Count Your Blessings. That is the song going through my head right now. As I continue to be surrounded by gray skies (we have not seen sun for almost a month now), cold air and stubborn snow still stuck on the ground, I realize that I am still blessed as I have been informed of the drought in California and the fires. My heart goes out to everyone there. I know that as long as we are doing what we are supposed to be doing and have faith that everything will work out.
This week, we had a leadership training (all the senior companions) on working with the Stake and Ward Leaders. It was neat because we had a small panel of a bishop and Relief Society president and were able to get some feedback and ideas on how to work better with them so that we can be more united in our purpose of bringing others closer to Christ. We then went out and worked on applying the things we had learned. I had been able to set up appointments with our Relief Society President, Bishop and Elders Quorum president and brainstorm more ideas to be of help. Especially now that Sister Maness and I are only working with one ward, this is crucial because we cannot do any of our work without them!
This week as we met with individuals it was neat to see how much our visits can mean to these people. Tuesday night we went to the Relief Society activity night where we learned how to make "knock off meals" (KFC's coleslaw, Wendy's chili, Red Lobster's cheese biscuits and Applebee's Blondie brownies). I have to say that coleslaw is the closest thing to KFC's and it's the only coleslaw I like ;) Later that week, we stopped by a sister's house who we've been visiting that is still mourning from her husband's sudden death the last year (Parkinson's). She was making the Blondie brownies for her sister's birthday and so we helped her to make it. Although it was a simple act, it was so fun to spend that time with her and probably more fun than if she had made them on her own. She is having knee surgery this next week and she asked if we can just continue to come visit with her because it helps her so much. We had another boy, Alec (who's been struggling with his activity in the church) also share with us that he feels a difference when we visit him and that because of our consistency with him, his desire to serve a mission a rekindled. That was like music to our ears. There are days when I wonder if I'm making a difference, but to hear those things reassure me that I am doing my part, no matter how small or big it may seem.
It is so important to remember that we all play a part in this game of Life. We may seem like we have a lot of responsibility, and other times feel that we are inadequate, but I can promise you that no matter the size of what we do, it all makes a difference and God's Plan for happiness would not work if we all didn't do our part. Serving and loving those around us, attending all activities that we are encouraged to go to, sharing what we know is true, these are all important. We never know the impact that our choices can make on others, hopefully for the better. You matter. Many of your choices have impacted me and where I am today. I thank you for that. Whenever you doubt your importance, just send me an email and I'll remind you why you're important to me ;)
Love you all and hope you have a GREAT week!
Sister Wightman
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