Yep it was a busy and
very eventful week. But it all went well and I loved it! First off:
Corinna's Baptism: Definitely top 5 highlights of my mission. Since it was
only my second baptism I wasn't super sure what all had to go down but Sister
Peterson took charge and it all came out perfect. Sean was able to baptize her
and he was looking so slick. You can probably see in the pictures. He made it
special for her and made her feel comfortable. So perfect. Best part was the
support from all her friends and family. Both her dad and mom came and about 10
non-member friends. Some even brought her flowers. A couple are going to start
coming to YSA and want to learn more. We have a lesson tonight with one of her
friends. Corinna is just awesome. Her mom was able to be right by font steps
off to the side and see her be baptized and she really appreciated it. She also
got teary eyed. I think she has had a change of heart. Not that she will join
but she is more accepting of Corinna being baptized. I did end up talking and
playing the piano. I decided to do what the scriptures say and treasure up the
words in my mind and heart continually and at the hour it is need the spirit
will help me speak. Now you know how hard this is for me because each talk in
the past was written word for word and I would just read it. It was a huge act
of faith but I felt it would be more sincere to Corinna. And God did not fail
me. I was still super nervous and shaking but the spirit was with me and I
spoke what came to mind and it turned out to be well. I felt the spirit so
strong at the baptism, especially when corinna gave her testimony at the end.
This church is definitely true. The joy it brings to people's lives is not
fake. It is truly from God and it is Him fulfilling His promises when we do
what He asks us to do. That is why baptisms are so spiritual. God is so pleased
when His children take that step in returning to Him and trusting Him. I
encourage you to all go when there is one in your ward or stake. It helps the
convert and it blesses you to recieve that blessing of feeling the spirit.
Belfast Exchange: I am
just briefly going to say what went on. BUt all in all it was so good. I served
in belfast with Sister Olsen. She is super great! I went up thursday night and
we visited a less active. Then friday morning ALL of our appointments fell
through. Bit of a bummer but we went by some less actives. And our night
appointments were good. Saturday all of our appointments were good also. And I
left saturday afternoon. I took the train both ways. She met me in Dublin. Then
sis. peterson met me in belfast. But i really learned from Sister Olsen the
importance of loving the people and how to do that. She is truly a wonderful
missionary. She helped me a lot and we had some really good talks that helped.
I am pretty sure I need this exchange. I have another this week and I am
suppose to get us around DUblin. I am sure we will get lost at least 3
times.
Well sorry it is so
short but I am needing to go because we are meeting the elders soon to go to
the zoo! So excited. I will put a picture of last week's crab fishing in the
Irish Sea. All of you should be jealous. It was a blast! Love you all and pray
all goes well back home! Cheers!
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