This last Friday our dear investigator [sister] was baptized. She was confirmed yesterday in Church and both were awesome experiences where I really felt the spirit! I love baptisms. The spirit just poured over me as we watched [her] walk into the water and be baptized. I was so happy and proud of [her] and how she has stuck it out to overcome challenges in her life to make that step in being baptized and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. We all make those decisions throughout our life, to either come closer to the Lord or turn farther away. I'm so thankful for the reminder and example of [this sister] and her baptism to remember the promises I have made to the Lord to always remember Jesus Christ, keep His commandments, and take His name upon me, or in other words, do what He would do because I represent Him as a member of His church.
We've also been teaching others and our prime person right now is [another woman]. She is wonderful, absolutely amazing! I admire her so much! She has dealt with challenges in her life that would easily push people to leave church, scriptures, and even God out of their life to take care of problems. [This woman] has done the exact opposite and you can just see the glow in her countenance as she learns more and acts on the things she's learned from the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ. She was able to witness the baptism of an 8-year-old in the ward on Sunday and she loved it. She wants to be baptized and is working hard to get to that point. I just pray and hope that I will have the privilege of being there when it happens. But if not, I know it will happen, and it will happen when it's supposed to.
Having a threesome companionship has taken a little adjusting, but it's been good. It's kind of crazy to think that all of us have been out 7 months or less....crazy! Combining all of our time you get 9 months and 3 weeks. Haha I think it's kind of funny, but we are loving the work. We have slowed down a bit trying to get the hang of things and settle a new missionary in, but I think we will pick back up as time goes on. Sister Walker is an awesome, and I really think, much needed addition to our companionship and area. She is a lot more confident and less shy than Sister Meek and I. I'm already learning a lot and know that I will be stretched and learn more as I work with her. It actually makes me kind of excited. :) A good way to describe Sister Walker is actually to say that she is a lot like my sister Janalee. I feel like they would make really good friends if they knew each other, and I can totally imagine Jan being out on a mission. :)
I'm so happy to hear about all that is going on there at home. All of you are amazing. Keep it up and don't stop believing! Remember that your Heavenly Father loves you. I love you all and hope that you have an amazing week!
May THE force be with you!
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