Highlight of this week: On Friday the STLs called us and asked them to help them help one of their investigators move. She had to move out of her home that day and had barely started packing because she had like 1 day notice. We went with them and started packing everything in boxes so she could put it in storage before she moved back home to Australia. When we got there it was only her and her sister doing the work. We could tell they were completely overwhelmed and really sad to be moving out. We were a huge help to her as well as another member that came, as well as the relief society president. We both had lessons scheduled, but we decided to go on splits, so we could stay and help while Sister Kim and Yu went to teach our lessons. She was so grateful we were there and we were so happy to help.
We sacrificed a full day of "regular missionary work" which some of the missionaries here think is a waste of time. I am so glad we went and there is no way that was a waste of time. She was so grateful and we got the opportunity to serve. Some emphasize numbers and not wasting time. For me that is not what it is about. We missed a whole day, but because of that sacrifice and the service, God still blessed us in being led to a lot of new people to teach this week and we still had "good numbers" by other people's standards, but that's not what it's about. We made the decision to stay because we felt like that is what the Savior would do. He took time for the people who needed Him. There was no need to be in a rush because the Savior wasn't in a rush. We took the time necessary to show our love by our actions. It felt so good to serve her and to see her gratitude through many tears.
Can't wait to talk to you and see your face on Christmas! Love you lots.
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