Amy's Adventures in Ventura: 🐝 🚗 💥

Sooo 2 weeks ago I kind of did a thing if you know me you know Im terrified of bees. So when hermana nelson was backing me and I realized there was a bee right next to my leg, I basically shot myself over the console to the back seat. So one minute I'm backing up then all the sudden I find myself in the back seat and the car is rolling backwards! Good thing my comp was on her toes bc she basically ripped open the car door and dove in head first so she could push the break with her hand. I know I know it was not smart of me to exit the driver's seat while being in reverse lol especially when there was a dude working on his car behind us... but now I know my fight or flight definitely works anyways no damage done and all is fine except for a big bruise on hna nelsons arm from diving over the console haha.

Our mission got a surprise temple trip! It's beautiful how everytime you can learn something new.

Victor (our recent convert) called us up and wanted help to try and sue a spa lady who accidently cut his skin we went over and hermana nelson whipped out her CNA skills and cleaned up his cut as we tried to convince him he didn't need to sue the lady. Half way through he tells us that he also has "the athletic foot" and hna nelson about died.

Had a super spiritual lesson with angela and Vicky. Vicky was talking abt how she thought she was ready to be baptized back in mexico but then they had to move and she was confused why God was pushing back her getting baptized. But after that she grew a lot, went through the repentance process, and realized that she's even more prepared now and more sure that the gospel is ture!

Me and hna nelson started teaching 11 people through social media in 1 week for a mission challenge then we had 8 friends come to church! It was a really good week here in Santa Paula

One night me and hermana nelson had a tough conversation. There was a lot of contention and it took all the patience in me to just let her say all the things she didnt like about the area/ district/ me. After in the bathroom I remembered something an elder taught- to start praying with the words from Childs prayer:

Heavenly Father, are you really there? And do you hear and answer every child’s prayer? Some say that heaven is far away, But I feel it close around me as I pray.

And man it always make me feel better! As I think of those words the spirit confirms that God is closer to me than I think and 100% aware of me and my intentions. He is so real and His power is real.

Hugs and kisses

Hermana J