9/14/14

This week, we had a trial. Well, One of our golden investigators, did EVERYTHING for her baptism, that is supposed to be Saturday. She had her interview and everything. Sunday night, we got a call, she cant be baptized because she wont have a member living in her house and she isn't 15. (Her mom just has to get married for her to be baptized.) So, we get to tell her she needs to wait just a little bit longer. Its going to be exciting. Wish us luck! But its all part of Gods plan, so, we will see.

Continuing with the problem, I wont lie, I felt quite down. I didn't understand it. I got a little depressed and yes, thought about returning. I know, that's not good, but when you gotta tell someone they cant be baptized, it makes you sad. Anyways, last night we went to visit a less active couple. We started talking about eternal marriage, but it turned into them telling us how much the missionaries have changed their lives. They talked about how "They don't understand, but every time they feed us, they ALWAYS have food. Even when they have no money left, its there." They talked about how we have helped increase their testimonys so much and every time we leave they want to be better and read their scriptures and pray together. When I first got here, they thought about divorcing, now they want to get sealed. The best, was when the father cried because he could see how they are helping their child, and how when his child of 1 and a half folds his arms to pray and says amen, he knows its the right thing and its something special. It was amazing and helped remind us why we are here. It was so special.



The temple was AMAZING!!!!! Just what I was needing. You don't realize the blessing of having a temple so close, until you cant go. GO TO THE TEMPLE!!! There is no place like it. Feel the spirit. Receive answers. Feel peace. Do everything possible to be there. WORK FOR IT! Yep. That's my counsel for the day.


Life is an adventure and we got to hold on tight. Sometimes we don't understand everything, but the Lord does. He has a great plan and is always there for us. I testify he loves us, and he knows better. Don't give up the fight. It is CONSTANTLY going, but, we kn ow who's going to win. So pick which side you want to be on.


Love you ALL!!!!!!
Hermana Stanger