Happy Veteran's day- A lost post

Buna ziua, tuturor! And Happy Veteran's Day!

We had another good week. We had another lesson with the man we met bloc knocking last week.  We taught him about the Plan of Salvation as that's what we felt like he needed based on our first meeting. He seemed to think it was interesting, but I think he needs a better understanding of our relationship with Heavenly Father. That's really what He is--our father. I think it was a lot for him to consider just because I think it was something really new for him. He said that we can come by again, so hopefully we can go over again soon.

We also were able to meet with one of our English students outside of class. He is so awesome. Sometimes I'm surprised at how much English he already knows. Sure it's still just basic stuff, but for a nine year old kid, I'm just impressed. We invited his grandmother to join us for the spiritual thought. We talked to them about the Plan of Salvation too. I think his favorite part was when he got to correct my Romanian! They were very nice to us and asked us to come by again.

A few transfers ago, Sora Ralls went through the area book and found some former investigators who didn't have phone numbers listed or the ones that were listed no longer worked. She meant to go to their addresses and visit them, but she never got the chance. So this week, we made it happen! We took an afternoon and we searched for these people. We were able to make contact with a few of them. We were also able to see Elizabeta again (she's the one who helped us when we were looking for a member's apartment) and she said that she was busy at that moment, but she wants us to come back this week only earlier in the day. We met this lovely woman from our searching named Ana. She was very happy to see us. It's been a long time since she's seen the missionaries, so it was cool that she recognized who we were and she told us how great it is that we are taking part in this work. The funny thing about Ana is we stopped by her home and her husband answered only to inform us that Ana was out. We left, but we weren't very far when this woman stopped us and told us how great we are and things. We talked with her for a moment and then parted ways. Sora Ralls and I were both confused for a moment as it seemed like she knew who we were, but Sora Ralls who has been here for four transfers didn't know who she was. We then saw her go into the house we had just come from. We realized she was the very person we'd been looking for. So we went back to her door and she let us in and talked to us for awhile. It was really cool!

We did some service this week too. There's this little organization that provides a good place for kids who have no where to go. They feed them and give them clothes and things too. I'm not 100% sure how it works, but it seems cool and I like the people who run the place. We helped by organizing a bunch of clothes to make it easier for them to distribute them. It was a simple thing, but it was fun and I'm glad to be able to help even through simple means.

Interviews were yesterday. Good news. I passed! I actually love interviews. I just think President and Sora Hill are great. They always carry such a loving spirit with them. They certainly lift my spirits. They're very encouraging. They really are great people, and I feel blessed to work with them.

In conclusion, something I've been thinking about is trials in our lives. As I mentioned above, we truly have a loving Father in Heaven. Just like any father, He wants what's best for us. He wants us to be happy, to succeed, and receive all that He has to offer. Although it might not seem like it at the time, our trials help us to achieve all of that. We read in the Doctrine and Covenants "My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them, even the glory of Zion." Trials are a necessary part of Heavenly Father's plan for us. And the great thing is that we aren't required to endure them alone. He will always help us to overcome them. It is through that process that we become stronger, that our relationship with Him grows, and our faith becomes firm. In my mind I compare it to a runner who is preparing for a big race. They can decide that they want to win it, but if they don't do anything to prepare, they set themselves up for failure. Winning requires long hours of hard work. In the moment, it's a trial and may even seem too hard at moments, but in the end it's the only way to be the winner of the race. In the same way, trials are the training that prepares us for eternity. I really like something Brad Wilcox says in his devotional called "His Grace is Sufficient." He says, "We aren't earning heaven. We're learning heaven." I'm so grateful for this life and all it's many opportunities. I'm grateful for a Father in Heaven who has faith in us and will never leave us to face our hardships alone. He is and always will be our father.

Cu mare drag,

Sora Adams