I
think I am finally starting to get the hang of everything again! This week has
gone a lot smoother (as smooth as missionary life can go) and I don't feel
nearly as crazy as I did last week. We are finally getting to know the old
investigators of the past sisters, and have been able to find some of our own.
We have been able to get our area more organized as well, but it is a slowwwww
process.
We
have had some awesome lessons this week! Monday night we had one with a woman who is recently married, and her husband is about to hit his
year mark for baptism. She would like to be baptized the same day her husband
was, October 10th. At first
we didn't know what to teach, since the other sisters had taught a lot. But
luckily Heavenly Father helped us out and prompted us towards the right lesson
for her at that time. It went really well, and all of us felt the spirit very
strongly.
We
also had the chance to meet an investigator for a very long
time. Her and her two daughters have been taking the lessons from the sisters,
and they have incredible testimonies! All three want to be baptized (and the
girls want to be missionaries :)) but aren't sure when. Also, she has had to
work most Sunday's lately. We are praying that they will be able to be baptized
within the next few weeks. She knows that this is the right path for her and
is such an amazing example for her family.
So
confession... I don't like talking to people in the street. It has been a hard
thing for me to learn how to do. For my past three transfers, I just hid behind
my companions, and always expected them to start the conversation. I don't know
why it is such a hard thing for me, because before my mission, I talked to
people about the church all of the time! So it has been a goal of mine for this
transfer to man up and talk to people! Haha. So Heavenly Father heard my
prayers and has sent a lot of people in the streets to talk to. A lot! But it
has been fun and I am starting to feel more and more comfortable with it. Of
course there are always the people that ignore you, but I have had the
opportunity to get to know a lot of people that are genuinely kind. Also, when
you ride a bike in a skirt, people usually ask questions ;) 
My
favorite experience of the week! We were at a recent converts house,
teaching the Ten Commandments when her friend walks in. She joined in on
the lesson, and began to ask questions. Then she asked us all sorts of
questions about our lives as missionaries, why we are here, what we do and what
we teach. It has been a while since I have been able to share why I chose to go
on a mission. It was just the reminder that I needed. I am here because the
gospel has blessed my life and my family's life. My savior is everything to me
and I don't know how people live without a knowledge of His love for us! It was
so much fun being able to share about these 18 months in a casual way.
It
hasn't been a crazy exciting week, but I see potential in this area. It will
take time, but the success will grow. I am grateful for the opportunity to be
in Los Feliz to help it reach its full potential while reaching my own. As I
hit my six month mark yesterday, it has made me reflect on the work I have done
so far and the work I have ahead of me. I am proud of the person I am becoming
and am excited for the year to come. I love you all so much and I am so
grateful that I have all of you on this journey with me.
Love,
Hermana
Erickson
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