Revenge Week

Hey everyone! How's life??? This week was good! It was known as "revenge week" because our zone had a huge bounce back after a rough finding week last week. Our zone found like 20 people in the past week! We found a guy named Al, and get this, he was a COLD CALL REFERRAL. In other words, we called a random number, and they weren't interested, but gave us the number of someone who was! That doesn't just happen! This is the Lord's work folks! They didn't even have his name right haha but he's cool! He sometimes brings up marriage though and some of the things he says are slightly on the creepy side so we might pass him off to the Elders haha. But that's cool!

Our friend Edward came to church yesterday, and of course one of the hymns was "If You Could Hie to Kolob," haha hopefully he didn't think too much about it. We also had exchanges on Thursday, I went to Superior with Sister Pearl! We got to teach a bunch of people; it was really good! That whole day was a big success day for all the companionships which was awesome. We tried street contacting for the first time at a college, but nobody was there (we found out later it was spring break for them) but we'll get there! We were also able to have a bunch of member meals this week which was good. 

For those of you who are familiar with my fish of 1 1/2 years, Desmond, I am sorry to say that it was his time to go. My family had a funeral for him, which I appreciate. Here's a little tribute to Desmond!

-Favorite song: Little Saint Nick by the Beach boys, and another by 1D that I can't remember.

-Favorite activities: Watching me do homework, hiding behind his tree

-Favorite food: The tan pieces in his fish food, I always assumed it was krill but I have no idea what it is

-Least favorite activity: Bath time

I love you and will miss you Desmond! You will be in our memories forever! 

Spiritual thought for the week: When Joseph Smith had the first vision, he was "called by name." He also experienced this when Moroni appeared to him. What is the significance of being called by name? When we receive priesthood blessings, when we are set apart, and when we are given a responsibility by the Lord we are always "called by name." I am a big believer that names have power. They add emphasis and personal meaning to any sentence, and they have the power to make any compliment, insult, or phrase strike us to the core. So, let me ask again, what is the significance of God always calling us by name? That He knows us personally and loves us? That he individually chooses us, by name, for our responsibilities? I would like to invite you all to think about your names, and the fact that God knows them and knows you! He knows what He is doing when he calls you by name for a responsibility or even just for communication. Trust Him. 

 Anyway, sorry this was so long, I love you all and hope you have the best week!  

This is an adorable little doll that some people in my ward had made for me! Thanks so much I love it!