February

Dear Family,

I've spent a lot of time today writing someone and left no time for you. But I'm sure you'll forgive me. :)

This week I've decided that every day I am going to do something that scares me. On Saturday it was knocking on a girl's car door window to talk to her. She was more scared than me I think hahaha. But it was so good! I used to do that all the time, but I've fallen into this rut and I realized this week that I need to wake up from my routine and go back to relying on God instead of on myself. On Sunday it was driving up a snowy monster hill, dropping by a less-active family that asked the missionaries not to return, and sharing my testimony in both Sacrament meetings. But it resulted in the family asking us to come back, and a girl wanting to face her fears and share the gospel with a friend in New Jersey. Why did I ever rely just on me???

Another thing I've decided (and actually decided a couple months ago, but re-committed to) is that I will never have another bad day. One of the Assistants said he decided to do this and the next four days were the hardest days of his mission, but he kept to his commitment and is no longer having bad days. We really can choose to be happy, so I'm recommitting to that.

I've also learned that our Recent Converts (by our I mean you too :)) need to feel the love of the ward members so much. More than anything else, they need to feel the love. And luckily I have been sent to a ward where the members love and fellowship everyone. What a blessing.

I love you all and hope you have the best week. :)

Sister Thomson

PS. If the Assistant told you he invites 10 people to be baptized before noon, it would make you want to change too haha.