Hello everybody!
This week, post tornado week, consisted of many service opportunities! First I learned that tornadoes suck the humidity out of the air for a few days - of which I was so excited about and grateful for (no scientific evidence or facts there, just what occurred). We cleaned up the yard and trees at our church building and on our way home we saw Ellen and her husband so we stopped and lo and behold, they have two 47 year old apple trees that came down in the storm. So we helped them move all the debris and pick up alllll the apples to throw away:/ we went back the next morning and were able to help them clean up their elderly neighbors yard! He lost 7 or 8 giant trees, it took a few hours, but we cleaned it all up. They were so grateful and I loved being outside and helping them. A few other neighbors came and helped clear it all to the road, and we got lunch out of it! We got a few return appointments that day as well, and we are excited to meet with them!
Another day we were walking around, and no one was home per usual here in Appleton. I saw a house with a minivan and basketball hoop and wanted to go there, but told the Spirit no because it was early and I wasn't ready to be told no this early (never postpone a spiritual prompting). We were walking away from the house and I blurted out that we should go to that house. I wasn't planning on saying anything so props to the Holy Ghost for taking control. A lady holding a newborn answered and said she had to put him down for a nap, and the baby started smiling so big! We talked with her and she was so kind and said we can come back when he's not napping! I am so so excited to go back and meet with her!! It was such a cool experience!
I love being able to meet new people, and do all I can in Appleton, even if nothing big is happening right now. Everyone in Appleton is also in jail or on parole, so pray for this city haha. I have had so many amazing study experiences this week! I have learned so much about the Lord's plan, for example in 1 Nephi, Laban wasn't delivered into their hands the first time! Because they needed to learn patience, trust, and keep on trying. I am so overwhelmed with my Savior's love. I'm also reading The Infinite Atonement, and it strengthens my testimony and love for Heavenly Father's plan so much! I invite you all to read it! I know that Heavenly Father loves us so purely, and we don't understand all things now, but I am so excited to live this life and strive to do all that He knows I am here for! I am anxious to return to my Heavenly Father's merciful arms one day, and I am so honored to be able to express this joy and testimony everyday in missionary work!
Continue to invite all your friends to come unto Christ with you, even in simple ways. You would be amazed how many people go to a specific church just because their friends go. You are so influential! Pray often, be believing, and know that everything you need is right in front of you in this Gospel! I know that the Gospel Jesus Christ taught and established on Earth is here today as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. God is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever - and He wants us to choose Him!
I hope you all are doing amazing, I love hearing from each of you. As always and forever, if you need anything, please let me know!
p.s. I tell so many dad jokes so it stays lively around here
YOUR Heavenly Father loves you,
I love you,
I seriously love you.
Sister Davis
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