Dear Chicago : Transfer Time

Dear Family and Friends.

Transfer call came and I am being transferred to Downtown Chicago! (North side.) I am going to miss this area I have been here for so long, but it just flew by. The ward here is absolutely the best. I swear you don't get any better than this ward. I have learned a lot about how ward families should function, as well as hard work. I can't wait to start something new, it's exciting!

This week we were able to teach a part member family. It was pretty cool. We called her to set up a time to meet with her, but she was busy with work, and said that she would try and call us to set up an appointment the next day. Well usually when this happens there is a 90% chance they don't call back... well she actually did!

We got to meet with her, and it was such a powerful experience. She brought up baptism. The thing is she said that she is looking for a sign, so we asked her what kind of signs she is looking for. She explained to use that we will feel it in our hearts, calmness or peace. then she said I feel this way as we go to church. Then out of the blue she explained "and I think he can give us signs through our dreams." she went on to tell us about an amazing dream she had. I was stunned. She ended it saying, "I know you want me to be baptized, but I am NOT ready!".

Here is my thinking. How many times do we get signs in our daily life the we are looking for to guide us to help us make decisions? And have we already receive our answers?

Our Heavenly Father is so merciful he is willing to help us in the ways we ask in order to return to Him, but if we are not humble enough to follow these prompting and sign we are asking for. Then we may need to step back and re think what we are asking and what we are expecting to get. I know with all my heart that God, our Father answers prayers. He is so aware of each and everyone of us and if we ask in righteousness, believing that we will receive then it will be given to us.

So we have been working with a less active for a while, since I have come here... But he has started to come! He is a single guy that loves math and physics and such hahaha. He came to every session of conference, including priesthood!!! And then he came to church this past Sunday! Haha we went by to visit him, and said we would give him some Oreo cookies if he came, haha I think that is what helped him give in ;) But it was fast and testimony meeting and a new member of the church of confirmed with the Holy Ghost! So it was such a good meeting, and it was perfect for him to be at. Now he is coming to a lesson with us tonight. It's way exciting to see and I can't wait to see things progress.

Well next time you hear from me I will be in the City of Chicago! I love you and miss you. I hope you have a wonderful week!

Keep on Keepin on :)

Love, Sister Tincher