This week I've re-learned the lesson of forgetting myself and going to work. I've really seen how the greatest happiness comes when you just lose yourself in the Lord's service. I love helping others, especially when I'm having a hard time. (Like spending 7 hours in the dentist chair getting root canals :)
I love the example the members here give of Christlike service. They give so freely of themselves. It's amazing. There are so many true followers of Jesus Christ in our church. They've helped Carl out so much. We moved him into his new house this week! It's a miracle that he found one so soon and in his price range. After that he had no more money - so the members have been so generous in providing him with food and other household essentials to get by for the month. I'm sure they'll get him and Woody some Christmas gifts as well. They are amazing. It has touched Carl's heart so much and helped him to feel part of the church.
Especially during Christmas time, I think about how much the Lord gives us. He really gives us everything - right down to the words to speak. He did that many times for me this past week. Yesterday the other hermanas' awesome investigator Eric came to church! He is amazing, and speaks only Spanish. And I got to translate sacrament meeting for him! I've never translated in real time before, so that was a really neat experience. Then after the opening prayer in gospel principles we found out we were teaching the lesson. (The ward mission leader and ward missionaries usually rotate). We jumped up and were excited for the opportunity. The Lord filled our mouths with the words to speak. The spirit was so powerful. The prospect of doing something like that used to terrify me. It's really fun to see how much I've grown and changed. When we rely on the Lord, we can do anything!
Have a great week!
Hna. Cannon
p.s. from Vida: Amanda had to get a 2nd root canal this week! Pray for her speedy recovery :)
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