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Hi Mom!
I cannot even believe that it's Monday again!
I swear time just keeps speeding up. It's crazy that next week will be June!
Lots of things have happened this past week here in Winchester/Roseburg!
Starting last Sunday our whole Zone decided to have a "Miracle Week!" All the missionaries in the Roseburg area, fasted and prayed together for miracles to happen. I don't think i've ever seen so many miracles my whole mission or that I recognized anyways. Miracle #1 happened when we went to a less active members home that we have been trying to get ahold of the whole time i've been here. She answered the door and we were able to go in and have a lesson with not only her, but her daughter and boyfriend. It was an amazing lesson too! Miracle #2 A few weeks ago we met a lady while tracting that was super friendly! She gave us some water and told us that she would love to talk more about what we believe but that she was on her way to work... we went back this week and her husband answered the door. We told him that we had talked to his wife and he said, " Yeah, she talked to me about The Book of Mormon a bit but we never got a chance to sit down and look over it together." Standing behind him was 4 little kids that we're just beaming. He then continued to say that he was actually a little busy at the moment babysitting his friends kids (who are Mormons) because his friends wife was in labor with their 5th child. He told us repeatedly to come back and have a sit down discussion!!! :D Miracle #3 We finally met with one of our investigators that was on date for baptism that hasn't been answering any of our phone calls or texts and cancelled every one of our appointments. We had an amazing lesson with her and got her back on date for the 14th of June!!! She told us the reason that she kept cancelling our appointments..... and no offense but it reminded me of something that you would say. She told us that it was because she was so embarrassed that her house was always a mess and that her dogs would try to jump all over us. Doesn't that sound like something you would say? Haha! Anyway, we also had another great lesson with her and committed her to live the Word of Wisdom. She accepted and told us that she had actually quite drinking alcohol 7 years prior and she feels that it was because God was preparing her to meet us and to take this next step in her life. It's so amazing to see her testimony grow every time we meet with her and to witness the healing effects of the Atonement in somebody else's life. Miracle #4 We got to see President and Sister Young at a specialized training where I was able to receive a lot of revelation on how I can improve my teaching and help my investigators to progress quicker! Miracle #5 After the training we were driving away when we saw a lady sitting on the side of the road. Sister Haugen and I both felt like we needed to turn around and go talk to her or at least give her some water. She was very appreciative and we were able to use everything we just learned in training that lead her to want to meet with us! Miracle #6 We've been teaching 2 less active little girls, Tianna and Marina. We've been reading through the Book of Mormon and teaching them primary songs! Their dad, who is also less active, usually never sits in on the lessons but this time he did and when we were teaching them the Book of Mormon stories song, I glanced over at him and he was lipping the words! He didn't think anybody noticed. Miracle #7 We were tracting when we knocked on a man's door named Mike and I'm not even joking he's 7 feet tall! He told us of some really incredible experiences that he's had in his life that has brought him closer to God. He said he used to be "scum" but has completely changed his life around. He started telling us what he believes and it lines up with everything that we believe! Miracles #8 I was overcome with the Spirit and felt so impressed to invite him to be baptized on the 21st of June right there on his doorstep.. He looked at me and was quiet for a moment and then said that baptism is something that he has really been pondering over lately. I was about to cry... Miracle #9 He said that he would be baptized but would like to come to church first and learn more about our beliefs!!!!! GOLDEN!!! Sister Haugen and I walked back to our car and had a little freak out! Ok, it wasn't a little freak out, it was a HUGE freak out! Lol!! We then went and met her grandparents for lunch! They just finished their mission in Tacoma Washington and got permission to take us out for a few hours! That was fun to meet her family :) Miracle #10 We had a phenomenal lesson with one of our less actives on repentance and forgiveness! Miracle #11 We had an insanely good smootie from a place called Juice Booster! Miracle #12 Five of the less actives that we are working with came to church and 1 of our investigators! Miracle #13 A less active took us to a fish migration waterfall where there are salmon that are 3 feet long! So cool! Miracle #14 And the list goes on!!!!!!! Overall it's been an amazing week and we have been working SO SO hard! Sister Haugen and I rededicated ourselves to the Lord a few weeks ago and the blessings have been flowing ever since. It's amazing what the Lord will do for you if you only allow him. Transfers are coming up this next week and I really really hope that we stay here together. We get along so well and I really want to be able to see these wonderful people that we have been working with so hard progress and enter the waters of baptism. I am a little nervous because i've been here 2 transfers and President doesn't usually like to 6 week shaft anyone, especially sisters.... that means put someone in a new area for 6 weeks before they go home. But I know it's all in the Lords hands and that He will place me where I need to be.
I hope that you and Rich are feeling better! That doesn't sound like fun at
all. I feel very blessed that I haven't gotten sick once on my mission (knock
on wood). I hope you have a better week!Starting last Sunday our whole Zone decided to have a "Miracle Week!" All the missionaries in the Roseburg area, fasted and prayed together for miracles to happen. I don't think i've ever seen so many miracles my whole mission or that I recognized anyways. Miracle #1 happened when we went to a less active members home that we have been trying to get ahold of the whole time i've been here. She answered the door and we were able to go in and have a lesson with not only her, but her daughter and boyfriend. It was an amazing lesson too! Miracle #2 A few weeks ago we met a lady while tracting that was super friendly! She gave us some water and told us that she would love to talk more about what we believe but that she was on her way to work... we went back this week and her husband answered the door. We told him that we had talked to his wife and he said, " Yeah, she talked to me about The Book of Mormon a bit but we never got a chance to sit down and look over it together." Standing behind him was 4 little kids that we're just beaming. He then continued to say that he was actually a little busy at the moment babysitting his friends kids (who are Mormons) because his friends wife was in labor with their 5th child. He told us repeatedly to come back and have a sit down discussion!!! :D Miracle #3 We finally met with one of our investigators that was on date for baptism that hasn't been answering any of our phone calls or texts and cancelled every one of our appointments. We had an amazing lesson with her and got her back on date for the 14th of June!!! She told us the reason that she kept cancelling our appointments..... and no offense but it reminded me of something that you would say. She told us that it was because she was so embarrassed that her house was always a mess and that her dogs would try to jump all over us. Doesn't that sound like something you would say? Haha! Anyway, we also had another great lesson with her and committed her to live the Word of Wisdom. She accepted and told us that she had actually quite drinking alcohol 7 years prior and she feels that it was because God was preparing her to meet us and to take this next step in her life. It's so amazing to see her testimony grow every time we meet with her and to witness the healing effects of the Atonement in somebody else's life. Miracle #4 We got to see President and Sister Young at a specialized training where I was able to receive a lot of revelation on how I can improve my teaching and help my investigators to progress quicker! Miracle #5 After the training we were driving away when we saw a lady sitting on the side of the road. Sister Haugen and I both felt like we needed to turn around and go talk to her or at least give her some water. She was very appreciative and we were able to use everything we just learned in training that lead her to want to meet with us! Miracle #6 We've been teaching 2 less active little girls, Tianna and Marina. We've been reading through the Book of Mormon and teaching them primary songs! Their dad, who is also less active, usually never sits in on the lessons but this time he did and when we were teaching them the Book of Mormon stories song, I glanced over at him and he was lipping the words! He didn't think anybody noticed. Miracle #7 We were tracting when we knocked on a man's door named Mike and I'm not even joking he's 7 feet tall! He told us of some really incredible experiences that he's had in his life that has brought him closer to God. He said he used to be "scum" but has completely changed his life around. He started telling us what he believes and it lines up with everything that we believe! Miracles #8 I was overcome with the Spirit and felt so impressed to invite him to be baptized on the 21st of June right there on his doorstep.. He looked at me and was quiet for a moment and then said that baptism is something that he has really been pondering over lately. I was about to cry... Miracle #9 He said that he would be baptized but would like to come to church first and learn more about our beliefs!!!!! GOLDEN!!! Sister Haugen and I walked back to our car and had a little freak out! Ok, it wasn't a little freak out, it was a HUGE freak out! Lol!! We then went and met her grandparents for lunch! They just finished their mission in Tacoma Washington and got permission to take us out for a few hours! That was fun to meet her family :) Miracle #10 We had a phenomenal lesson with one of our less actives on repentance and forgiveness! Miracle #11 We had an insanely good smootie from a place called Juice Booster! Miracle #12 Five of the less actives that we are working with came to church and 1 of our investigators! Miracle #13 A less active took us to a fish migration waterfall where there are salmon that are 3 feet long! So cool! Miracle #14 And the list goes on!!!!!!! Overall it's been an amazing week and we have been working SO SO hard! Sister Haugen and I rededicated ourselves to the Lord a few weeks ago and the blessings have been flowing ever since. It's amazing what the Lord will do for you if you only allow him. Transfers are coming up this next week and I really really hope that we stay here together. We get along so well and I really want to be able to see these wonderful people that we have been working with so hard progress and enter the waters of baptism. I am a little nervous because i've been here 2 transfers and President doesn't usually like to 6 week shaft anyone, especially sisters.... that means put someone in a new area for 6 weeks before they go home. But I know it's all in the Lords hands and that He will place me where I need to be.
You asked, if challenging people to be baptized right away scares them off. You would think, but if they have truly been prepared and their hearts are softened then no. The Spirit speaks to their heart and they cannot deny the feelings from the Holy Ghost. It's amazing isn't it? That is what is such a great testimony builder to me. When I know and can feel the Spirit working through me. I know that I am just an instrument in His hand.
I love you so much and appreciate all that you do for me!
Thank you so much for the package!!
Love,
Lynds
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