Sister McKay Dickson: Week 41: Lots of 'Bragg'ing

What's up team! Hope ya'll had a good week, because this week was too good:

Things to know:

- We had a Mission Tour this week and Elder Bragg from the 70 came and lemme just say, I was physically exhausted after because that's how strong the spirit was!

- I also got to see all my friends too (including some I never thought I would see again because they went to Russia, and now they're back in Spokane?!)

- Sister Asay hit her one year! She's old

- I went on exchanges with our new STL Sister Evans and she's the best. And we came out together so that's super hype.

- We had two new friends named Carlane and Collin come to church, and they are just the coolest. Excited to give more updates for them after we meet again!

- We got blessings from President Larson and it was probably the coolest thing ever. I love President and Sister Larson so much! Oh and the power of God .

- I also found out this week that someone I taught in the Silver Valley passed away :(( I was really sad, but I'm glad he isn't in pain anymore because his cancer was brutal.

Stories of the week:

- Ken and Maggie came to a baptism this week and it was hands down the best convert baptism I've ever been to. He got up and bore his testimony after, and talked about all the hardships he's been through to get to this point. Every single person in the room was crying because the spirit was so strong, and I look over and Maggie is wiping tears behind her glasses. Maggie texted us afterwards and thanked us for inviting her. She said it was enlightening, and that she wasn't scared to get baptized anymore!

- This happened last p-day but I thought it was really funny. We went downtown for Valentines day and were taking pics and shopping and stuff, and when we first got there we were trying to cross the street to go take pictures on this wall. Sister Cravens started walking across the street and all of the sudden this car comes out of nowhere, and she looked left before right so she didn't see it coming. I literally had no time to think so I yelled "CYBIL" instead of "Sister Cravens". She saw the car and jumped out of the way and we all laughed for like 10 minutes because I called her by her first name. We were glad she didn't get hit by the car though lol.

Spiritual Thought:

- I just wanted to give some quotes (and paraphrases) from our meeting with Elder Bragg because it was so so awesome. I prepared questions beforehand and he answered all of them! They tell us to write down what the spirit teaches and not exact quotes, but I had to do both so that I had something to share. Because my notes are for me haha, so enjoy some Elder Bragg wisdom:

"A prayer begins when you say amen"

"The Savior forgives our sins, but doesn't condone them"

"The Holy Ghost is your senior companion"

"Repentance means turning to God"

"President and Sister LeBaron were called using the same revelation they used to call you"

"Priesthood keys = the power to direct the work of salvation and exaltation"

"Covenants are how we joyfully bind ourselves to Christ"

"If you do nothing else, testify of Jesus Christ and the love of God"

I could go on and on! Truly what an amazing experience to get to hear from a general authority. I feel so blessed!

Love you

Sis Diggy