Hey dad!
So the work in my area is improving a lot. Even though some days it may feel like I haven't done anything, I know good things will come out of this work that me and my companion will do here. The people in Jamaica are more hard hearted people. The people here are as sweet as can be but when it comes to wanting to go and find new investigators, we really have to be cautious in my areas. But the Lord is mindful of us and his work and he will keep us safe. I have learned this week about different kinds of missionaries. There are missionaries who are sowers. They toss seeds around hoping that the seeds will fall into good soil. Then there are reapers. Those missionaries go in with all of their might and are diligent in the work. Their faith is strong because of the work that they put in and they know that in the end they will see something amazing come out of it. Well, I want to be a reaper. At the end of my mission I want to be proud of my works and be satisfied in knowing that I have put all that I have in this work for 18 months. Even if I bring only 2 souls unto him my whole mission, one soul is great in the sight of God and I shall be filled with joy and dwell with my Father in his Kingdom (scripture). Well Dad, thanks for the scriptures I love you and hope all is going good with you at work! Keep pressing forward Dad! Love you!
-Sis Judd
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So this week has been a lot of fun. I was worried because my companion was going home but everything has been wonderful so far. I've had to run my area and I feel like I have done a great job. Me and Sister Oman and Sister Bailey took turns throughout the day in both of our areas. Of course I would always be teaching in my area which was fine since it was my people. I just figured out who to go see and we went to my area. Then we went to some people in their area. So we cover the whole island until my companion comes. I wanted to focus on less actives and recent converts last week. My numbers that I counted yesterday to report to the zone leaders were amazing (if I do say so myself) and they were very surprised at my numbers since it was just me. They even told me that the numbers have gone up dramatically and they were very happy about that.
As for my new companion.. she will be coming in on Wednesday. Her name is Sister Dill and she is Jamaican. She is very sweet. We came out at the same time. The Lord is sending her to be with me and in this area for a reason. A reason that only He knows at this time.
Anyway, as you can see the subject line says "I know that my Redeemer Lives!" He has helped me in so many ways since I have been out on my mission. He has been guiding me through the Spirit to accomplish so many things here. It has been amazing to see how he has really helped me as I have prepared talks, lessons etc. even though some days can be soo slow and hard. I know when I feel that way that it is Satan and his followers trying to get me down. But don't worry, that won't be happening because I know that my Redeemer lives, and I know that as long as I put my faith in Him that I can do so many wonderful things. I know He will help me do the things that I need to accomplish. I love my Savior so much, and am so very thankful for all the things he has done for me. I cannot wait to thank him at the last day.
I have started being creative with the things I wear now. I am trying new things. My green skirt broke but we found a seamstress here so hopefully she can help me fix my skirt. Missionary problems.
It was hilarious. I think it was on Tuesday night that a HUGE storm rolled in out of nowhere. As I was driving, winds were blowing like crazy and the lightning and thunder was insane. I thought a hurricane was coming, but thank goodness the Lord protected us because without him it would have been impossible for me to get back home safely. I could barely see anything it was so bad. I have alot of funny stories already. Memories that I will never forget thats for sure. You guys will laugh when I come home and tell you everything. But anyway, it was a wonderful week. I am excited to meet my companion on Wednesday so we can continue this work here in Nassau. Something about my area is that I have the south part of the island. Our numbers on our retention (recent converts who were just baptized are on a 1 year probation called retention) list are growing. I now have 10/15 on my retention list!! FINALLY! its improving! It used to be a lot lower than that. So I am proud to be working here in Nassau. It's hard, but the work must go on!!
Well I am not eating Mac n Cheese everyday anymore. That was only in Jamaica because that is all that I knew how to make there. Everything that they sell in Jamaica is stuff I don't even know how to make. Like cow foot, chicken foot, etc. Its so gross. But here I am actually having some food. I will buy things today at the grocery store for spaghetti and quesadillas. But....... I don't know.... I feel like I have gained weight. Its because after we work all day every day, I want to come home and eat. That is something that I enjoy and look forward to because its something different than doing the work. So maybe I don't eat many healthy foods but its because they are sooo expensive. One little yogurt is almost 2 dollars each. I am not spending that much on yogurt. I need some food and the only way I can get some food is by getting it from people who know how to make food. HAHA! Just kidding, but yeah we have been eating out a little bit. We have Subway, Burger King, KFC, Wendys, McDonalds... and some sit down restaurant by the mall. I forget what its called.Thank goodness for fast food places on a mission. Thats what is keeping me alive right now :) . It's been kind of fun. Sorry mom :)
Everything here in Nassau to buy is SO expensive!! More expensive than Ochi. So.. Its been a challenge. In November they will be raising the prices more for food. Something is going on here in the Bahamas the people say but I forget.
So, Guess what?! I started reading The New Testament this morning. Old testaments gross me out. Especially in Genesis it was quite disturbing.
Oh, I forgot to mention that my eye is not healed at all. I feel like my eye is getting worse and the infection is spreading rapidly. I have been putting eye drops in but I hope that nothing else is going wrong inside my body or something! It's ridiculous. But oh well, I will just have to wait a little longer I guess :) No worries.
Well, here are some pictures:
Family Home Evening on Monday with the Reid Family! We played Jenga and tied it in with having a sturdy foundation. They are in my area and they are a wonderful family.
This is what it looks like when I try to cook myself some breakfast. In case you don't know what I was trying to cook.. It was pancakes. HAHA I'm sorry to say that their was no scrambled eggs on my plate that morning! But in my defense our stove fire gets really hot and when I try to turn down the heat it turns off. So I try my best.. I just want real breakfast besides cereal! I need real FOOD! HAHAHA!
The tri companionship!!
This is after school Traffic in Nassau. I guess the street lights decided not to
Not that I am counting down the days or anything but in December I get to SKYPE! WOOHOO! I can not wait to see my family! Well my family, I love you all and am happy to know all of you are safe and doing well!
-Love, Sister Judd :)
