Monday, October 25, 2010
Hello Family!
In my last email I wasn't very specific about WHERE in Lethbridge I would be residing. I'm serving on the south side of Lethbridge and we're covering a family ward (Henderson) and a YSA ward (Parkside). I really like Lethbridge, the feel of it reminds me of home. In Tuscany the homes were very uniform.....kind of a 'stiff' feeling. BUT in Lethbridge all of the houses are different and have their own kind of personality. It feels similiar to Lindon and I love it! Now don't get me wrong about Tuscany, I really like it there, but Lethbridge feels just right :)
This past Friday night Sis. Tomlinson and I experienced a miracle! We went to a member's home to have dinner and teach a friend of their's named, Rita*. Before meeting her she's already come to church twice with her kids and has had a very positive experience with the church. While we were teaching her about the Restoration she asked us REALLY good questions and had a true desire to know if the things that we taught her were true. She expressed that she felt that something was missing in her life and wanted her kids (ages 2 and 4) to grow up in a home where they felt safe and secure even when the world outside wasn't. We committed her to read the Book of Mormon and to pray about it, and extended her the invitation to be baptized on November 6th...SHE SAID YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahoooooooooo!!!! She was surprised that she could be baptized that soon but was willing to take that step in her life. It was a special experience and the Spirit was really strong. This is the first time I've experienced someone saying 'yes' to baptism and I'm so grateful that the Lord let me have this experience here in Lethbridge. We're teaching her tonight about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She used to be a smoker, but decided to quit a little while ago but still drinks coffee. We'll be extending her the committment to live the Word of Wisdom tonight and think it will go well. If she's willing to give up smoking then coffee shouldn't be a big issue BUT we will be prepared nonetheless to help her with any concerns.
Well, that's one way to start a transfer in a new area! :) As everyone well knows, Sis. Tomlinson is my new companion. She's from West Jordan Utah and is a pretty swell companion. It's been weird to have each of my companions for only one transfer. Usually you stay with them for two or possibly three. But, as for me, I've had three companions so far on my mission and have learned a lot from each one. Each have helped me grow in different ways on my mission and I will always be grateful for them and the friendships I've developed with them. Anyways, Sis. Tomlinson and I are doing well so far and I feel that it will be a great transfer.
Things on my mission here in Canada have gone well so far. I feel that my testimony and confidence in teaching the Gospel is growing more as I go along. I'm very grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He's helped me out so much with the specific challenges I've faced personally, and it's been a wonderful experience to be able to help and reassure someone who is going through things that have been similar to mine. The trials and challenges that we have really are there for a specific reason, and one of those reasons is to help someone who might be in a hole you have been in preiviously. The Atonement is real and I'll always be grateful for what Christ has done for me.
Love you family!
Sister Ireland
In my last email I wasn't very specific about WHERE in Lethbridge I would be residing. I'm serving on the south side of Lethbridge and we're covering a family ward (Henderson) and a YSA ward (Parkside). I really like Lethbridge, the feel of it reminds me of home. In Tuscany the homes were very uniform.....kind of a 'stiff' feeling. BUT in Lethbridge all of the houses are different and have their own kind of personality. It feels similiar to Lindon and I love it! Now don't get me wrong about Tuscany, I really like it there, but Lethbridge feels just right :)
This past Friday night Sis. Tomlinson and I experienced a miracle! We went to a member's home to have dinner and teach a friend of their's named, Rita*. Before meeting her she's already come to church twice with her kids and has had a very positive experience with the church. While we were teaching her about the Restoration she asked us REALLY good questions and had a true desire to know if the things that we taught her were true. She expressed that she felt that something was missing in her life and wanted her kids (ages 2 and 4) to grow up in a home where they felt safe and secure even when the world outside wasn't. We committed her to read the Book of Mormon and to pray about it, and extended her the invitation to be baptized on November 6th...SHE SAID YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahoooooooooo!!!! She was surprised that she could be baptized that soon but was willing to take that step in her life. It was a special experience and the Spirit was really strong. This is the first time I've experienced someone saying 'yes' to baptism and I'm so grateful that the Lord let me have this experience here in Lethbridge. We're teaching her tonight about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She used to be a smoker, but decided to quit a little while ago but still drinks coffee. We'll be extending her the committment to live the Word of Wisdom tonight and think it will go well. If she's willing to give up smoking then coffee shouldn't be a big issue BUT we will be prepared nonetheless to help her with any concerns.
Well, that's one way to start a transfer in a new area! :) As everyone well knows, Sis. Tomlinson is my new companion. She's from West Jordan Utah and is a pretty swell companion. It's been weird to have each of my companions for only one transfer. Usually you stay with them for two or possibly three. But, as for me, I've had three companions so far on my mission and have learned a lot from each one. Each have helped me grow in different ways on my mission and I will always be grateful for them and the friendships I've developed with them. Anyways, Sis. Tomlinson and I are doing well so far and I feel that it will be a great transfer.
Things on my mission here in Canada have gone well so far. I feel that my testimony and confidence in teaching the Gospel is growing more as I go along. I'm very grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. He's helped me out so much with the specific challenges I've faced personally, and it's been a wonderful experience to be able to help and reassure someone who is going through things that have been similar to mine. The trials and challenges that we have really are there for a specific reason, and one of those reasons is to help someone who might be in a hole you have been in preiviously. The Atonement is real and I'll always be grateful for what Christ has done for me.
Love you family!
Sister Ireland
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