Jan 20-27

Here’s to another week of live, laugh, loving! I'll try to keep things brief but as almost everyone who knows me is aware of, I yap a lot about unnecessary things so get ready to put those reading muscles to work. 
    This week has been so much fun! Each day I'm getting more and more used to missionary life even though I'm pretty sure with my luck I'll only feel fully prepared on the flight home. I'm so grateful that some things are getting much easier though. We saw a lot of blessing and miracles this week and I'm so grateful for each and every confirmation that God is aware of me and giving me the challenges I need so I can grow! 

Highlightttsssss
☀️p-day was bowling day! We went with our district and it was so much fun! I was able to keep the gutters super clean with how many times my ball went down them… Still so much fun and we got some ice cream after and that always makes a day so much better!
☀️We had Zone Conference with all the missionaries and it was so amazing with a lot of great goals and challenges to apply. We were also surprised as we found out a friend of ours snuck in and listened to the meeting! He was coming to the chapel to study and he didn't know the conference was going on, but he got a lot of the answers he needed so that was a blessing!
☀️Interviews are so good and I am in such awe of the power God has to know exactly what we need. I was able to hear the exact things that I needed and it truly brings so much peace knowing that God is so aware of every moment and He loves us enough to give us those small assurances! 
☀️We went tracting (door knocking) for the first time in our area (we're always on the high street normally because it's so busy), but it was really cool! We were able to have some really good conversations and although we didn't get any contacts, I'm honestly so grateful for every opportunity I have to talk about the Savior and the happiness He brings to my life! We also got some hot chocolate and met an awesome woman and her dog Lola on the bus home so lesss gooo!
☀️The members are literal angels on earth and I am so grateful for them and their willingness to serve and help! They surprise us with dinner, groceries, and the Dinner Appointments are highlights of my week! The members must've been chefs in another life because everything they make is so good and I have yet to have the infamous beans on toast so I'd say that's a success! 
☀️We got yelled at by a man because we were inconsiderately driving at the speed limit (how dare we, I know) so he asked us so kindly, and lovingly “WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? CHRISTMAS?!” it was very funny, and I rate the line 7.65/10 (not bad, could be better, there's room for improvement)
☀️ My companion (sister Wilkinson) and I both woke up and rushed to start planning our day because we thought we slept through our alarm. Right after we finished our prayer, we quickly realized the importance of checking the time as we did not sleep through our 7am alarm and we were actually planning our day at 3 in the morning… no one can say I wasn't a dedicated missionary now. 

    I'll wrap up with how grateful I am to see in real time how the influence of Jesus Christ can change people's lives. I've already seen so many changes in the people we interact with and even just having conversations about Him on the street can make people smile! There was one lady we went to talk with who said she wasn't of our faith so we told her that no matter what, we're all God’s children and we know that He loves her so much! She came up later while I was talking to some other people and started crying saying she really needed to hear that today! It was such an amazing miracle to see how God truly knows what people need and will use each of us as ways to deliver His messages of love. He's given each of us gifts that make us unique and while I'm still trying to discover mine, I know that as we make those efforts to follow the promptings and impressions we receive, we can change people's days or even change their lives! Look out for and pay attention to those simple ways to be that instrument and I know you will never regret it. Even if you forget the small act of kindness you did, the Lord does not forget, and neither will the person who was able to feel God's love through it! 

  You're all so amazing and I know that God is so aware of your needs and questions! Ask those questions, get those answers, and act to share your knowledge! Love and miss you guys so much and I hope you all have such a great week!

(Your favorite Russell),

    Sister Russell  






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