Tired and either starving or stuffed!

Missions are hard. I am tired ALL THE TIME. Walking, standing, running, teaching, reading, talking etc. I AM TIRED. Also people are rejecting us all the time and that sucks, I am pretty good at getting rejected now so that's cool. Also, I am either starving or stuffed, like last night we had 2 dinners because we are over 2 wards and everyone wants to feed the missionarieson Sunday. It was rough but I am not complaining because I am so blessed to be getting food. I have never been more happy in my entire life. Seriously, I am so happy. Nothing can get me down (well maybe after someone yells at us for knocking on their door after dark gets me down for like a second, but it doesn't keep me down) because missionary work, sharing the Gospel with people and helping them realized that they have a loving Heavenly Father and a brother who literally died for them is amazing. 

We taught this guy Mark the Plan of Salvation this week (if you don't know what that is, ask some missionaries and pretend I am telling you). Mark is a recovering addict and has a 10 month old daughter named Skyla, both of his parents were addicts and he has had a really hard life and he is great and I love teaching him because he is so humble and prepared. The elders also teach him. We text him scriptures through out the week and sometimes stop by to read with him. We got a text from him the other day that said, "3 Nephi 11:3" and we asked, "Do you want us to read that?" and he said, "I just experienced it" 3 Nephi 11:3 is talking about how it feels when the spirit talks to you. So he had a lesson with the Elders and they told us that he said his first prayer out loud. While he was praying he just stopped in the middle and was silent for a while and then he said, "wow". After he finished his prayer he asked, "What is this feeling? This is new, I haven't ever felt this before" Mark was finally feeling all the love that God has for him and the hope that comes from knowing that their is a way out of his addiction and that their is a better life for Skyla. He is so motivated by his love for his daughter and it is amazing to be able to witness the changes in him. He has a baptism date for November 2nd! We also taught Jane this week and committed her to baptism. She is going to get baptized in November but we aren't sure on exactly what date because of Thanksgiving stuff. She is golden! 

The relief Society Broadcast was pretty incredible. We had 3 investigators there and I think 4 less actives maybe 3 I can't remember but it was exactly what they needed to hear and we are really excited to see how conference will help them progress in their knowledge and learning of the Gospel. 

I have learned this week that ANYONE can change. I learn so much more from all of the people we are teaching than I teach them. I am so blessed to be able to be here and to be a part of this work. I love the Gospel. I love seeing people come to church in Jeans and a Tshirt! We had a guy come to the singles ward for the first time in Jeans and a Tshirt this week, it made my day. I love being a missionary. I love serving my Heavenly Father and developing a better relationship with Christ. That is what this life is all about coming to know him and helping others do the same regardless of their circumstances or beliefs. So often I see someone and I think they won't accept the gospel because of how they look but that is so judgmental! Everyone on the Earth at one point in time accepted Christ as their Savior before this life and I am just here to help them remember that. I love being a missionary. 

I love and miss you all! Have a great week!