Letter #63

Sent:

Mon 5/19/14 12:47 PM

Hi Mom!

This past week was really good! We saw so many miracles! The first being a referral from the Elders! The transit- bishop for the area, paid for a hotel room for someone and the manager that was there was very touched by the whole situation. The bishop was able to give her a Book of Mormon and asked if us sisters could come see her.. So we did! And let me just say, she is GOLDEN! She is a single mother who just moved to Roseburg with her 2 boys. They are 3 and 4 years old- so cute! She said that she's always wondered about going to an LDS church but everyone she talked to told her that only members are allowed (it's so frustrating when people spread false rumors). She told us that she would definitely be coming this next Sunday! We are planning on committing her to baptism tomorrow for the 7th of June! We are so excited for and about her! Another miracle we saw is when we went and helped a Recent Convert do yard work the other day. She told us that she wants us to start teaching her adopted daughter the lessons! Her name is Sophia! She is the cutest little girl and so musically talented! She has already come to church a few times and has told her friend who is a member, that she wants to be baptized!!

Yesterday during Sacrament Meeting, I had another really spiritual experience where the Spirit consumed me and really strengthened my testimony even more of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I am so grateful for him and for all that he went through so that we could have The Book of Mormon today. The more I learn about the him and his life, the more I appreciate the trials and hardships that i've gone through because it is nothing compared to that which he had to endure. It breaks my heart that he was so wrongly accused but at the same time fills me with such joy to know that he did all of it for us and for the Savior. It makes me want to do better and be better and really give my whole self to the Lord.

I went on exchanges again this past week to my old ward in Grants Pass!!!!!!! I just love it there so much! Every time I go there, I just feel like i'm home. I was able to see a few of the people that I used to work with and that was really nice! I also got to see one of my all time favorite people!! He went to a lesson with us and we talked for a little bit after wards. He is preparing to go to the temple soon and was actually thinking about going through the Salt Lake Temple around October and then going to General Conference! He has never been to Utah so that might be cool to take him around to see different places. Oh, by the way.. he is in his 40's and single so if you know of any cute women that are firm in the gospel and single, let me know :) Haha! Just kidding. I also found out that Roberta is preparing to go to the temple too!! She will have been a member for 1 year on August 10th so I'm going to ask President Young if I can go through with her before I come home. Man, I can't wait for you too meet all of these incredible people some day!
Heavenly Father has really been showing me so many tender mercies lately. One in particular that I was really needing which led to a very spiritual experience. It helped me to see some things in a different light and gain a new perspective on some things that I was struggling with. It helped me to know the reasoning behind certain situations and gave me so much hope and faith for the future.

I also get to see President Young this week and possibly Trevor next week!!!!!!! :D Will you tell him thank you for the CD's!

Sorry this e-mail is all over the place. It seems like I have so many thoughts ALL THE TIME and I don't know how to put them down in an orderly fashion.

Please don't feel bad for not writing letters more or posting my e-mails on the blog. I know that life back home is probably just as busy as life in the mission. Time escapes you so quick! So don't even worry about it. I will try my absolute hardest to write Chelsie a letter today.

 
I love you so much mom! I hope that you are having a good day and that you have a great rest of the week!
Love,

Lynds :)

P.S. You asked if I would like anything in the package you are sending out.... I've been craving cashews but they are so stinkin' expensive and maybe some dried mangos. We are trying to eat healthier so if you can think of anything that is healthy that would be greatly appreciated :)