Well, this week, there was an
amazing "Mascarade" sale at the hospital that went towards some
cause. Everything was five dollars!!! Ok. We went there just to contact, but
being the girl I am, I didn't leave empty handed... Oops. But hey! I have to
show you what I got! There were some really fun funky pants that are uber
comfortable that I couldn't resist! When Sister Woodard saw them, she wanted a
pair too! So we now have our matching companion item! Yay!
This week, we had Family Home
Evening in Lynn and Joe's home. We brought a super cute, young couple from our
ward, Emma and Danny Perkins. They recently moved from Utah and both served
their mission in Italy. They did the FHE with all the grandkids to kind of show
what a typical night would look like. Emma did a cute little story about
repentance and had them put together a puzzle that had the steps of repentance
on it. Danny then did the activity called "Nickel, Nickel, who has the
Nickel?" In this game, he put his hands flat, palms facing in with the
nickel inside. Everyone had to put their hands the same way with a little hole
at the top. He went around the whole circle and dropped the nickel in one
person's hands. The guesser then had to figure out who had it. The kids went
crazy and wanted to play it over and over again. The parents were laughing and
Lynn and Joe were having a great time as all 4 generations got involved! We
ended the night with dessert. Lynn and Joe loved it! You could tell it meant a
lot to them to be able to have such a good time with the whole family. We will
be helping them plan a month worth of lessons and activities! Lynn texted us
after and said "Thank you ladies for a wonderful evening!!! I enjoyed it
more than words can say. :)" That is very unusual for her. That night
really strengthened my testimony of FHE. I have grown up with it and kind of
took it for granted. It was great to see something so simple mean the world to
this family. That is what all this is about. The gospel is here to bless families
and help them grow in love and strength in Christ. Lynn and Joe will not be
getting baptized this coming week like we had originally planned, but they will
soon. :) The most important thing is that they feel ready. They take it
seriously, which a huge blessing cuz once they join, they will be a strong
force for good! They will be a big contribution to this ward! It is so evident.
I love them so much! (Probably will get you pics of it next week...)
Besides that, we are still
teaching Amber. Things are going well there. :) She probably won't get baptized
as soon as she had hoped cuz Sister Woodard and I want to make sure she
realizes the lifestyle changes she will be making and be solid in making them.
It'll be a bigger change than we think she realizes right now. But that is the
great thing about the gospel! We love all and invite all to come into His fold,
but yet, God has order. He is never changing. So, it is required of all of us
to find our faith in Him and align ourselves with His will in order to be
baptized and be called "His people." God loves us all and wants us
all to come back, but He does have a plan. Our job, as missionaries, is to help
people discover this plan and the many joys that come along with that. Key
word: "Joys." That is what this work is, a Joy! We have a privilege
to bring joy into people's lives and in return, feel that joy ourselves! What a
blessing! I love serving a mission and the joy you feel as you serve the Lord.
I love you all so much! I pray
for you and think of you oft! Write me! ;)
Love,
Sister Salmond
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