Gish On A Mish: Week 18: Sister Gish Hits Her Four Month Mark!

Hello Friends!

This week has been harder than most. To quote the Nashville Tribute Band, a mission is definitely "the hardest thing I ever loved to do."

Lately it feels like we have been working so hard, but nothing is happening. Then on top of that some members told us all the things we should be doing, which just made me feel worse. My stress levels were through the roof. Then I came down with a cold this week! I have felt crummy and fatigued all week, but of course we wanted to keep going! Near the end of the week the elders gave me a blessing of healing. I didn't even tell them all the things that have been weighing on my heart, but of course the spirit prompted them to address it. He said that any stress and anxiety I was feeling was only to help me learn and grow. He said that it was going to help me bless the lives of others. Of course I was crying like a school girl. Sometimes I forget how aware my Heavenly Father is of me. Sometimes I forget that because of Jesus Christ, I don't have to do life alone. If I put my trust in the Savior, He will help me. He knows exactly how I feel. He knows it perfectly.

Our mission had the opportunity to memorize the Living Christ. As I have come to study and cherish this document, I have come to love my Savior even more. I don't just believe in Christ anymore... I know Him. I know that He is my healer, my comforter, and most of all he is my friend. This has been the best Christmas of my life because my heart has never been turned towards Him more. I have never had to rely on Him and His grace more fully in my life.

I love you all and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

love,

Sister Gish

P.S. Happy Birthday to my Uncle George! Woot Woot!