Soaking our feetsies in the bath tub because of all the
walking we do here in Sylacauga. Love me some spa time. :)
Once upon a Tuesday, Sis. Shattuck and I were walking home
from an appointment (that went later then expected) in the dark. In other areas
of Alabama this would be considered normal; however, in blessed Sylacauga, we
are supposed to be in a car at night for safety purposes. Therefore, we decided
to take a very ingenious short cut through town on the railroad tracks. With
every leap from one board panel to the next, we were filled with girlish
delight. As we giggled and pranced, we suddenly heard a warning blow from a
Choo-Choo Train! Freezing, we looked up. Sure enough, there were lights coming
around the corner heading our way. "Book It!" Sister Shattuck yelled.
We went from giddy little school girls to professional male athletes (at least
I like to think so) as we turned around and raced to escape the train coming
our way! We were filled with anticipation as the main road came closer and
closer. Almost there.... Fewf! We made it safe and sound! We finally had a
chance to look back. As we did, we noticed the train had come up to that point
(where we saw) and STOPPED! We ran for nothing! We were grateful we made it
home that night in one piece, although poor Sis. Shattuck tweaked her back in
the process, with a pinched disk. But don't worry, all is well. Every night I
pamper her and treat her like a princess with massages on
her back. :)
Also, this week during weekly planning, I called a woman
that we met the day before on Broadway Rd to see if we could go see her. As we
called, it led us to a directory of people who all shared that number. It asked
for the first 3 letters of the last name or their extension number, but since
we didn't have either, we had to go through the WHOLE directory.
"[Recorded name] If this is the person you want, press 1 or press 2 for
the next name." I sat there pressing button after button waiting for the
name of the woman we met. After about 10-15 minutes the recorded voice said,
"You've reached the end of the directory. If you know your party's
extension, please enter it now..." Needless to say, I had minor rage as I
gave a monster roar and said, "You've got to be kidding me!" We
dropped her.
The rest of the week has seriously gone great! We are still
teaching the men we met at the Half-way house and 3-4 of them are progressing
very nicely (and there are a couple others we teach in that group as well.)
One, Walter, came to church. All by himself too! The other progressing guys had
work or were gone for the weekend. We were so happy to see him there and it
seemed like he really liked church too. Justin was so good and very welcoming
to him. I think that really helped to have someone he could relate with. Man!
Justin is just amazing!
Lastly, I want to share with you something that gave me the
warm and fuzzies in my readings the other day. It was in 3 Nephi 19:25, while
Jesus was visiting in the Americas. He has taught them already and is now praying with them. It says, "And it came to pass that Jesus blessed them
as they did pray unto him; and his countenance did smile upon them, and the
light of his countenance did shine upon them, and behold they were as white as
the countenance and also the garments of Jesus; and behold the whiteness
thereof did exceed all the whiteness, yea, even there could be nothing on earth
so white as the whiteness thereof." As they continued to pray, Christ
prayed unto the Father for them. It then goes on to say in verse 30, "And
when Jesus had spoken these words he came again unto his disciples; and behold
they did pray steadfastly, without ceasing, unto him; and he did smile upon
them again; and behold they were white, even as Jesus." This is an example of Christ's ultimate love
for us. Did it give you the warm and fuzzies as you read it too? I think that as
we pray unto the Father and recognize Christ as we turn unto Him, He smiles
down at us in love. One day, when we'll get to see Christ face to face as see
that smile in person, I know that those of us who lived righteously, will also
receive Christ's glory and whiteness in our countenance which exceeds all
whiteness. Wow! What a glorious day?! I am so grateful for our Savior and the
love He has for us and knowledge I have of it.
I love the mission. Thank you everyone for all your support.
I love you!
Love,
Sister Heather Salmond
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