Gish On A Mish: Week 12

Hey Everybody!!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week! I sure did!

On Halloween we had to be in by 6:00 and since it was also our p-day, we didn't do any tract-or-treating. So we played games and got to watch 17 miracles!

On Wednesday, we taught a craft at the senior center! We made little cookies out of Reese's and cookies! SO CUTE! Then we had a facetime lesson with Cousin Pat. We read the talk "Whatsoever He Saith Unto You, Do It" by Elder Clayton. It is about how Mary didn't know completely how she would be the mother of Jesus, but she went forward with faith knowing God would provide a way! It was beautiful! I would encourage all of you to read it! We were having a lesson with Brother Strickland that night and we were trying to find a copy of "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration" and literally could not find it anywhere. We decided we would just have to do something different. Then we went to his house and he was like "I've watched this video 6 times this week. It's called Joseph Smith Prophet of the Restoration." It was so funny! I guess he had the only copy in Lander. It is so amazing how God helps his missionaries fulfill their purpose!

On Thursday, we went to Dubois. I didn't take my snow boots because the snow wasn't very deep in Lander. That was my mistake, because when we got to the top of the Meyer's hill, there was at least 6 inches of snow so I was hoppin' through it like a little snow bunny!

On Saturday we had our car fast. So we walked everywhere! It was snowy, windy, and muddy! Everything that makes Wyoming winters so special! We walked to visit a member, but she wasn't home. We were about to walk to the church, but Sister Warren felt like we should go visit Sister Leseberg, the RS president in Dubois. I love Sister Leseberg, so I was like "heck yes!" We started the long walk to her house. I was saying a prayer in my heart that a member would drive by and tell us to get in. Shortly after, a nice woman offered us a ride. I was like "I know I shouldn't get in a car with a stranger, because they could kill me... but the chances of me dying in the cold are more likely. So I opted to die warm!" haha! Anyway we asked her if she would like to learn more about our church. She respectfully declined and said that she was content with being Lutheran. That really touched my heart, because It doesn't matter what religion we are. We should all strive to serve others, because that is the epitome of being a follower of Jesus Christ. We got to Sister Leseberg's house and she fed us some lunch and fresh baked cookies, because she is an angel! We were able to spend a lot of the day with her, which was so wonderful! We went to help serve food at a funeral, where I met a lady who used to live in Tulsa. She was like "I went to Edison." and I was like "Me too!" then she was like "I went to OSU and I hate the Sooners!" I was like "Go Pokes!" Then she gave me a BIG hug! Isn't it amazing how small the world is?

Sunday was wonderful! I was really touched by the spirit that I could feel in fast and testimony meeting. Sister Leseberg bore her testimony and told us that yesterday was the first time she had ever had the missionaries in her home! I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Gratitude that Heavenly Father gave Sister Warren a prompting, which we quickly decided to act upon. Heavenly Father is so aware of His children and their needs. I am grateful that though I am an unworthy vessel, that he can work through me to bless the lives of others.

Sorry this letter was all over the place, but that is kind of what the life of a missionary is like sometimes! Thanks for all of the love and support you all fiercely offer me! I love you all more than you will ever know!

Love always,

Sister Gish