Well, I'll start off with the fact that I got transferred out of Star. It's been bittersweet as I have LOVED serving in Star for the last 6 months and have grown really close with the people here as well as my companion. I feel so blessed to have served with Sister Maness (needless to say it's been a pretty emotional weekend). I am now serving in Meridian Central which is just right next door to Meridian North (where I served before Star)! So it's awesome to be in a familiar area and so close to another wonderful area. It's going to be weird not seeing donkeys, cows, and peacocks though. Haha. I am now serving in a threesome with Sister Emmett and Sister Roberson. They are super sweet and I think we're going to have a great transfer together. They are both under 6 months out, but luckily done with their trainings so for the first time since I've been out, I won't have to do any extra training with them. Although, I guess as a senior companion, there's always some form of training ;) Sister Emmett is from Missouri and Sister Roberson is from Texas. A little variety this time, woohoo!
Switching guards back to this past week in Star, Sister Maness and I continued to work with our investigators. I was on exchanges a couple of times with some sisters in Paramount, but it was definitely good prep for Sister Maness to lead out the area. We were able to continue with teaching Hudson and Brenda. Hudson is still enjoying the lessons and it's been great that his family sits in on them too so they can be supportive. We challenged them to come to church (which they have not the last few times we've invited) and Dad, Hudson and Zane (little bro) did! It was so great to see them finally come and enjoy the spirit of church. Sounds like they will continue to make this a regular thing. We met with Brenda and are helping her to progress towards baptism, hopefully in a couple weeks. And another amazing thing is that we have started to teach her older daughter, Kendra (14)! Her understanding is definitely not on Brenda's level as she has not had as much exposure to religion in her life, but she is enjoying it and has great support from her family. I think this will help Brenda as well to be reminded of the things she has been taught.
Wednesday, our district was able to go to the temple. What a wonderful experience that was. I love going to the temple and feeling the spirit and understanding more fully our Heavenly Father's love for us. Afterwards we got to have dinner at a family's house who the wife and daughter are members, but the husband is not. He is a kind man, but doesn't like people just dropping in, so this was the only way for us to get to visit with the family. It was great though. We weren't sure how he'd respond, but it was great. We ended up talking for almost 3 hours and just really enjoyed the company. Sister Maness and I got to sing a hymn at the end and he really enjoyed that as it was a familiar hymn to him. I am so grateful that Sister Maness and I were able to use our talents together. Singing our spiritual messages was truly a blessing as it brought in such a special spirit. She may be the only companion I'll have been able to do that with, but it truly made the transfer and that companionship that much more special :)
The weekend was kind of shot with transfer call, packing and saying goodbyes, but it was still a great weekend. I am so happy with all that is happening in Star and I am grateful that Sister Maness can continue the work with her new companion (she is training a new sister!). That new sister better realize how great she's got it out there ;)
Lately, I have been reflecting on our talents and gifts in the sense of using it for good. Some of our talents are apparent and others we have to work for or have told to us, but it is amazing to see them develop. My biggest hope is that I can be making a difference in others lives, and although I don't want any major recognition for the things I do, it still feels good to know that you are appreciated. I have had individuals share with me the difference I have made with them that I really wasn't sure if I had. But what joy it brought to me to know that they are better or see things better because of help I was able to contribute. I know that it is important that we use and share the talents we have with others because even if we don't feel it is anything special, we never know the impact in can have on those around us! So reflect on your talents and gifts this week and then look and see if you're using them. If so, great, keep it up. If not, well there's always room for improvement :) You'll be surprised the difference it can make for you and those around you!
I love you all and look forward to another wonderful week :)
Love,
Sister Wightman
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