In addition to this weeks email I would like to update you all on my last P-Day. So if you've been reading these for a while you would know I've been trying to convince the Elders to get pedicures with me for several transfers, probably since the beginning of time, and last week it was finally accomplished. We all went and got pedicures 6 Elders and 4 Sisters, it was a time to be remembered. One of the Elders even got bright red nail polish, it was an event. Just so everyone is fully aware, I think they might have like it more than I did. One of then even said, "Dang now I need to date a girl who "forces" me to get pedicures so I have a reason to go again." Just in case you are all wondering, pedicures I would 12/10 recommend as a date because apparently guys need an excuse to get one, so give it to them, it's for their own good. Really you could count it as service hours!
Other than that we were teaching a lesson to Jonnetta this week and she literally fell asleep, yes yes you heard that right. And no it wasn't because I am boring, maybe that's part of it.... but she was literally mid sentence and BOOM her eyes closed and she started snoring. NO JOKE she was actually telling a story and yep, her eyes just fell closed right then and there. At first it was funny and Sister Johnson and I just kind of giggled to ourselves then we really had no idea what to do so we just kinda sat there trying to make subtle movements that would wake her up... it was actually the best moment ever lol.
This week we had Zone Conference and let me tell you, it was the best one I've ever had. First of all I got to sing, which was pretty epic, and I think it went well, from what I could tell everyone else except me (because I was properly trained) looked like they were in pain while singing. So much for having stage presence. Come on people we are trying to save people's souls not let them know ours are dead!! Sing with a smile or joy or something!! Its alright though, not everyone was trained by the Twin Falls High School show choir, Jive, on how to not look like you want to die. President came and taught us all about how we can become not only better missionaries but better people. He talked about how God doesn't need us here, but He wants us here so He can shape us into a tool He can use. He also showed us a sneak peak at the Light the World Campaign that will be release at the end of November and HOLY COW it's incredible. We got an exclusive viewing of the newest video they are releasing and let me just say... it brought me, and most everyone else to tears. I simply cannot express how incredible this Christmas season is going to be. So buckle up for a lot of me being really excited about Light the World... it's coming in just 4 more weekly emails.
I just wanted to share a quick thought before closing out and sending this to the masses. I have thought a lot about who I am, and who I was before I came to earth and I realized two incredible things. The first is that I have seeds of divinity within me, just as you do, and just as everyone around me does. These seeds of divinity are trying their very hardest to grow. They already know what plant I am, who I will be, and what I come from but they still need to grow into that plant. It's my job to give those seeds of divinity a chance to really grow. I need to give it access to the light of Christ. I have to draw closer to that light Christ has given to the Earth so that I will become the divine person I know I can be. The second thing I realized is that I was prepared for this mission long before even my grandparents were born. I was taught about what it would be like, what I needed to do, and how to do it. While I was studying this recent General Conference there was a quote by the Prophet Russell M Nelson referenced and it says, "You were taught in the spirit world to prepare you for anything and everything you would encounter during this latter part of these latter days. That teaching endures within you!" I know that is so true. I was taught exactly what I needed to do in order to survive this life and I know that deep inside of me I already know all of the answers. It's my job now to reach inside myself and find that divine guidance I received millennia ago.
So that's my thought, you already know exactly who you are, you are a daughter or son of a divine King and you are entitled to an inheritance beyond comprehension, you just have to let that divine prince or princess come out and you'll feel more comfortable and at home than you could ever imagine. You will start to realize that the temple isn't just a pretty place where you like to visit, it was meant to emulate your mansion above.
See mom, I always knew I was a princess ;)
I absolutely love you all and I'm always insanely overjoyed when anyone emails me and updates me on their life. It makes me more happy than you might even realize. Even to see a super short email which maybe took 5 minutes to write will literally make my entire week if not longer so thank you all who do email, it's the best.
Remember God is in the Details!!
Sister Carter
Also at the ward Halloween party I bashed with a Catholic Priest and Nun check out the pictures below to see me in action.
