Dritt!

This week I was in a dritt (a companionship with three sisters in it) for four days! Sister Harouny joined us this week in Leipzig. Together we saw many appointments fall out and many appointments take their place. Sister Harouny is a wonderful missionary that helped us find people that are prepared to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Most of the time as missionaries, we walk around on the streets talking to people about what they believe and about Christ. This week, we decided to do something a little different as well. We went out onto the street and did something we called "Music Finding". Elder Clarke and Elder Williams brought the piano downstairs from the institute building and we played in the city center of Leipzig. I never would have thought that I would go out in the middle of Leipzig in Germany and play my violin for people on the street. It was quite fun. It sparked a lot of cool conversations as well. 

It was a real blessing having Sister Harouny stay with us for a few days. I had completely forgotten what it felt like to be a new missionary. Having her here really helped me to remember the "Why". A while back, our old mission president’s wife talked to the missionaries about the "why". Why is knowing the "why" so important? If we really understand why we do something, we won't have to look for motivation to get something done. For example, if we are struggling to eat healthier, then we don't completely understand the why. We want to lose weight or feel better.  Sometimes on a mission, it is really easy to get discouraged and tired. Having Sister Harouny here helped me remember the "why". The reason I am here is the same as President Uchtdorf.

     "I am here because I desire with all my heart to follow my Master, Jesus Christ. I yearn to do all that He asks of me in this great cause. (sharing the gospel as a missionary) I hunger to be edified by the Holy Spirit and hear the voice of God as he speaks through His ordained servants. I am here to be a better [woman],... In short, I am here because I love my Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ."

I love you all. Every day is a new day to remember the "WHY". I hope that you have a lovely week.

Sister Reed