well this Friday we had a car fast. so everyone in the mission
parked their cars for the day and walked everywhere. they told us that it was to
1.) help us appreciate our cars more and 2.) to allow us to talk to more people
on the streets. I think it was also 3.) to save miles and 4.) because we all
need the exercise. haha it is hawaii:) So basically we worked around our
apartment area in the morning, then had lunch, then headed to our other area
which was a two hour walk away. it was fun. Then we walked all over the place to
visit people and talk with people and have lessons. We went into the church to
get a drink and use the restroom and we found hot pockets in the fridge!!!! so
we had a small snack break:) haha that was the most heavenly hot pocket i've
ever eaten! we we're super hungry and out of energy. Who knew splitting a ham
and cheese hot pocket would save the day.
We are getting to know the area and the members. We can finally find our
way around. The VOG is still bad, as usual, and it is making my companion very
sick. So we've been working through it, but she's been pretty miserable:( poor
thing. She is a trooper though, and always wants to keep working.
I am loving my mission so much! it is so hard, but there are so many
moments of Joy. So , here's my random analogy for the week: The atonement is not
only for our sins, but also for our mistakes and weaknesses. Take typing an
email for example. I don't know how to spell pneumonia, Sanhedrin, Morocco, etc.
but they are spelled correctly here only because of spell check! I do the best
that I can, and then spell check makes up the rest. And that's what the
atonement is like. We do the best we can and the Savior correct things, makes
things right, and makes up the difference. So there is my cheesy analogy for the
week. but it's something to think about...
sorry this is so short, but that's our week:) next week looks to be more
eventful- we get to go to pearl harbor! yay!!!
-Love, Sister Hodgson
