, and her husband Edgar. We talked about the plan of salvation and baptism by the proper authority. We hope he starts reading the Book of Mormon, he says he will and he's going to pray about it...! We had an awesome FHE with our good ol' pals, the Riveras, the family we played restoration Jenga with. We read the introduction page of the Book of Mormon and then watched the Testaments movie and ate popcorn! So FUN RIGHT?! :) I love that movie, it was a blast. :) Later, we had an amazing lesson with our new investigator that got passed over to us, Vivian, and her two girls. We shared a short message, Mosiah 24:14, and how God is always there for us. If we turn to Him, He can lift the burdens from our shoulders and help us feel at peace. She is solid, we are working with her towards baptism!! :) She has no date yet, but we are getting there. :)
Heavenly Father is so good. There are a lot of highs and lows on missions. And in life. A lot of good things happen and some not so good things! But that's what makes it so fun. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity I have to serve here in Virginia. The weather may be blazing hot sometimes, you may sweat an ocean a day, the people may drive a little crazy too, you may or may not get 1000 bug bites or get caught in pretty intense random thunder rainstorms....
BUT... it's safe to say that I love this beautiful place. And I love LOVE love, these sweet people. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else at this time. Today I hit 3 months and it feels like I just got here yesterday! Time is so crazy on your mission. Live each day to the fullest. Whether you're on a mission or not, time just flies. Live and love everyday!! There's something wonderful in each day. Heavenly Father works miracles in our lives if we have the faith that He will.
Welp, here's to another wild week in Virginia! Actually, I'll talk to y'all on Monday. Haha in like 4 days! That's weird. I'll tell ya about my temple trip then! :) I LOVE YOU!!!
So much love and a bucket of fried chicken,
Sister Hymas :)
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