Easter

HAPPY EASTER BESTIES!!!!!
Back again!! Wow what a week! 


This week we went on exchange with the Benson Hill sisters! I went with Sister Huffmire and now we are bffs so thats a plus!!! 


FUNNY MOMENT: Mixed in with all the sad stuff this week, there were sure some good times. Had a great time getting flashed by a lady showing us some workouts in ONLY a night gown. I mean ONLY a night gown. Tbh highlight of my week. Freakin funny 


Funerals 
A lot of time was put in this week to help prepare, run and take down the funerals for the Wilcoxson and Brown families. All the missionaries in our zone attended 2 of the funerals for 3 sweet kiddos that were taken too soon. I can't even really describe the experience that it was to be there. Both families shared beautiful, fun memories of the kids and strong testimony of their faith that they will be together again. I didn't know the people who passed but I can't help but feel for their sweet families. For sure had a massive headache after shedding a few tears.


EASTER 
Oh and what a different Easter it was for me this year. More focused on the Savior as I am a missionary for Him. I miss my family, but it is for Him. I miss my friends, but it is for him. I have found people I consider new family and new friends! Its all because of Him! 


Easter's important message that we can all live again because of Him really means more. As I got to mourn with those who mourn this weekend. Be with them on their dark and cloudy Friday and then celebrate Jesus Christ's ressurection on Sunday. 


It has been a common theme this week of forgiveness. As the families showed great humility by forgiving the man who took the lives of their little children and as the Savior gave us the ultimate example of forgiveness! 


One of the very last things that the Savior taught while he was on the earth was forgiveness. 


Luke 23: 34
 "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."


And we are promised...


Matthew 6:14 
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you"


Definitely trying to be more like the Brown, Wilcoxson and Hudson families. Quick to forgive and give unconditional love 


I am beyond grateful for what my Savior did for me and for each of you. I'm grateful this Easter and the impact it has had on my testimony. 


Our redeemer is risen. He is coming back! I cannot wait to hug my Savior and friend, Jesus Christ someday 


Definitely a more serious email of mine that Ive sent so far. I promise more jokes will make a return shortly... 
Welp thats all i got. Congrats if you read this far. This week is about to be a good one. Hope you had the best Easter, maybe got a lil somethin from the Easter bunny and ate so good!!


Ok peace



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