Izabele's Mission Washington D.C. South

Before I left on my mission I was worried about the work coming off as "here, let me tell you how to live your life." I hate that feeling. (Degrading advice?) But what I've realized, and what is so beautiful about this gospel, is that when people are wanting to change the teachings, the truths, the testimonies, they all have a spirit of love. People realize and feel that we are here helping them because of love. Not because our way is better than their way. But because they have tried their way & through personal trials they have realized that the only way is God's way. Missionaries teach God's way. And help our heavenly father's children understand His way. This work is so worth it, always, but especially when the people thank us for helping them get closer to Christ. GAH,  THIS IS THE BEST.  Whilst on exchanges this week...  I was in the YSA area right next to mine with mah girl Sister. Wayment. We had a lesson with someone she is teaching na...

ONDERFUL week here in Crystal City   (one of) Our miracle(s) this week is Tyrell. It all started Friday evening when we were at dinner with our girl, Jenny. We parked our car at 5 guys overnight to save miles & walked to the church for our lesson. Saturday afternoon we were walking back to the car (which is a road we NEVER would have a reason to walk down unless, of course, we park at 5 guys overnight.) We were speed walking because we had to make it to the Mt.Vernon maze (our fav aparrment complex) soon for a pass lesson with the elders. Well God bless stop lights because we were stuck on a corner when we saw a guy holding a "70% off everything!" sign for his work on the corner with us! We get to talking & he proceeded to tell us that he wants to change. He asked if our church had an AA program. ✔And people that are a good influence. ✔  But wait, there's more. HE STAYED FOR ALL THREE HOURS OF CHURCH! He's found the truth!!!!! Gah, I'm so happy for...