There's not too much to report on this week. We had a couple exchanges again and I got to be with Sister Emmett again. It was fun being with my old companion for a day. At first it was a little weird, but quickly we felt like we were just back together and it was nice to know that we already knew each other's teaching styles and were on the same page :) She is doing awesome in her new area and with her new companion.
Thursday morning, we got together with our Primary President who loves to bake and she taught us how to make mini lemon tarts. They were so good! It was hard not to just eat them all. We made them so we could give them to people that we visit. Those that we've given them to have loved them as well! It's always nice getting a sweet treat with a sweet message ;) I'm grateful for all these things I'm learning out here.
We are continuing to work with a couple guys who are working on coming making church a part of their lives again. Although it's sometimes a slower process, they've both expressed that they do appreciate the time we have taken to remind them of the gospel principles and even if it doesn't seem like it, we are making a difference. That was good to hear because honestly, sometimes it does feel that way.
We had an amazing experience teaching Bob Hall this week. Last time we visited him, he shared how something that continues to stand out to him is our belief about the three kingdoms in which we live in the next life. With his wife having passed, this is something very special to him. We reviewed the Plan of Salvation with him since it's been a while since the previous sisters had taught him that and then we read from the Doctrine and Covenants section 76 that goes into more detailed revelation about each of the kingdoms, what qualifies and the blessings. He received much comfort knowing that his wife is in the Spirit World right now and knowing how they can be together forever. I shared with him the testimony that President Monson shared in the October conference of the comfort he had knowing that his wife still lives and that because they have been sealed by priesthood authority, their relationship is not only bound here on earth, but also in Heaven and that they will be reunited never to be separated again because of the promises they have made. What a great knowledge all do and can have of that! I am grateful to know that families can be together forever and this life is not the end, but really the beginning. It truly does motivate us to live our best here now so that we can receive those blessings of being with our family forever :)
Yesterday, we had dinner at the Horrock's home and they had us prepare a little appetizer dish to add to the meal. I made a spinach dip in a sourdough bowl (SF style!) and Sister Worden made a fruit dip. They turned out pretty well, if I do say so myself :) It was great because they invited a couple over who have been coming to church but are not members and so it was just a nice casual environment to visit in. The members are so great out here and very supportive. We can't do this work without them!
I love you all and hope you have a fabulous week. To all the mother's out there, Happy Mother's Day! I'm looking forward to talking to mine this weekend (can't believe this will be the last time before I come home!)!!!
Love,
Sister Wightman
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