While we were out tracting on Tuesday it started to rain on us. Luckily we were basically done and heading back to the church for lunch. But we definitely got wet. It was kinda fun haha. We also had pur interviews for the transfer on Wednesday. It was really nice to see President and sister Marsh. It was really just uplifting and motivating.
We had some great lessons with those we are teaching this week. Matt, the one who bore his testimony a few weeks ago is soaking up what we are teaching Him. It's really cool to see how turning to Christ has helped him so much in his life, and now that we are teaching him how excited he is to continue growing and changing. Elena is also doing great! She is the cutest! She really understands and agrees with all we are teaching and she really likes the Book of Mormon and the lessons we learn from it. We didn't get to meet with Emily much this week because school was so busy. But the lesson we did get to have with her was a miracle. She started out by talking about how hard the week was emotionally with it being so busy and crazy. And that the night before we met was the worst of it. We were worried she was going to want to just take time to herself and not meet with us more, but she said while she was praying so hard because she didn't understand her feelings or why she had them she realized that it would be easier to deal with lifes problems with the gift of the Holy Ghost. She realized she was ready to be baptized and to be able to make those covenants with God and be blessed with the constant companionship of the Spirit. So we set up the 27th for her baptism with her. We were so pumped and excited for her that when she walked out of the building we were jumping and laughing and hugging. We are so excited for her!! And same with Josh's baptism this Saturday. He is so ready and excited to be baptized. He has been so prayerful in preparing and you can just see the light and joy he has found.
We also have been meeting with a member who has recently been coming back to church more, and she shared with us that she wants to meet with us weekly and prepare to go to temple. It is beautiful to see the change that happens in people when they open their hearts to the love of Christ. She truly has been happier and better able to deal with the struggles she has at work. I know this church is true and that God has blessed us with all the resources to be happy and that we just need to turn to Him.
It's definitely not easy being out here, but I love it! Being a missionary for Christ is the best!!
Love you all!!!
Sister Nielson
101 Davis st. Apt. E9 Athens, Georgia 30606
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