Okay, before I write this email let me just tell you what happened today! It is extremely cold here (2°, but is -19 with the windchill) and our power went out at 2 am. It was FREEZING!!!! I had 5 blankets on, a hoodie, a coat, 2 pairs of socks, gloves and I was still cold! There was even ice on the inside of our windows!! Texas is not prepared for snow guys! Then to top it all off, I thought this would be an exceptional time to burn a candle even though we aren't supposed to use them. I was like “It'll be fine…what can happen?” Well, I burned a chunk of my hair off haha! Its not too bad though! I guess that’s why we aren't allowed to have them! Luckily at noon we finally called our Ward mission Leader and now we are staying at their house until the power comes back on! Over a million homes are out of power and we are so blessed that our mission leader’s family is one of the only ones with power. Crazy memorable day/night!!
This week was really good!!
Things we did!
Monday: After P-day we had FHE with the YSA ward and we made cite valentines and a member brought four kittens! They were so cute!
Tuesday: We went to Capernaum studios to volunteer! We were out in the cold for so long and it was freezing but it was still fun! After we went to Buffalo Wild Wings with the Elders! I don’t think I’ve ever been there, but it actually was good!
Wednesday: We went to Sister Pelfry’s to help her clean her kitchen!! She was super nice and her son Deacon was adorable! We had District Council that day and everyone was making me laugh so hard it was a good time! That night we went to the Connelly’s and we bonded over knowing some of the same people! Small world!
Thursday: We had Zone Conference!! It was so good and so encouraging! I realized I only get to do a mission once and that I'll never get this back so I need to make every minute count!! I also got to see some sisters (Valenzuela, Hollingsworth, and Balls) from my last zone and I love them so much!
Friday: I was really wanting to teach someone and we had a miracle! We called this guy named Tony and he was so interested! We are now good friends with him and he wants to learn more about why he is here on earth so I'm exciting to teach him about Heavenly Fathers amazing plan!!
Saturday: We had a pretty chill day but we did get Panera for dinner which was so so good! We also were told we might go into lockdown because of the winter storms coming so we went to the store for food lol!
Sunday: We were locked inside because of the snow put mission president didn’t want us on the roads! But it did snow!! In TEXAS! I guess Utah weather just decided to follow me!
Spiritual Thought: I’m still into the Hope Works videos! This week I watched one on Service and Love! Here is the link
Lessons in Love Holly Richardson
It's so so good watch it!
She talks of a quote by Martin Luther King he says "Everybody can be great because Everybody can serve”
This is so true! Anybody can serve! Whether that service is big or small it only matters if it comes out of love! As we serve we grow closer to Jesus Christ and as we grow closer to Jesus Christ we feel more light and more love! That's the best feeling ever! At the end she gives everyone a challenge! Im giving you all the same challenge! She says to Love deeply, love broadly, and love more. As you do that God will make up the difference!!
I hope you all know how much I love you!
I'm always here if any of you need someone to talk to!! Email me anytime!
ALSO SHOUT OUT TO MY BESTIE GIRL ELINA DAY SCHARMAN! ITS HER BIRTHDAY AND SHE IS JUST SO AMAZING! LOVE YA ELLIE!
Sister Poulson
Buffalo Wild Wings
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