Joe didn't get baptized. We ran to his house and he told us to
leave immediately in a pretty unkind way. But boy did we still see
miracles.
I had a rough week. It was a lot of
pressure with President Larkin leaving. I miss him a lot. But dispite
those things the Lord blessed us with a great meeting of our Former
Investigator. Her name is Brandi and she is having so many struggles.
She was shown some unfavorable material about the church long ago and it
has challenged her growth of faith. But most recently she realized a
change happening as she read the book of Mormon. She said to us "I've
never had so much perserverence in life. Usually I just get so depressed
that I just want to lay in bed and wait for the day to pass. But I've
been optimistic through my challenges." I got a little emotional. I told
her, "From here on out, Brandi, if you don't read and pray about the
Book of Mormon every day, I'll be devestated. You are already
experiencing its truthfulness for yourself!" She was going to come to
church yesterday but never got up. Ugh! Agency is not fun!
Other than that, we had a child get her permission
for baptism signed last week! We will for sure be holding a baptism this
month! Her name is Shayleen and she is an awesome 9-year old girl!
The sun has
been out in the Washington, Federal Way Mission! I don't know if I'll be
able to survive back at home when I face that grueling sun. I have
nearly died out there as of late.
Joe
didn't get baptized. We ran to his house and he told us to leave
immediately in a pretty unkind way. But boy did we still see miracles.
I had
a rough week. It was a lot of pressure with President Larkin leaving. I
miss him a lot. But dispite those things the Lord blessed us with a
great meeting of our Former Investigator. Her name is Brandi and she is
having so many struggles. She was shown some unfavorable material about
the church long ago and it has challenged her growth of faith. But most
recently she realized a change happening as she read the book of Mormon.
She said to us "I've never had so much perserverence in life. Usually I
just get so depressed that I just want to lay in bed and wait for the
day to pass. But I've been optimistic through my challenges." I got a
little emotional. I told her, "From here on out, Brandi, if you don't
read and pray about the Book of Mormon every day, I'll be devestated.
You are already experiencing its truthfulness for yourself!" She was
going to come to church yesterday but never got up. Ugh! Agency is not
fun!
Other
than that, we had a child get her permission for baptism signed last
week! We will for sure be holding a baptism this month! Her name is
Shayleen and she is an awesome 9-year old girl!
We are extremely excited.
President Eaton
came to our companionship study this morning. I sure love him already.
He is a really nice man. He told me that the Lord is pleased with what
I've done on my mission. My goodness, I just started to cry. He cried.
We all cried and he gave me a hug. He told me we think very much alike.
Which, my prideful self really liked.
Is dad getting these e-mails? I keep getting a notification that it doesnt get to him.
So,
please pray, if it be the Lord's will that I stay in Maple Valley for as
long as it takes to see this place turn around. I know our stake
president is in desperation. This place is the struggling place of the
mission and it used to be called Miracle Valley. We need all the help of
the Lord that your prayers can muster!
I love you all so much!
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