Those Around Us

So yesterday I was able to have an interview with my mission President! (man i love that guy!)... But we talked about who we affect as a missionary.. what are the outcomes. 1, ourselves 2. Our companions and 3. those around us.

this letter will be short because of time but for little bullet points we must take care of ourselves. We must truly "work out our own salvation". We need to work, and we need to work hard. But we must not forget about ourselves and our needs! So... Take some time for yourself this busy week!

Our companions... We can all learn something from those we are associated with. I personally believe that Heavenly Father has placed people in our lives to help give support on this mortal journey!

Those around us... Sometimes we have no idea the people that we affect! We have no idea that the smile we passed their way may have helped them decide to continue to live. And we have no idea that one day they may accept the gospel because of it. Sometimes we get frustrated because we don't see the result of our good efforts or we feel that they are wasted. But we should never think that way! "Charity never faileth"

I'm sorry it was so short, but I hope that you can each ponder those people in your life and the kind of affect you are having on them. Who will they become because of your example? Don't forget yourself in that evaluation!

I love you all and I am so thankful for all that you do and for all that you are! Each one of you has had a profound effect on my life and I am forever grateful for that!

Love you lots!

-XOXO-

Sister Hawkins