Yesterday, we got our transfer calls, and I got what I hoped for in the fact that I'm staying in the area! Sister Deuel is being transferred, and my new companion will be Sister Barber, from Arizona. Since Sister Deuel is leaving to just an area nearby (their apartment is even in our area!), we won't have to have a huge, emotional goodbye (yet)!
There's always just so much that happens each week! Okay, so one crazy thing is that this one family that I taught in my last area, in Teton, moved to our area! We didn't even know about it till we were with one of our ward mission leaders, who told us about this family that moved in, who no one can catch home or meet. The girls go to the activities each week faithfully, but wouldn't give their last name or anything. I just got this strong impression who it was, . So sure enough, when we went over to try and see them, I got this gigantic, long hug from one of the girls, and we were let right in! I love this family so much, and it was just one of those amazing things. We also taught Daniel the Word of Wisdom this week, and he committed to stop smoking, which he has done. He received a priesthood blessing for strength, and after smoking since he's been 13 years-old, he's completely stopped for a handful of days now. It just really added to my testimony of the power of faith, and the strength provided from the priesthood. MLC was also this week, and I always feel that I learn so much! One thing that I just remember spending a lot of time discussing was Charity, and how much each of us as missionaries need to have charity towards all we come in contact with. Sometimes, it can be hard to really feel charity towards someone, especially when we do experience rejection. One thing that I remember a ton from the Missionary Training Center, was how without charity, we are nothing (1 Cor. 13). I know for sure that I've brought it up before, but it's just something that I've been thinking/studying more about lately. Oh! Another experience- One of our appointments fell through, as well as our backups, and Sister Deuel got the impression to go try this one home in an apartment complex, which felt right so we did. Well, while walking this one less active lady who's reactivating (who's seriously the best!!) saw us and called us over, and her son who's not a member happened to be visiting for a few days, and we were able to get to know him and share a message. It was just so neat, and I just know that we really all can receive promptings from the Spirit.
Also, Happy Belated Father's Day! I want to thank my Dad for always being there for me, and just being absolutely wonderful. Sister Deuel and I were able to see some of the primary children sing about fathers, and the role they play. I know that Heavenly Father's plan is an eternal one, and that fathers have such a huge role to play here on earth, and that we all have the opportunity to be with our own families forever.
-Sister Cottrell
Pictures!
In honor of Father's Day :)
Lesson with Daniel, Lupe, and Jr.!
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