Hello friends and family! How are you all doing?
Another week gone by ahhh. Tuesday, we went to
Brampton to pick up Sister Larsen from the mission office and the emotions just
came flooding back. My heart grew to love that area and those people so very much,
so it was special to be back.
This week was actually crazy to be honest, but you
got to love every second of it. Sister Urzua was pretty set on going home April
1st but just two days ago we got news that her flight was cancelled once again.
You can imagine how her heart must be feeling. She's carrying a heavy load but
continues to have faith in God's timing. Sister Larsen is recovering from a
pretty severe concussion, so we are praying she heals quickly. Too much screen
time is not good for her so you can also imagine how frustrating that might be
for her since that is all we do as missionaries today): To say the least, my
companions are warriors.
We have had lots of meetings this week and the
work continues to move forward! Our friend Evan is still patiently waiting to
hear back from Salt Lake to see if he can be baptized. He is actually the
coolest person! I'm so excited to see the growth that will come about in this
area this transfer! Miracleeees every day here in the Canada Toronto
Mission.
A little thought on prayer quickly before I go
because I can testify of its power.
Prayer is where I feel safest, and it is where I
feel my heart soften, change, and fill with love. This week while praying
before bed it felt like a warm blanket came over me with a flood of peace, hope
and comfort.
You might ask, "why do you pray?"
C.S Lewis said, "I pray because I can't help
myself. I pray because I'm helpless. It doesn't change God, it changes
me." Prayer is my reset button that allows me to step out of my time bound
world see the big picture, and be a faith filled person once again. Sister
Runia told us, "sometimes when there's no reprieve from my pain, the only
answer has been these two words: I know." She then goes on to say,
"which is not so much an answer, but a GUARENTEE from a loving omniscient
Father in heaven that I'm not alone."
Prayer is the answer! Communication with God is
the answer. It can get you through ANY trial.
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