Why did the woman throw her clock out the window?...... to see time fly.
Why did the sister missionary throw her clock out the window?....... because she was hoping that the darn clock would break and time would slow down!
Okay so we have one more week left in the transfer... wow where did that go? I dont know what to do when time goes faster then the speed of sound or light. Enjoy every second it the only thing I guess so we'll just go with that!
At church yesterday I have a very strange and tender experience. I was sitting on the last bench with my comp and one of the members we visit each week that is in a wheel chair, when someone taps on my shoulder. I look over and it is the RS Pres from the singles ward with a woman that I have never seen before.
She sat in the folding chars right behind us and as soon as the sacrament was over I was going to go and sit with her. But she very quickly drew A LOT of attention to herself with her powerful voice and "Hallelujahs" and "Praise the Lords" and huge "Amen's". So sis woods and I decided that it would be a good idea for her to have someone to sit next to right then...
I got to sit and enplane the sacrament to her and try to help her see the importance of reverence. She told me how she wanted to go and dance up and down the isles and praise Christ name. We talked about the many ways that we can worship Him and show our love to Him. I could smell alchole on her as she got inches from my face to talk to me.
I knew that in these minutes I could sit and dread having to sit next to a drunk homeless woman or I could use this time to represent my Savior by loving her. I bet you cant guess which one I chose?
"I Feel My Saviors Love" was sung as a musical number (which is my favorite Childs song) and I had to hold back the tear from the love that I felt in my heart. She was in tears. I learned a profound lesson about who we all are. We are ALL Gods children. All we need is to be loved with His love. We may not be able to change them there and then. But one day when were are in the next life and can see them for who there were and can become we will be so grateful that we took the time to love them.
Oh and speaking of loving people! WE have the sweetest member in our ward that we teach every week. She has very simple understanding and different learning challenges so we have lessons, which she makes into powerhouses with the spirit and faith that she has.
Anyway she has been talking to her caretakers about the gospel and they have been asking questions. A few weeks ago she invited one, Wendy, to meet with us so we can answer her questions. But she said no. We were bummed but new that the Lord has his own time.... AND THAT TIME WAS THIS WEEK!!!! Sis Moore called us and said that Wendy wanted to meet with us. On Wed we had a KILLLLER lesson on the Plan of Salvation. She is so prepared! God is good to His children.
So Life is good! Being a missionary is Better!! But being a Child of God is the BEST!!! So if you are ever feeling down and want a POWERFUL spiritual experience be a missionary and try to help someone in need physically or spiritually. Either way God will help you know of His love and feel of His spirit! These things are true.
God Lives and love each of us. Trials are the greatest blessings, they help us become what we need to be to live with God again. Be grateful for them. I am grateful for all of you.... no this is not my sneaky way of calling you a trial... unless you are then it is ;)
Have an amazing week and Live in Gods light!
Love your favorite Sister Draney ( can say this now because there are two of us!
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