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Boulder City is literally on FIRE! The members are stoked about the work, the weather is intense, and we are seeing many miracles! I love being a missionary! I don't think I can say that enough!!!
This past Monday, was my last day to be solo, before my new companion came! I was able to have lunch with Sister Berger, one of my very favorite companions!! It was her last day in the mission field! Bitter Sweet! We had lunch at ZUPAS! It was sooo good! Then I had a lesson with Lou! He talked about his desire to be of service to the church and how he wants to have a calling like the members I bring with me! He said he was going to buy a white shirt this week so he could come to church! He wants to look just like everyone else who goes to church! I spent my last night in our little Trio with Sister Eagar and Hope! It was great! I am truly so grateful for these Sisters and how they took me into their companionship when I was without someone! I will be forever grateful for the lesson they have taught me!
Tuesday Sister Nichols arrived in Boulder City! We truly hit the ground running! We had three members with us through out the day and saw many members! I was also able to introduce her to Lou and we talked to him more about prayer! He is planning to get his white shirt tomorrow! He loves to give us updates on that! I love when he does! We went to have a lesson with this young family. Sister Mawby and I met them one day when we were walking to visit some members. The husband's name is Joe and his wife is Marissa. They have two cute girls and a brand new baby boy! They seem like such a great family! Joe knows Brother Werly in our ward, so we had Brother Werly come with us! We ended up just talking outside with him for 20 mins and then we got going. We called Brother Werly later and he said that he kept talking with Joe for another 45mins after we left! They really hit it off! Brother Werly will be a great fellow shipper for Joe and his family!
Wednesday was our first district meeting! We know have 6 sisters and 2 elders in our district. Our district leader and his companion are pretty out numbered! It sure is fun though! We had a lesson with Sister Nutter, whom I haven't seen since April! One of the youth, Kyle, was with us. We read in the Book of Mormon with her and Kyle shared an amazing testimony about how he finds strength through reading the Book of Mormon! What a blessing it is to have such strong and righteous youth in our ward! Later that night we had one of the most amazing service projects. There is a lady named Sandy that lives right between two of our members. She recently lost her mom, dad, husband, and two dogs. She is suffering a lot of depression and struggles. She has totally let her yard go. Her backyard, looked as though she had never stepped foot outside. We rounded up all the young men and leaders to pitch in for this service. 1 hour and 18 trash bags full! Her yard looked amazing! She was so grateful! Her heart was truly softened towards the church and she even welcomed Sister Nichols and I in to visit with her. She told us all about her trails and heart ache. It was amazing to see the Lord soften her heart right in front of our eyes! The Spirit works wonders!!
Thursday was jammed packed with members coming out with us and visiting potential investigators! We had a great lesson with Lou! Brother McDonald came with us and shared a truly powerful testimony about coming to church each Sunday. He invited Lou to sit with him and we answered many of Lou's questions. We also had, Zach, who just graduated from high school, share his testimony of partaking of the Sacrament! The Spirit was so strong and Lou is so excited to come to church this Sunday! Later on we had dinner with my favorite couple, the Lopan's! They are my adopted grandparents! I love them sooo much!! They are just so full of joy and love for the Savior!
Friday we had weekly planning, which took up most of the day. Then every member that was suppose to come with us canceled, all with in 15 minutes! It was nuts! We weren't able to get into any doors, except for our dinner appointment, thank goodness! I am grateful for days like these, because it makes the other days so much sweeter!!
Saturday we had no appointment set, but we were still able to get into a few doors. Sister Stubbs gave me this new great picture lesson that goes with a story in the Book of Mormon! I can't wait to show y'all! It is pretty cool!!! We also met with a less active family, the O'Donell's! They invited us to watch the big Boulder City 4th of July Parade with them! It should be really fun, but also really hot!!! We followed up with the Bishop's Family on a challenge we gave them to use the "Willing & Brief" Invitation in the next 3 days. They were able to invite their aunt, who is not a member, and she agreed to have the missionaries over! I love when members are able to see the impact they can have on someones eternity!
Sunday was really great. It was the first Sunday in 3 weeks when I had an actual companion! We went to Lou's house before church, so that we could walk over with him. He was SO nervous! He told us he felt bad that he didn't have time to dry clean his white shirt. He looked so handsome! As we walked into church everyone greeted him with a great big smile! Pretty soon he would tell people, "I'm Lou, this is my first time here and I'm coming back!" He wasn't able to stay for the next two hours, but he was really sad that he couldn't. He will stay next week for sure! We also had 5 lessons with families in our ward inviting them to use the "Willing & Brief" Invitation! We even taught it to the Stake President and his wife! It was awesome!!! I love having the Stake President in our ward!
Overall, I am so grateful to have a companion and to still be able to serve in Boulder City! I have been here for 5 months and truly has just flown by! I probably only have one more month here and I plan to make the most of it! I love the people and it just so happens to be a few degrees cooler here than in Vegas! Counting my many blessings! What a joy it truly is to have the gospel apart of our lives. What a blessing to know truth and to have our testimonies strengthened by our daily experiences. I am so grateful for a Father in Heaven who is completely aware of us and what is best for us! I love being a missionary!
Miss and love you all!
Love,
Sister Davis
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