This week has been pretty crazy so bear with me. Might not be super long but we'll see. Knowing me that wont be the case. ;)
Monday was a pretty good p day. Got some of the Welch's sparkling juice which is so good. Got a delicious breakfast burrito. Got to talk to family and just love being able to talk to them every week.
Tuesday sister galvez was down for the count. She got sick and was asleep for a while. What does one do while their companion is out? Well I cant be on my phone so I have to be creative. Finished reading Joseph Smith history, read trust in his plan from conference, and wrote in my journal. Got up and made sister galvez and I smoothies. Took a nap then made lunch. Sister galvez finally woke up and we talked while I collaged my new notebook. Pictures 1 and 2 are of the finished work. Love it! It was a good day even though we didnt go out.
Wednesday was kind of back to a normal day. Bundled up and went to try a person we had found. He was leaving when we walked up. Walked the marina picture 3 is of some rocks we threw on the ice, had lunch and then we were off to the north area. Sadly all our lessons canceled. Ended up visiting glenda. Picture 4 is of silly batboy getting close to the heater. Visited with Jenny and painted her nails. Visited sister Robinson and then went to dinner at the chantrill family house. They have the cutest kids. Picked up programs for baptism and it snowed pretty good. Crazy.
Thanksgiving! We had a slow start to the day because sister galvez was still fighting her cold. No fun. Read watchful unto prayer continually by elder bednar. Love it so much. I love how it talks about how relentless satan's attacks are and how we have to always be on guard. Our first dinner time changes so we didnt go go that one. Was able to call my family and talk with some extended family that were at my house. It was so nice. Got a little homesick though. Holidays are a bit hard on the mission. Went to kalen's for Thanksgiving. It was so good. Went to Jenny's for some more food. Might have overstuffed myself. Got some leftovers though so that was great! Came home and read the war goes on by elder Larry r Lawrence from April 2017. Seriously one of my favorites now. One of my favorite topics to study is the war in heaven and pre mortal life. This talk was so great in opening my eyes to different parts of those moments. I highly recommend reading it.
Friday to be honest was a hard day. As I was doing my morning exercising I did some push ups and hurt my shoulder. It hurt so much and I ended up breaking down. All I wanted to do was call my mom and get advice. It was so hard and I dont think I missed home so much. We called our mission medical lady and she told me to do the rice method the best I could. I ended up crashing for a bit. We did weekly planning while I rested. Watched a Hope works video on life's question. Will it matter in 1000 years? I loved this and put it on my wall. Picture 5 is of my wall. I love it. Went to the Morrill's for dinner and brother morrill was able to check my shoulder and luckily nothing too serious.
Saturday I hit a point of whoa. November is already over but wait so is the year?! When did that happen?! Crazy how fast time goes. We got ready for the day and were out the door to get things ready for shelby's baptism. Picture 6 is of sister galvez and I with shelby. There were so many people at the baptism and it was amazing to see the support she had. Love it. Our plans for the night fell through so we ended up knocking doors down a street. No luck and got a taste of tracting in the cold. Went to church's to have some pie and ended up having some Turkey enchiladas too. So good. Came home and took it easy.
So Sunday was another down day. Sister galvez ear started to hurt really bad so she slept for most the day. Picture 7 is of the sunrise. Well I ended up cleaning our apartment, doing some laundry, studying, and then I got an idea. I had creativity flowing but didnt feel like writing. I ended up drawing out a sword. Picture 8 is of my creation. I love it so much. Took me 3 hours to do and I listened to piano hymns which was super relaxing. Oh while studying I got a bit emotional. Picture 9 is of a pocket slip tag for my scriptures and for some reason when I saw it I teared up. I never thought I'd be here. It makes me so happy to be here and doing this work. Sister galvez worked up and we talked and watched some more hope works videos. They are so good! Pretty chill day though.
Well that was my week. A lot of up and downs but man do I love this work. Oh! Some new changes are in place. Starting this week we can read emails during the week. I can't reply till mondays but I can read updates from everyone so feel free to email me more! I'm so excited.
My companion sister galvez and I are doing Christmas cards. Please send me your address if you wish to get a card.
I love you all! Have a great week!
Love,
Sister Sydney Hanks 💙
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