Hi Family!!
Fun fact... Being a missionary is the best thing ever. I seriously just want to be a missionary forever. I love getting to spend 100% of my time and energy on helping others come unto Christ. It's crazy to think about, but this is literally the only time in my life I can be completely dedicated to that cause alone. And having something so eternally significant to work on all day every day = happiness.
Anyway! This week was pretty splendid. One thing I've been learning is how to recognize miracles. We don't have a lot of progressing investigators in our area. Actually, right now we don't have any. And that's really sad, because there are so many blessings available to our investigators if they just give a tiny bit of effort. But even though they're not technically "progressing," I've noticed that there are so many tender mercies every day. When I talk to our investigators, I can see how Heavenly Father is working on them. They may not recognize yet that it's Him, but they can feel it. Remember how I told you about Beth? Well she's not "progressing" right now, but she has grown so much spiritually. She is in super rough family situation, and it's been really hard for her to feel peace. We were visiting with her this week, and she kept talking about how she knew it was going to be okay. Usually she's just frustrated and kind of hopeless. But this time she could see the light at the end, and she was able to bear her trials with more patience. I know that Heavenly Father is working on her, and eventually she will come to recognize it!
The visitors center has been so good! There are definitely more people coming lately, probably because it's summer for a lot of people now. It's such a blessing to be at this VC. I love that no matter what, I get to teach every day. There are always people who come in wanting to learn. This week we had a crazzzy tour. It was like... 2 and a half hours long haha. It was a cute young family- mom, dad, and two daughters (2years and 6 months). They just saw the temple when they were driving by, and were super curious about it. They're very into their religion, oxford Presbyterian church. But they asked so many good questions. Pretty much all the hard questions every future missionary hopes no one will ever ask. But it made me feel more like a missionary than ever! I also realized it's okay to just say that I don't know. We had to do that a few times haha. Luckily Elder Priday (vc director) was there and got to help us answer some questions. We got their information and get to stay in touch with them too!
Well here are some highlights!
-Sister Kim's scriptures got jacked by a 98 year old lady. We were visiting a less active member, and they were just finishing making easter lunch to bring to their family gathering. So we were just talking and eating.. In the meantime, their grandma took the scriptures and buried them somewhere in her room, and then forgot about it cause she has Alzheimer. So that was an adventure to try and find! But rest assured, we found them, all is well. :)
-I tried Musubi! Have you every heard of it? It's basically spam, sandwiched between tightly packed rice, all wrapped in seaweed. I thought I wouldn't like it but it's sooo goooood.
-We got to go to the temple this month!! We get to go every other month, which is so nice. It gets better and better every time I go.
-Have you all seen the mormon message called "Because of Him"? If not, look it up and watch it right now! It's what we've been sharing as our dinner message for the past week.
Alrighty I need to follow-up on the commitments I extended you!
-Did you go to the VC and watch God's Plan?
-Did you like our VC facebook page?
If not, repent! Recommit! :) <3
Well I love you so much!!!! It sounds like your lives are spectacular!!! I'm so excited for Levi, sounds like his trip has been sooo fun!!! Oh, and did my 16 year old brother get his birthday package??????
Thanks for being the best family ever!!! I love you sooo much!
<3, Sister Sabey Baby
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