We
probably had one of the best mornings I have ever had! In this weather
(oh yeah, did I mention it's freezing?
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| Outside Temp 1 degrees! |
We are excited for the heatwave
this Sunday, 30 degrees here we come!) not many people like us, and I am
sure more people are home than answer the door. But the other morning
we had put a particular street in our plans and had the faith to find! Well, did we ever. The first house we knocked on was interested. It was
actually really funny, she couldn't come to the door because she was
holding their very big dog back, so we leaned inside and taught her. And
she became a new investigator! Then the second house immediately
invited us in (the frigid temperatures do have some benefits) and told
us about some awesome spiritual experiences she has had in her life. She
also was interested in our message and invited us back. THEN at the
third house we met an awesome family. Their kids were so excited to see
us and were telling us how much they love Jesus. I felt like a celebrity
haha. They were busy but told us when we could come back. It is amazing
how the spirit guides us to where we need to be. The first and only
houses we knocked on that street were exactly who we needed to meet that
morning!
I
have to tell you about a very special family that I have come to love
so very much. I told you a few weeks ago about the woman we met looking
for a former investigator, who immediately let us in and recognized our
message as an answer to her prayers. That is definitely in the top of my
favorite experiences. Well we have continued to teach Jessica and now
her children as well! I absolutely love her kids, they are the cutest
things ever. Her daughters have started joining us for the lessons and
the other night we brought them a Book of Mormon Stories book and they
were so excited! They haven't stopped reading. Sister Holdaway and I
were talking the other day about how we now have a better understanding
of what it means and why it is important to become as a little child.
Those girls ask the most relevant and insightful questions I have ever
heard and they understand so much. Another experience that is one my
favorites list was the other day when we were able to teach them about
the Holy Ghost when one of them said "I just feel so happy every time
you come over and I don't know why!" That was the best thing ever. They
are truly a joy to teach.
On
top of loving to teach them we have built such a great relationship
with their family. Her little ones are always excited for us to come
over and they tell us they love us whenever we have to leave. It is so
darn cute. Well yesterday was her son's birthday and they invited us to
stop in for some cake and things, which honestly meant so much. It was a
small gathering and when we got there we introduced ourselves to those
we didn't know and there were a few confused looks. At one point, one of
the guests asked Jessica "You said he had some friends coming over. Are
those the friends?" pointing at us. She responded very quickly "well,
yeah." As if his was a silly question. That made my day :)
They are just so special and I am excited to see just how much the restored gospel of Jesus Christ blesses their family!
Well, Happy New Year to you all! I would like to leave with a quote from the beloved Thomas S. Monson,
"There
is no better time in all the world to make important choices than...at
the beginning of a new year, for we literally become the product of our
choices. Our choices determine our destiny."
May we all honor his memory by acting on his inspired words.
I
would invite you all to ponder on the vision you have for this year,
what you hope to accomplish and who you hope to become. My hope is that
we will all make worthy goals and plans to accomplish that vision, so
that one day our destiny will be to attain that divine destiny that is
our Father's vision for us all.
Make this year a great one, one decision at a time! Just keep smiling!
