Possibly one of the greatest weeks on my mission. i have felt bombarded with love from Heavenly Father and have seen His influence in my life in a million little ways. thursday and friday were probably two of the most happiest days of my mission- despite the typhoon haha.
we fasted this last sunday for our investigators and our area. one of the investigators in a Hou JM and she has been progressing for about 2 months. the only thing between her and baptism is her husband. he's been pretty opposed the whole time and she has faithfully continued coming to church and reading the Book of Mormon. she has changed so much in the short time that i have known her. she has become steadfast in her faith in Christ. and on thursday morning she called us and was screaming/crying/laughing because her husband had told her that she could get baptized!! we were so excited and just screamed with her on the phone. haha we had fasted with her and i know it was because of her preparation and desire and determination that this miracle happened! i'm really grateful that i had this experience with fasting- it really strengthened my testimony. i've been thinking a lot about the will of God. as long as we pray for HIs will to be done, then no matter the outcome or the situation we can be assured it is for the best, it is for our benefit. Heavenly Father LOVES US. and i'm so grateful that i feel that so often in my life and on my mission. we had interviews with the new mission president, President Blickenstaff, and his wife. i felt so much love from him. i went to the interview fasting and really received answers to my prayers. he gave me the encouragement and motivation and direction that i need. i am so excited to work with him. i loved hearing him bear testimony of the personal relationship he developed with the Savior on his own mission and how that relationship has blessed him throughout his life, as he has encountered hard things. the Savior is always there to direct and teach and comfort. in my interview, we talked about how it is in our moments of trial and affliction that we are able to grow closer to Him. nothing that we have to go through is more than He can help us overcome. we must never be overwhelmed because He is always there to lift us. i am grateful for that. on thursday, we also went to a less active sister's home. i love her and she accepted the invitation to come to the baptism the next day and bring a treat. miracle
friday was the best birthday ever. Huang JM got baptised and i am so grateful that everything went so well. there was supposed to be a typhoon and we were wondering if we should change the date. i was fasting earlier that week that, if it was the Lord's will, the typhoon wouldn't affect the baptism. and it didn't! Huang JM was so excited and it was her husband that baptized her. i LOVE families and i'm so grateful for this wonderful experience. remember how forever ago, we asked our leaders in ward council for anyone in the ward that's family member is not a member of the church and one of the men offered his wife's name? that is this Huang JM! i am so grateful that she was so prepared and that her family is now working on going to the TEMPLE. i can't even believe it. her testimony is so strong and she is excited to continue reading the Book of Mormon. the ward has really welcomed her in. she was late to the baptism and that had us on our toes, but she came and it was great. whew
i'm thinking about the rest of my mission and trying to get the vision for what i can accomplish. time goes by so fast and i can't even believe it. a year on a mission is a sobering thought. i am so grateful for this opportunity and i really can't believe sometimes that i'm a missionary. i am so very grateful for all of your prayers and support. i am overwhelmed. i love you all so much. thank you for all the birthday notes. it made my day!!
keep the faith
love sister Newman
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