Blitz!!

This week has been weird!! I cannot believe it is over. It feels like nothing happened, but at the same time, SO much was accomplished. Most of the accomplishments were personal, and more towards planning.

We met with our Ward Mission Leader, and with the Bishop. We are getting our ward directory all marked up with notes on who the less-actives are, the famous "Do Not Contact" people, and part member families. It is exciting to start working with people in our ward! Especially when it has been very difficult to find more people to teach.

On Friday we planned a District Blitz!! (The Elders in our district came to our area for 2 hours and tracted in some neighborhoods to help us find). That was great! They found a few people for us, and we're excited to go meet them. While the Elders were having somewhat success, we had NONE. This was my first time truly tracting ....and it was terrifying!! My trainer never took me out to do it...so Sis. J tried her best to help me. I was feeling overwhelmed because I felt like I wasn't doing it right. I felt inadequate. I felt like I wasn't bringing the gospel to these people correctly. (I know.... Silly me, right?) I ended up breaking down in tears on the sidewalk! I'm sure Sis. J felt helpless and awkward. But, being the sweet companion she is, she just hugged me and talked things through. We came to the conclusion that I just need to practice teach door approaches more. :) So we decided to head home and practice! I feel so much better about it now. I know knocking doors will never be easy, but I feel more confident in myself now. It is so important to look at the potential you have. My goal is to take my weaknesses and make them into strengths! I'm grateful I am able to recognize those shortcomings so that I CAN become stronger!!

One of my favorite quotes... "Be comfortable with being uncomfortable!!!" .....thank you workout video!! :D

Missionary life is great! I am constantly learning and growing closer to our Heavenly Father. I am loving it!! :)

We haven't had any success with our investigators quite yet. Still giving them time to think about things. Praying for them!

I hope all is well with everyone!! Be grateful for the hard times that come! They usually mean you're about to get stronger!

I love you all!!!
Sister Winterton



P.s. The definition of "blitz" is: An intensive or sudden military attack!! :)