It was on the chiller ends of preparation days this week. We got our stuff done and for our laundry we sat at a members home for three hours. Sister Waibel was kind enough to allow us to use her washer and dryer for our clothes. We were there from 10-1. Afterward we grabbed lunch with the sisters and I got sushi for the first time. The California roll was disappointing, but the fried sushi roll was pretty fire. No worries, I got a photo. We also went sledding with them. At night it was our FHE night. No non member friends showed up so we ended up watching the restoration through the prophet Joseph Smith movie. I am loving it!
Tuesday was a grind. We did not see much success, but we remained diligent. It was one of those days where you are just pressing forward exhaustingly waiting for miracles to occur. It wasn't a part of the Lord's timing that day.
Wednesday was zone conference. Oh my, it was spectacular. It was the most spiritually uplifting one of my mission. The APs dropped a fire training about repentance, followed by amazing counsel given by President Heap. The Spirit chastised, uplifted, and edified me during this three hour period. I was so on fire to get to work. We drove straight to a place to knock on doors after zone conference and got to work. I love gathering together as missionaries. Such a powerful moment.
Thursday we had some funny things occur. First of all we spent three hours moving a members storage unit into a run down trailer home. No one from the ward showed up so it was just Elder Hanson and I. We got our hands dirty and got to work. I was exhausted afterwards. After we got cleaned up, we had a funny moment door knocking. We are trying to hunt down our recent converts Deborah and Tom Davis. We have not been in contact with them for about a week. We go knock on their door three times and no answer. I then went for the handle and it was unlocked. I opened the door to peek in and I saw one of the brothers named Shawn bolt to the back of the room. I closed the door immediately and we were on our way. For all we know Tom and Deborah could be dead. The following day we go knock on their door again. This time right when I knock you hear the door go *click* and it got locked haha. They better watch out for Elder Clouse, he will peek in your home lol.
The last thing I want to add was that we found out through an inactive member that someone was found murdered in Bay City Thursday morning. It was about three miles from our apartment. Pretty crazy how that happened. This world do be insane.
I have to tell you about my delicious breakfast I have every morning. After I do my morning workout (yeah, you read that right), I whip up a yummy breakfast. I usually have peanut butter oatmeal with half a banana, sautéed potatoes with vegetables, and a strawberry banana smoothie. This could bite me in the butt when I gain some wait down the road, but at least I'm not my companion who is drinking milkshakes for breakfast haha!
I found out something on Sunday that I find so funny. We sat in with the youth today during the priests' quorum. They ask me, "Elder Clouse, why do you message so many people and my friends on Facebook?" My reply was because I am grinding. They then said,"People are posting on their snap stories that a missionary named Luke keeps messaging them on Facebook." All of us just started laughing. I am not even on snap chat, but yet it still comes around. #LordsErrand
I haven't shared a spiritual thought in awhile. A quote by President Eyring states," The test a loving God has set before us is not to see if we can endure difficulty. It is to see if we can endure it well. We pass the test by showing that we remembered Him and the commandments He gave us." Trials do suck, I have had many and I would not take them back. It is easy to say you would turn to God in your trials, but when they come that sometimes doesn't happen. How can you prepare spiritually for your trials?
I love you all. Next Sunday I am speaking at 8 o'clock your time. Watch out for the zoom link. Grateful I have the privilege to communicate with you all every week. Message me through messenger! I love and miss you. #FindTime4Me 9
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