July 21-28

 Am I The Problem??

 I DONNNTTT EVENNN KNOOOWWWW

The weeks go to quick to keep track anymore but I'll give you something so fret not 

☀️ Tuesday was Zone Conference and it was so great. I got to reunite with my trainer sister Wilkinson who was so happy to be rid of me and has now learned she can never escape! I got to see so many of the missionaries I've terrorized in my previous districts so I was grateful for that and I also became the proud owner of the coolest glasses any sister missionary could own as my friend Enoch surprised me with some sick shades (Vision -5, Charisma +12 as the kids say) The Hortons also surprised me with some birthday gifts 😢 

☀️ Sister Shanmugam was out of action Wednesday and got sick. She slept for 6 hours and I went slowly insane (more so than normal surprisingly). I think I'm the problem and my companions keep getting sick each transfer... tough luck I guess.

☀️ In the middle of a conversation, a random man palmed my forehead like a basketball and then acted as if nothing happened... no further comment at this time.

☀️ Thursday and Friday were good and we got to have a proper English tea party (minus the tea) with some women from the ward! Complete with scones, jam, clotted cream, and wasps! So much fun and also had an in-person lesson with our friend Paul who is one of the coolest people I will meet on my mission. He is how I know that God prepares people for the gospel! Pray for Paul!! 🙏🙏 (This is not a request but a threat 🫵😐)

☀️Saturday, finding in the rain (Shocking) and eating a fish head… Don't ask 
☀️ Sunday we had 6 friends come to church!! We're super excited about them and keep the prayers rolling for the Bracknell area! They work! 

Matthew 19:20
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

At zone conference our mission president mentioned the two major questions to be asked, ‘what lack I yet?’ And ‘Lord, is it I?’ These questions had me thinking a lot (surprise I know) about how important accountability and change is to the Lord. He doesn't want us to stop at where we are or what we already have, he wants us to consistently reflect, adjust, and move forward! He's always there to encourage us on! 

I am so grateful for this Gospel and the testimony I have built. It is one of my greatest treasures because it is something that took a lot of time, effort, and sacrifice but it was worth every moment. I know that Jesus Christ know each of you by name and that nothing is a coincidence! 

Have a great week my fellow classmates and don't forget to take the chicken out of the freezer before mom gets home! 
   Sister Russell 





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