Happy Birthday Jason! Hope it was wonderful.
Well despite all the dreams and concerns about me
here in Paterson I'm doing good, I'm safe and warm. It has been very cold! We
got 1 foot of snow in a day last week. The weather is just crazy but we are all
still happy and healthy:) also thank you for the early birthday package, that
family book came just in time. That was such a highlight of my week thank you
so much!! I love it!
So I think I'll start of explaining the driving
situation this week. So we are in Paterson. Paterson has really narrow streets
with millions of cars parked on both sides of the streets always. So naturally
when the snowstorm hit, no one knows what to do. We can't move our cars and
clear the snow from under us so people here literally dig there cars out of the
snow then place chairs or cones to mark there winter territory for the rest of
the winter.
As you can imagine us missionaries move around a lot, so finding
parking is compared to, going to a concert, or sporting event with absolutely
no parking and throw some snow and some black ice,, and you've got Patterson.
Ha-ha
you just have to laugh about it because it is hard to explain but our week
hasn't been too eventful. For me it has just been a little hard. It's just one
of those weeks when you just feel like everything you do is just not making a difference
but I know that that is Satan trying to creep in, I have faith that we will see
success and growth in our area.
So transfer texts went out this morning. Unfortunately
we had earlier in the week dropped our phone in the snow, so we've had 0 communication
with anyone.. Going back to the caveman days. How was missionary work ever done
without a phone? I do not know. But it's been an adventure to say the least. And
we might be getting another companion with us... I don't know. Stay tuned next
week to see if I'm in a trio again.
Another adventure from the week has been the cold.
Sister Jakins and I have just been throwing on layers and layers. We were out
one day tracing and no one would talk to us, but we ran into these 2 ladies who
were smoking and scored some sympathy points for being out in the cold. Ana and
Lilly were really interested in learning more and we have an appointment with
them next Saturday! woot!!! Sorry not to much explanation this week.
Oh Sunday! Ok so yesterday was a hard day on the
mission but also a great one. One of our less active families (who we went to a
Christmas lunch with) the Smiths CAME TO CHURCH!!!! It was so good to see them.
I love that family so much.
Betty also got up in fast and testimony meeting and
bore her testimony that was so huge! Such a huge blessing in my life. So despite
challenges this week today I woke up to pouring rain. Just a little reassurance
that everything will be ok.
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| "It's pouring in Paterson" |
Despite the challenges and trials I know that it
will all work out. I have faith it will. As for now, our zone is going bowling
for one last time, a lot of people are leaving, it's hard we've all gotten
really close but I'm excited to continue to meet new missionaries and work hard
and serve the Lord. It is His work. He will provide.
Love you all so much! Happy New Year! One thing I
love about new years is it is a chance to change, a fresh start. Sounds a lot
like repentance. The great thing about repentance is that we don’t have to wait
until January 1'st to change our lives, to come close to the savior and our
heavenly father. The atonement is real, and it's there 24-7. Thank you again
for all you do for me. I love you and miss you all.
Love, sister Clark
Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose.
Oh the pictures,, so one of the pictures is of my companion and I
sitting outside the church waiting for a third woman. and I think I explained
the rest. But Life is good. I love you all! Thank you for all the prayers and support
and love.
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