Little by Little

As I was walking home from my one class today (biggest waste of time ever... ) I spotted the mishies out doing their thing and they saw me too.  Elder Baird immediately asked "Are you as cold as I am?!?" haha.  Silly.  They decided it would be a good time to come teach a lesson to me.  They say they are trying to teach more members to get feedback on how to be better teachers.  Sounds like a solid idea, unfortunately, I am not that good at giving feedback.

However!  I was able to bear my testimony as they asked me about my process of joining the church and my experience with prayer.  It was something I needed to do.  I really don't bear my testimony often, and being able to do that today felt so good.  Honestly, I didn't even realize I was doing it until they said "You have a strong a testimony, you should share it more often." And I thought to myself, Yeah, I do.  I just don't ever think of it that way.  I look at other people that have these overwhelming connections to the Spirit and wonder why I don't have that.  What today helped me to see is that I do.  Having a testimony isn't about big signs and life changing moments.  It's something small and inside that you have to stay in touch with and recognize.  And to completely contradict what I just said- it is life changing.  How many changes have I made in my life because of my faith and testimony and trusting in my Heavenly Father?  

I am so grateful for this happening today. It is exactly what I needed right when I needed it.  I've been feeling unfocused lately, and all I needed was this small, 20 minute conversation with some missionaries that couldn't bare to be out in the cold anymore. :)

I know I live a blessed life, and little by little I am learning to recognize and appreciate each part of it.