Mar. 20, 2024 -- Green Skies🌪

Centerton, AR 
March 14- 20

Hello!! It's been a wonderful week, I'll jump right in - 

     We have a sister in our ward who has been through so much, and because of those trials she and her family haven't come to church in years. This week we went with her, her oldest son Ian, and one of her good friends from the ward on a 'girls' night'. We watched the musical production Lamb of God, and it was stunning. On the way out we walked past the temple and something must have just clicked into place.
     That next Sunday they came to church, and we received the text that every missionary dreams of - she wants to come back. She wants to go to the temple, and her son wants to be baptized. Last night we met with them again, there were so many tears, and it was the most beautiful thing🥲🩷

Highlights!
•     Had the most amazing church tour with our new friend Dallas! He is a deep thinker and so genuine.
•     Have any of you seen the weather report studio c? I was afraid that was becoming a reality. We were surprised to see weather alerts pop up warning us of baseball sized hail and tornadoes! It was pretty surreal hearing the city tornado sirens going off and watching the skies go dark.
•     Our new members Heather and Wyatt both did their temple recommend interviews on Sunday!! We are so excited for them😆

     I've been asked so many times what my favorite thing about being a missionary is, and I've finally decided. There is absolutely nothing more wonderful than watching someone come back. Getting to be there as they remember and re-experience the incredible love of Jesus Christ. 
     Sometimes it takes years but is never ever too late to come back. Never give up on those who have left for a time. And if that's you, please - come back❤️

"...for unto such shall ye continue to minister; for ye know not but what they will return and repent, and come unto me with full purpose of heart, and I shall heal them; and ye shall be the means of bringing salvation unto them." 3 Nephi 18:32

Love and Mizpah!
Sister Harris ♡

Pictures!
1-2. Lamb of God with Sister Gerhart and Ian♡
2. Weather alerts
3. Art museum sculpture
4. Reunion with Victoria!
5. Service with Heather
6. Car adventures
7. Temple

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