Mormon 9:19

"If I were to title this week anything is would be miracle week, and frequently throughout the week I would yell 'Let Miracle Week continue!!" I will give you a play by play of miracle work so you to, can glory in God with me. First thing to note: this was the last week of this transfer so there was a good chance me or Sister F would be leaving after this week, so we worked hard. 

Monday: Our investigator had been flaky and not replying to emails so we decided to just stop by her house. When we got there she invited us in, told us all about how her ex bf had been telling her Anti lies, and so we just asked her to testify. She testified beautifully! She told us how she knew this was God's true church, that Joseph Smith really did restore it, how President Monson is a living prophet (side note, we haven't taught her about living prophets yet, she researched for herself), and how she knows that Christ's lives! Her less active Mother also testified that this is the true church, and then set her daughter for baptism. So Ashley is getting baptized on the 14th! Miracle week is off to a good start. 

Tuesday: I was on exchanges with a Sister who this is her second transfer. First we found out one of my favorite less actives quiet smoking! A couple weeks ago we were desperate to find a new investigator so we went through our area book, and texted every former, and potential (over a hundred people), and one blessed soul responded, and invited us over to meet him. He's name is Kevin, he has been meeting with missionaries on, and on for 5 years! We made it clear that we are not here just to talk about religion in general but to talk, about Christ's gospel, and the only way that he can really know for himself if this is true is if he follows the missionaries’ guidance of praying, reading, and going to church. My other favorite formally less active was there, and she testified so powerfully about how you can just feel inside that this is true from the peace it brings. 

Wednesday: I was with a dear Canadian sister for half the day so that was a miracle in itself because we just talked about Canada all day long, well that, and the gospel. Then we had a meeting with our ward missionaries, and there is one ward missionary who loves to reprimand us. Every chance he gets. He asked us what we do all day, and we told him. He pulled out his phone, and gave us 12 referrals! That was so amazing. We have only gotten 4 referrals all 4 months, and then bam 12! 

Thursday: We taught Ashley our investigator the 10 commandments and her two less active parents sat in, and both testified! It was so incredible!!! They use to not even let us in their house, and here we all are sharing our testimonies, and then we all ate cake together!

Friday: This may not seem like that huge of a miracle but we prayed to get a lesson with a member present. We had nothing planned. So we talked to some random two guys on the street. The one ended up being a member, and although we realized fast they were both pretty wasted. We were still about to share a message with them, and prayed with them. Maybe somewhere down the road they will remember the feeling during the prayer. 

Saturday: Bad news! I found out that I am getting transferred! Let me tell you, I cried, so much I couldn't stop myself. I kept going about going things and tears where just streaming down my face. I feel like I have worked so hard in this area without a lot of measurable success. I know it's not about measureable but sometimes that just makes you feel better about yourself. Luckily Heavenly Father knew I would be so upset so He gave me miracle week, and let me tell you it continued. We were able to speak to a less active who we've been trying to see for 4 months, and her active Mom was there. It was perfect. She opened up, and explained why she doesn't go to church, and agreed to receive the missionary lessons. 

Sunday: I told Ashley that I was getting transferred and she started crying. She cried on, and off for all three hours of church. I felt so bad. I bore my testimony, and after we both just held each other, and cried. It was as dramatic as you can imagine. We even shared a Kleenex. She is so strong, and she doesn't need me anymore. She'll be fine without me. I was able to say goodbye to most people I love at church, and have one last dinner at Bishops! 

Well it was a miracle filled week! I know that I am supposed to move on to a different area, I feel peace about it, but my first area will always be dear to my heart. God knows how to make me the best missionary I can be, and if that means being transferred than so be it."