Last Blog from Cali...

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK:

-Being called the "duo" at church. Sister Robb and I really do make a great team.

-Having a wonderful final interview with President.

-At our departing missionary training, having our President compare Sister Brown's and my missionary efforts to Paul's!

-Knowing that when I go home It's going to be different. 

I've truly learned that there is no satisfaction in serving yourself. It lasts about 20 minutes and then it's gone. Whereas the satisfaction from serving another lasts forever.

I've learned that there's no place like home, especially our   Heavenly home.

I've learned that being kind and loving to others really does make a difference.

I've learned that you have worries, but when you find out about the worries of the person beside you your worries get smaller.

I've learned that Heavenly Father is your biggest fan and knows EVERYTHING.

I've learned that the Church is SOOOO TRUE!

I've learned that the adversary is real and too many people listen to the wrong voice.

I've learned that blessings come from being obedient and that you prosper.

I've learned that those who have the least to give, usually give the most.

I've learned how to ride a bike.

I've learned that if it's not eternal, forget it.

I've learned that God will always forgive me.

I've learned how to become a good mother and wife.

I've learned that there is nothing that I have to do alone.

I've learned that humor can make any situation better.

I've learned that it's worth the climb up the hill so you can coast down it.

I've learned that anything is possible in a skirt.

I've learned that you find whatever you're looking for.

I've learned how to celebrate differences.

I've learned that if you receive a prompting, the adversary will always counteract it with an opposite thought.

I've learned that you can never have too many letters.

I've learned that the Atonement of Jesus Christ can heal you spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally if you have the faith and do your part. 

I have LOVED my mission. The best choice of my life so far and the best blessing too. How did I get so lucky! I will always be so grateful to my parents for teaching me so well about this Gospel. 

Love, Sister Heidi Jayne Starr*

Happy 2012.....

Highlights from the week:

-We had two baptisms this week! When Sister Robb and I first got into this area it was pretty dead. We have fasted and prayed a lot to find those who are ready to hear the wonderful message of the Gospel. Our goal was to have "faith to work miracles". On our goal board we had a little square that represented this goal. Each week after trying our best to be diligent we would color in a little bit more of the square. After our two baptisms this week the square was completely filled in. We knew that after doing our part, Heavenly Father had done his part and we had faith to work miracles!

-While at a dinner appointment the little boy snuck upstairs and come running down during dessert with only his underwear on! Plus another pair on his head! hahaha.

-Being called a nun

-Less than 1 month till I come home...

I am in COMPLETE denial about that ^. I have uber mixed feelings. I hope I have changed for the better and helped others to do so too. I know that I have learned sooo much that I can hardly hold it all in. This was definitely the best decision I have made in my life so far. It has quickened me spiritually in ways that would never have happened had I not gone. My priorities have changed for sure.

-Love, Sister Heidi Jayne Starr*