A "Package" of fun.

*A "Package" of fun, is a reference to the phrase, A "Barrel" of fun. The word fun can also be thought of as work, since missionaries have "fun" working and seeing the progress of their teaching to those they serve, love, and teach.* - Shelby

Dear friends and family,

It's been a good week. We have some investigators praying about baptism dates. So we are praying for them to get answers. We've been working a lot on contacting referrals this week. I'm amazed at how cheap gas prices are right now. 

Also, one of my friends sent me some goodies that really made my day. 

We had a lesson with a family who have been investigating for a long time, and they told us what some of their concerns were. I thought of the same scripture that the church member who had tagged along with us, had also decided to share with this family of their troubles. Great minds think alike. It was great! I think it helped them. All we can do is offer the knowledge we have, and invite the investigators to act in faith, and to find out for themselves, if what they are learning is true. The investigators who I had mentioned earlier, are currently praying about baptism, and they have loved learning about this topic so far. 

I love being a missionary. Sometimes it can be really hard. During one of our lessons this past week, someone had asked if we (missionaries in general), have ever felt stressed or overwhelmed. I answered quickly by saying, "Yes, but it's worth it." She didn't think that missionaries were ever stressed about anything. But this is work. It's not easy being on the go all the time. Missionaries get rejected a lot, and than having to bare the things that are deepest in your heart to complete strangers all day, and every day. When you are a missionary, you tend to be putting yourself into other people's shoes a lot as well. But it is worth it because some people listen, and their lives will never be the same once their hearts have changed for the better of what our message had to offer. They are happier, and we are happier for having been able to help. No matter how hard it is. We are helping people come closer to God, and his beloved son, and we know that these people can live with them in the life to come. We bring peace, comfort, hope, love, and a warning, to those who will listen and learn from us, and other missionaries who share the same message. 

The church member said something that had touched my heart. There was no need to doubt what she had said, because I knew the it was true. The member's words went something like this,

"The goal isn't to become a better person, it's to live with God forever!!!"

I know that this goal is true, and that it can bring many of our brothers and sisters together with us, as possible. That is my testimony of the week! I know that God love's you. You are his child. You lived with him before this life. He has prepared a perfect plan to help us learn, grow, and to be able to return to live with him. We have left our families, friends, work, school and everything else to tell people about it. We have seen the blessing of the restored gospel  and want you to have them too. I love you very much. I hope you understand that my boldness comes from my love. 

This is why I'm a missionary. I can't believe how little time I have left. Of course I will always share the gospel even when I'm not a full-time missionary anymore. I look back on my life thus far. I have grown a lot, and I still have a long way to go, but I love God, and I have tried to show him my love in the way that I have been living...by being a good example to those around me, as well as taking good care of myself.

Sincerely,

Sister Kimberly Galloway

I got a package from my friend!