So in a week when I forgot to write in my journal it could be a little difficult to remember what all happened but I will try my best.
First off. We have 9 investigators with baptism dates. And all of them are for October and November, so I won't be having anymore baptisms on my mission. But that's ok because it's the teaching that is the real fun. Last week I got to watch the light bud in an investigator's eyes as she began to understand more the power of the gospel and the purpose in Joseph Smith and how much he is an example for prayer and understanding God.
What has been most interesting on my mission are the themes that happen from time to time and can last anywhere from a day to a week. A couple weeks ago was the theme "Trinity vs. Godhead." We had several investigators tell us about how the Trinity was true and then as discussed how the Godhead was true, it was interesting to see their reactions. One man stuttered in his words but wouldn't deny the Trinity. A woman began our lesson saying we were wrong then ended it by correcting herself when she said "Trinity." This week has been the disbelief that Christ came to the people in America and that the Book of Mormon is true. I haven't changed anyone's opinions--that's part of their agency--but I have many an opportunity to testify and to calm fires that began to rage by explaining why we use the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon. I know that the gospel is true, I am converted.
Every night Sister Walker asks me two questions: "What did you learn today?" and "What did you do good today?" She always answers to the first, "This church is so true." Amen. I can not doubt.
Other exciting things:
1. Sister Walker got hit on by a 42 year old black man that told us a very interesting story of how he was faced with the devil.
2. I got to serve for one day in Shreveport with Sister White! It was a lot of fun and I feel like we worked really well together even after all these months.
3. It was an Arizona winter during a Louisiana summer. All day Saturday it was cloudy and about 62-degrees. Sister White was freezing. It felt great to me.
4. I met my best friends', Lara and Haley, doppelganger. She's a 14 year old less active here. Seriously, she acts and looks just like them.
5. I made Shepard's Pie. Everything from scratch, and it was so good. We didn't have green beans so I used frozen mixed vegetables and I think it made it even better.
Still working on collecting some good Southern recipes to share with everyone. Are you excited? What would you like to try most? No I will not cook alligator, squirrel, or frog legs. You'll have to get those yourself. If there is any souvenir you would like, let me know. I can't promise anything but I'll see what I can do.
To everyone I pray a happy week. You have my permission to start counting down now.
Love
Sister Lara Stewart
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