It's been another beautiful week in Nauvoo!

Hello everyone!! It's been another beautiful week in Nauvoo! I don't really remember what I wrote last week and all the days blend together so I apologize if I repeat anything. This week we have done a lot of dancing and learning our parts in the plays. More singing of course too. I have been so unbelievably blessed. Normally I really struggle memorizing anything, but I almost have all 59 of my lines memorized! And just a couple more songs left! (well for my play anyway. I definitely don't have the other 40 or however many other songs we have memorized yet...) We still haven't blocked all of it, but I think I'm gonna be ok! I know I could not have done this alone but I have been so blessed. I read in my scriptures the other night about how the Lord lets us struggle sometimes so that we can see His power more clearly. I know He can make my weaknesses strong. I'm sorry that I don't quote the scriptures as good as a regular missionary, but hopefully I will get better once I have a little more time to study my scriptures more fully.

I also know that Heavenly Father has blessed me with peace in my heart the majority of my time here. Knowing how much is required of us should be scaring me to death right now, but somehow I feel peace. Yesterday however, I really was struggling with a dance and was very thankful for the dim lighting because I was definitely shedding more than A tear or two.  My wonderful caring companion, Sister Urry, noticed and comforted me, and Sister Rich from my clogging class was so sweet. She talked to me about how she has been feeling the same way--inadequate for a mission like this, and how sometimes our talents seem not as good compared to the others. Because she knew how I felt, she was able to comfort me so well. She told me how we all have talents to share here because that's why we are here, but we also bring our own unique personalities that are meant to be shared here too. All of us are here right now for a reason, and the Lord wants us here. Also, my wonderful mother knew exactly what to write to me in a tender letter that came just when I needed it. She told me to be patient with myself just as the Lord is patient with me. And happy Mother's Day to the most wonderful mom ever. I love you! 

Just remember that Heavenly Father loves us and wants to bless us. Every trial we go through is a chance to see His hand in our lives. We all have a purpose and when we feel inadequate, remember that Jesus "willingly gave his perfect life for me" [us]. We are obviously very very important to Him and He loves us so so much, even though we are not perfect.

There have been a number of sisters and elders that have fallen sick the past few days, so hopefully we will all be ok soon! One of them had symptoms of strep but was given a blessing and literally completely better the next day. Nauvoo miracles are everywhere.

I hope everyone has a great week! I actually have pictures this time! That is me and Sister Urry, and we also had time to go on a wagon ride with a beautiful view. It was a very spiritual ride and I'm so happy to be here. And thanks Eden for the awesome Darth Maul May the 4th card!!! You are so talented its crazy!! Love you!

Love,
Sister Higginson



 

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