Week 48-The one with the first 500 copies of the Book of Mormon

Friends!!

Yep the title explains it all! I got to hold one of the first 500 copies of the Book of Mormon...WHAT?!?! Coolest experience ever! Talk about a testimony builder. ♡

This week was so much fun and busy which is always the best match. We have been getting alot of lessons with our people, which makes me oh so happy ;)

We had 4 lessons with Ken and man is he solid! He is the one that invited us to his church a few weeks ago and he is so open. He is reading the Book of Mormon and we helped him understand how being baptized in any religion is a sacred thing but we also need that proper authority. He understands and is now trying to understand how personal revelation is something that's key in knowing if this church is true. He reminds me so much of Joseph Smith!!

June is doing well :) we had met with our family history person in our ward and he helped her set up an account on family search. When she found her ancestors, it was like watching a little girl on Christmas day! The spirit really testified to me how important family history is!

***Please please please read the Book of Mormon people! It will feed your spirit more than you know!

We got a NEW CAR!! His name is Bruce and we love him :) he is brand new and the nicest car I will ever have in my life!

The electricity went out in our apartment again....except for the kitchen, haha don't ask me why. Got it fixed yesterday so all is well in the Cascade Crest apartment!

We continue to do alot of service and it's been so much fun!

I have been really trying to focus on gratitude and can I just say that it makes a world of difference in life and missionary work. I have tried to say a prayer of gratitude each morning and it helps me have more of a clear mind and be a happier person.

Things I learned this week:

***Are we seeing our obstacles as an opportunity to grow?***

-Don't hold grudges, just learn from experience God gives us.

-Invite and also do the invitation you give people.

-Smile and laugh, it's better than being mad and grumpy.

-God has given us the OPPORTUNITY to grow...so take it!

-Gods grace is sufficient for all who are humble....so HUMBLE YOURSELF SO YOU CAN FEEL HIS STRENGH AND LOVE!!

-You choose to be offended (Elder Bednar-And Nothing Shall Offend Them) Please read!

-Gods work isn't efficient, its individual!

I love you all so so much, have a wonderful week!

Love,

Sister Fillmore