From SIster Christa Taylor just a few minutes ago . . . .
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I'm short on time! Here are a few fun highlights from this week.
Sister Mellott and I are getting along well. She's definitely way different than I am-- she's very direct and straightforward and not outwardly emotional very often. But I love her. We have fun together. This morning we talked in British accents while we cleaned the bathroom, there were a couple times this week we laughed so hard we had to stop tracting for a moment because a) once she totally biffed it on the porch steps, and b) I told the story about Wanda's leg falling down the steps at BYU, which struck a chord. We about died. She can come off as intimidating or annoyed, but she is a pleasure and I know that's not really her. I'm coming to understand her more.
A member in the ward liked one of my skirts so much that she bought it online. She apparently likes my wardrobe quite a bit, since she raved about what I've come to call my Star Trek blazer mom sent for Christmas (thanks mom). Sister missionaries can be fashionable!
I CAN DRIIIIIIIVE!!!!!! I finally got my Tiwi card this week (we log in each day to the Tiwi system, which monitors driving behavior and sends it to the mission office). I LOVE to drive. It feels good to be behind the wheel again.
We had interviews with President Wolfert last Tuesday. I wish I had time to say more, but it was wonderful. He really understands me and where I'm at, and he gave me encouragement and help in overcoming my weaknesses, especially being self-critical. I felt uplifted and loved after our interview.
We had an interesting contact yesterday. A hispanic lady opened up her door and shouted, "JESUS PEOPLE!! YAY!!!!!", jumping up and down, pumping her fists in the air.
Uhh...um..
That was our initial reaction. We were tentative when she invited us in, but the calm, down-to-earth twelve year old behind her assured us it wasn't a madhouse inside. She was a little out there (lil bit), and difficult to understand, but it turns out she had just been praying for God to help her find direction in her life, then we knocked on her door. Hence she was so excited to see us. :) We referred her to the spanish missionaries and we're excited to see what happens with her family!
Stake Conference was this weekend, and it was just for me. The Sunday session was broadcast from Orlando, FL to 48 stakes in FL, GA, and SC. Elder Russell M Nelson was the key speaker. The themes over both nights seemed to center on commandments, faith, and using the Atonement. I was so grateful and felt so lifted through both sessions. I'd call it a spiritual feast. I'm going to work on having more faith this week to find and teach those who are prepared. God sent me here to find them, and by golly, that's what I'm going to do!
Much love,
Sister Taylor
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