The One Where We Got Grounded

Februay 8, 2016

So this week started off very eventful. On Tuesday morning we got a text that said a storm was coming in and that once it started snowing in the afternoon that all of our cars were grounded and we weren't allowed to go anywhere. We had district meeting that morning so we go up to the church and right as its ending it starts to snow. Usually when the cars are grounded they don't stay grounded all day so we all planned a bit and did some busy work but the snow and wind never stopped and it kind of became apparent that our cars weren't going to be ungrounded in time to drive home. So, after almost 12 hours at the church we called a member of the ward who was willing to pick all 6 of us up and drive us home. That was a weird/ crazy day. On Saturday we FINALLY had a lesson with Jerri! We were so excited. She randomly had Wednesday off from work so she called us and set up a lesson. I think we could've presented it better but the important thing was that the spirit was there very strong the whole time and she listened intently to what we were saying. She said she would read and pray about the Book of Mormon to find out if it was true and i asked her if she found out for herself if the things we were saying were true and if the Book of Mormon is the word of god, and this is Christ church restored to the earth if shed be baptized by the proper authority and she said YES. I was so nervous to ask her i thought i was gonna faint but i didnt. i stood strong. (Literally).

So another thing that happened this week was pain. Sister Killpack and i have started working out at nights because the other elders in our district are working out and you know we cant let them out do us. so on Monday we proceeded to do 300 calf raises each.  The next morning and afternoon we were fine not too sore, and then in the evening are calves were pretty tight. The next morning when Sister Killpack and I got up we could not straighten our legs. Our calves hurt SO BAD. They were so tight. We were walking around on our tip toes because it hurt so bad. I've never had that happen before, but dont worry it's all good, its dulled to just normal sore now. 

We had another lesson with Sharon this week which went so good. We had dinner with them and then taught about the godhead. We really needed to go back to the fundamentals cause she didn't have any religious background. So we talked about each member of the godhead (God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost) who they are and what their purpose Is. She's really starting to come out of her shell and is asking questions so she's making good progress :) Also went to the YSA ward this Sunday, is planning on going to FHE, and came to the baptism on Sunday.

So this past Sunday Olivia got baptized! It was so great! She's the 8 year old that we've been teaching. It was so great I love seeing the people you love and teach make this step and choice that is so important in their life :) 

Spiritual Thought of the Week:

So no fancy scripture or video to watch this week, just a little something from the inner workings of Sister Richardson's brain. So this week as I was studying and preparing to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ lesson to one of our active members I had a cool thought. I was also preparing to teach the plan of salvation and as I was looking at both of them I realized that the gospel of Jesus Christ (Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Endure to the End) is basically the mini plan of salvation specifically here for earth life. While the plan of salvation spells out the grand scheme of things and the end goal we want to achieve in life and how we get there, the gospel of Jesus Christ is heavenly fathers plan and way for us to live good lives and to do everything that we need to to be able to reach that ultimate end goal of living with him and Jesus Christ again.

Love, Sister Richardson