April 20, 2021: Raw Salmon

 We made dinner with Angela this weekend because she informed us that she has been eating tv dinners every day for 3 weeks... so we decided to come by and make dinner with her! She told us that she already cooked the salmon and told me to heat it up on the skillet for 2 minutes. WELL... 2 of the salmon got cooked but I didn't get to cook mine and the lady insisted that she already cooked it before hand and put it on my plate... yum! I just love eating food that swim in the ocean. 

We invited Brother Marchant and his 6 year old daughter, Evvy to come with us to visit a friend that the missionaries used to teach. When Evvy saw us, she got so excited that she stopped eating her dinner, ran to the front door, put on her shoes, and yelled to her dad, "DAD THE MISSIONARIES NEED ME, WE HAVE TO GO!". It was the most pure moment ever! It was then, when I realized how important it is to have members involved in spreading the JOY of the gospel. 

I have a new companion, Sister Lynsii Durfee! She is from Mesa, AZ. I love her so much! It's her last transfer so I get to help prepare her for returning home. She is still very dedicated and diligent which I love. 

Reflecting back on my past 8 months as a missionary, I have seen my growth with my communication skills. I love reaching out, talking to people, remembering people's names/hobbies, and straight up smiling. I am probably the most extroverted person ever BUT it is still amazing to see how a simple statement can help someone smile. 

Love is infinite and never ending. There is so much love we can give to people that you could never give out too much love! Love your enemies, love your family, love your Heavenly Father, love your friends, and love yourself.

Always Choose the Joy,

Sister Elly Rex

P.s. It only snowed twice this week. I'm so hyped it's sunny today! Goodbye coats and boots and Hello 24/7 sunshine!!!