It's so nice to
hear from you as it is every week. I really needed it. This week was a
great week because of my birthday it was just a blessing to have that
sisters conference on my birthday because it kept my mind busy and I got
to see my dear friends. I know the Lord answers prayers. Then we had
two birthday parties! You know one at the Clawson's and the other at the
O'Brien's two families that I love. I still can't believe how lucky I am
to be living in this ward. The members love the missionaries and would
do anything to help them out. It was such a crazy day though! We first
woke up earlier than normal so that we could drive and drop our car off
at the shop... because well I did some damage to it. So then after that
we drove all the way down to Chicago! It takes about two hours to get
there from where we are and the traffic is bad news. The conference was
wonderful as always. The taught us self defense (I am sure you are
happy about that ;) ), then they did some dealing with homesickness and
like discouragement. I swear everyone here is depressed. It's so weird to
me; like wouldn't you be happy if you are doing the Lord's work? Yeah
it's hard and we have such slow days but still. I didn't really love how
they keep talking about trials and challenges. I don't want to think
about that stuff anymore, but the spirit was there and was amazing as
always. I love meeting with everyone because of the spirit that is
present I wish so bad we could have that we us all of the time! When it
was over and when that was done we had to race back up to good ole
Buffalo Grove and pick up our car and head to our appointments. It was a
crazy day, but just the way I like it!
Our investigators are amazing as always!
The one
getting baptized in two weeks is heaven sent I can't even fathom how
blessed we are to work with her, but I am glad we are! She was at church
yesterday and said a comment in class about how since she decided to
get baptized, the adversary has been working on her and she has been
getting texts like everyday from her friends and family about not being
Mormon. She hasn't even told any of her family about her decision of
being baptized, it's so annoying how much Satan attacks. But is it so
strong and her husband is coming around! It so cool to watch!
It sounds like everyone is doing so good, I loved being
able to hear from everyone with the card you sent and being about to
see how they are doing. I bet Aubrey is doing so good, I remember when
she was pregnant with Wes that was fun. I can't wait to see my babies
again.
This week was a whole lot of Plan of Salvation talking
in church all our our lessons including Sacrament meeting was on the
Plan of Salvation. We even taught someone this week on the P.O.S it was
very interesting. I love learning new things about something you think
you have down and know. In 2 Nephi 2:11 "For it must needs be, that
there is an opposition in all things." We were given the gift of agency
which is the ability to choose between two different choices. With out
this would never be able to learn, we would never be able to grow.
Because the only way we do learn is if we make a mistake and have to
figure out how to do it the right way. The Lord is merciful and know
that if we want to because like him we have to make mistakes, time and
time again. But through His Son we can repent, and change for the better
in order to become the person we desire and are designed to become. I
am so thankful we have a merciful Lord who is willing to help us change
and become better through an infinite atonement.
Thank you for everything, you are in my prayers and I hope and pray that you have a wonderful week.
Love you.
Love Sister Tincher
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