It's Real Son and Boyyyyyson

Holy cannoli! Where has February gone?!

Fantastic week! We got transfer news on Saturday. Hermana Starling and I are staying together another transfer! Blessed! This last transfer has been amazing. She's helped me to gain confidence in my Spanish speaking abilities and has helped me to laugh and love missionary work. I can't wait for another six weeks!

We had a faith drop this week. We had so many investigators who we were holding on to that aren't ready at this time. We know we've planted seeds, but unanswered texts and calls helped us to know that we needed to put our faith in the Lord and show Him we are ready for the elect. 

We had exchanges on Tuesday, and I got to work Winchester with Sister Israelsen. It's-REAL-sooonnn! She's amazing! She has such a fire and a love for the work. We got to help serve at a museum and a homeless shelter. My favorite part of the exchange was meeting two Hispanic families and sharing a lesson by myself in Spanish. I realized how much I'm not relying on the Lord to help me language, and just how much I need His help. We taught their investigator, Sandy. She's golden! It was a neat experience to feel God's love for one of His children. She is an elect and soaks up everything she's taught. It was great!

On Friday night, we had planned to visit Bonnie, an elderly woman in the ward, but when we parked in front of her house, it didn't feel right. We weren't sure why, but we followed the impression. The next morning, we went to visit her, and when we got there, she was getting ready walk to Main Street and get lunch. No, Bonnie! We walked an hour and a half with her, and we know we were prompted not to visit her Friday because we needed to be there for her. It was great to be there for her and talk together. 

Jacob had his farewell on Sunday, and it was incredible! He has been so prepared to serve a mission at this time in his life. His testimony is already so powerful, so I can't imagine how he'll be after his mission. It's amazing to witness the power the gospel gives those who turn their lives over to Christ. Good luck, Jacob! You're going to kill it in Colombia!

As I've studied this week, I've learned a lot about myself and how much I need to rely on the Lord. I read an article from the April 2015 Ensign called "It Isn't A Sin to Be Weak." I've realized that I am getting in my own way with success--success with Spanish, success in serving others, and success in repentance. My goal for my mission is to be confident, see myself as inherently good and of worth, and to have a desire to align my behavior with a positive self-image. I want to trust fully in the redemptive power of the Atonement of Christ and to increase my confidence in God's love and help. Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." I bear testimony that if we are willing, God will show us our weaknesses, and that through Christ and only through Him, out weaknesses can be turned into strengths.

I love you so! Gotta go! 

Hermana Boyson

Elder Sherwood, me, Jacob, and Elder Simons on P-day. Hermana Starling was trying to get the sardine taste out of her mouth.

Sandy, Sister Israelsen, and me after our lesson. Love you, Sandy!

We promise we ate more than just carrots and hummus

Pioneer District in the house! Sister Nielson, Hna. Starling, me, Sister Groesbeck, Sister Kerr, Elder Simons, and Elder Sherwood

Walking and talking with Sweet Bonnie. 

Goodbye, Jacob! See you in two! Mario shared his testimony and did so well with his english!