I had exchanges this week &saw so many miracles in the Knik area. The sisters said they didn't have anything going in their area& I was able to help them find 7 new potentials! My favorite part of the day was going to my bestie, Ana Fakatumafi's new home. She moved from Rabbit Creek to Wasilla. She hadn't come to church in a long while but she let us come by! The lesson was chaotic at first, with babies crying and people coming in and out of the home. It started with her and two of her kids listening. But at the end, their was another family of 3, who listened in as well as Ana's husband who usually runs away from us. The spirit was strong as we all shared personal miracles. The daughter and mom of the family of 3 came up to me after and they want to be taught! I wish I could teach them but the other sisters will be good for them.
President King welcomed me into an interview with a prayer. He said to me, "Sister Rex, you have poured your heart out into this area. You have been striving to do all you can for the Matanuska ward. And because of that, I have an exciting new assignment for your last transfer". EEK!! I am excited to see what next transfer brings(:
He also told me that he appreciates my firm handshakes. His last words to me was, "I hate the fish!". As in, weak sauce handshakes.
As a result of me knowing I'm leaving soon, we visited Gia, who is a very strong non-denominational Christian. She loves us for the light we are bringing people but isn't the biggest fan of Joseph Smith. I gave her a note that said, "The most important thing I have learned from my mission is that The Book of Mormon has changed my life. I know you love to read and I know you love truth. I know that if you prayerfully read this book, you can find out for yourself if it is truth or not". I was a little scared about giving her this note because it could of meant the end of our friendship! But I knew God needed me to tell her of the importance of it.
Gia texted me later that night thanking me for the note and told me that because the Book of Mormon means so much to me, she will give my invitation more thought. I love the Book of Mormon SO much. I get so excited to tell as many people as I can about it(:
We had intense car checks with our new Vehicle Coordinator, Elder Sessions. We spent over 2 hours cleaning our beautiful RAV4. I even used my toothbrush! The vacuum melted my Xtratuff boots... BUT the sacrifices weren't in vain. We passed the test! 6/10 of the missionary cars failed. Phew!
She Shed's are a real deal here. We found a couple of part-member families this week and one was The Millers! The family was very cold with us at first but warmed up after a bit. The Son told us we weren't welcome unless if we had an appointment. When we said we did, they looked at each other and told us to follow them. They lead us on a hike through the snow to a shed where Sister Miller was. Her 'She Shed' was full of old cameras and radios. I'm excited to go over there again to get the whole family in on a message. They seem potentially interested (:
STRIVE to...
Choose JOY!
♡Sister Elly Rex
Pics:
-pday anchorage trip w/Sisters Anderson&Edward's
-exchanges w/Sisters Pearson&Moffit
-Ana Fakatoumafi
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