Awkward Missionary Moments

This week was great! Lots of growth, lots of improvements.

We had the opportunity to exchange companions for a day. It's great to learn from other missionaries; get new ideas and new feedback. I learned a lot from Sister Bell.

This week we spent a lot of time with our three new cute 15-year-old investigators. This week they were taught the first lesson, watched finding faith in Christ, came to every activity including a baptismal service and church, and today we're going to go to their pottery class with them :) They're super cute and love learning.

We also spent lots of time finding people to teach; on the road, in stores, when we eat dinner... That's when we get to those awkward missionary moments. For example...

1) Following a family as they walk down the beer aisle then suddenly realizing we can't causally browse there. 

2) Offering someone my soup I didn't eat and then inviting them to come to church. 

3) Being so confused why people were lining up by the road but seeing it as the perfect opportunity to contact them, then realizing it was the line for the bus and that they don't live here in our area.

4) Asking where the small dried fish were to start up a conversation, then not buying it. (They have small dried fish in their trail mix stuff.)

So pretty much being a missionary is the best. And one thing being a missionary has taught me is to not be afraid to talk to strangers (unless they're creepy or trying to give you candy or something...) But I mean, being friendly to everyone. Because we're ALL children of God; we're ALL brothers and sisters. The person next to you in line, your grumpy neighbor across the street, and the people across the world. We're all here to love each other and help each other out. So.... yeah! Do it!

Love you all! Have a great week!

-Sister Biancardi