Here is Sister Alexis' letter from 5 November 2012
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This past week has been a stressful one. But it ended with a Fast Sunday. I have truly gained a great testimony of the miracles that come from the sacrifice of a fast. I'm glad to admit that I am one of those crazies who actually loves Fast Sundays :p
So this week was stressful because everything seemed to fall through. We scheduled many appointments and probably 90% of them cancelled or weren't home or something else that caused it to not happen. It was really disheartening. I know that everything happens for a reason - including all of our appointments falling through. I've learned that when something doesn't work out the way that I planned it's because the Lord has had different plans... but what was disheartening about this week was that we couldn't figure out what the Lord's plans were. I felt like we were wasting time and just couldn't figure out what to do next. I don't want to dwell on that though. I didn't dwell on it throughout the week and I don't want you to think that that was all this week was. There were good things too.
We met with the man from the accident again. This is the older gentleman we met on the side of the road with his vehicle on its side. He is so funny. At first we were scared that meeting with him wasn't going to go anywhere because he hardly let us get a word in. We felt that maybe he just wanted someone to talk to and wasn't truly interested in coming closer to Christ. Upon meeting with him again though we learned a lot more about him. He truly does want a better life for himself and I think the gospel will do wonders for him. We have to find another place to meet though because it's getting colder and standing outside his RV for an hour or two is not very enjoyable. Even if we are discussing the gospel.
So, mom. You know how you said that as soon as you found out I was going to Reno Nevada your first thought was "there's a reason." I've learned that is so true. There really is a reason that we are called to our individual missions. There is a reason why we are sent to certain areas in that mission. And there are reasons why we are placed with the companions that we are put with. It's kind of hard for me to see sometimes, but I am blessed to have a companion who has a gift of seeing why people are sent to a certain place. We've only been here for a few weeks, but she has it figured out why I am here in Elko. And I definitely agree with her! I'm here to teach the children! How Christlike is that :) My companion said that she has never taught so many kids. And after day one with our first lesson with one young girl (who has been baptized now!) My companion told me that I'm great with kids. And you know what - I love it. I could teach children for the rest of my life! It truly is what I love to do. I know that one of the reasons why I was sent here is because I love to teach children and help them to understand.
Actually - we're meeting two more children tonight who want to be baptized! And I am so excited :) It was so neat how it came together. We knew we needed to visit their family because the mother has been inactive and she is the only member. But they weren't home at our first attempt. Nor our second. And it got put off again and again. Often however, people will truly come to us. The mother texted us this morning and expressed that both her daughters want to be baptized! :) I love how the Lord prepares not only me, but all those around me
PS I am so excited for Christmas!! :) We've been listening to Christmas music since mid October :P
Love,
Sister Alexis
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