Transfer 5 Week 4

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

1—Elder Gamblin, I sent you a letter like…last week? I don’t remember
if I sent it to Hy..Hyvinkaa or the mission home…oops. Hope it finds
its way to you!!

I hope this email finds everyone happy, healthy, and wise. Man. Sorry
for it being so late to email today—but we were in Reno for the temple
and were up there ALL DAY!!! The Reno temple is uber super small, so
the session took a while because there were like 40+ people in
there—jam packed. The temple staff was tickled that so many folks were
there. It was beautiful, though. Gotta love small towns and Temples!!!

This past week not too much has happened. Sister Kartchner got her
gall bladder removed Wednesday, which left me on house arrest with her
unless I got someone to come over and stay with her and got a ride for
me to go somewhere. Thankfully I was able to get out Wednesday and
Thursday evening/night, had a lesson come to us on Saturday, and got
out most of the day on Sunday. But it’s been pretty slow. But that’s
okay, because I’ve learned a lot recently about my spirituality and
stuff. I’ve been able to identify weaknesses that Satan uses against
me often (ex: my lack of patience) and have been strengthening some of
those qualities. It has been a great experience—my spirit has felt
uplifted and on a higher plane because “with God, nothing is
impossible.” It’s amazing what that knowledge can do to you and how it
can change your perspective. I am eternally thankful for that
knowledge—and it’s helping me become better.

On Sunday I got to sing one of my ultimate favorite songs in the
WORLD—His Hands. Sis K and I were supposed to sing a duet, but since
she was on bed rest, I sang that solo. NEVER before have I felt so
amazing during a song, and I’m humbled to say that in the end, there
was literally not a single dry eye. I even started crying at the end
when I was singing a specific line that really hit me because the
spirit was so strong in the room—“from birth to death was
selflessness, and clearly now I see Him with His hands, calling to me.
And though I’m not yet as I should be, He has shown me how I could be.
I will make my hands like those of Galilee.” I am not who I should be.
None of us are—but the Savior has shown us how it is possible how we
could be. If we follow in His footsteps. It was a humbling moment for
me and it really touched my heart. I am thankful for the relationship
with my Savior that I’ve been able to develop. I’m thankful for my
knowledge of the power of prayer. AH I’m just thankful for everything.
Our life here on Earth is an amazing blessing. I am so thankful I have
WONDERFUL parents who raised me right in the gospel and taught me that
I am a daughter of a loving Heavenly Father. That’s the best thing any
parent can give their child.

My district leader gave an AMAZING training on Tracting. I’m super
excited to try his methods this week. Just had to add that in there.
Man, I l-o-v-e my mission. I think everyone in the world should serve
one. I am so blessed to be here.

AND I think I'll come home with more of a Southern accent then I left
with. Everyone seems to be disappointed I'm not a drawlin'-southern
belle, so I may or may not be putting a slight one on just a bit. Hey,
it starts conversation. :o)

I just have to share this scripture in Doctrine and Covenants
76:41-42. AMAZING. “That he came into the world, even Jesus, to be
crucified for the world, and to bear the sings of the world, and to
sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness;/That
through him all might be saved…” I cannot get over how incredible my
Savior is.

I wish I had more exciting things to tell, but we’re just now getting
back to work. I am thankful for the time that I’ve had to more
seriously study my scriptures and Preach My Gospel. I am thankful for
all the support I’ve been getting from my friends and family. And I’m
thankful for the strength that the Lord has blessed me with.

Y’all have an EXCELLENT and safe Halloween. Eat some candy corn for me :o)

love love LOVE
Sister Mack