I wish I had more time for you this week! Its been a bit crazy. There's been some UP UP UPs and some real lows. The week started off strong with connecting with an investigator, Matthew , that we haven't been able to contact in a while, and a couple of lessons with POWERFUL joint teaches!! Deirdre, a sisters' recent conver, the Branch President, Pres. Roy, and Rachael Kagari, a (geeky) newly-wed (she got Dr. Who salt and pepper shakers as a wedding gift!) Matthew has really been struggling recently, and our lessons with him were emotional and just filled with the Spirit! He knows its good, he just hasn't quite realized yet that the healing he needs starts spiritually, not temporally. He needs prayers.
[Who else needs prayers? NICK in Falkirk, whose baptism date has been reset for the 25 October! PRAY HARD!]
There's been a lot of finding, but its been kind of frustrating week, trying to use time effectively and Sister Oliphant was a bit sick. I also have had my personal struggles with moving to a new area (missing Falkirk, feeling like a new missionary all over again) but so many miracles have happened this week. 1) lessons with Matthew 2) Finding some awesome people 3) an awesome service experience, getting to use my musical talents in a nursing home and really witnessing some touched hearts, 4) getting to skype with the sisters in Limerick, one of which is from Mexico, and with her, we got to teach Coco! It has been a miracle seeing how the Lord is truly mindful of our needs! 5) General Conference! Obviously! Its so so wonderful, I felt so much of it apply to me personally, and I felt how it applied to all of us truly changing, strenghthening our testimonies, being converted and using our agency wisely that we may become more like Christ and become a more Zion-like people! I loved Elder Uchtdorf's talks, and Elder Eyring was so great and touching as well! They were all so good! 5) Priesthood Blessings. Never be afraid to ask. When you are in distress, you can't receive clear instruction sometimes just through prayer. I have felt this for me both in Falkirk, and here in Cork. He can deliver clear messages according to faith, and the worthiness of his priesthood holders. I am so grateful to Elder Hale for his preparation to be a mouthpiece for God.
We had Zone Development yesterday, and it was really fun, it was good to get to know more missionaries :) I hope we can become more united because of it! Also, deep doctrine conversations with the Hales on car trips are really fascinating! Elder Hale is a psychologist, and his perspectives are mind-blowing! I learned so much in 3 hours!
I know that when we tell the Lord we want to be something better (more loving, charitable, or patient) He doesn't just give it to us, He gives us the opportunity to practice. I know that He loves me, and I know this work is GREAT. Every soul is great in the sight of God. I know this is true. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I pray for you all daily! I hope you are all well and strong in the faith! Remember He loves you!
I love you, too!
Always,
Sister Kirkpatrick
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