Hello, everyone!
My has it been a topsie turvie week! I walked out the door this morning with a cardigan, a rain jacket, and a prayer into the freezing rain. It's only October, people!
I'm not in a trio anymore! Transfers were this Thursday, and my new companion's name is Sister Ellsworth!! She is so wonderful. She is brand new to the mission. She's originally from Chicago, now living in Texas (don't worry, her family wasn't effected by the hurricanes). She has the most beautiful singing voice, she loves art and is very good with calligraphy, and she wants to be a nurse! She did a year at BYU Idaho, so she's a bit more familiar with the Idaho area. I love her so much, and I'm excited to work with her! I am truly humbled for this opportunity to be her trainer - in the past three days, I have realized my own inadequacy and my complete need to rely on the Savior as I try to help this precious daughter of God adjust to the mission field. It's eye opening, really. I'm so so thankful for this opportunity and responsibility I have to be a trainer - I know that both Sister Ellsworth and I will grow tremendously from this experience.
We've been getting referrals like crazy since we've been in our new companionship. I'm so thankful for the wonderful people here and for their willingness to do as the Savior has asked us and reach out. Reach out in love to those around them. I love Heyburn!
We will be attending a Meridian Temple Open House training on Wednesday, and I'm so excited! I think we'll be finding out when we work there, but I have decided not to say which week I'm working there.
Conference was such a blessing this weekend. I forgot my journal, so I can't say specifically what I wanted to, but I would like to bear my testimony that I know that we have a prophet on the earth today. I have a testimony that our Father in Heaven is mindful of us, and the messages given this weekend were completely inspired. I know that as we take those things our leaders have given to us and implement them into our lives, we will be blessed. We will feel the love of our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that it is only through Him that we can be cleansed from our sins and be saved. We can, indeed, return to live with our Father in Heaven if we use the gift of the atonement in our lives. It truly is a gift. I know it is, as I have experienced the lightness and peace that comes with humbly accessing the matchless power of the atonement. I say these things in the name of our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, amen.
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Sister Carlson
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