Sister Peterson Week 10

Mouse Droppings

Hi!

Not much is different! We are still doing a lot of knocking and unfortunately nothing crazy or funny happened. We did have co-district council and apparently our zone is the biggest in the mission.. it is pretty big haha. I will put a photo!

Trio life is fun! Weird but fun! Our apartment is definitely lively with 5 of us here. We think we might have a mouse but we might also be paranoid. I haven't seen it but one of the other sisters claims to have seen one. There is something that looks like mouse droppings... but hey. Out of sight out of mind. Maybe we can just get a cat..

We got a member referral that we plan on meeting with this week! It will be so good! If you could all start praying for Mariah and her family that would be wonderful. Hopefully next week I will have more to report from her!

The mission focus this transfer is charity. In my studies I decided to read more about the 2 Great Commandments... "love thy God... love thy neighbor as thyself..." that whole sha-bang. I just love this teaching from Jesus so much! As I start to align myself with Him I will be able to love more fully as He does. And my love for others (so doing service or saying nice things, or serving a mission) is an extension of my love for Him. The really cool thing about the 2 great commandments is they are actually 3 great commandments. Love God, Love thy neighbor, but also Love thyself. Make sure you love yourself too! You are a child of God! Why shouldn't you be loved! 

I sure love you all so much! Have a great week!

Sister Peterson

My mama sent me some OTTERPOPS!!

Sister Peterson, Sister Wehmann, Sister Mansius, and future Sister Missionary Raeleigh! Knocking the whole street! 

Our big ol' zone

Sister Peterson Week 9

Sis. Peterson on the Road️

Hey all!!

We got another companion! Sister Wehmann is fresh from the MTC and she is so much fun! We have a blast going around talking to everyone! 

I got my TIWI and started driving! I am now the designated driver because Sister Mansius is in her last transfer. I LOVE IT!! Driving is so much fun!! The road rules are basically the same here and it just feels so good to drive with the windows down. I feel so free! 

We had service this last week for an organization called Sleep in Heavenly Places and it was so fun! We went to homes and built beds so their kids don't have to sleep on the floor! I learned a lot about building beds and used all the power tools. (I'm kidding, we are not allowed to). The main man in charge was named Jeff and he was funny. He was not a member and was fascinated by what we do as missionaries! 

 Every transfer I am going to focus on developing a Christ-like attribute! This transfer it is Selfless! John 3:18 says:

"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth"

I am always striving to have more charity and I believe being selfless is a big part of that! Jesus gave His life for me, I can give time and love to others. I am not perfect at it but thankfully Heavenly Father is perfectly forgiving!

Unfortunately not much to report this week! I love you all!

 Sister Peterson

Also! Ps... 

Sister Rylee Peterson

6833 West Bell Rd

Glendale AZ 85308

United States

New comp Sister Wehmann!!

Sister Peterson behind the wheel!!

Service!!

Sister Peterson Week 8

Ferret Bath

Hey, Hi, Hello!!

So much has happened this week, it's felt like 30 days, not 8! But I have officially finished my first transfer!

We got transfer news this Saturday! Me and Sister Mansius are... staying companions! I am so excited! I love her so much! But wait! There is more... we are getting a brand new trainee! Yes, we are going to be trio training! Ah I am actually so excited. I just basically get a new friend! I cant wait to meet her tomorrow!!

The reason we are trio training is because the mission split! We are going to be getting so many sisters! HOW EXCITING!! So now my mission is Arizona Phoenix West!

This last week we did exchanges with the Hermanas so I got to be Hermana Peterson for the day! It was a lot of sitting in lessons just listening to the Spanish! It was very satisfying to listen to. I did also learn a bit of Spanish myself! I know:

¡Hola! Somos las misioneros por Jesucristo

And a very simple prayer. They were all sweet and impressed when I whipped those out! They were also impressed with how tall I am haha. But hey! Who isn't?

We got to see Heidi one last time before she moves! We helped her out by giving her ferret - Dirtbag - and her dog - Moses - baths. It was the weirdest experience washing a ferret. I think everyone should try it...

Sorry for the long email, here is my spiritual thought!

We talked to a mom and her two daughters at a park. I did the usual: "Can we share a message about Jesus?" And instantly the older girl, maybe about 7, clapped and said "oh I LOVE Jesus!" I asked her what she loved about Him and she bore the sweetest, simplest testimony. It made me think of what Jesus said in Matthew 18:

"3 ...Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

Children are so pure and innocent! After we shared our message I gave them a Book of Mormon and this girl took it and instantly started flipping through it, because she loved Jesus and I shared how it is another Testament of Him. She was a great example and I invite you all to be as this child, meek and submissive with a great love for Heavenly Father and your Savior, Jesus Christ. 

I love you all!

 Sister Peterson

Me and Dirtbag!

Queen Heidi and Dirtbag

Hermana Hansen and Hermana Peterson!