This week was so fantastic!
First, we
had an amazing miracle with Mareina. We ran into her at a member's house
when Sister Sessions had to use the bathroom. Inspired! Haha, anyway
they were there because Mareina's boyfriend Jacob is moving into the
garage apartment at the member's house!! Mareina said this was so she
could get baptized if she wants to! It's amazing! Anyway, we talked to
her about the Book of Mormon and how she feels when she reads it. She
said she felt excited and like it is a holy book. We talked about how
those feelings come from the Holy Ghost, which is sent by God to
communicate with us. So we asked her what God is telling her about the
Book of Mormon. She said a few things, but most importantly that god is
telling her it is true. We asked her about getting baptized and she
totally opened up to us about some personal things that would cause her
to hesitate. She is now working on overcoming those things! I love her
so much! We have great faith that she will decide to be baptized soon!
And that will be just the beginning!
Speaking
of just the beginning...Sarah went to the temple for the first time this
weekend! She performed baptisms for 7 of her ancestors! She is going
back again in two Saturdays. It was such a profound experience for me.
As I witnessed her being baptized I could feel the presence of those
people. I felt a profound gratitude that I had the opportunity to share
the gospel with Sarah who is already making such great efforts to
provide the same opportunities and blessings that she enjoys to those
she loves. And it's all possible because of the Savior.
I
was struck this week by the amazing plan our Father has for us. We are
here to become like Him! How incredible! We need our Savior and His
Atonement to accomplish this purpose. I love and revere Him! This life
is such an incredible opportunity. The gospel provides a new perspective
for the things we endure, it doesn't take them away. That is why we can
be happen even in our trials. How cool is that! I love it!
I love you all! You are truly the best!
Love,
Sister Lewis
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