I am exhausted... Always is like this when we get to a new area or when I get a new companion. I just pray that I don't get sick and stressed. But I am happy :) My new companion's name is Sister Montgomery. She is 23 and a hair dresser and a professional singer. So if you look her up on youtube or something its Trisha Lynn. She has an amazing voice! I miss Washington, but Decatur is becoming home.
So this is a crazy kind of area that I will tell you about. The notes you sent me were okay, but man they don't say how run down and ghetto this place is! Probably worse than my first area. No wonder they haven't had sisters here for 25 years. Yeah we are the first and the Wards are LOVING us!! We have a tiny tiny ward but that will change :) We are here to work hard and not let Satan get in our way!! So I have to tell you about our second day here. We were contacting people and stuff and one guy just got released from prison for rape. Later we met a guy that was high. Sister Montgomery said she could smell some weed, and I realized that is the same stuff I have been smelling for the past 8 months in various places haha. I know Heavenly Father is protecting us though because we have been in so many homes of people that smoke!! If I ever get lung cancer I know where it is from. Later we met a drunk guy that thought we were Amish. So yeah that is Scary run down ghetto Decatur and I am loving it :0
I will for sure tell you more next week when we meet more people and find some to teach! but I want to tell you one last story thing from church yesterday. We were reading about the Sacrament in Relief Society when I realized the prayers for the bread and the Water are different.
Doctrine and Covenants 20:77
77 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they mayalways have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.Doctrine and Covenants 20:79
79 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
It says that his blood was shed for us. So I was thinking about that and how when he gave up his body he gave it up for EVERYONE. Immortality is a free gift to everyone. On the other hand, eternal life can only be achieved by those who have been baptized and keep his commandments. That is us!! Yes everyone can have it, but for members who have been baptized and recieved the Holy Ghost and are enduring to the end, that is truly who the blood has an affect on. That is why I am here! To help other people to take part of that. I am helping so his sacrifice wouldn't be in vain!! For we can only enjoy the blessings of his atonement fully after we are baptized! It is interesting how many other churches focus on the death on the cross. We know that was important, but really, truly, the sacrifice in Gethsemane was the even that made is so we could live with our Father in Heaven again AND with our families! I have left my home for 18 months so that others can be with theirs for eternity!!!
I love you all and am glad that things are going well back home :) Thanks for the updates on everyone and tell Josh and Megan CONGRATS!!! I love you!!
Whit
PS she cut my hair :0 Just a trim, but I love having a hair dresser as a companion :)
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