Letter #67

Sent:

Mon 6/23/14 2:35 PM

Hello Mother Dear!

How is everything going? I love all of the pictures that you sent!
Let's see... What even happened this past week? We had a fun lesson with Walker! He's the little 12 year old boy that we are teaching. He is so ready to be baptized but we're just waiting for the OK from his mom. It's a bit frustrating because we've been waiting almost 7 weeks for his mom and dad to get things figured out. I know..... it's taking forever! I sure am learning patience out here. I think that's one thing that the Lord has been teaching me constantly. It seems like that's something that is always being tried, whether it be with investigators, members, companions and other missionaries, or myself.
So the lesson we had with Walker was about prayer! Cool thing is that he had a friend over and we were able to teach him too! He told us that he used to go to church when he was really little but then stopped because his parents were having problems. When he said that it reminded me of a quote out of Preach My Gospel that says, "Satan is attacking the family on many fronts, and too many families are being destroyed by his efforts." It's so true and I've never seen it more than I have on my mission. The world was created for families and because of the Restoration of The Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have the opportunity to be together not just here and now but forever. It brings a lot of comfort to my heart to know that I will be sealed in the temple for all of time and eternity :)  After we were done teaching, we painted prayer rocks with them. Walker's friend made the comment that he was going to pray everyday now. Ah! I just love teaching kids so much! They are so receptive and so willing.
We finally met with Earl and had an incredible lesson with him! He's the one that has read pretty much every religious book and has been all over the world. He said, " I'm still on my spiritual journey but I think I'll stay here for awhile." He is set to be baptized on the 12th of July! It's been so neat to see his progression over the past several months. His testimony has really grown from the time we knocked on his door until now.

We also met a man named Steve. One of our members introduced us to him and he is legit. He has recently retired from working with the government as a corporate investigator. He told us some of the crazy situations that he's been in and it made me think about becoming a spy too..... just kidding! But it does sound like an intense/adventurous career :D

Saturday we had Sophia's baptism!!!!!!!!!!!!! And let me just say there is no greater feeling than seeing someone that you love and care for so much, enter the waters of baptism and the light they have surround them after they receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

I was also able to go to the temple with President and Sister Young on Thursday! It was the best! When we were in the Celestial room he just hugged me and told me that he couldn't wait to be in the sealing room real soon with Trevor and I! I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the day. On the drive back to our areas the transfer van was filled with all of the other sisters going home this transfer or next. That was also super fun! I've become really close with a lot of them and they will be good friends forever. They pretty much planned my whole wedding on the way back. Haha! Not really but they joked!

And the best part of the week was when we went to Zone Conference up in Eugene and I got to see Trevor!!!!!! I got to see a glimpse of him teaching and he is phenomenal! Afterward, we got a really good picture with the 4 of us and it's something that I will treasure forever! I can't even believe that President and Sister Young are leaving the mission on Saturday. That will be the saddest day. Anyway, i've got to get going but know that I love you! Thanks for everything!

Love,

Sister Lyndsie Hall :)

P.S. Brodie Perry is coming to Roseburg to visit his sister and she wants to have us over for dinner while he is there!