This week has many ups and downs. By Wednesday, I felt like I was just trying to push through the hours. Appointments cancelled, less actives weren't home or wouldn't let us in, and the rejection was tough.
On Friday we received a referral as a woman had requested a copy of the Book of Mormon online. We went to bring her the book, and she invited us in. As she begun to tell us her story and her desires, it brought tears to my eyes. She was SO ready. She had read about Joseph Smith online and said it felt right. She needed to fill a hole in her life and after exploring many religions, finally felt like she had found one that was right. This was one of those moments that you read about in Preach my Gospel that you don't think will actually happen to you (at least not in Europe). She asked if she could come to church and if we could come teach her more. When we left, my companion and I both started to cry. We were filled with SO much joy. At this moment I realized something important. I had done nothing to find this woman...and this really isn't my work, it's the Lords. We are just priveledged enough to take part in his gathering. Well, Sunday came around and we got a message from S. She explained that she was nervous and didn't want to come anymore. I was so gutted. To make matters even harder, she sent us a message that she wasn't ready to learn more either. I was trying so hard not to be disappointed, but it was one of the hardest experiences on my mission. I wanted so badly for S. to fill that hole in her life with the gospel. As I prayed that night, I asked Heavenly Father why he didn't give her the courage to come. And I heard these words: "This is STILL my work." It's hard seeing someone choose something contrary to the gospel, but I am trusting the Lord and his plan.
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| I got to face time with my family on my Birthday!! |
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| Matt Peg |
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| The Pegg Family Surprised me and my companion at the chapel with a proper English Tea Party for my 20th Birthday!! |
Love, Sister Eliza Jones
