Week 19

Dear Family,

Guess who found out it was the Super-bowl last night when we were tracting? We did. People would answer the door and say, "Seriously? It's the Super-Bowl." And would then close the door. Ha. 

Also, I had a dream on I think either Monday or Tuesday that I started smoking. I've never had a dream like that and it was so vivid! It stayed with me for days and I couldn't get it out of my mind. I remember how horrified and shamed I felt when I realized I wouldn't be able to go to the temple and that I would have to tell my mission president. The thing that stood out to me the most was that I felt so trapped. I have never felt the need for someone else to rescue me so much in my life. I just remember wishing so badly that someone would come to help me quit, because I knew I couldn't do it on my own. It gave me the realization that people smoking really do want to 

On Wednesday night we were finding in a trailer park and a woman came up to us from across the street. She was at her neighbor's house but saw us knocking on her door and something told her to come talk to us. When we introduced ourselves, she told us she was Catholic and after talking some more, she told us her husband passed away in August. Then she asked if we were knocking on every door. We said, kind of, but we prayed about where to go the previous night and this place really felt right. She began to cry and told us, "I think you were sent here for me." The Spirit was really strong and we told her we'd love to come back on Sunday at 3. She said, "Really, you'd do that?" She told us she felt like she'd been getting a lot of messages that week and felt like we were really supposed to be there.

On Sunday we talked more and taught the first lesson. When we were setting up a return appointment for Wednesday at 7, she said she was actually thinking about going to see a hypnotist because she's been trying to quit smoking and can't seem to be able to. I told Jamie we would love to help her quit and immediately began to cry as I told Jamie about the dream I had had. I told her that I'd never had a dream like that before and it was so vivid. I told her about how trapped I had felt and how I just needed someone to help me quit. I told her I had that dream for her. We told her about the Priesthood blessing she could receive because of the Restoration and it was just perfect. I can't explain this really well, but I love her so much. I know that God knows the people we are teaching and loves them individually.

Transfer calls are tonight. I am 80% sure I'm training. I bought hair dye. Possibly from stress. I'm turning 20 this month. That is all.

Love you all!

Sister Thomson