April 07, 2014

Family, 

Wow! This week has been a spiritual up for me. We are not having much visible success in the area, but I feel like I am learning a lot. 

The temple is beautiful. I really feel, even though it is not yet dedicated, a special spirit there. I feel like everytime I am there I learn something. Not anything crazy profound--I just feel God's love. I know He loves me and cares about me. Also, people are so different, but we all need Christ. Every one of us needs Christ. Without Him, this life is pointless. God didn't send us here to stay the same. He sent us here to change, and that change requires Christ.  I also just feel how real it is that families can be together forever. Are you in for the long haul, family? Eternity is going to be a long time. You are so lucky to be stuck with me FOR-EEE-VER. Just like Squints says. 

Anywho, things are going rather well. We found this really cool lady. She is a hair dresser and wants God to help her with her family and marriage. We also are going to see this really cute family tonight with a member. They have been thinking about baptism, BUT they do it differently in their church. All prayers on their behalf to understand and on our behalf to teach simply would be greatly appreciated. 

Wasn't conference spectacular?! I felt like the apostles THREW DOWN! What is going on in the world? Sheesh! So, just to calm your troubled minds, I do not get food spat or thrown on me. There are people who are angry and rude, but that is to be expected. I'm glad I am here in Florida. The people here are, as a whole, God loving people. 

Here comes a bit more preaching. I read 1 Nephi 10:14 this morning. It says, " I will be a light unto them forever, that hear my words." This comforted me a lot as I read it. Things are a little rough right now, but I trust in the Lord. I don't know why things are happening the way that they are, but I know that it is for my good. I know the Lord is molding me into the person that he wants me to be. I have confidence in the Lord's timing even if I don't understand everything right now.

Family, I love you. I hope things are going well. Mom sent me pictures of your chilluns. They are getting so old! Make them stop!!! Also, transfers are coming up next week. We'll see what happens...

Hermana Gardner