This week was a really good one! Are
you surprised? I feel like I say that every week, sorry I am so boring!
Exciting news, I got to go to the dentist this morning, that is unique
news for me! One of the incredible members here in the Willamette Ward
offered to clean our teeth for us - I've missed it. It felt so good! And
the sweet ladies who work in the office were just so fun, I don't know
what it is about dental hygienists, but they are so nice! I felt
disgusted when I had to tell them it had been at least 16 months since I
had been to the dentist... Never again.
Our
week started off great when we got to meet with our dear recent convert,
Phyllis! It was such a great lesson we were able to teach her this
week. We talked about the sacrament and the importance of partaking of
it weekly and what we are promised with doing so. The lesson was at a
member's home who is leaving on her mission in less than a month! She
and her husband are going to serve in the Washington DC Temple. I am so
excited for them and already promised to go down there and see them!
They are so sweet, I can't wait for you guys to meet them! The lesson
was so uplifting for each of us and the spirit was so strong. Phyllis
really loved it and needed it. She loved the idea of having the spirit
as a greater part of her life, She recognized the need she has for that
and is committed to this lifestyle because she knows it is what will
give her the lift and spirit that she needs! I love her so much! Sister
Cannon also gave us and Phyllis lots of clothes, she cleaned out her
closet since she can't take it all with her! I seriously am spoiled
rotten in this ward.
We had a stellar lesson
with our friend, Emily! We went to the visitor's center and had our
lesson there. I may have written about this last week, I just realized.
Anyways, she is doing exceptionally well, I love her to pieces. I love
her because she is open to finding truth in her life. She doesn't know
that it will be from us, but she does recognize the difference she feels
in her life since we met 3 months ago! I love that she is conscious of
that difference. Emily is one of my favorite people! She loves family,
which makes me so happy! All her life, she has dreamed of having her own
family and being a good mom and teaching her children to love and
respect themselves. She told us that the things we have taught her and
talked about with her have helped her to gain that self-love and respect
for herself. She is just a couple years older than us and I love her
intentions in life! I really respect her so much and will be friends
with her FOREVER.
We brought our good friend,
Erica to the food pantry this week to help us with service! Holy fun!
Macey and Addey know how much I love racing and making every chore a
competition! Who can stack wood the fastest? Hah! And you two always
avoided it or put me off! Well, I found some people who will play that
game with me. We did an assembly line for bagging granola. These are
huge bags that come in bulk from a company and we fill smaller plastic
bags to hand out to people. I asked the people to start a record board,
and as of Thursday,
we hold the first record! We bagged two of the huge bags, and cleaned
up in 8mins 12secs. You should have seen how fast we were moving! Oh my
goodness! That is bagging, labeling, and tying each individual bag. It
was beyond intense. This same Erica came on a Mini Mission with us this
week. We got permission from President Ballard and from Bishop Chandler!
She is from a recent convert family and this was the MOST incredible
experience for her ever. We had so much fun. We made her a nametag and
everything. She got to spend the night and do everything missionary
style! I loved it so much, made me feel like I was with my sissies! She
did so well too, just a natural! Their family hopes that Macey gets
called to this mission and just comes and replaces me when I go home.
Not going to lie, I think that would be the best thing ever!!!
I
gained such a strong witness this week that God is with us. Even when
we may feel alone, we are NOT alone. I sat with a sweet woman who told
us all of her concerns and her fears of trusting God and cried her heart
out. As I was there with her, I just had the most overwhelming feeling
that God was there with her throughout all those times she was claiming
that He had deserted her and left her abandoned. I didn't know quite
what to say, but I know that I cannot deny the witness that came into my
heart and mind that He was there for her. Before she can begin to
progress or move forward, she needs to learn to trust Heavenly Father
and believe that He is there for her. To build that foundation with her,
we have started sending messages to each other, every single day,
telling how we have seen God in our life that day. A way that he has
blessed us! It has been so great and moving. Even with it being less
than a week since we started, the feeling while talking with her has
changed. I can't believe how much changing our thoughts and perspective
can change us! I really feel like this a small way for her to gain trust
in him, day by day, without being scary. I'm excited to continue! I
love her so much and I know that God loves her so much more than even I
do.
I love you all more than I could
possibly express! I am so well taken care of here, there is nothing for
you to worry about or be concerned about in the slightest! This morning
we went and did Yoga with a member who lives down the street, then
during studies she knocked on our door to deliver pancakes and almond
butter for us! Then, the dentist called us and asked if we could come in
today. Then we drove over to a member's home and she helped us with our
laundry. SPOILED! Plus, we have some of the funniest youth in all of
Oregon! I love 'em! This work is amazing and I love being a missionary. I
love serving my God through serving His children. I am feeling
blessed!
Xoxoxo, Sister Kerr
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