My attempt at an echo in the cyber world =)
How
is everyone doing? How are the New Year Resolutions going? I had 2
doughnuts toady so I'm still working on mine, no need to feel
embarrassed =)
This week has been really great
as per the usual! This past Saturday we had the baptism of one of our
investigators, Adriana Munoz. I started teaching her back in November
with Sis. Lewis and now with Sis. Pecjak we have seen her take that
first step in the gospel of Christ. It was such a beautiful day and all
of her friends and family were there. Her boyfriend and other friends
sang her favorite hymn before she was baptized and the Spirit was really
strong. The ward loves her and she is so strong with her testimony.
The
best part for me was that her family was there. We had a bit of trouble
the week before her baptism with getting her family's support, which is
really hard on any investigator. We all want our family's approval and
support in our major decisions, but this strong and valiant young woman
stuck true to her revelation, her truth. She knew that she needed to be
baptized and she stood for that even when her family didn't agree. We
realized that this would be hard for her so we were praying that her
family would have a soft heart and attend her baptism.
To our
amazement and joy, they were there and participated during the whole
thing. I approached the dad afterwards and expressed my thanks to him,
which he seemed a bit embarrassed about, but I really was so thankful.
He made Adriana's day go so much better and now they are more united as a
family, even though Adriana is the only member at this time. As
missionaries, we teach that the gospel blesses families, which is true,
but can be difficult to see when there's contention over whether someone
can be baptized or not. I firmly believe that Adriana's decision will
not only bless her life, but those of her family as well. I know that
they will all be happier because of her decision and now it will be even
better because they were there to see what she was doing and why.
I
love this work and I love the fruits that it brings. Just like Alma
teaches in the Book of Mormon, we may know if it is a good seed by
seeing what fruit it produces. In this case, going on a mission is the
seed and the baptisms and changed hearts and all the other miracles are
the fruit. This is good; this is right. I know that I have been called
of God to preach repentance and baptism. I am meant to be here in Ogden,
UT Spanish speaking to help these people, and have them change me in
the process.
I am a representative of the Lord Jesus Christ
and His church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have
power and authority to go out and preach and to promise blessings from
heaven. How great is my calling!
I love you
all and I pray for you everyday. I love all that you have done to help
shape me and to help me reach this point. Thank you for all that you are
and can be. Please remember who you are, a precious child of God. He
loves you and answers your prayers.
Have a great week and be happy!
Love,
Hermana Lindh
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