Here we go again....

This week's scripture is Alma 41:10
Because being disobedient kicks you in the face.
Not worth it.

It’s been a little bit of a rough week.
We found out Bruno is only 8, so he is a ward baptism and not a missionary baptism. I’m not upset that he won’t count for our numbers or anything. Because of the situation with his mom being inactive, she is now having some doubts, and we have to schedule an interview with the bishop for him to be baptized. So it’s been pushed back at least two weeks. We just really don’t want it to keep getting delayed and then him slip through the cracks.
Also we are just really sad with the ward because Sunday was the primary program and they wouldn’t let Bruno participate because he hadn’t been at all of the practices. He sat with us in the congregation and sang along to every song and it broke my heart. It really made his mom upset and she thinks it’s because the ward thinks he behaves badly and therefore doesn’t think he’s acting well enough to be baptized.
I had my consult on Wednesday and I was really stressed about it so I got a blessing (those are pretty frequent if you hadn't caught on yet) and in it the Elder said I needed to be 100 percent honest with the doctor and that he would know what I needed and it is what Heavenly Father wants for me.
So I went to the consult and he asked some stuff and checked out some pain points in my back and legs and suggested I do ten more sessions. So I’m not done yet, and I’m working on being ok with it. It’s just really frustrating. But I’m glad my physical therapist is so nice. Today he asked me very seriously about the difference between the words "inclusive" and "included" as though it had been bothering him FOREVER and he could finally have it answered. It was cute. I always seem to go into the appointment stressed and frustrated and just a little discouraged but I always, always leave laughing. So I’m really grateful for that. Irma Palmer is always commenting on how she’s out in the hall and can hear us cracking up in the back.
Then last night we had a companion inventory because I thought something was bothering Irma Palmer and instead it turned into a therapy session for Irma Dean. It’s fine. Whatever. Apparently I’m holding onto a lot of sadness and discouragement form our lack of success in my last area. Then my companion told me that three days ago she received revelation that I needed to talk to President about what’s going on and that she didn’t have anything else to say to me until I called him. Awesome. She’s bold that’s for sure. But I’d kind of been feeling the same thing all week so I called him and he and I talk for half an hour and it was really helpful. I need to apply the Atonement better and not be mad at myself for things I can’t control, like not being able to work as long or as hard outside of the house as other missionaries can. I felt a lot better after talking to him though.
And really, here’s the cherry on top of a crap sundae.
Our nametags are being switched to Sister instead of Irma.
STUPID. I’m not happy.
But you know what works for every moment of anything bad in our whole lives? The scriptures.
This week's real scripture is D&C 84:88
He lives and He is by our side, and He sends our family and friends to help us out so we can better feel His love.
Dad I got your letter in the mail today and it was just what I needed. Thank you!!
I love you guys, have a great week, and know I love you and I'm praying for you guys!