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Seeing God's Hand

 


Hello, hello! What a week it has been! Guys, I LOVE being a missionary. It's my favorite thing I've ever done. So many things work out so perfect that I can't help but see God's hand in it. 

Here's an example. Wednesday night, we were in charge of the young women's activity. We planned human foosball in the church parking lot. We were SO excited and invited everyone we know. But we were also a little stressed cause all of a sudden this week got COLD. It doesn't rain like this in Nevada. Ever. And the humidity. It's freezing. Wednesday night was so nice. Perfect weather, I didn't even wear a jacket and the activity was such a success. 

Thursday night we had a relief society party. It was really fun. I'm a big fan of parties. 😁 I sat by the nicest lady that I'd never met before. She's a member. We got talking, and she told me that she lives with her sister who isn't a member and used to meet with missionaries. I knew the sisters name cause she was in old teaching records, and I've tried to get ahold of her so many times. And this sister said we could come over and visit with both of them!!

Okay, last story. We had our first lesson with our friend Gloria. She is deaf and one of the coolest people I've ever met. She is really looking for something more and she has such a sweet spirit. We are trusting that God's hand will continue to be in our journey with her because I definitely do not speak ASL. (I'm working on it though, don't worry.) It brings teaching simply to a whole new level when everything you say you write on a white board. :) The miracle was how strong the Spirit was there even with our communication barriers. 

Y'all are awesome. Look for God's hand in your life cause I know it's there. LOVE YOU!

 

Sister Johnson

 

1. My cute companion

2. Painting pumpkins!

3. When our friends don't show up to their zoom lesson

4. My sisters 💕






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