Hello everyone!
I am tired. We worked so hard this week. Walking all day in the hot, hot sun really drains you out. We have been receiving many references, and trying to contact all of these people. Lately I have been feeling really overwhelmed though- let me explain. This area I have been in is extremely big. We take care of two wards, which is a huge area. One ward is really strong and trying to split- so wanting the missionaries to help. The other ward is really weak and needing some serious missionary help. So, it’s been difficult trying to use our time evenly for these two wards. I can’t even explain how much we walk here! I am praying that our mission president will put another set of sisters here soon, because it´s becoming too much!! But I am working and time is passing faster than ever. Crazzzzy! But I am not complaining, it’s wonderful to have stuff to do, people to contact and teach, and members who help! It’s too big of a blessing that I can´t handle all of it alone!
I had one experience that was special this week. About two months ago, we visited a less active member and her 13 other family members who are less active as well. We marked a FHE with her, but for some reason we forgot and never went. The other day, I was passing close to her house, and strongly felt that I should stop there and say, “HI”. I had felt really guilty for what happened, and almost didn’t want to say anything at all. But we talked to them, found out that they had planned a special FHE for us to come, and we didn’t show up. I felt AWFUL! But we talked with them, and apologized. That week we visited them, the Bishop visited and other members as well. She came to a ward activity with some other members of her family. This Sunday, she got up and bore her testimony. She said that she had been passing through a difficult time in her life and had prayed for direction. When I showed up that day, it was an answer to her prayer. She had been strong in the church for 14 years and less active for 10, but now she knows that this is the right place and I had been a great answer to her prayer! It felt so wonderful to see her there with her 4 grandchildren and I hope they continue strong.
Well I hope everyone is well. Christmas is coming up sometime in the future and I would love to get your Christmas cards! My letters are dwindling- so if you have extra time, PLEASE WRITE! I love to hear from you.
I love you all and you are in my prayers!
Love, Sister Gordon
