Sister McKay Dickson: Week 36: Guess who's back

Hey y'all!! This was a lit week since we finally got to be out of quarantine!

Things to know:

-Sister Archibald and I got out of quarantine Wednesday, but then the Sisters we were supposed to swap with still had to quarantine, so we didn't end up transferring until Saturday!

-Got to celebrate Sister Archie's birthday with her and that was fun (Our members took us to fujiyama... swag)

-Got some froyo during our dinner one night to celebrate 8 months let's goo

-Said some goodbyes to my friends in the zone and the ward #rip. But then I got to meet my AWESOME comp and see all my old friends, it has been such a bittersweet week!

Stories of the week:

-Had the coolest lesson with a friend named Mike and we asked him the baptismal interview questions and he said he wants to be baptized on the 27th!! Sad that I won't get to be there for him, but I'm so proud of his example and decision. We met Mike because his soon to be step-son is on a mission in Utah and has gotten to teach him, and sent him as a referral!

-Had another cool lesson with someone that was deaf! Sister Archibald and I signed to him and interpreted for the other missionaries and it was so much fun. Made me really wish I was an ASL missionary hahah. And lemme tell ya'll that the gift of tongues is real because I have not practiced Sign language in forever, and I was able to understand everything our friend Ed was saying!

Spiritual Thought:

-I was super nervous for this upcoming change, but as it got closer for me to leave I felt so much peace. I know that this is exactly where the Lord needs me to be, and I am so excited to continue to help all my friends here become converted unto the Savior, and do the same in the process. I read a scripture I really liked in Moses 5 during studies this week that helped me think about what the meaning behind my sacrifices to the Lord are:

Moses 5:6 - "Why dost thou offer sacrifices unto the Lord? And Adam said unto him: I know not, save the Lord commanded me"

I don't know the answers to a lot of things, but I do know what the Lord has commanded me to do. As I continue to follow Him and do all that I can to become a better person, missionary, and disciple of Christ, I can show my love for Him and know He is pleased with me. Being obedient even when it's hard, shows the Lord that I am willing to do whatever He asks. And I'm PUMPED to do all of the above here in North 2.0.

I love ya'll and hope you will think about why you do the things the Lord asks of you. Is it because you love Him and want to be obedient? Where is your heart at?

Have the best week!

Love ya,

Sis Diggy