I miss Lloyd like CRAZY! But I
know for a fact that I am doing WAY better than I should be doing. For like 3
days this week, I DOVE into my calling as a servant of the Lord and LOVED the
people around me (just like Lloyd taught me) and POURED into my scriptures
(just like Lloyd taught me). I needed some comfort one night and flipped open
to a page and my eyes instantly glued on Mosiah 24:14&15, which has become
a pretty powerful scripture between her and I. It was another testament that
God was taking care of both she and I. I KNOW I AM BEING STRENGTHENED BY THE
LORD. She was able to call us when she arrived home, and my prayers since that
moment have been in gratitude for the Lord (just like Lloyd taught me). I thank
God for the blessing of allowing me to feel what she is feeling. It makes it
somehow better that we were both there for each other, even though we were far
away. It makes it somehow better that I experienced what it sounds like she is
now experiencing, after I came home from Jerusalem. I am so grateful to know
her.
I think it's been rough to have
her leave because she is so much a part of the mission, for me. When I left my
family and friends, I knew it would been awhile until I saw them again...but
that I needed to go away for awhile. However, my love for this work came so
strongly BECAUSE of Lloyd's love for this work, and because she gave me the
tools to learn HOW to love this work. Since she was the one to teach me everything,
I think the two became pretty connected. This week I got to learn that I really
do love the work! It brings me so much peace and it brings the people of Iowa
SO MUCH JOY.
Speaking of which: 2 NEW INVESTIGATORS THIS WEEK! One is
Joyann and one is Russ. So now we are teaching 2 young women and 2 truck
drivers. Sister Murphy and I stared at each other in disbelief when we heard:
how ironic is this? I am trying to love them both as much as I love Dominique
and Scott...and Lloyd. :) It is amazing to see how love changes
people...including myself.
Dad: tree lights are DEFINITELY missed here. Thank you for that gift to me. (He sent a picture of our "three trees" all lit up.)
The Montgomerys: Shoot! Little Jamesey is married!!!!!! (Cousin) Congrats my Provo cousins!!!! Welcome to the fam, Whitney!!!! Wish I could have
been there.
Grandpa: thank you for the Christmas money! I missed our
tradition of going to your house this year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Thanks for your love and support.
They mean more than any gift.
--
~Sister Chloé Michelle Sumsion~
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