Dear friends and family!
I have now been out for 5 months. So crazy! I have learned a lot these past 5 months. I've grown so much! Going on a mission has been the best decision I've ever made!
Monday night we were able to have a lesson with R who is a recent convert and her 11 year old son N. We talked about the restoration. The spirit was SO STRONG! It was just amazing :) We were able to pick up N as a new investigator! YAY!! R and N are just amazing! I love them both so much!
On Tuesday we went to S's house. And so with the help of her husband we put up this giant canvas by her bedroom. She wanted a mural of the tree of life. And so tomorrow we start painting!
That night we had dinner with Sister K and her son B. Her son B is not a member so we were able to share a message of the Book of Mormon with him. We invited him to read it. And he said he would. We picked him up as another investigator. We will be seeing him tomorrow!
After dinner Sister Beal and a lady in our branch, Sister D, went to F's house for a lesson. We talked about the Sacrament and the Atonement. All three of us were all able to bear testimony to him of the importance of the Sacrament and the Atonement. But, please forgive me, that is all I remember from the lesson. It was so hot in Fls house. I was sweating so bad! It was hotter in his house than outside. And it was like 80 degrees outside. So I couldn't really concentrate. Haha!
Wednesday was the 4th of July. And they had a parade here in Portland. Sister Beal and I wanted to go to the parade and see if we could talk with anyone. So we did our studies and then around noon we went out the door to go to downtown. No one was there. It was so empty. Apparently the parade was at 10. So we missed it! So we decided to go to Grand Ledge to see if anyone would be there. No one. And we drove to Lonia and again no one was there.
That night we went door knocking for a little bit. No one was home or no one was interested! And it was hot outside. But I still kept going. And once I did that, I enjoyed door knocking in the heat. It made it worth it when someone answered the door to at least talk to us. They were all respectful and kind. So I am so grateful for that. After door knocking we went to the H's. We had a really fun conversation. And we talked a little bit about pioneers and liberty and freedom. It was a pretty good lesson. Sister H told us that she will be quitting smoking, and so she asked for me and Sister Beal to pray for her. Which we have :) we are excited for Sister H!! We know that through Christ that she can quit smoking.
On Thursday we visited the W family. The dad is active. But his wife doesn't come to church because of her health. But we had a really really good conversation with them. Brother W is awesome. He said the we need to teach his granddaughter and his next door neighbor who is a pastor. He is a great member missionary.
I don't remember what we did on Friday. But Saturday we went out with the relief society President Sister M. We went to visit some less active sisters in our branch. Sister M made some cookies for the sisters that we were going to visit. We didn't have a lot of luck. Either the person wasn't home or they moved somewhere else. But it was still a good experience. Sister M is great!!
We had another lesson with R and N. We read Alma 46 with them. That's the chapter about captain Moroni and the title of liberty. It was a really good lesson. The spirit was there. And I love how engaged they are in the lessons. They are just amazing. I Love them!
Also a new family moved into our branch. So we helped them move for a little bit. When we got there so many other people were there helping. It was so cool! I love the Portland branch. They are all great member missionaries.
And then that night we had a lesson with F. We talked more about prayer. And the different ways we can receive answers. It was a good Lesson.
And yesterday we visited Brother U. He is so so so sweet!! He loves to crack jokes and to tell stories. He's amazing! He doesn't go to church because of his health issues but he listens to the scriptures. And he is still working on praying everyday! We talked to him about pioneers and how there were angels there ministering to them, and how today we have angels ministering to us! He loved the lesson. He just kept smiling. He was so happy! I love him! Missions are the best because I get to meet amazing people like him!
I love this work so much!! It's the best thing ever. Those those who are wondering if they should go on a mission, GO! It's worth it and will be the best decision you'll make! Thanks for all the prayers. We've definitely felt them this week! Witnessed lots of blessings!!
Love you all!
Sister Beeson
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