Hello everyone! This week has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but overall, it has been a great time! We had a long but fun P-Day activity today so let's see how much I can fit in with my time.
Tuesday we went on exchanges right off the bat! It was so fun. I went to Tanglewood with sister Atkisson. We met a lot of people, including a man with baby goats whose brother had a vicarious baptism in the Salt Lake temple and a man with pupppies that was looking earnestly for a church where he could feel the Spirit. Well, you can bet we had something to tell both of them. It was incredibly fun. Though, while we were there, one of their investigators got offended and said he might not come back to church, so that was sad.
We exchanged back at district meeting, which was excellent as usual. Afterwards, our ride was a little late, so we were getting nervous... until she wheeled around the corner in a convertible. We had a blast on the ride home. Later that night, when we went to a lesson with D, we found out her mom thought the baptism was for July 22, instead of the actual date we had set, which was June 22... next Friday. That was a HUGE bummer, but since they were going on vacation this week there was nothing anyone could do.
Thursday we were on foot, because Sister Miller's bike is in the shop. We walked to visit a potential investigator for a return appointment, but he wasn't there. That night we went to a Relief Society activity to make delicious freezer jam and rolls, but the less-active members we were expecting didn't show up.
Friday we actually went on another "split" exchange, where Sister Atkisson went with us and Sister Wilson went to Pilot Mountain. We went to service and had a great time, had a crazy afternoon trying to contact people since we were still grounded, and then went to dinner with a young couple in our ward with adorable twin babies. I tried sushi for one of the first times in my life, and I actually really liked it! Afterwards we had correlation on a park bench and I got about six mosquito bites on my legs, which ended up keeping me awake the next night. But on that same night, I opened the typically barren mailbox and found a dozen cards written to me from the Young Women! It was just what I needed.
On Saturday we exchanged back, got the bike back, had another crazy day, and managed to finish our weekly planning. Things relaxed a little on Sunday. Sister Miller gave a talk, which she rocked. But we were sad that D didn't get to come because of her trip.
So let me tell you about Monday. Today we went on a hike as a district, which I really wanted to do. It started off being a very gentle hike, but it became a little strenuous. There were ups and downs, Pavement gave way to dirt, then to wooden steps, then rock "stairs." It was a pretty hot and humid day today, we were all soaked in sweat, and before long I wondered if it had been worth it. Then, at the rockiest point in the hike, the view of endless trees gave way to Hanging Rock- one of the more exhilarating views I have ever seen. Hills and trees were spread as far as we could see. Though the sun was bright, the breeze was cool and comfortable. The work it took to get there had been worth it.
As I was thinking back on this week and thinking about our activity today, I thought, a mission is like that. Life can be like that. Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's rough and rocky. Sometimes you wonder if it's all really work it. But that was the number-one thing we toldmpeople coming up the trail as we were coming down: "It's worth it. It is definitely worth the hike." It always is.
Well, that is a long enough metaphor for today, and I hope you enjoyed it. Have a great week everyone! Stay hydrated!
Love,
Sister Reay
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