April 26, 2021: Some Quality Denim 4 ur week

 Last P-day, we went to Qdoba with gift cards that someone had given to us.  Turns out the gift cards were empty! When the cashier, Alex saw that they didn't work, he said "one sec..." and went to talk to his manager.  Alex came back with 3 free future meals and paid for our current meals.  We were seriously so surprised and of course, happy cause we got free doba!!!  Well, the next week I decided to go back and make him a treat with a note.  We went back, saw alex, and gave him the simple gift + some graditude.  I've never seen anyone light up so quick! He was instantly filled with JOY and paid for our meal again! It was sweet to see how a simple treat turned his whole week around:)

"Like a guiding star in a clear, dark sky, Jesus Christ lights our way. He came to earth in a humble stable. He lived a perfect life. He healed the sick and raised the dead. He was a friend to the forgotten. He taught us to do good, to obey, and to love one another. He was crucified on a cross, rising majestically three days later, allowing us and those we love to live beyond the grave. With His incomparable mercy and grace, He took upon Himself our sins and our suffering, bringing forgiveness as we repent and peace in the storms of life. We love Him. We worship Him. We follow Him. He is the anchor of our souls"

 -Elder Neil L. Andersen (We Talk of Christ)

I love this quote^. My favorite part of this talk is "He was a friend to the forgotten". All my life I have always tried my best to reach out to all those who feel like they are forgotten, even when at times, I feel like the one forgotten. I know that Christ is each of our friends! He remembers us each personally and knows what we have been through, have been going through, and will go through. He truly is the anchor of our souls. 

I prayed for a golden miracle this Wednesday, feeling hopeful as we drove to our service project at Remade. We walked in and the manager, Ingre asked us if we could sew. I said yes! She asked us to make aprons out of denim. What the WHAT?! I mean I can sew... but I ain't no Liz Robertson!! Anywho... we went to work on our new project and a senior named Emmy comes to work by us. Of course I had to strike up a conversation! Within knowing her for 2 minutes the conversation goes like this...

Rex- "What are your hobbies"

Emmy- "I like to do beadwork..."

Rex- "What are you doing tomorrow @2? Want to come beadwork with us and this old lady?!"

Emmy- "um yes?"

HAHA she probably didn't even know my name... but she did come with us and turns out she is searching for the religion that is right for her! Sister Williams(beadwork lady) related perfectly with her in many ways and it turns out she lives just down the street!!! When she told us where she lives, me and Sister Durfee looked at one another, smiled, and mouthed, "golden miracle"!!!!! We are excited to teach her on Thursdays;)

We had dinner at the Maisey's! They invite a couple of new families in the ward who don't know anyone for dinner! This week one, we invited Aubry and Josh! A couple I did a photoshoot for. We are, talked, played pool, and shared a message! Past missionaries in this area would just come for dinner and leave. But I thought, why not unite all the families spiritually! We shared a thought about the atonement of Jesus Christ and how he succors his people. It was very spirit filled as members of each family bore testimony of Jesus Christ. The Maisey's have adopted Josh and Aubry into their family for Sunday meals and I am so happy they were there for the spirit filled lesson. It's kinda crazy how doing a senior photoshoot has turned into helping someone feel love and belonging in the church family. #loveit!

Choose JOY,

Sister Elly Rex

P.S. It's the first week of no snow!!! The sun has been shining all day everyday. I'm thriving!