I Will Go & Do

TRANSFER WEEK***
Sad day.

Sister Hyer got transferred to the Centreville 2nd Ward on Thursday. Sad day so bittersweet. I'm so thankful for her! Love her to pieces. Time for a new phase of the mish! Nephi said it best, "I will go and do the thing the Lord commands." Amen Nephi, Amen. Sister Moore ishere now and she's killin it! Went to high school with her. She so sweet. And a hard worker. Gonna be a fun time!! 

Carlos went to the temple this week!!!! And he passed the sacrament yesterday for the first time!! Wow I just tear up watching him do all these amazing things! It was such a neat experience. Kennedy, Stephen, Giovanni, Chris, and the Johnsons all came to support him. We were all in the baptismal font area when he did baptisms. It was quite, peaceful and the spirit was so strong. Carlos walked into the font humbly, and he was nervous. But it all went so well! My heart just burned with gratitude and tears filled my eyes. All in that moment,memories of Carlos' lessons when I first got to the area all went flashing by. It was so amazing to think back on his progression in the gospel and to see him there in the temple. Such a rewarding and amazing experience. This work IS TRUE. Don't need to tell me twice. I know this is God's work and it's true.

We had an amazing plan of salvation lesson with Holly!! She is so humble and so prepared. She accepted a baptismal date for March 11th!! Then she came to church yesterday and loved it. I just want to be bffs with her, she is the sweetest ever! She kind of reminds me of sweet Mikelle!! She is so awesome and I am so grateful for these amazing members who go out and share the gospel with their friends. It just amazes me. I want to be such a better member missionary. So much better.

Random moment: yesterday we went to go check on an investigator. It was night time and pretty dark outside. We got out of the car and all of a sudden I see this man, with a headlight, carrying a treadmill down a hill. It was so random. He was a nice fella. Haha.
Embarrassing moment: same night as the treadmill guy. We went and checked on a referral. Knock on the door, guy was super not interested, I turn around. Take a step. And another. And BOOM. my heel catches the edge of the step and I ALMOST fall flat on my face BUT I caught myself. That's right I caught myself everyone. (Applause). Thank you, thank you. I stuck it like a champ.

It's been a crazy week to say the least. I struggled this week. My testimony of God truly knowing us individually has grown a ton. I am so thankful for the tender mercies God pours on us daily. It's not too hard too see the miracles that He gives us when we have gratitude inour hearts for the gospel, and His Son Jesus Christ. Trials do come, and when they come, we must not falter in our faith. I know by studying the scriptures and pleading with God on our knees, we are blessed with incredible strength to do what the Lord has commanded. 1 Nephi 3:7- "... I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." The Lord provides a way for us do His work. Trust Him, have gratitude,and keep pressing forward.

Love,Xoxoxo
Sister Sydney Hymas
P.S. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!! 😍❤️️