Helloooooo!
I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July. As always, the holidays are little different on a mission. We actually stayed quite busy that day, which we weren't expecting. We helped some members paint their bedrooms in their basement (haven't done painting in a while) and then enjoyed a nice BBQ with the sister that we live and another lady in our ward. We then visited with Minda and her husband Rod (I'll share more about them later!!!) and enjoyed a Filipino dessert (basically jell-O and condensed milk) together. That evening we had a nice dinner with some more members. We had shish-ka-bobs and fruit. Very refreshing on that hot day! We had to be in by 8, so we didn't see any fireworks. But Sister Worden and I decided to use some glow sticks that we found in our room and had some root beer floats while watching the Testaments movie. So, not too shabby. The fireworks were going off like crazy though. I was impressed that these neighborhood shows sounded like stadium performances. Too bad we couldn't see any from where we were at :/ So grateful for the freedoms of this country though, and especially right now, the freedom of religion!
Ok, so I can barely hold it in, but the miracle of the week is...MINDA GOT BAPTIZED!!!! It's crazy that last week I was just mentioning how she seemed to be hinting at that. Well, Tuesday we met with her to teach about the commandments and afterwards, she asked if she could talk to us about something. She then continued by reenacting her thoughts and conversation with her husband as she shared how the Spirit kept prompting her that she was ready, but she was nervous to bring it up her her husband. Luckily, the Spirit had been working on him too and so they both agreed to let her go ahead and do it. She literally jumped off the couch exclaiming that she was ready to get baptized!! It was awesome! We asked when, and she said if Saturday was too soon. Of course, we told her not at all and so we began making plans. She had her interview Thursday night and Saturday had a beautiful baptism service! There was a great turnout of friends who have supported her along the way. Sister Worden and I sang a musical number, "I Will" (sure am getting more used to singing in front of others...hehe). It was cute, as we helped Minda get ready after she had been baptized, I asked her how she was feeling and she said "stronger". I love it! She was truly ready and I'm so glad she acted on that prompting. Yesterday, at church, she was confirmed a member of the Church and received the Holy Ghost and a beautiful priesthood blessing. Everyone felt the spirit so strong. I think the ward really needed that. Truly an answer to our prayers and fasting!!!! I'm so happy for her and where she's going :)
I am continually reminded by my Heavenly Father to be patient and trust Him and His timing. It seems like right when I'm questioning what I'm doing and if it's making a difference, He blesses me with these tender mercies. Some are great and some are small, but they are all reminders that He IS there and He DOES hear our prayers! It's incredible and yet so simple. This gospel is TRUE!
Hope you all have a great rest of your week :)
Love,
Sister Wightman
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