So i got the stay cool package and i
loved it. I have to admit that the spray bottle isn't really whats
needed in the south because I'm already wet. But the fan works
fantastic! I especially love the necklace fan, it's been an odd thing
when i turn it off because I'm getting cold. Also I'm very grateful for
the water bottle for my bike, I've just been using normal water bottles
that i keep in my backpack. So it's pretty "cool" when the water is
still cold after a couple of hours. Plus the water bottle makes my bike
look pretty legit. (We sent Kyle a "Stay Cool" package, since it's been so hot in South Carolina. We sent an Insulated Water Bottle for his bike, a fan he can wear around his neck, and a spray bottle with a fan attached. We also sent him treats, like Cool Ranch Doritos and a variety of blue candy. I realized after I sent the package, that a spray bottle with a fan probably wouldn't help in a State with extreme humidity...but I'm from Utah, and I wasn't really thinking, and it's really the thought that counts, right?)
So Elder Dietz and i have begun to see the light at
the end of the tunnel from our hard work. Many people are showing
interest and members are talking about people that they have thought
about sharing the gospel with. I know that this is the Lords work and i
think it's time for people to be gathered into the fold here in
Hartsville.
One person in particular is showing interest. Her
name is Mikayla and she is a friend to one of the youth here in the
ward. I guess her grandma gave her a book of mormon and she has been
reading it. She also practically lives at the members home so she has a
lot of good influence. But her grandma isn't a member so we talked to
Mikayla at church and asked if her grandma would care if we came by. She
said that she wouldn't and that she would get the address. Then we told
Mikayla that we want to teach her as well. As we said that she got a
big smile on her face and said Okay! I wish i couldve taken a picture.
I guess many of you are wondering! I'm not getting
transferred! Which means i get to stay another six weeks in Hartsville
with Elder Dietz! I feel so blessed to stay here longer. Because i feel
as if many things are about to happen here and if i work hard enough the
Lord will allow me to be here when it happens.
I truly have loved the experiences that i have
gained from being sent here to Hartsville. It's a testimony that our
Heavenly Father knows each one of us personally and knows what is needed
specifically for us. Again i am so grateful for the trials that the
Lord has blessed me with. Not because i liked having them or that they
were fun. But i see a trial as two paths, one path leads away from the
Savior and the other leads towards Him, and it's our choice where we go.
I can truly testify that I am closer to my God than i ever have been
before because through these wonderful challenges i have had to give my
burdens to the Lord because i could not carry them alone. I wish i could
somehow send the feelings i have through this e-mail but words can't
seem to describe how much i love my Savior.
Isn't this gospel fantastic! I feel as if i could
talk about it for hours and how much joy it brings to me! There is so
much to study it almost seems never ending. We have the scriptures and
general conference talks and ensigns, we have a promise from God that if
we ask we shall receive. I just love that we have the fullness of the
gospel. I see so many religions and faiths around me that are happy to
an extent but still feel as if something is missing. They all are great
followers of the Savior, but they have questions and are confused about
all of the different doctrines that are being taught. Oh how i wish i
could help every one of them, but unfortunately that's not what the Lord
wants me to do at this time. He wants me to do my very best to help
every one of them, but their agency will be the deciding factor.
I feel as if I'm rambling but i just love talking
about these things. I am just filled with the Spirit as if I'm about to
explode. I love being a missionary
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