Hello everyone! How are you doing? How often did you feel happy and grateful this week?
I had a great week! I've gotten to the point where I sing in front of my companion. It's literally a rare privilege to hear me sing at full volume. She probably hates it but she's too kind to tell me to be quiet.
We handed out a Book of Mormon this week! This nice man stopped next to us on his bike while we were walking to a park. He was a preacher who loves the Lord. I love meeting people who love Jesus. He told us about his faith, how he found faith, and which beliefs he holds most dear. He told us about his thoughts on when Jesus comes again. Usually people have some strange ideas but as he was speaking I kept thinking "this man would love the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints." We gave him a Book of Mormon and read Alma 26:12 with him. He asked us some questions about the Book of Mormon and then we gave him our phone number and he went on his way. I really felt uplifted and happy to have met someone like that.
Also it is cold and so wet. The other day it was pouring rain so of course I had to go run around in it. I got so wet and I was cold for the rest of the day. And yesterday we drove out into the boonies of our area to try and make some contacts and I was bundled up so tight because it was frigid. Thank goodness I brought a coat.
I had to play the piano in sacrament meeting and I was flipping out. I was so nervous. And these two members who I love so dearly drove 30 minutes to come hear me play at 9am. And they made us masks with puppies on them. I felt so loved!! When people make an effort for you that's when you know they care :') this sweet little Columbian lady and her husband made me feel loved.
Quick invitation for yall: I don't know if all of you struggle with this but I do so I'm going to share. I invite you to make a conscious effort to stop making self-deprecating jokes. The little comments like "wow I'm stupid" or "I'm so ugly the mirror is gonna crack" or stuff like that. You know. You should talk kindly to yourself and others. Anyway that's just my 2 cents. Pray and listen to God and you'll be good.
Hermana Eastman
Please enjoy these selfies. They would make great lock screen pictures I think🤷♀️
Mom and Dad,
Hello! I made it through the week!!💪pretty cool. I had a much better week this week. That was my goal and I did it. I read a talk called Three Sisters by Elder Uchtdorf and it inspired me to be better. To be happier. So I sang a lot this week and laughed at myself, laughed at silly situations, and prayed a lot when i felt negative thoughts coming. And I did it! I also was majorly stressed this week because last week the bishopric asked me to start playing the piano in Sacrament Meeting😳 they gave me the songs on Wednesday night and I knew none of them... one of them isn't even in the english hymn book. So I practiced on this little keyboard we took from the church. And I did it! I made plenty of mistakes and my hands were shaking bad, but no one openly laughed at me👍 everyone seemed appreciative. And Hna Tea and the elders were very encouraging. So now I have to do that every week. It will be a test of courage but I'm called to serve. So that involves serving the branch right now.
I am excited for our new mission president! I am going to miss President Guthrie so much though. He has blessed me in so many ways. The picture you sent mom wouldnt focus so I don't know what they look like but they seem like a sweet family. Its 6 months down the road so I'll enjoy my time with the Guthries but I think I will still be in good hands after June.
I loved the scripture thought dad! I like that we are in the same place in the Book of Mormon. I've actually enjoyed reading the war chapters this time around. There is much to be learned. I can probably do better to attribute all of my good qualities and strengths to God. All good things come from Him. So I liked that reminder.
And I watched that video as well. I liked how that leader referred to a mission as "The Lord's University" haha. I like that. I love school and this is just a different kind of learning experience!
Love you guys!
Hna Eastman
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