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Well, hello there!

This week, I learned a lot about communication. :) 

I realized that, thus far on my mission it's been pretty easy to work with my companions, but not to rely on them. I've kind of had this silent inward feeling that we work better when we just both use our strengths separately. I know, I know - that's prideful and silly, but I didn't realize that. So, I'm realizing that this whole strong companionship thing isn't just so that there are 2 strong people working side by side, but that we combine those strengths into an even stronger companionship by realizing that we CAN'T do it all on our own, and then relying on the other's strengths when we have weaknesses. 

As I'm typing this I'm realizing the spiritual parallel - we need to have that kind of relationship with Christ. We can't do everything on our own, but it's not enough to be strong and hope that he uplifts us and keeps us going, but that we rely on him. It makes me think of the bible dictionary definition of Faith that says that "Christ has revealed to us his perfect character, which enables us to put our trust in him without reservation." He has every perfect quality, and when we recognize that we don't and that we NEED that, he can help us and we work together and become stronger as we become one. 

Phew - revelation is cool. 

Here's a missionary moment or two to wrap up:

Musical numbers:

Surprise! I started singing in front of people (don't faint, mom). We've had lots of meetings recently and I decided to get over my fears and sing more for musical numbers. We had our 3 Day Leadership meeting this last week, and I got to do a couple of numbers. Anyway, I've discovered that I actually really like singing and it doesn't terrify me anymore. Our president LOVES music, so we always have musical numbers at every meeting and we have a lot of talent here - it's fun to see :)

Winter: ha ha. I don't think there's been a day below 55 degrees, and most of them have been in the 70's or 80's (knock on wood). this entire last week has felt like September or May in Utah - it hasn't been super humid and it's been BEAUTIFUL! 

Well, I love you all!

Love,

Hermana Reynolds