Week 21: May Day (It’s a Blizzard!)

When I first got to Canada I realized Canadians love to talk about the weather. Hahah they always say "how bout this weather eh?" and id just try to smile through the chattering teeth, half smile, acting like it wasnt the coldest ive ever been. 😁 But now I get it ! haha they take pride in the cold weather I think. We had a big blizzard hit us this week. Church was cancelled in the West stake, so all the other missionaries didnt have church but we did cause the our stake was like nahhh its all good ! so we got lucky and got to go to church 😉 Hahah we woke up to a winter wonderland. At first I was irritated not gonna lie. I mean almost a week straight of snow in freaking May ?? Then I was like well I could be bitter about the cold, but ill probably just be bitter for a long time cause I know there is gonna be more snow, orrrrrrrr I could be thankful and enjoy it. Hahha my attitude changed, and I was enjoyin that BLIZZARD 😉 How bout that weather eh??

This week was great! Treansfers were on Thursday and so we went to lethbridge and picked up sister Hasse, Sis Johns new comp. Helped them settle in and everything !

Friday: some fun weekly planning. Sister Hansen has been sick so we havent read with her for a couple weeks. But got her some medicine and ran some errands for her so that was great ! 

Saturday: We went to a baptism for this little boy in our ward, his name is Morgan and he asked all the missionaries to sing at his baptism. Well the other missionaries flaked and it was just us and Im not gonna sugar coat it it was bad. We tried, me and sister Ma'ake arent singers and the little girl on the piano kept messing up and we had to restart like 3 times. It was a gong show, we couldnt help but laugh afterwards and the bishop was even laughing. Haha you could ask us to do anything else, just not sing! 😁 

Sunday: Woke up to a winter wonderland like I said but church was still great! afterwards we stopped by a lady named Gale. Shes out on the reserve and shes a member just really less active. She just got diagnosed with cancer and so shes going through a tough time right now but she was so positive ! I shared alma 7 with her and we talked about it for awhile and she loved it. We also made some Banana bread for her in the morning and brought it over and she was super grateful. It was awesome 

Monday: we visited Jennifer and I got to meet her grandchildren. They were the sweetest and they showed us their Pow Wow dances. (Native American cultural dancing) We were dancing around the living room and having a blast. The natives are a very spiritual people. We gave them pics of Jesus and taught them a little about him. They were all smiles ! 

Moments like that, make me realize all that I have given up to be out here teaching these people actually is not a sacrifice at all, but a wonderful blessing that the Lord has given me that has changed me. 

Tuesday: MLC in Calgary. So long, but so good ! We were all hyped cause this month we beat the record of highest baptisms in the last 5 years ! we got 37! super cool. But one of the biggest things that stood out to me was loving our companion. I truly have loved all my companions so far but President really emphasized on serving them. Hahah I think I forget that sometimes, so im making that a goal this transfer! Its the small and simple things that just show them that you love them. Also, being an example to them and inviting them to "Become as he is"

I love my companion. We have such a blast together. Who knows, maybe ill make her breakfast in bed this week ?😉

Anywho, Im still doing good and loving the work! Im pretending that its spring here and wearing my cute spring dresses , sandals, and sungleses. A sister can dream hey ? 

Haha I love you, you know that ! thanks for all your support. Until next week.❤

Sister Wilson