(1) Welland: Sister Womack
Sister Womack came to Brantford
and it was probably one of the weirdest exchanges! A man knocked on our
apartment door early in the morning saying he was going to change our closet
doors, the elevator door opening, and a person downtown asked me if I could
contact the aliens in outer space to help him go to another universe... Yes, this
really did happen! Overall, I had such a
great time! We were able to meet so many
people and talk with them in downtown Brantford. There was a lady who stopped me and asked why
I was so happy! It was an awesome
exchange and Sister Womack said, "Sister Robb... You better be my sister
training leader next transfer!" Ha-ha she's hilarious, and that was such a
great feeling.
(2) London 2nd: Sister Watkins
YES. LONDON! I went back to my first assignment on my
mission! J
It was just the best! Here is a funny story! We were walking down the street
and I stopped a guy on the side of the road where he was talking to his teenage
son. I walked up to him and introduce
myself and you could tell he did NOT want to talk to missionaries. So what did
I do? I commented on his Trojen's
Football team hat. He turned around and
said, "You know the team?!" I said, "yes I am from the states and I really
enjoy football." He began to laugh and
the conversation started. He is an
atheist and doesn't believe in God but says he only prays that his football
team will win. We said a couple of other things and we all laughed. I then was able to talk about the Plan of
Salvation and prayer. I asked if the
sisters could come back next week, and guess what he said? "Sure! Why not! You girls are fun and happy! Maybe I could learn more about God then."
He doesn't know that I won't be there
but he said to come back! Funny huh? Funny how it all started with me commenting on his Trojen's football hat. The other sister I was with said, "How
did you know that?" I said, "My dad and I like football..." I
then just smiled J
We were also able to stop by some
less-actives I used to teach (the Easton's) and Jenneth came out and gave me a
giant hug!! She said, "Where did you go? We missed that you didn't come
over anymore!!" I then told her my
area shut down and she said, "I am so glad I was able to see you one more
time!" Terry also had a big giant
smile on his face. So it was a really tender moment for me J
I told them to do one thing for me and they said what, "Go to church! Your
life will change!" They said yes!
They are awesome!
One of the things that really
stood out to me on this exchange was how the recent converts and less-actives
are struggling, they said that life is just coming down on them! They need help! It's when they are going after the light in
their life, that Satan is trying his hardest to bring them down. It was a day of motivating and uplifting those
that are hanging down in sorrow. I told
Brother Romero (a recent convert that was baptized when I was in London),
"Brother Romero, Say it with me, 'I'm amazing!'..." By the
end, he was in tears and standing up from his chair shouting 'I'm amazing!'
It was seriously the best! I loved the opportunity to come to London!! It was an awesome day where more memories were
made. J
What a tender day! Hermana Lopez
is a recent convert of 3 years and is awesome! She was struggling with things that
I cannot talk about. We had a really
tender experience on this exchange. I am
so grateful for her! She is a sister
missionary that I will always hold close to my heart! We had an awesome
exchange here in Brantford. Many tears
were shed and hugs were spread.
From this experience, I continue
to learn and am so grateful for the many opportunities to grow and be shaped to
who my Heavenly Father wants me to become.
I have gained more respect for my calling as a sister training leader.
The sisters need them! There are so many
things that are going on with these sisters and they need a friend J
I am so grateful for Heavenly Father's guidance in what I need to say or
do for these sisters. I love each of them so much!
Now for this week's experience:
Just yesterday, we felt like we
should drop by an investigators who we haven't talked to in a while, unfortunately she wasn't home. It was 8
o'clock at night. We felt prompted to
knock on some doors. We went around the side of the home to the other door
downstairs and knocked on the door and met a mom named Danielle. We talked to her
for a while and she is awesome! We are going to see her this week and teach
her. After 8 more doors, we found a lady
named Debbie! She saw the sisters years
ago and guess what? We were able to make
an appointment and are seeing her this week as well!
I have such a strong testimony of
being guided to where we need to be. Yes, our investigator wasn't home but
there were people in the area we needed to see! As we went out of our way and had the faith to
find, we saw miracles happen! 2 new investigators.
This week I am so grateful for
The Book of Mormon. As I have been thinking about it, the Book of Mormon is a
precious gift given to us from our Heavenly Father. Think about a time when you
have received a gift from someone that meant a lot to you, It was
full of love! That's what The Book of Mormon is! An expression of our
Heavenly Father's love. It is more than just a book, it is a precious gift! Think about it, as you read The Book of
Mormon, Heavenly Father is trying to tell you something! It is full of writings from prophets and there
is always something you need to hear. I
am so grateful for The Book of Mormon, It truly is Another Testament of Jesus
Christ and it is proof of the beautiful Restoration. I hold this gift near and dear to my heart. I say, "For little or none, it is for everyone!"
I know that The Book of Mormon is true. I
have received countless answers and blessings as I read, pray,
and ponder on the messages and feelings I have received. It testifies of
the Savior! It brings peace! It is written just for YOU. Share and
embrace this treasure daily J
Until next time...
Sister Robb
*FUN FACT: Joseph Smith held a conference in Whitby where I
used to serve!
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