Humbled

This week started out with me flying to Dallas, Texas! We got there and we just got a little orientation and slept at the mission home. When I woke up tuesday morning and got ready for the day, all was well. It was when I was going to put my bag into the trunk of the presidents car when... I didn't see a little 1 inch lip in the cement of the garage and I messed up my ankle. I don't really know what its called that I did, but this week I have been walking around with a swollen, bruised ankle! Lovely start to my mission! I guess this is karma for asking for challenges in my life to overcome... My ankle is feeling a little better now, but it is still swollen, and hurts from time to time. I think I really stressed my new trainer out too... her name is Hermana Hollberg! 

I am in the Garland area right now doing something called pink- washing. There were elders here before us, and we have been calling a lot of people because we know nobody here. But the people here are super nice, there is this family in the ward that have already fed us twice! 

I know that the Lord will help me and my companion find the elect people, when we have gone finding, we always seem to find someone who is interested in learning more. 

This week has been kinda hard for me, and I have questioned whether I can do this mission. But during my personal study, and by reading the scriptures, I know that this is my time and turn to serve! The Lord will guide and direct me as long as I am obedient to his commandments and the missionary standards. There are people here who are waiting for the gospel. I know that this mission is going to have moments that are going to make me struggle and feel a desire to go home, but I know that as we all rely on the Lord and trust in Gods plan, we will be on the path that will give us the most experience and will prepare us for returning to our heavenly father.

I love you all so much, and know that Christ knows what you are going through and will lighten the burdens from your sholders as long as you make the constant effort to come unto him and partake of the fruit of his gospel.

Don't let the thoughts of failing or disappointing him scare you into burying your "talents" in the dirt. "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." ( whoever knows what movie that is from, I am going to be so proud!) This week I have had to use my talents and strengths to find those around me who need a little love that day or who are ready for the gospel in their lives. I challenge each of you to open your mouth and talk to someone who you feel could need some support this week. I will be working on this too, because when it comes to the Spanish language, I am far from confident. But I am trying to remember that my mission isn't about me- and I just need to open my mouth and the words will come through the holy ghost. 

Just this saturday, maybe I gained a little burst of confidence or something, but I took initiative and did most of the speaking to this woman that was at an apartment that we were visiting- it was very simple things- but the joy I felt when I opened my mouth was huge. You all will feel the same when you set aside your fears and talk to those around you!

The question for this week is: How can we trust in the Lord to help us through hard things?