LOVE

Hermana Johnson and I :)

This week was just super great! I am loving being with Hermana Johnson! And Maybe I wasn't all that clear with my email, but Hermana Johnson was in the MTC with me, but she was not my companion. She is from Texas, and I just love her so much! I will send pictures for you all! Oh and funny story that happened this week, Hermana and I were running home one night to make it in the house before 9:30 and she totally tripped and fell. It was like a 3 stage slow mo fall. As soon as she fell, she got right back up and shouted, I'm okay!!! Everyone on the streets looked so concerned, and probably thought to themselves... those crazy Americans. But other than that we have been doing super great! We have made some pretty tough goals, including making everyone we see smile :) There is this one man, who is the husband of a member, who does not like the missionaries. The goal is the one who gets him to smile with saying less than 5 words, wins. Game over! We have yet to accomplish this goal. But all the other ones we made, I know that we will be able to accomplish with the help of the Lord! In fact that is one of the Christ like attributes I am working on this week, faith in Jesus Christ! I was reading in the Our Search for Happiness this morning, and something really hit me... I have been studying about Jesus Christ, and I just felt this overwhelming feeling today. I read a story of the Grandfather of Elder Ballard, and a sacred experience on his mission. I suggest that everyone reads it! He expressed the feelings he felt of our Savior Jesus Christ. I decided that I make it a goal to know Jesus Christ how I once did in the pre-mortal life. All I need to do is follow in His footsteps and if I am faithful I will one day make it to His presence. I can't describe these feelings and desires that I have to know my Savior. It is also a yearning I have for each and every one of you. I know with all my heart that He lives, that He loves us. I can't wait for the day when I can be embraced by Him once again. I know that He suffered for all mankind, and only through Him may be brought back to His presence. I am forever grateful for this Gospel and all it has done to change my life.

Have a great week! I love you all. 

LOVE,

Hermana Sanders