Hi, friends and family!
My p-day got changed because we have been working at the temple so much, so today I have some of my p-day and had some last night (procrastinated my weekly), but I'm here now!! IT'S BEEN THE BUSIEST WEEK OF MY LIFE AND I LOVE IT!!
First, let me tell y'all about my new area and companion! So, I am in Spotlyvania, Virginia, SO close to Culpeper:) and we cover the Spotlyvania and Chancellor ward! I already love the people here with every piece of me. It's definitely an adjustment, but I know by the Spirit this is exactly where I'm supposed to be. My companion is Sister Holt who I love. She's from Pocatello, Idaho, and she's such a good missionary. I'm learning so much from her, it's insane!
This last week we drove down to Richmond lots, had MLC, worked at the temple open house, and had LSIs! It's been so crazy and fun but STRESSFUL! We have had like no finding time or contacting, but the Lord is magnifying our efforts.
Listen to this, the ONLY night we have had in our area this week we went to a member meal and after we felt prompted to go visit a less-active member who's older. We go over and her grandson just moved in with her and we have a lesson with them. We share Helaman 5:12.
"And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall."
And asked her grandson (Troy) about his foundation on Christ. He told us it's something he wants to work on and know more about, so we go, "Well, your grandma needs a ride to church tomorrow. We'd love to see you there and GUESS WHAT! HE CAME AND LOVED IT AND ASKED FOR A BOOK OF MORMON AND BIBLE! After, we asked him about his experience, and he said, "I'll be back." We felt so grateful that God knew where he was and helped us be an instrument in his work with the little time we have right now. He also met some friends in the ward who love him already.
This is going to be all over the place, but my dad is going to love this part. We are currently teaching two people who speak Portugese from Cape Verde and Brazil! They told me I can teach them the gospel and they'll teach me Portugese!!! DEAL🤝🤝
I got to see Sister Fry this week🥳🥳 We had too many tears when leaving, but she's just the best--I miss her already. I definitely miss Harrisonburg, but I've been able to see so many of the people I came to love so much at the temple, so the Lord is in every detail of my life!!
I'm so excited for general conference this weekend. My dad says it perfectly, "I'm ready to have my battery recharged." It's such a great time to come with questions prepared and I promise they will be answered. We have a loving God who cares so much for each of us.
Sorry, this is everywhere, we have a lot going on today. I'll make sure next week is better, but we have Zone Conference today and also driving down to Richmond, so BUSY IS RIGHT! I LOVE YOU ALL AND SO DOES JESUS BIG TIME
#CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
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