So, this week was definitely a roller coaster of a week. Last Monday, while we were playing Settlers of Catan (yes, you read that right), Sister Meeks didn't feel very good, so we went in early hoping she could get some extra rest. Well, on Tuesday we both felt sick and stayed in most of the day. Most of our appointments throughout the week fell through, but we had a few stand out lessons that really lifted our spirits. Oh, and we also got a new car! It's name is Goliath. We've had some fun with the bluetooth calling. Yes.
Until Friday. Out of the blue one of our investigators called us and said she didn't want us to see her anymore and hung up. We were both devastated; we have no idea what changed, and it made me super sad. Throughout the day our appointments and plans kept falling through-- even when we went to the library to use the computers it was closed. We knew the Lord needed us to do something, but we just didn't know what. I wasn't frustrated, I was just at a loss what to do, and so was Sister Meeks.
We were tracting a street that night and walked by a house with a woman standing at her front door. We decided we were going to go to the next house and come back to talk to her when she walked out of her front door and started talking to us. So we turned our course around and had a chat with her. Turns out she had talked with the missionaries a couple years ago, and she wanted to meet with us! It was such a blessing and a mercy to meet her after such a long, disappointing day. Miracle!
Saturday was a big turn around. Sure, we had more appointments fall through, but we were excited and full of energy to go out and work. We were knocking a street in Willingboro and talked with quite a few interesting people, including the world's biggest NASCAR fan. We were able to find two new people to teach, which was another blessing the Lord gave us. It was amazing how when we went out with energy and excitement for missionary work we saw so many tender mercies from the Lord. How wonderful!
And Sunday was an awesome day as well. We were in our apartment making phone calls most of the day, and there was one particular call that was a huge miracle. Sister Meeks called a man who had visited with the Elders a couple years ago. The beginning of the call wasn't promising; he talked about how he had his own opinions and things were open for interpretation. After a lengthy chat about the this and that of religion, Sister Meeks simply stated that we weren't going to change his mind, but that the Holy Ghost is the only one who teaches. There was a pause and you could feel the Spirit soften the conversation as he responded, "Yes, I know that is true." He said he would find his copy of the Book of Mormon and that we could meet with him in a week or two. It was a miracle! I know that the only reason that phone call ended up the way it did was because of the Spirit testifying to him of the truth of what Sister Meeks said. It was an amazing moment!
So yeah, that's my week! I love all of you so much.
Love,
Sister Singleton
PS. Pictures are of us making swirly cupcakes for a bunch of people's birthdays.
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