When you judge others you do not define them. You define yourself.

Last Monday we headed out to Kannapolis to contact a bible referral.  On the way back to concord, the roads were covered in leaves and a whole road was blocked because a tree had fallen down!  As we continued driving, we realized we missed an epic storm!  We stopped to take a picture of one of the downed trees. Molly said the police office was going crazy from all the downed trees!

Tuesday, as Sister Steimle was getting in the car, she whacked her head really hard on the car door and got an epic bruise from it. #shortpersonProblems :)  we eventually stopped at QT to get some ice for her head, but not before we helped the Gross family move!  They had all their stuff in a semi truck and it was super hot that day (of course). We all looked gross afterwards!

Also, my MTC companion is in my zone now!  Weird!  And fun!  We have always been in opposite parts of the mission until now!  Transfers didn't really change too much though because President Craven was keeping things pretty much the same since we are getting a new mission president.  The Alexander's are actually coming today!  Or they could already be here... At stake high council meeting this week, we talked a lot about the just serve program that is starting out here.  Sounds like it will be a really neat resource for members and missionaries! :)

This week, we were visiting a really cute family named the Lamberts. The mom is Kayla and she has five kids.  The oldest, eight years old, was excited to see us and again and she had started reading the Book of Mormon on her own!  She is such a smart kid and loves learning more about God!   It is so amazing how the spirit really touches all hearts, no matter the age or knowledge! Also this week, Carla shared the Book of Mormon twice!  This is someone who has only read seven chapters in the Book of Mormon!  Yet she has shared what she does know-that it makes her feel good.  I think sometimes, I forget that sharing the gospel doesn't have to be complicated!  It is really very simple and the spirit is there to help us! :)

Also, after teaching Carla (who lives in our apt complex) we went home and there was a huge spider on our door!  So we called Carla and she and Dashawn came over to rescue us!  He brought a big ole bat to get it and everything :)  yay for good neighbors! Also this week, we had dinner with a member in our ward and she told us that she had thought about canceling and how she didn't want to go out with us afterwards because she had just learned that her son is suicidal again.  And then she said, "then I thought about it and I thought, what if the missionaries were trying to visit my son and couldn’t because they couldn't get a ride?  Then I knew I had to come out with you!"  What a wonderful example of faith and of turning outwards in times of trial!  I love concord!

Hope y’all have a great week!

Sister Morris

 
okay, so this puppy is the cutest thing ever! 

I sent a few pictures so you can get the full effect

YES, this is a lizard climbing on my companion...they have kittens, bunnies, puppies, etc!

Here is one of the downed trees!  Crazy!