Shaelie's Missionary Adventure!: Just a dip

Well this week has been pretty... Entertaining. We have been working hard but also haveing alot of fun! Many laughs! Which is good right?! I once heard someone say if you're not having fun on your mission then you're doing something wrong. So I take that to heart, But obviously there has to be a balance... the key is to have fun WHILE you're working which is what we manage to do. We were working really hard this week to find new investigators, I feel like our area is a little weak right now and I am tyring to figure out what we can do to pick it up. I know that this area has alot of potential and that the Lord has prepared people here we just have to find them. As a trio we have been working hard to set goals that will help us be better missionaries. If there is one thing I am learning on my mission its how to set goals and then work to meet them. These are eternal principles that I know I will continue using throughout my whole life. And its such a blessing to be on a mission to be able to learn that. So with putting these goals in practice we have been able to find quite a few people to teach which is always cause for joy. Everytime we find someone new I am reminded that the worth of souls is great in the sight of God and what a precious child they are of our Heavenly Father. And then I need to do all that I can to help them return to His presence.

Unfortunatly we had some sad news in our trio on Saturday. There will be an emergency transfer and Sister Jeronymo will be leaving us. We are really sad cuz we love her so much and have learned so much from her. But we will be getting another Sister in our Trio Sister Robinson from New Zealand and she is awesome so that makes it better. It'll be a bitter sweet move. But President is guided by the Lord and I know that its whats best and that we will be able to continue learning from one another. If theres one thing im sure of on my mission its that we are put with our companions for a reason and theres always something we can learn from them. Ive been so blessed on my mission to have had all amazing companions thus far. Even the ones that I didnt get along with as well I learned so many wonderful lessons from them and I know that the Lord knows where and with who we need to be with.

I am so grateful to have a Savior who loves me so much that he was willing to suffer and die for me. I know that when I come closer to Him thats when I see who I really can be and when I can reach my full potential. Becasuse it is when we come unto Christ that we see our weaknesses and then we can make them strong and be the better for them.

I thank each and every one of you for the love and support I recieve. I feel your prayers and I hope that you feel mine! Have a wonderfun week!

With Love,

Sister Schwitters!!

Shout out to my wonderful mother whos having a birthday this week!! FELIZ ANIVERSÁRIO MOM! Love you!

Oh and you should all take a minute to read Ether 12 this week. It really inspired me this past week and I know it will do that same for you"! :D