Hello Friends and Family ✨
I'm not sure I can perfectly describe this week. God is SO good. His hand is more involved in the work than I've realized before. Fast and testimony meeting with the most spiritual experience for me yesterday and my testimony of the restored gospel has deepened in my heart. How grateful I am for the church and the gospel.
Pulled out the long sleeves, leggings, and boots this week. HELLO FALL yeah! I love fall so so much. It's been awesome. A little Cold this week though
We met a group of kids who ALL wanted a Jesus sticker (thanks for sending those mom) and it was adorable. One of the little girls proceeded to follow us and knock doors with us get them while they are young hey, she even took us to her grandparents and a couple other people!
A is doing incredible! Yesterday was her second time to church and she got up and bore her testimony about the church, the Book of Mormon, and Joseph Smith. I sat there bawling my eyes as she thanked Sister Ali and I for bringing her to the church. She is an incredible daughter of God. She will be baptized October 22nd or the 29th..maybe the November 5th due to her word of wisdom concerns and finishing the lessons. Please pray that she can overcome her addictions.
A is doing incredible! His baptismal interview is Friday and his baptism should be next Saturday. Yesterday he walked out with a white shirt, tie, and suit...his first every to wear that in his life. Tears rolled down my faces as I thought about when he will receive the priesthood!
This week Sister Ali met a women named J on exchanges Thursday. Saturday we had a chapel tour with a J and J (her bf), with our ward mission leader Brother Madsen. Before we could even extend baptism, J asked when they could be baptized. They came to church Sunday and LOVED it. I can't wait to continue to meet with them. They have a baptismal date for December 10th!
Friday we met D and his two kids who are 11 and 9 through A. H 9 yr old girl, B 11 yr old boy...who reminds me SO much of my nephew Paxton). They all came to church yesterday! Blessings from the Lord! We have a FHE with them tonight with another family. Too excited! Hunter wants to be a singing Nurse...just like me ☺️
I had the opportunity to go on exchanges twice this week! Tuesday, with Sister Johnson and Thursday with Sister Robinson. What great sisters they are! We saw so many miracles both days. The Lord really is in this work.
I wanna go on for DAYS about the people we met this week and the experiences we had but y'all don't want to read a novel ahah. I'm so thankful to be a missionary. I'm SO grateful for the gospel. It provides peace and eternal happiness. President Thomas S. Monson said "It may appear to you at times that those out in the world are having much more fun than you are. Some of you may feel restricted by the code of conduct to which we in the Church adhere. My brothers and sisters, I declare to you, however, that there is nothing which can bring more joy into our lives or more peace to our souls than the Spirit which can come to us as we follow the Savior and keep the commandments.” This is so true! Obedience to God and his commandments brings more joy and peace. I know that the gospel has been restored. Jesus is the Christ. Through Him we can find peace, comfort, and joy. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Wednesday, transfers are next week...already?! Thanks for all the love and support!
XOXO,
Sister Detamore
Sisters in the district and our district
Celebrating Sister Ali's bday
D, A, H, B, A and us.
A at church yesterday
Helping A prepare for church Sunday, Tried to remember how to tie a tie for Sunday. Lol. I failed.
Little kids!!
Celebrating Sister Ali's bday
J
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