BAPTIZE OR BUST

How is it already March 13th?! Time is absolutely flying by! Every week goes by quicker and quicker! 

I am so full of gratitude and joy! I was able to witness our friend Janie's baptism this past week, and it was so special. It was a miracle that she was able to be baptized because she got her colon removed, so she can't even take a bath, let alone be immersed in water for her baptism (because getting her colostomy bag wet is treacherous). We almost had to do a proxy baptism, but with A LOT of faith (and doctors permission of course) we were able to baptize her safely! Her brother who passed away a year ago was a member and I can only imagine how much cheering he was doing on the other side as he watched that happen!! 

My medical assistant skills came in handy as her husband and I got her colostomy bag all fixed up after she was baptized. Two elders got in the water to ensure her safety. Her husband (the one I mentioned a while back who hadn't been to church since 1988) bore his testimony about the gospel and how God doesn't give up on his children. I will forever be grateful I got to be apart of their journey :)

One more cool story!! We are teaching a guy named Larry! He is awesome! We gave him 3 Nephi 11 to read for homework and when we saw him 5 days later he walked in apologizing... we assumed he forgot to read 3 Nephi 11. NOPE. He said "I'm sorry I went ahead and finished the entire book, and everything just made so much sense". EVERY MISSIONARIES DREAM!! 

I remember looking at my mission call and thinking how miserable I was going to be out here in Missouri. But it's been the complete opposite. Don't get me wrong, there are times that are tough. But I love it here! God humbled me to dust calling me to the midwest/south... and I am SO grateful for it haha :))) The people here are AMAZING! Life is so good, and I am just so happy! Take a moment this week and just be grateful for where you are and who you're with. It makes all the difference.

I love you all!!! Keep on L-I-V-I-N!!

PICTURES:

The sword of Laban!

JANIE'S BAPTISM!

Walmart Museum selfie!

Lunch with the senior missionaries!

Interfaith Festival! 

Tracting in 70° weather

I got to see Donna!!

Exchanges in Branson

cutest dog ever!! kind of blurry bc she wouldn't stop moving!

Sister Wagner came back to visit the mission!

Springfield South Zone Leadership!

Me talking to the Walmart AI




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