My Dearest Friends and Family,
I
can't believe I am emailing again. It is crazy how fast time goes by.
This week has been so amazing and full of many many miracles. Heavenly
Father truly puts us where we need to be and when we need to be there.
I am in awe everyday. I can't believe how many girls already have
their calls that is so exciting. I think it should be mandatory for
girls to go. There is nothing better that we can do with our lives then
to serve. This truly has been the best 3 months of my life. It has
been the hardest, but definitely the most rewarding. I am so excited
for the girls in our ward to go. They are all going to be amazing
missionaries. To answer some of your questions. President told us that
we are going to stay in our areas with the same companion for 8
months. I don't know if I am crazy about the idea, but Heavenly Father
has a plan for everything. I love my ward so much so I am so excited to
be there for awhile. He also told us that we will be full proselyting
for 3 months. I am really excited about that, but I don't know how I
can leave the trail center. I love it here, but I will do what the Lord
asks me to do. So I don't think all of the sisters will get called to
the trail center. I am sure some will get called full Pros, but we will
have to find out. Speaking of the trail center it was another great
week here. So many miracles happen here each and every day. I got to
take an awesome tour the other day. It was three sisters in their 60s.
They reminded me so much of Gege and Jackie when they get together.
Just so fun, and great!! One of the ladies was going through the temple
in a couple of weeks. So I based my whole tour on the covenants that
we make at the temple, and the blessings that she is going to receive.
It is amazing how the spirit truly knows what the people who walk in the
door need to hear. Sometimes I am in awe at what comes out of my
mouth. It was so neat to see and feel of her excitement. She has
waited a long time to go to the temple. It was so neat to also share
the pioneers stories of building and entering the temple. It was such a
great tour. One that I will never forget. Gingerbread is still
hopping here. We aren't as busy during the week, but on the weekends we
are out of control. It is awesome though. I got three referrals this
week which was awesome!! People think they are coming for gingerbread,
but when we get them up stairs to take a tour they realize why they
really came, and leave being a new person. It is amazing!!!
I
had one of the most spiritual lessons this week. We finally were able
to go and teach Tom (we tracted into Tom about a month ago, but he will
never let us in). We had a member with us, and taught him the
restoration. The spirit was so strong, and was just working through him
and his wife. After we taught what Joseph Smith said in his own words
the room was silent. We finally asked Tom how he felt, and he just said
LOVE, and then broke down in tears. Here was this Harley Davidson huge
guy just sobbing. So then we were all crying. I was literally shaking
because of how powerful the spirit was. I am so excited for Tom to
find out for himself of the truthfulness of the gospel. He is so
prepared!! We set them for Baptism on the 29th of December. We hope
that all goes well. Satan truly likes to get his hands on people
especially after having a spiritual experience like Tom had. It is so
frustrating, but all we can do is keep praying for them.
Sister
Belka and I saw many many miracles this week. We decided to fast one
day, and ask the Lord what we need to do to qualify to have two baptisms
this transfer. It was such a great experience to rely on the Lord and
to seek his revelation as we fasted that day. That night when we ended
our fast and prayed and asked what we needed to do in order to see two
baptisms was a night I won't forget. The Lord was just pouring out his
heart to us specifically on what we needed to accomplish, and change. It
made me realize how much Heavenly Father is truly aware of us, and
wants to bless us, but we have to be willing to ask and find out. I am
so excited for what this month has to bring. I know that if Sister Belka
and I truly do exactly what Heavenly Father has asked we will see 2
baptisms this transfer.
Sharon in getting baptized on Saturday. She is 11 years old, and is
just so pure. I am so excited for her. She is so excited. She is
going to play such a huge example to her family. Her mother is a less
active who still doesn't come to church. We are really hoping that
Sharon can help her get to church. There is so much work to do, and so
many people who need this gospel.
That is so awesome about L&D. Sister Openshaw is a missionary
here, and went home because of some complications with the baby. So she
left for a couple days. She is so amazing!! I am so glad she went and
said hi to my L&D friends. Boy do I miss my job!! Our ward
missionary is pregnant and so love talking to her about her pregnancy.
It makes me feel like I am at home doing what I loved!! I hope you
L&D peops are doing great!! Sure do love and miss you!! This week I
got to do some service hours in a free insta-care clinic. It was so
amazing!! I got to fill prescription bottles. I have realized how much I
have forgotten already about all the drugs. So it was a great
refresher. I am hoping that I can work there each week, and then I can
count those hours for my license. Hopefully next time they will let me
do the medical stuff. It was such a fun night.
Well I am doing great here in the NOM. I am so grateful for this
holiday season that we have the opportunity to remember our Savior and
all that he has done for us!! I know that he lives, and it is only
through him that we can return and live with God again. This gospel is
so true!! Live it, learn it, and love it!!
Sister Whitt
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