Hey All!
Well it's quite funny because I feel that after each week I send out my letter, something big happens after. Last week it was Minda getting baptized...this week Sister Worden and I got another companion!! It was funny actually because last Monday we had another sister with us while grocery shopping and such because her companion was sick and while we were walking around, I thought about how fun it had been to be in a trio before. Apparently, Sister Worden had the same thought and then a few hours later we got a call from our Mission President informing us that another sister was coming in and that she would be serving with us. We were so excited. So her name is Sister Hancock. She is 26 (yay!) and from Flagstaff, Arizona. So now I have to companions from Arizona haha. We are all getting along well and having lots great memories together already. This morning, we went with a sister in our ward to ride the Green Belt on bikes. I did it last year with the Ingersoll's and was excited to get to do it again before I head home. We tried to beat the heat, but that's hard these days. Luckily, the Green Belt is along a lot of trees so we got some good shade :)
I can't remember if I mentioned last time that our mission is doing this new commitment where we teach every member in our wards the message of the Restoration. We have seen some incredible miracles just this first week of doing it. It's been perfect, firstly, having Sister Hancock be new to have so many teaching opportunities. We have been able to teach and set up appointments with members who haven't been very active in church, but still are letting us come teach them. And we've had some incredible miracles with the commitments we leave with the families. One of them was with the Healton's. The husband is actually not a member, but he is very supportive for his wife and loves when we come visit. As we shared the message we committed him and his wife to read from the Book of Mormon every day as a couple. Although this may not seem anything big, having him accept that was huge! I'm excited what more miracles come from this commitment :)
Although this week has been wonderful, there have been some parts where I really felt my testimony tested and strengthened. I've had people question the things I have testified of as well as others try to persuade that we are just confused and one day we'll understand (coming from a Returned missionary, so sad). Although I had moments of weakness and feeling of defeat, I received a confirmation that what I know IS true and what I know is enough (great talk by Elder Neal L. Anderson "You Know Enough" is a great reference if you're ever feeling that way). Throughout life, we might have moments of weakness where we wonder if what we've believed and been taught is true, but if you remember those spiritual confirmations that you've received in the past and remember that what you DO know is enough, than you can feel strenghtened and not have to worry. I know that this gospel and the things I teach ARE true. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and that He has a great Plan that is for my benefit. I know it takes work to accomplish all that our Heavenly Father has in store for us, but it is so worth it and it takes work to truly appreciate those things. I love this gospel and I'm so grateful I have it in my life :)
Love you all!!!!
Sister Wightman
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