Week 19- "We NEED to go back"

 Hello! Long week. But awesome long week. 

I saw some really amazing miracles this week aaaand felt LOADS of joy. Also it's almost Christmas! Letsgetit.

I just wanted to share a cool story this email. This was one of those moments where I felt that there is nothing greater than this work. Oh man I was full of happiness. 

2 lessons learned

- If you feel you need to go back. GO BACK. Turn around immediately because it is never ever too late. 

Actually no just one lesson. Always follow your spiritual promptings. You will neeeever regret it. 

Okay on Sunday Sister Chiong and I were in this small town with an hour to spare before our meal appointment. It was freeeezing and pouring rain. Classic England. We first visited a less active, prayed with him, he's awesome. Then we decided to visit a random member dot. We could not find the house for the life of us. So we ask this random guy on the street to help us. As he was walking away he said, "Are you Latter Day Saints?" And told us he met missionaries years ago on a train in ROMANIA. Wow. We were then led to this random house and still couldn't find the member dot. So we knock on this random door and ask them where it is and met the cutest family who pointed us to their neighbor. We found the house, talked to the old couple at the door who hasn't been to church in 50 years! We set up a time to come back. As we were leaving I looked at Sister Chiong and I said "Sister Chiong we HAVE to go back to that house with the family. I will regret it all day." Soooo we went back! Knocked again. They were so confused haha. We started talking to them and the husband was not interested but the wife came from behind him and said "Wait I want to hear a message about Christmas." She was one of the nicest people I have ever met and we are going back on Saturday to share a message. I was SO grateful I followed that spiritual prompting. 

I know that if we place all our effort, every step, every single ounce of energy, the Lord will place people right in front of us to hear the message of Jesus Christ. I think about all that Christ has done for me. Christ gave his whole life, blood, sweat, and tears. If he's done that, I can knock on one more door, talk to one more person, give one more hour, and he WILL magnify my efforts. I've witnessed it! I love my Savior with my whole heart and I want him to know I will do anything to return the favor. I know he's aware of each of you and every step you take. All we need to do is come to him. Find him in all that you do. 

I love all of you! I can feel the strength from your prayers every time I can't keep my eyes open any longer. I always feel full of gratitude for all of you. YOU ROCK!

Sister Smith