October 9 & 15, 2012

October 9, 2012 How are all of you? Well, life here has been peachy. We were able to teach more of our investigators and with members present! That was exciting. Our investigators though have difficult concerns though that we are trying to work through...sometimes as the missionary, for me it's hard to see what the major problem is though...but we are working through it all...and trying to help them to are best ability. Sister Slaugh is good though. She really is perceptive of people. Anyway...that's the life with our investigators generally. We did pick up a new investigator! She's pretty awesome. She's been staying and helping a less active lady out with the sick husband who just died. But other than that she's homeless...so...yep. But life is good anyway. It's always a beautiful chance to share one's testimony with others. Last Thursday was Sister Slaugh's birthday. And I also got my new glasses that day. They're good. I like them. Wasn't General conference amazing! I just love our inspired leaders! They are so awesome! And I was really excited to hear the age changes for missionary work! I know it is inspired of God. And that it's the right thing to do. I am so excited to see the changes it will make in the number of missionaries. Especially sisters! It will be awesome! So I really liked all the talks, a lot. My favorites that I can think of right off the top of my head are: Elder Nelson's - "Ask the missionaries" talk. That was pretty cool and legit. One good talk for people who are not members of the church. And Elder Holland's talk about Peter and serving others, loving and serving the Lord's sheep. So good! Yes. They were all pretty amazing. And yesterday was Columbus Day; hence writing today for the library was closed yesterday. This morning we had interviews with President Weston. It was good to see him. Yep. We've been really working with our ward lately to get referrals. So far, no luck with them. But we have hope. We do still have a baptismal date for November 3. So that will be good. And yeah...yeah. Anyway, love you all so much. Love you all bunches and bunches! Have a wonderful faith-filled day! Sister Walston October 15, 2012 How are all of you? Well, this week... let's see. We met with our doubtful investigator...we brought a member that is scientific, more logical minded (our investigator wanted that). He was told that the gospel is an emotional process and cannot be proven logically. Our investigator definitely felt the spirit...he was shaking and struggling against his emotions afterwards...it was intense. He's not sure what to think...because he wants to prove it logically. But miraculously he came to church on Sunday! And I think he enjoyed it. So that was good. Our other investigators...let's see...the one who is getting baptized in November...her knee started acting up so she was unable to come to church Sunday, but she is eagerly putting together her baptismal program. She is wonderful! Sometimes it doesn't seem like she's an investigator, but a member...who just hasn't gotten wet yet. Hah...but yeah...She's doing beautifully. Hmm...one of our part member families were going to come to church yesterday...but didn't. But we're teaching the son tonight and the dad and less active mother tomorrow. Our other part member family...we had a lesson on having faith in Jesus Christ. One of their non-member friends stopped by joined in our discussion. I really liked their friend. He was a good guy. I just had a thought...I need to learn to be bolder. Sometimes I think I get nervous or scared what they might respond, but I am a servant of the Lord. I should not be fearful. And just ask. I'm mean, I'm not that scary looking, am I? Anyways, there's always room for improvement. Let's see...oh the new investigator we picked up last week...well...she went back down to her hometown...where her family resides...so...hopefully we can get her information and send the missionaries down her way. She is so good and ready to receive the gospel. One of our single men investigators came to the adult singles dinner on Monday night for FHE. He enjoyed it. He was actually the 3rd youngest there. The other 2 young ones was my companion and myself. Ha...we have a lot of older people in our ward. But I love them all so much. They are so dear. Yesterday we had a BOM awesome day. We went tracting to these 2 courts I've been dying to tract. And! We gave away 5 Book of Mormons! 5! It was beautiful! We were able to testify of their truthfulness! And the people agreed to have us come back...but I guess there's room for our improvement...we didn't exactly set return appointments...next time I guess. One step at a time. Baby steps for improvement. That's what I say! Otherwise one gets overwhelmed. Oh! We had sister's training this last Friday. It was good. The Weston's talked about looking at God's hand in your life. And about making our prayers meaningful. They are so sweet that family. I am grateful for them and their wonderful words. Often I forget to look at the good things in life. But boy when you do there are so many things God has blessed us with! So many things! I am so grateful to Him and for the things He has given me in this life to help me though. He truly is a God of miracles. A God of faith. A loving, merciful God. I am so grateful for Him. Also, Saturday we did exchanges. I served here in Lincoln with Sister Hurtado. She came out into the field with me. :) It was good to serve with her for a day. It was my first with her and my last...she goes home at the end of this transfer. Back to Peru. It was fun serving with her. She's funny. I feel like the way we talk to one another is almost like talking to one of my brothers. :) Haha, I love people who make me feel comfortable like that. Love you all so so much! Have a lovely wonderful day!!! Remember to smile! Remember to trust in the Lord! Remember, remember who you are! (I like the word remember. Just saying.) Love you all!!!! Sister Walston