Transfers happened and I've never talked about them because this is my fourth transfer in the same area and I heckin LOVE IT. Darwin is the shiz and makes me so happppppiiiiii. The people here are heckin awesome and all the members on Sunday (when we told them my comp was leaving) gave me hugs and made me feel loved too. Cause usually the one leaving gets all the attention which is SO RUUUUDE but not in the northern territory ;-)
Anyways so my new comp....her name is Sister Dil and she's from New Zeland and she's so petite. She's like a little fireball. It's so awesome. We've seen miracles already and it's WEDNESDAY MY DUDEzzzzz and so I'm heckin excited.
There's heaps of things that happen as missionaries. Bad, good, terrible, heavenly. But I LIVE for moments that make you cry. Because when you cry, you make yourself vulnerable and when you're vulnerable, you learn (if you let yourself). And I learned something this week. From an eight year old. That I need to STOP being such a baby and appreciate life the way it comes and goes. Although my trials are my trials and Heavenly Father knows my capacity... ITS NOT ABOUT ME. And I was totally making it about me. So buckle up buttercups and turn on your listening ears... miracle moment comin RIGHT UP.
....we were door knocking in Bayview (rich as neighborhood) and we were hopeful to get five Quality Gospel Conversations with the time we had (we got three). BUT in the last conversation, time stopped and I saw something absolutely beautiful.
This lady came outside and her daughter (the eight year old) came and unlocked the gate. They talked with us for a while and she complimented us on our willingness to be walking around in 100 degree humidifying weather. We had an incredible conversation about families and the importance of having a good, strong foundation. She shared things with us I'll keep to myself, BUT she did say that her Mom recently passed away from cancer. And it really took a toll on her two kids. Then, as that sentence came out of her mouth, the little eight year old ran inside and came quietly back outside a few minutes later with a heart shaped picture frame. In the frame was her and her grandmother (who had just passed) at the same moment my comps (trio for a moment) were sharing about Family Home Evening and why we do it...this little girl looks at the picture, looks up at the sky for about seven seconds, closes her eyes, looks back at the framed picture, then proceeds to look IN between my companions, and smiles. Then she walks away.
For WHATEVER reason this beautiful little girl made me realize that my hardships, aren't all that hard. Sometimes we got through the crappiest of the crap in life and want to give up. We pretend that life is completely and utterly AWFUL and that nothing can ever get better. That's okay. We're not expected to be perfect. But I knew right then that that little girl was special and if she saw an angel or not, I don't know. But I do know that I felt something greater than the spirit and it was so inspiring.
I was reminded of something my second dad, Craig mills said which has stuck with me ever since. Rouugghllyy he said, "You've already been through 100% of your bad days. So what's stopping you from getting through this one?" SO TRUE and SO TRUE!!!
I love this gospel with my whole heart and God is REAL. The heavens open to those who open themselves to change and acceptance. I can't believe I'm here but I promise that I'm loving every second. Even when I'm sad and crying and experiencing disappointment.. my Savior (or an eight year old) is always there to calm my seas. Mark 4: 36-41 <3
THE GOSPEL IS TRUE AND GOD LOVES YOU.
Pray for help this week as you struggle and recognize it's OKAY to NOT be okay.
I love you all heaps and never forget God and Jesus Christ love you even more.
Have a beautiful week <33
LOVE
Sister Lockhart :-)))
Ps. RIP to the Darwin Zone ... :-( ON TO THE NEXT
Pps. My subject line is my new comps favorite line hehe.
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