Hermana Sierra Sanders: A week full of surprises!

Well... this week was crazy!!! And super sad. The other sister who was living with us went home last week. She was really sick, and they thought it would be better if she could be home. Now I am in a companionship with Hermana Minks! It is SUPER FUN but really stressful. Now we have 2 areas to work in, and we have to find an apartment before the transfer. But I love these two with all my heart, and I know we will be able to work everything out.

We also had a wonderful experience this weekend. Our sister leader trainers called us and asked us if we would join in on a fast with all the sisters in our mission. We fasted for our investigators and the members. And can I just tell you that fasting really works! We had 18 less actives come return to church this week and 3 investigators. To top it all off the Primary had their program and it was the most adorable thing! Sunday was just amazing, and I was just filled with the Spirit. I know that fasting really works, and that Heavenly Father is mindful of us.

Another plus, today we got to go clean the Temple. It is always the hardest thing for me to leave once I get there. There is just a strong influence of the Spirit there, and one really does feel closer to God. I love the temple with all my heart. We are so blessed to have temples to feel this peace away from the world.

As of Thanksgiving... I don't think we are going to do anything. I have maybe only seen 1 Turkey here... and I don't know how to prepare a live one. Maybe we will try and do a little something, but we will see. But I will be thinking of all of you being full of delicious turkeys and other yummy foods. Enjoy!

I love you all and hope everything is going well. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Here is a list of a few things I am grateful for:

The Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Restored Gospel

Joseph Smith