Gift!

So this week we went to Saskatoon, and we had Elder Malm come and speak to us! Talk about motivational! I love the work so much! And I love that the Lord as called and ordained servants on the earth today! and that their main desire, and focus is to serve us! the Lord's children. So in turn we can better serve others, and serve God! Mosiah 2:18

See everyone as YES-sayers! We all already said yes to the Lord, and we just need to remind people that we already said yes. And that the Lord is on our side! In a world of changing values, the Lord will always be constant, and loving, kind, and forgiving. 

While doing the ASL class we had a recent convert bring a friend. And we are now teaching said friend! What?! it's like I was super afraid to do this as a finding idea, but it totally worked! Trust the Lord He completely knows what He's doing!

I love you all so much!

Oh and the ring, Cheryl Bosley. The woman I help bring into baptism bought me this ring.. she wears lots of them, and had planned on giving me one of her own rings.. but instead bought me one. :O 

I can hardly believe it.. I could hardly accept it.. I mean it's crazy, how the Lord knows us, and blesses us. And How we can be instruments in the Lord's hand so that He may bless His children. 

I love you so much, thank you for all of your prayers, and thoughts.. they were desperately needed these last few days.. :) 

Transfers will be in a couple weeks.. I pray that I may stay another transfer. 

I love you! 

Thank you for the photos, the quilt, and everything else you do for me.:) Even though I haven't mentioned all that you do for me, know that it is deeply appreciated.

                                                              Sister McPhee and I.

                                                                   Sister Hiatt, and I.

 First one is me with my comp's glasses on.. my poor attempt to look a little like Ashlynn ;)

 And second one is of me, what I look like to my trainee while training.. she gets to stare at me, and all of the General Authorities behind me.. oh and Moroni is there too! ;) 

Love Sister Tomkinson 

Sorry, I always seem to be out of time, by the time I get to this massive email, but to make up for it. You all receive pictures! :) 

Striving for Exact Obedience

This week has been so good, you can definitely call it a transfer of miracles! We have been able to meet with the people we've been teaching, being able to see them progress has been so wonderful! The work is going here in Moose Jaw. I just pray that my companion and I will continue, and grow to be exactly obedient. That's what I want, and that's what the Lord expects out of us missionaries! Also I have to be obedient in order to have the spirit to be with me, so that I can keep up with all the work,and keep it growing! 

Sorry this is so short... but you get pictures! :) 

I love you all so much! Thank you for all your love, and all of your amazing support! I am constantly in aw, over how much you all love me. And I love our Heavenly Father so much. He truly does support us, and His son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost too! I am so blessed for all that I have. 

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Hello family, and friends 

I hope that your week was so good! I am so grateful for all of your thoughts, and prayers. And I appreciate all that you do for me. 

This past week was a little rough, but that's one we have prayer. It is such an amazing tool Heavenly Father has given us. I mean it takes work on our part to receive blessings, and prayer is a form of work. (BD:Prayer). 

I am so glad that today is thanksgiving, I was able to study gratitude in "True to the Faith" It's amazing I invite you to turn there, and just absorb it... Anyway today has been a really good day, and yesterday was amazing! It was fast and testimony meeting, and then I taught Gospel Principles about Fasting, and.. Relief Society was about keeping the Sabbath Day Holy. 

At about 4:30 we headed over to Wolfs for supper, and we had an early Thanksgiving dinner, that was super fun! They're an amazing family. They make sure that their children are a priority in their home. So good! And we went and sang to some members of the ward. 

While at the Bayley's house we were singing some primary hymns. And I felt the Spirit so strong it was amazing. It made everything that's hard, everything that's frustrating all worth it. The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. And I am so grateful for this principal! Sometimes.. well often, I forget about this, and what the gravy am I doing?! It makes life a whole lot easier when we walk by faith, and when we go with what God wants us to do. And even when walking in faith is hard, like this past week. I can't imagine how hard it would have been if I didn't go by faith? 

I love you all so much, and music is of God.... when it's wholesome, and uplifting.. :)

I love you, thank you so much for all that you do for me, for all your prayers, emails, thoughts. I love you all! 

Love Sister Tomkinson 

Thoughts on General Conference

Hello, I don't have lots of time, but I'll try my best...

I will share my thoughts on one talk in particular I really loved. It was by Tad R. Callister General Sunday School President.

I loved how he talked about being a family, pushing ourselves to be the best that we can be. and it made me think.. obviously I am not a parent yet, but will I be the parent that God wants me to be. Will I take care of His children that He has placed in my care? And I the best daughter that I can be. to both my earthly parents, and to my Heavenly Parents?

Am I doing all that I can be doing? To prepare myself to life with Him again? Am I doing all I can do ensure that I have the Holy Ghost to be my constant companion. As long as we stay true to our baptismal covenants? Moroni 4&5....

Another thing is, are we sustaining our Prophet? Are we getting weak in the knees, and this burden seems to heavy? Are we staying strong, and staying focused on the work? Are we showing Him our love, by loving one another? How I need to do better. If the Lord's working is coming to the Earth regardless if we're ready or not. Are we going to let it all skim over our heads. Or are we going to step up, and be the children He needs us to be? Are we going to be involved in the work? Are we going to enjoy the ride? Or are we going to go on the adventure, but give up half way because we're not having fun,and it's too hard?

It is hard, I'm not going to lie. But we can do all thing with the Lord on our side. I absolutely loved that they sang "How Firm a Foundation" This is one of my most favorite hymns ever! Especially the last verse. #mytestimonyinahymn I'll never, no never, no never forsake... at least I think those are the word.. if not.. that's what I receive out of them. ;) I love you! 

I know that the church is true! I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. If you have read it and have come to know of it's truthfulness that's amazing! Now act on that faith! If you Have read it, but not yet have received your answer, one it'll come, two, are you doing all the steps necessary to ensure that you can receive your answer, three when you receive your answer thank God mightily for your answer.  He loves all of us. And He cares for us. Thank you for all that you do, to help me better serve our Heavenly Father. Your prayers, faith, and actions mean everything to me. I love you all!

Love Sister Tomkinson