Sister Sumsion: 7/10/23

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OH BABY

 

wowza





what a week



I honestly can't remember most of it because of the absolute chaos that has been the last 72 hours. Last Wednesday we got transfer news and Thursday was fill with saying goodbye and packing up. One of my members, Leigh, was literally sobbing when we told her and that was definitely a hard goodbye but I know I did what I could to help the members and friends there. When I arrived we had a teaching pool of 1. When I left we had built up a solid teaching pool and even put someone on date on Friday. Even if my impact isn't forever I know it was meaningful when I was there. 


NOW WE IN YUBA I can't describe it but ever since I found out that the CA Roseville Mission was getting a temple I knew I would be able to take part in helping with it's opening and now I live just a couple blocks away and there are so many wonderful opportunites coming up for us sisters to be there and especially right now to hand out invitations to the open house. I know without a doubt that God has prepared this people to receive His spririt and even though the majority of the Yuba population does not believe in Christ almost everyone we have talked to has recognized the temples beauty and specialness. God grants unto us according to our truest desires and there can be nothing greater than to desire to be in His presence. 


My new compa Sister Riches is doing FANTASTIC just today we were at a dinner that was running long and she looked over at me and signaled that we should go knocking and I NEVER EVER OH MY GOODNESS it was definitely a proud mama moment. She is so sweet and her desire to serve and share is so pure. She radiates light and I am so thrilled to be able to see her progress from a front row seat. When they said being a missionary would prepare you for the rest of your life they weren't kidding. I have a baby and she needs some luvin and that's everything right now and AH ITS THE BEST


Invitation this week is GO TO THE TEMPLE that thing that the spirit has been telling you to do, yeah it's to go to the temple, or if you haven't felt the sprirt in a long time go to the temple, or you have something you need to figure out, yeah, GO TO THE TEMPLEEEEEEE God is there so why wouldn't you be there? I can't wait to hear all y'alls temple reports :)


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  1. NEricksenArtJuly 26, 2023 at 1:14 PM

    Sis. Ericksen here: Love your letter - you are having all sorts of success. And off to a wonderful new start with a green companion. She is lucky to have you as her trainer! Love and best wishes! ♥

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