Life is wonderful. I am enjoying each moment as it comes and learn something new every day. I truly feel blessed to be here: on a mission, in England, in Swinton. I don’t think life could get much better.
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to go and serve with Sister Hanson (on an exchange). It was great to learn from her and be able to experience the true sense of forever finding (the idea in the mission that we are always looking for more people to speak with and teach). We literally talked to every person we saw, which is a bit easier in Macclesfield than it is in Swinton (Macclesfield is more like Whitefield, a smaller town, while Swinton is city). We taught amazing lessons and were able to see many miracles while we were together. I felt particularly inspired because one goal I had for the exchange was to review my previous study journals. Quickly after exchanging, I realized that Sister Hanson is experiencing similar things to what I experienced my third transfer (which is the transfer she is currently in). My recorded inspirations proved to be most valuable and helped me to better relate to her situation and offer advice. It went to show me that while each of our mission experiences are unique, they are similar. Some of us will go through the exact same challenges, joys and obstacles. I was happy to share my own experiences with her and hope she is able to learn and apply them into her own work. (I included a picture of the exchange. It was rainy/windy and we were going home in like 45 minutes, so we didn't use our umbrellas and this is what resulted.)
Recently I have been pondering endurance. Part of the gospel is to endure to the end and endurance is part of every aspect of our life. As I pondered, the phrase “What matters most?” came to my mind. My mind then recalled, 3 Nephi 13:33 which says “…seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” When we seek first for God’s kingdom, the rest falls into place. Endurance is really about priorities—knowing what is most important. Our lives are constantly filled with good, better and best decisions. It is as we focus on His kingdom and choose the best things to fill our time with, that we are able to endure. President Thomas S. Monson kindly reminds us, “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” You can go ahead and watch the video it is from by clicking on this link:
Cherishing the relationships we have are part of what is most important. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf once said, "Love is spelled T-I-M-E." As we spend time with those we love, we are blessed with a greater perspective and are able to endure whatever it is that lies ahead of us.
I am doing great! Today we are going into Manchester and doing a zone activity. They told us to bring a camera. I think we are going to do a photo scavenger hunt, but I am not sure. I will report more next week. Hope all is well! Keep up the good work.
Love, Becca
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