MBJ Prays & So Should You

Sister Richardson's Super Split Seconds

Hello beautiful people! Things are just cranking along out here in Annandale! This is my last week with Sister Morrill, as she is heading home! I'm so sad to see her go, but I know she's on to big things! Being with her was an answer to so many prayers, and I am forever grateful for the time we were granted together! Stay tuned for a big reveal of Comp #8.

The dead mice count is up to 7, one of which was found right below my desk. #ewwww

We taught Louie, a Walmart version of Michael B. Jordan, to pray this week and his response (attached below) quite literally brought tears to my eyes. He's such a cool dude! Prayer really does work and it can change your life!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday will mark 9 months of representing the Savior for me. These few months have been a rollercoaster. With each new day, I get to experience the same ride, but with new twists and turns. The twists and turns have made for some of the happiest, as well as crappiest, rides of my life. I've witnessed the absolute best and worst of humanity a hundred times over and it's changed me for the better! Chugging up steep tracks has given me a whole new appreciation for the thrill that comes from experiencing a happy turn of events! To top it all off, I've been blessed with so many incredible humans to ride this rollercoaster with, both here in Virginia and all around the world. I'm grateful for each of you. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and endless support have allowed for one incredible ride. You've propelled me through some of the hardest moments of my life, and for that, I'm forever grateful to each of you! God is the ultimate rollercoaster architect, and I'm so grateful for the ride He has designed called life! 9 months down, 9 to go! Buckle up, everyone, it's going to be a good ride!

Much love,
Sister Richardson

Google is being so poopy and won't let me upload pics again! Here's the link to Google Photos and Louie's response to us!

Louie: Good morning! Hi! Yes, I have prayed. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! It feels so good to release all of my thoughts and feelings and not to be judged in any way. The prayer went a lot longer than I expected. Apparently, I had a lot I wanted to say and I didn't know it. I feel much better this morning and I'm very excited to start my day! Thanks again for helping me learn how to release and express my feelings.

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