No I didn't do anything bad that I need to go back and erase, I just wish there was more time in the day. I've always felt like I'm a little short on time because I need so much sleep, and this hasn't changed on my mission. I am usually in Salt Lake for five hours, commute for two, and need a two hour nap. After that I have to do all the other things a missionary is supposed to do like scripture study, journal writing, companion study (with Mom), and exercise. Maybe this is possible if you don't eat or shower, but I just can't fit it all in, so I have to pick and choose what is most important that day.
My literature withdrawal is getting better. I have discovered though that I feel a lot more energetic if I have something enjoyable to read even for just a few minutes. I just read The Hiding Place, the story of Corrie ten Boom, who was sent to Ravensbrück on suspicion of hiding Jews. They were right, she had saved over 800 people before she was caught. She was amazing, allowing the spirit to tell her who she could trust to help her. When her brother told her to find her own contacts because he was being watched, she didn't just find the underground movement. She became it. She held onto her faith throughout her imprisonment and helped those around her find hope.
I am really enjoying my work in Publishing Services. I'm still figuring things out, and it is hard not being as independent as I have been for the last four years, but everyone there is terribly nice. This week I worked on some writing and organized the workrooms in the North Office Building. It was fine except that people kept on dumping stuff in the cupboards after I had neatly arranged things in separate boxes. I had to remind myself that my work is a service, and the love is accepted whether or not people appreciate or recognize the work.
I miss pants, but apart from that I am adjusting to missionary life well. It is much less stressful than the last few years. I don't have to worry about finding a job, choosing classes, dating (or lack thereof), or finding housing. I do have work projects, but the due dates are set months away so that I have a lot of flexibility where they are concerned.
My first article should be published on Monday, and I am super excited to see what it looks like. I just provide the text, so the final layout will be new to me as well.
I love you all. The church is true. Angels are rooting for you. If you need a pick me up, think that when you wake up in the morning the devil must say, "Shoot! She's/he's up again!" I told myself that this week and it brought me incredible pleasure.
Love,
Sister Ward
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