FORT the WORTH of Souls: Crash, transfers, pies, party, AHHHHH

Crash, transfers, pies, party, AHHHHH

Well, I don't really know what to say about this week. It really just came out of no where and slapped me in the face, and I don't know if that's a good or bad thing.

This email is long, buckle in

WE GOT WRECKED- Tuesday, we went to Weatherford for a missionary meeting. Afterwards, we wanted to go and get lunch as usual. We'll, on this particular day, we're feeling like Cane's is a great idea so we start following the Elders there. I wish I could make a long story short but you're getting the whole thing. We're on a small country road with one lane going our direction and one lane of oncoming traffic. The Elders slow done and put on their signal to turn left, and so we do the same. The car behind us, did not do that. He rear ended us going about 50 MPH and pushed us to the left, and then rear ended the Elders, scrapped against their right side, lost his wheel, and then spun and hit their front bumper from right to left. He ended up in a big ol ditch. All three cars had to be towed. Our mission nurse made us go to the ER at 10:30 pm, and we got back at 12:30. Thats the latest ive been up for a long time haha. PICS DOWN BELOW.

Anyway, we're doing fine. No one was injured which is a total blessing in itself.

A list of other little mercies that day-

☆We're alive

☆Elder Huntington had pickle flavored sunflower seeds #myfavorite

☆Elder Lucus (our car coordinator) did a little happy jig

☆the Andersons let me play soccer with them after dinner, and they gave us a big ol watermelon

☆we got a new car that day all thanks to Elder Lucus

☆We visited our Bishop and his family afterwards and they took good care of us.

PUMPKIN PARTY- One of our ward members invited us to their family Halloween party! It was legit. Games, food, costumes, someone got an egg smashed on their head.

PIE- with the holidays on the way, the pies are coming out. I've already had too much pie this week and we're just getting started. This reminds me of last year when I started my mission right before Thanksgiving. It was both amazing and terrible. My stomach will never recover. I'm bracing myself for this next holiday seazon. I'm so excited!!!

TRANSFERS- welll, Sister Hart is leaving me! She'll be going to Mansfield. I'll be staying here in Azle but I'm also gonna be over Springtown as well so that's gonna be crazy. President John really pulled a fast one on the whole mission. He opened two more Spanish zones this transfer! That's why English area are getting a little more to cover. My new companion is Sister Miller! I've met her before and I'm Supa excited!

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT-

2 Nephi 26:33 For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.

Bad and unfair things happen. It's a fallen world. BUT we can't ever say that these bad things come from God because they don't. He is just and loving. He gives us agency so that we can learn. His plan is grander and bigger than we can see. Although these bad things happen, God is always welcoming you to come unto Him. He can take those hard burdens and make them light. He can take those terrible things that happen to you and make you stronger. So while He won't always stop or prevent something from happening, he can use it to help you grow.

Invitation: Have faith in Christ, show your faith by daily action...daily scripture reading and prayer. It can be hard to commit to do it everyday, so commit to doing it today. You have time today. I know that it seems too simple, but by small and simple things are great things come to pass. I promise you that if you can do this you will find power to get through trials and find greater joy in this life and the life to come.

Pic of da week-