One Third 3/14/2022

Wow. 6 months. That's kind of terrifying. The hardest yet best 6 months... definetely the fastest 6 months. I'm so scared of how fast the next year will go honestly.


Okay so this week... lol pretty rough i'm gonna be completely honest. This companionship has been extremely difficult for me. I have felt so alone and it has felt like we are on two completely different teams. 
I was put in a really difficult situation this week. Where God really tested my faith & trust in Him and my obedience to my call to represent Jesus Christ. I had to make the decision between "keeping the peace" in my companionship and allowing something i know is wrong to continue or doing what I know to be right and addressing the issue by seeking help from President and Sister Thompson. And because of my decision to report some things to President and Sister Thompson the companionship has gotten even worse. Missions are tough as it is and having a companion who tries to tear you down doesn't help haha... But i'm very proud of myself for having the courage to do what's right, even if I had to do it alone. I have felt all your prayers strengthen me as well so THANK YOU! ❣ Luckily the transfer is almost over and we will be getting transfer news next Sunday! I've been studying a lot about patience and self worth this transfer and I really have found so much peace in a talk from last Aprils GC. One of my favorites is this quote. 

“The Lord knows you, loves you, and is pleased [with] you and the courageous steps you are taking.” Elder S Gifford Nielson

To know and to be reminded that the Lord knows me brings so much peace. It doesn't always make things easier but to know that He is here for me, he is aware of me and know exactly what i am facing somehow gives me strength. ❤

Okay anyways! On a happy note, i recieved all of your Birthday wishes and I am beyond grateful for the people in my life! I literally have the most amazing people and i love you all💜 I'm very lucky because I truly love my area, my cute little home, and this week I had such an amazing experience that has testified to me of the "why" behind me moving to Peckham and not staying in Hayes. 

On Wednesday we were leaving our flat and headed towards the 'High Street' (normally we don't go street finding until 11 or 11:30 but that day we felt like going right at 10) It's about a 10 min walk and we just pass a bunch of rundown flats on the way so we usually don't see anyone. But this time we saw a guy, i approached him and asked "what brings you peace?"
This man literally looked at me, rolled up his sleeve and pointed to his tattoo that says faith and something else i dont really remember lol. I was just like "okay that's cool, we're missionaries for our church wanna come to Bible study tonight?" Usually i would say we're missionaries and then explain what we do but for some reason i didn't and just felt like inviting him to "bible study" which was really institute haha. He said yes! And then HE CAME and he loved it so much, he was even making comments and asking questions! After the class he leaned over to me and asked if he could come back next week. what a miracle! 
On Thursday we called him and explained what we do as missionaries and introduced the Bok of Mormon ❤ Then last night we shared the message of the Restoration. I LOVE teaching the Restoration so much, the spirit is always so strong! I was in tears by the end of this lesson with Lindon. Oh yeah that's his name btw. Lindon from the Carribeans lol. He is so prepared and in his closing prayer he thanked God for letting our paths crossed, he said he knew it wasn't a coincidence, and that he was excited to embark on this journey. 

I know I am supposed to be serving the Lord right now. I know that the ELM is where the Lord has called me and more specifically I know that I am with the companion I am with and in the area I am in to help my Savior with HIS work. And i am so honored, even in the messy hard things I find so much peace in sharing Jesus Christ love with my brothers and sisters and I cannot what to see Lindon grow in the Gospel! 

These last 6 months have flown by and a lot of the days have now become a blur but one thing I know for certain is that God is in every single detail of our lives. NOTHING is by chance and His timing is perfect. I am so grateful for the growth I have made in the last little bit, spiritually and other wise. And for the growth that'll come from the next year:)  And I am so so grateful for you all. I love you so much! Have a good week! 

Love, 
Sister Fox 🌻








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