November 17, 2025

From Abby - Jesus Freak

A thrilling time to be a disciple of Jesus Christ 

the son of God 

I am called to preach his gospel 

this gospel of pure, sweet, joy!

Hi all humans who for some reason indulge in this weekly adventure with me, I feel as though I've fallen into the same rut each week but hey, thats okay 

I just made a granola yogurt bowl 
I just picked out all the raspberries that didn't have  fuzzy green friend on them 

you gotta do what you gotta do 

Last Pday we went on a zone walk to bridal veil falls! We got permission to leave the mission to go and as we weaved through the canyon the grandeur of God was made manifest. 
mostly everyone wanted to hike up a treacherous scramble closer to the falls besides Sister Ortiz, Sister Crawford and I. We sat on a hard cold rock and talked about all worries and desires. 
Once people started to come down and wait around for everyone else Sister Ortiz proposed that we all danced! She taught us Elder Taufanga's dance that we learned with him like 3 transfers ago and pretty soon everyone was joining in 

There was a slight breeze and the sun was standing over everyone, Lilo and Stitch was playing and all were trying to dance like a poly 

. It was sooo special 

may have attracted too much attention (#Rebels... This is why we don't gather in large groups) 
Here's the love of my life 

she's dying in 24 days.

Got to hold a snake for probably the 2nd time in my life 

pday night we got home to a MILK jug of salsa and chips.. The trio has awesome members 

I got to go on exchanges with my beloved Sister Peterson! Sister Postman came here with Sister Williams to see someone from her old area and we threw our greenies together to fend for themselves :) 
I got to see my BELOVED friend Brenda (Black baptist lady) she welcomed us in, told us alll about her goals, her new church that she found, recent surgery's etc 

She said "I'll always remember you Sister Smith, you're my favorite... I love you too sister Peterson but Sister Smith is my favorite" GIRL. We were laughing so hard. At the end she prayed over me, holding my hands SO tight and in fervent request asking the father to guide my footsteps and cover me from affliction, she also prayed that I would email her :) 
AH I love her. 

We also did a visit with Sister STARR AH. 
We were uniting with her to go and visit a less active mom of 3, from the start of the visit we knew she had a softened heart, she was so kind... A little into the visit she says "I have two kids that want to be baptized we just don't know the process" HUH? We talked about what it looks like to meet with the missionaries, and invited her back to church. 
When we walked out of the appointment we rejoiced together. 
The Pleasant Grove 2nd ward has been looking for someone to teach since I was there at the end of march. God is SO good to let me be there when they finally found someone. 
Mind you NEITHER of them knew that she had two kids that wanted to be baptized, they were simply ministering to members they hadn't seen at church 

member to member contact, consistent effort and faith, and blessings made manifest. 
We rejoiced by taking a selfie, and when we got into the car we couldn't help but laugh with joy in the unexpected nature of God's Miracles. 

Sister Peterson gave me her pajamas since I forgot mine, slept on the floor because there wasn't enough beds, and also cheffed up a midnight snack/ breakfast for all of us
She's literally my boyfriend I love her SO MUCH 

The next morning we started back to back exchanges, I was with Sister Whittler and we had a BALL 
after a couple meetings in the morning we got home for lunch to realize that we didn't grab the house key.. AKA no lunch. 
After calling the roommates and our companions with desperation and no luck we started to brainstorm.. After some time we realized we BOTH had a chick fil e gift card.. The sum of both adding up to $22 we figured it was enough and DEF pulled up to Chick Fil e 
God is good. 

We also had a Spanish pass off WITHOUT the Spanish elders. Luckily we had a BOSS member who literally studies and teaches Spanish so they were able to chat. 
A non member spanish family of THREE who is interested in the church, has met with missionaries in the past, and wants to learn more. This was a lady we chatted to in broken Spanish the first night that Sister Williams was here. 

TALK. TO. EVERYONE. 
Even when you can't understand their language! 

asked someone if they would be baptized first door contact (Chill guy) 

Wednesday night we come home to the trio of Sisters waiting to get let in (They gave us their key so we could get in for dinner) and who is on exchange with them there?? SISTER LORD 
guys I don't even know how to explain how much I LOVE Sister Lord. I think I have a big fat soul tie to her. My SOUL is clicking its heels when I'm around her. AH. No words.

We played pictionary all together with our carpet whiteboard with scripture and church history stories and my belly HURT with laughter. I love being a Sister missionary

We played basketball as a six pad that morning.. When I say basketball I mean PIG. 
Sister Hethcote agreed to go on a lil run back to the apartment and we devoured special K when we got home. 
Nothing brings me more joy than when someone says "Yes I'll come with you" 

I thought no one was going to join when I was like "Hey who's going to run back with me" and Sister Hethcote AGREED and it just makes me want to cry.
Guys, let's just love everyone.

Agonized over a LONG text to send to Elder Cease requesting more miles... Although we were stressed, the conclusion is that Elder Cease is a prince. 
"Totally understand! Thanks for letting us know. We can bump it up tomorrow!" HUH. King. 

Look at this baller line from DC
Daniel 1:8 

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 
So good 

Somehow convinced ourselves to go to morning sports even though we were all DYING (That time of month, fainting, sleepy, death) 
We actually had no regrets though because this view: Hello? 

Ft. Elder Lords and the minivan 

had lots of DTR's with our friends...

Then we went on our THIRD exchange of the week. I want into the Orem YSA 1st stake with Sister Beasley who is a literal LEGEND 

girls first time leading out and I could NEVER tell. 
This was our first exchange starting at 9:00 pm and lowkey it was strange 

Sister Beasley and I were getting ready for bed and I proposed going on a run and she said YES.

We went on a crisp morning run, munched yogurt parfaits, showered, study, It was such a good morning. Morning routines are my FAV 

we had so much fun galivanting around YSA, Sister Beasley is a crazy driver but I LOVE her. Talking to everyone is SO fun. We handed out two BOMS, found someone for the Spanish Elders to teach, met a recent convert, found a UOM RM etc. Nothing is more exhilarating or exciting then talking to every human ever and inviting them to come close to the savior. 
Also I fell in Love with one of the WML's in the stake its fine..

We ended the night with a Sisters miracle hour.. Sister Crawford STOLE my keys and it was a whole conundrum.. We didn't get home until 9:45. I'm so sorry Elder Mayo 
Here we are.. yayy (minus Sister Williams and Crawford) 

We witnessed our HCOMS baby almost DIE when she fell out of her highchair and faceplanted?? It was criminal, blood everywhere... We didn't end up uniting.. The baby is okay :) 

It was a rainy rainy and we were sooo cute 

Sister Williams almost passed out at the end of the day but hey, we ball. 

Passed out queen ^
guys.. No words 

I wish I had a profound spiritual speil but I need to find out what is happening with my fam at home..

I love ALL of you 

even you Sister Hethcote 

-Sister Smith