This week turned out to be very unlike what I thought it would be. Wednesday we had zone conference and gained insight from President and Sister Andrews. They spoke on the Christ-like attribute of patience and how we can apply personal revelation into our lives.
Thursday was Noah's baptism!!! The room was packed! So many ward members and missionaries came to support him. I love Noah and his family so much. I have spent many nights eating dinner with them and laughing with them on my mission. I'm so proud of Noah and the choice he made to follow Jesus Christ. I know the only way to Christ is by being baptized by someone holding the priesthood (or power from God) to do the Lord's work. He also received the gift of the Holy Ghost on Sunday. Yay Noah!!!
I went on exchanges (different companion for 24 hours) on Friday and I spent the day with Sister Parke in her area. We had a great day together. We met with some wonderful people and helped spread the light of Christ. Sister Parke reminds me of my older sister, Sarah, so that is cool :)
Saturday was a very hard day. I am heading home from my mission early due to medical reasons. I am heartbroken about leaving Mesa and the people I have met on my mission. I am still trying to understand why God's plan for me has turned out so different than I imagined. I am trying to remain strong in my faith in Him and praying to find answers and guidance. My mission has been one of the most difficult things that I have done in my life but I do not regret it one bit. Those moments of joy, seeing people accept Jesus Christ and his Gospel, filled my heart. Seeing 3 amazing people enter the waters of baptism has made me realize how important making covenants (promises) with God are. I'm not exactly sure what is next for me but I do know our Heavenly Father lives. He has a plan for me. I have grown in my testimony on my mission and I plan to continue growing throughout my life. I know Jesus Christ is our Savior. His love is perfect and infinite. I want so badly for everyone to know that! He suffered, he died, and now he LIVES. His grace is sufficient for all of us.
Much love,
Sister Chilson
My zone at zone conference
Noah's baptism
Sister Parke, a skeleton, and I
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