Hi everyone!
just a quick one today, it was
bank holiday yesterday so that's why this is later than usual. The Morris' took
us to Snowdonia, it was so beautiful! I'll send pics!
Here's the highlights of the week:
We visited our Indian
neighbours, and they invited us in and we met loads of their friends
(referrals!!). One couple live just across the road from us and want us to come
visit them, so that's exciting!
We visited Cheryl, and she
committed to live the word of wisdom and repent. I know that as she does these
things she will be more receptive to the spirit and she can receive answers to
her prayers and a confirmation of the truth.
We had a specialised training
with the assistants and President and Sister Ulrich. It was amazing! The spirit
was super strong and I was uplifted and motivated. I just love meetings, they
help build and strengthen my faith. We had interviews with president, and he
said some wonderful things... things I needed to hear. Time is going so quick and
I just need to give it all I've got! Miracles are going to happen!
It was my one year mark on Friday. Sweet Sister Madsen made me a cake and I've been feeling pretty
reflective this week. At our district meeting today, Elder Oakey asked me to
talk about what I've learnt over this past year, and as I took time to look
back over my mission so far, I was able to see how much I've grown. I'm
definitely not saying these things in a prideful way... I have so much more to
learn and things to change. I am so grateful for the lessons I have learnt.
Heavenly Father is so aware of me and I just love Him with all my heart. I've
had some wonderful spiritual experiences this week. I really feel that one of
the reasons we go through hard times is simply so that we turn to the Lord. And
I have been turning to him a lot lately! What a difference it makes! As I
poured out my heart to him I just felt that he was right there listening... hurting
with me when I was hurting, and there to wipe my tears. And the peace and
comfort I felt was like nothing else. There is a God. I know it because He has
spoken to me. I just want everyone to find this out for themselves. You are not
alone.
I know that blessings come after the trial of our faith
(Ether 12:6). Each of us go through hard
things but I just encourage you all to turn to the Lord and carry on! He will
help you.
Love always, Sister Riley xoxo
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| Bro. and Sis. Morris |
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| Sis. Madsen and me at the town with the longest name |
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| A little Welsh village |
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| Sister Madsen and me at Snowdonia |
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