You can endure through any stomachache or headache, soak your feet in warm water if they're aching, or sit in a park for a moment if your legs hurt. But there is nothing you can do but be patient and wait for your voice to come back once your throat goes out.
Hermana Harkins KNOWS now :P
BUT, despite the fact that I slowly lost my voice this week- and am currently unable to speak- it was a wonderful week! Nothing huge happened, lots of little tender mercies that perhaps some have to put in the effort to acknowledge, but they all accumulated and made for a very happy Hermana H.
We found a little family to teach this week, and felt prompted to sing I am a Child of God as the hymn to start our lesson. They have two daughters, 9 and 4 years old, it just made so much sense. And the spirit was so strong with that simple song...that's why I love the primary songs so much. They are written simply so that a primary aged child can understand its meaning and feel the spirit, and more importantly, to be able to acknowledge that it is the spirit. That as they sing of following Christ and making good decisions, they can have a click go off in their head- this warm, fuzzy feeling comes when I think about Jesus! AAAH I JUST LOVE THE PRIMARY I MISS IT SO MUCH! It was great to have a little taste of primary spirit and know that they felt it, as well.
We visiting a recent convert this week, Jeannette, and taught about the importance of the Priesthood and Relief Society. She shared an awesome experience that she had about 6 months ago of offering her non member neighbor, who was very sick, to receive a priesthood blessing from her husband, and how after the blessing, she got better right away. Great experience...but the best part was that, before sharing, she said "Ok. I have a story, and I'm going to tell the WHOLE story, because I know you two care enough to hear the whole thing."
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I LOVE when we hear little things like that, little phrases that the people we visit perhaps don't even notice that they are saying that confirm that they trust us, and know that we care about them, we want to hear about their experiences and the things that they have to say. It's those small moments when it is confirmed to me that we are doing our job- that we are teaching and listening with love and, through that, they can feel our love and devotion for them and they WANT to share their experiences, they WANT to confide in us, they WANT our help. In an area where we are restoring confidence and love, that is huge.
Also this week, we had interviews with our mission President (prepare for a leadership position, Hermana Harkins) and divisions with the Hermana Leaders. Best moment...when Hermana Busby told me "I don't know how you do it, Hermana Harkins, but you are just always smiling!" HA best ever :) ya know, its just cuz my mission president told me that I am to always simply smile, and everything else will work itself out. I have come to learn that, as far as the mission goes, that is good and accurate doctrine. Just smile. Just be happy. And every little thing is gonna be alright... ;)
Also, like I mentioned in the beginning, I am now without voice. WORST ILLNESS EVER FOR A MISSIONARY (who actually wants to work) AAAAH!!! But, we had a little studying marathon yesterday. For real. Hermana Marquez and I went to our Sunday meetings and then straight back home. (very obedient...no talking...worst. EVER.) And we studied for 8 hours. Eight. Ocho. For real. It was the best ever. We are such nerds. I read from 2 Nephi 17 to the beginning of Mosiah. And Im almost done with Matthew. And we both went on a search in the scriptures about fasting when we read an article in the Liahona that said that fasting is a covenant (we couldn't find evidence that it is a covenant...is it?) for 2.5 hours. But it was fun. We are such nerds. Its the best ever when you can study all day with your companion and still have a good time. And not be able to speak. That's how you know you are good friends ;)
Also, your homework is D and C 58:2-4. We shared it with an inactive sister (while I could still speak) who told us that she feels that her trials are never going to end. I have such a testimony of hope; if we can but try to see as God sees, we can know that one day, and one day soon, our trials will end and we will receive the promised blessings. If we can just push a little longer...if we can be strong and obedient for just a little longer...we WILL see the end of our trials, and we cannot even comprehend the blessings and joy that we will receive.
Hope y'all have a wonderful week :) Stay rad, be bold, do what you do. Don't be afraid to just LOVE with all that you have :)
Hermana Harkins
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