It looks like you all had an awesome vacation! I didn't know
my parents were so fun! He-he jk jk You always know how to have a good time,
and so I am glad you took advantage of the time you had together.
And the pictures of the wedding were beautiful. Send my
congrats to the happy couple :) Everyone looks very happy and grateful.
Hmmm this week, has been pretty crazy. I feel like that
after 8 companions (2 English), 2 areas, 4 apartments, a hurricane and training,
my mission would start to level out to somewhat of a routine at least before my
9 month mark......nope! Remember how I told you that there were more new
sisters coming than who are available to train? The Lord has called me to be a
trainer again. I will be staying in Flushing
and continuing to train Sis Powell (we are excited to stay together!) and then
a brand new missionary will be joining in on the fun. I don't know quite what
to expect with a training trio, but I know it will work out. However crazy
everything has been, I know that like life, my mission has been and will
continue to be catered to exactly what I need, and even more importantly what
the people here need. I am learning that is what the atonement (or sacrifice)
of Jesus Christ is all about, He came, lived, suffered and died so that He
could know how to "succor His people" (Alma 7:11-12) according to
their infirmities and needs. As we trust in Him, we find the peace in knowing
that no matter what is ahead, however good or bad, it is for our good and
catered to fit and shape us to be worthy of His presence in this life and in
the life to come.
Just a note, please keep Sis Powell and her family in your
prayers. Her uncle (Mom's brother) Just past away from cancer this past Tuesday
and I know it has been devastating for them. Really interesting how being
through similar tragedies, it has really allowed me to empathize with her and
her family. I don't understand perfectly, but I do feel for them especially for
her. Makes me think of how the Savior must feel as he watches us struggle with
our hardships that he took upon himself in the Garden. I know He understands
perfectly, what greater love can there be?
Funny story: You know you are in the middle of your mission
when.....The mail box is right in front of our apt door, and one day the mail
man said, "Hi sister Powell! and I don't know your name.” “You don't get
enough mail.." ha-ha-ha. I still get enough, no worries, just funny!
Again, sorry so short. this silly computer is cutting me
short. But know that I love you and praying for you! I miss you a lot too!
Good Luck with your callings! In the words of a living
prophet, "When we are on the Lord's errand, we are entitled to His
help" (Pres Monson).
Megan
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