It was a week in Shelbyville. I'll just say that haha! We had a lesson with Jose on Monday night that didn't go as planned. It's true what they say that the time right after baptism is challenging. He is a trooper and has great desires. I know that he will make it through this tough time.
We got to exchange with the Carrollton hermanas, and I got to have Hermana Wilkinson back in Shelbyville! Hooty hoo! She is a fantastic missionary even as she approaches the end of her mission. She is a great example to me of diligent service and enduring to the end. Love you, Hermana Wilkinson!
Ms. Lillian/Da Da asked us to come over to help her wrap gifts for the kids at her church, so we spent some time there. She was so excited to see "BabyGirl"/Hermana Wilkinson! After Da's house, we went to see Sister Dickerson. We had a really good lesson as we read from 2 Nephi 9 about the Plan of Salvation. I LOVE this chapter! If you haven't read it in awhile, read it!
Last night, we were able to watch the live Face to Face event with Elder Oaks and Elder Ballard. These events are for young single adults, but the counsel that is given can apply to all of us. Elder Oaks said that new converts need to have two things, but I think that these two things apply to all of us: holy habits and righteous routines. Holy habits are common to all of us. We all need to be obedient, read/study the scriptures daily, have daily communication with our Heavenly Father through pray, and we need to attend church each week to worship and partake of the sacrament. Righteous routines are specific to the individual. For example, for a convert who has struggled with drinking, a righteous routine would be to take another way home to avoid going past the bar. I know the words of Elder Oaks are inspired and that we too can cultivate holy habits and righteous routines.
This Thanksgiving, our mission president is challenging us to write a list of our blessings and then take this list to prayer every day this week. On Thanksgiving, he is asking us to serve someone. Clean up someone's yard, do the dishes, arrive early and help prepare food, etc.
I want to extend these two challenges to you all, too! I know that as you are more cognizant of your blessings, you will feel happier and be kinder. As you serve others, you will not only help them, but you will be helped as well.
"God does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that He meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other."
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍁 🍂
Hermana Boyson
Wilkinson and Boyson back at it again! Exchanges with Carrollton.
"Playing" soccer with Jose. More like abusing him with the ball jaja!
Our one fun thing a day was getting Caramel Apple Cider. Mmmmm! (Shoutout to Sister Allred for the recommendation! 👊🏽)
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