So I have taken over the area of Chickasha North, and today was the first day that we went out all by ourselves. The elders have been really good at introducing us to all the members, but they didn't think we could do missionary work yet, so we proved them wrong (I know I am still working on my competitive, prideful self) and we found four new investigators on friday night just by talking to people around town.
I really believe that you are in different areas for a reason, and you are with different companions for a reason and all of those reasons are so that you can become the best missionary, and best person you can be.
I have learned something from every companion, and I really needed the Ponca City ward multiple times through these last 6 months, and I am so grateful for the love that they showed me. I am so excited to be able to feel that here in Chickasha too! This branch is so strong, and full of amazing members and I am so excited to be able to learn and grow.
Something that has been a setback though is that the Elders that got transferred out, left us nothing. They have not updated their area book for the last 3 months. So we don't know any of the lessons that they have taught their investigators. After meeting with some of their investigators I have a feeling that they didn't ever teach their investigators, because their investigators never expect a lesson. They sit us down and then turn on the TV and leave the room.. and Sister Long and I just look at each other in shock. I am amazed that people feel ok with doing that. I always feel so guilty if I waste a few minutes because I am only here for another year. I have to do my best to serve the people here in Oklahoma before I don't get to wear this name tag anymore. I have had that in my mind for a while now, and now I get to show everyone around me why I am here, instead of just being here. I am here to share the good news of the gospel. and yes I am still petrified to talk to the people around me, and yes I let a lot of people pass by me without sharing a scripture with them, but I say hello, and ask them how they are doing, or if they need any help with anything. That is a step. Soon I will be pulling out scriptures and stating articles of faith to people without hesitation, but right now I am taking one step at a time. Because If i look too much at what I am not doing I get discouraged, and I don't want that anymore. I want to focus on the good things that I am doing, and continue to be better. To try a little harder this week, so that next week I can look back and see how much I have accomplished. I want to be proud of my mission. And I believe if I keep serving God with all my Heart might mind and strength I can do that I can become the person he is helping me become.
I love you all so much!! thank you for your prayers, and for the love you have for me! It keeps me going!
xoxoxox
Sister Webber
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| New companion Sister Long |
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| Picnic with Mac and Cheese |
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| Love that she still has her tag on her sumo suit |
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| Turning into a cowgirl in Oklahoma |
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