IT"S JUST A LOVELY RIDE

I can't believe the amount of joy I've felt over the past few months! Opening this area has been such a blessing, I love everything here!

Two weeks ago our friend Emily got baptized! We met Emily in October and she told us her dad was a member. We didn't realize how involved she had been in the church growing up (going to 2 girls camps, church off and on) but was never baptized. She was glowing at her baptism, and I've seen her absolutely blossom in the gospel! 

Last week our friend Colby got baptized. The Spirit was nearly tangible in the room as he got up after he was confirmed to share his testimony of the restored gospel. I will be forever impacted by the opportunity I had to teach him. Who would've thought a simple invite to a tabernacle choir concert would have done all this? 

Crazy to think I'm now beginning the last transfer of of my mission. I will be sprinting, and giving it everything I've got. I am staying here in the Joplin YSA branch with Sister Broadbent! Woot Woot! I'm so grateful to be an official representative of my Savior and Best Friend, Jesus Christ. The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. It's just a lovely ride! 

Elder Uchtdorf summed it up perfectly, "I have also experienced for myself the glorious dawn that fills the soul with joy so profound that it can scarcely be kept in. I have discovered for myself that this peaceful confidence comes from following the Savior and walking in His Way". 

Love you all!!! Keep L-I-V-I-N

PHOTOS:

Emily at the temple!

Emily's Baptism!

Colby's Baptism!

Colby right after receiving the priestood.

My best friend, Broadbent!


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