Thursday, March 5, 2015

journal excerpts: oct. 4, 2014 (mission miracles)

a mission story



"Miracles from my awkwardess:

We were late for an appointment because we were trying to find parking (our lives in L.A.). We finally found one that was mega-pequeño [super small], but we decided to make it work.

I was STRUGGLING.. kind of frustrated. A man driving by stopped to laugh at the situation. No joke. Rude! But then he got out of his car and directed me on how to park. Haha. It was great. We talked to him afterward and it turns out that he almost got baptized in El Salvador before he moved here -- what! He's in a different area, but we found a former investigator with a baptismal date through not being able to park! Ha.

THEN, we ran into an investigator we haven't talked with since August. We taught him the very next day and he is so ready!

THEN, we met a woman who began crying when we shared a message of the Restoration with her.

COINCIDENCES DO NOT EXIST."


(the best parallel parking job i have ever done in my entire life..)
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14 comments:

  1. Hannah RichinsMarch 6, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Oh my goodness I love this story. And is it silly that it made me tear up a bit? You're right, coincidences do not exist. I think if we take the time, we will recognize small miracles in our life every day. Thanks for the reminder cute girl :)

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    1. sydniMarch 8, 2015 at 8:03 PM

      awww, thanks so much!
      learning to recognize those small, wonderful miracles in my life is one of the best takeaways from my mission.
      thanks for your thoughtful comment!! it absolutely made my day :)

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  2. Simply Alexandra // My Favorite ThingsMarch 6, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    This park job is impressive!! heeh XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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    1. sydniMarch 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM

      haha thanks! i can parallel park like a pro from my time living in hollywood!

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  3. Valerie (Our Ruins)March 6, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Such a great post, and that parking job is really amazing! :)

    http://ourruins.com

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  4. VanessaMarch 6, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Such a cool post. ^^
    New post is online....

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  5. JeanneMarch 9, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    What a fun post Sydni! Thanks for sharing!
    XO
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.com

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  6. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    Lovely story, thanks for bringing back mission memories ^^

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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  7. EmmylouMarch 9, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Aaaaaw...indeed, coincidences do not exist. I always say there's a reason why everything happens:)
    PS That is one awesome parking job!

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  8. Kay R.March 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    That parallel park is pretty impressive! And what a lovely story!

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  9. Paige @ Reasons to Come HomeMarch 10, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Goodness that IS impressive!

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  10. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Wow!!! I will never be able to park like that!!! Good job girl!! xx

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