Week #34: Hallelujah

This week was a lot of fun- we had FHE with a less active member and
her kids, and we talked about the armor of God. We talked about how we
need to do the basics or we will not be able to stay "afloat" in the
world. We had an object lesson where we showed how when you put an
orange in water, it floats, but when you peel it, then it will sink.

Tuesday was zone conference! It was awesome. President Taylor talked about Ammon and Aaron in the Book of Mormon- how Ammon is this very demonstrative personality, someone we love to love. He gets a lot of attention! But Aaron was an equally good missionary, and also close to
the Spirit and to the Lord. He just was quieter, one of the background people, who nevertheless did his best and found much success. And I had the thought that I am literally an "Erin"- though I may never win a lot of worldly praise, if I work as hard as I can, I can still find good success! And our scripture study was that night - Mike wanted really badly to talk about the last days and the symbolism even though
we were talking about the birth of Christ. So it got a little
tangented. Anyway, Wednesday was wapis- always fun! We helped Sister Kahm out with getting some stuff done. We met with Sister Paul and she said she hasn't smoked in five days- she's so close to quitting!! The Pears are the same as always, and we got to see Stephanie too!





On Thursday we went to clean the soccer arena windows. So on Monday we had some emergency transfers and such because someone went home and so now Sister Carter is in my zone! It was exciting to see her after 8 months! Well, we've seen each other briefly in between but still- it's pretty cool. I definitely feel like I'm a different person than I was 8 months ago.

Friday was weekly planning, and pizza for dinner- it was actually pretty good! We talked to some new people and contacted a referral that we got from the temple visitor's center- actually the wife of a former investigator, so that's cool! We'll see what happens there. And the Wilsons were in town so they took us out for lunch! It was awesome! So we took a pic in front of Dutch Bros- which is kind of a
northwest landmark.

On Saturday we walked A LOT. The most we've walked this month. We talked to a lot of people, and we got to watch the Women's Conference with Megan! It wasn't as spiritual as we would have liked since Cody was leaving for work and they were arguing a bit... But it was still good! Conference is the best!  We made fries during dinner time- that was fun!

Sunday- Easter! Yay! And Fast Sunday, so we had fast and testimony
meeting. There were a lot of really good testimonies. One of the girls
in the Ward reports to the MTC on Wednesday- she's going to Argentina!
So she bore her testimony. It was a good Sunday. We spent our
afternoon and evening egging people's houses (with construction paper,
not real eggs, don't worry :) ). Then we had dinner at the Harrells-
they are a fun family! And it was delicious. We dyed a few eggs with
them afterwards. It was a good Easter Sunday!

It's been a good week, and it flew by. The thing I remember the most
is one night receiving a beautiful spiritual confirmation that He
lives! And He loves us and knows us each so well. He is present in
each of our lives even if we don't always realize it.

I love you all! Have a wonderful week!
Sister Jacobs