I love you so much.
It
sounds like you had another good week back in the good old land of
America. Speaking of which... it's almost the 4th of July. That's
weird. Every month feels like... the same month to me!
This week was good. Sister Hughes and I had a momentous and streak
breaking occasion. This is the only time that we have not been to a
transfers meeting. We are both staying in Sisaket at least for a little
bit longer. This is also the first time that anyone has ever had to
stay with me for more than 9 weeks. Poor Sister Hughes. :) I on the
other hand am really lucky :)
It was a pretty good week here. Overall... there
were a lot of crazy things that happened. A lot of people who didn't
come to appointments, a lot of people who weren't home. A lot of people
who were sick. Or all of their kids got sick. Or they were out of
town, etc. But the week was a good one nonetheless. Because we've been
struggling to meet with so many people... Sister Hughes and I have
really been trying to set goals for what we could do better. Yesterday
we did a special fast together to try to receive revelation about how we
could change the way we find people to be more effective. It's been
kinda cool as we talked about it... Sister Hughes mentioned principles
that stood out to her as she contacted. Specific things that she
noticed could change... and they were a lot of things that I was doing
as I was trying to improve my own contacting. Revelation works! :) I
think that often times it's more subtle than I think it is. The basic
principles that we've been emphasizing are the same though. Declaring
repentance and entering the waters of baptism like it says in Doctrine
and Covenants. Wow. I love being a missionary!
Despite the many many lessons and things that seemed
to fall through this week, there were many wonderful miracles that
occurred. As I say so often... it seems that it was personal miracles
for our incredible investigator Sister Prem! She is the sweet
investigator that we have been teaching for a little bit now. She is a
referral from a member here in Sisaket and teaching her has been such a
privilege. I talked about her last week. And I'm sure a couple times
before. This week she got baptized! On Monday night our District
Leader got a call from the Zone Leaders telling us that Sister Prem
wanted to be baptized. She just moved to Ubon... as of like...Monday.
But they wanted to let us know that she was getting baptized! We got
permission to go to the baptism and that was certainly the highlight of
the week. She picked us up from the bus station and she was so excited.
She gave us a hug and we kept telling her how happy we were and she
kept telling us how happy she was. Some of the most sweet moments from
the occasion. She had already changed into her baptismal outfit and she
looked down at her watch and said. "15 more minutes. And I'll be born
again." Her testimony was awesome. She talked about how she hadn't
believed in God or in Jesus Christ. But as she read in the scriptures
she learned that they were real! I really have seen such an incredible
change in her. The doctrine of the gospel seem to be truly written on
her heart. She is awesome you guys! Then later this week she came back
to Sisaket for a wedding and she came to find us while we were inviting
at the market. She gave us these adorable pictures that she printed
out for us of her baptism. Oh my goodness. She is the best. What an
amazing sister!
Other thoughts... haha... you guys. I'm still not a
perfect missionary. It's funny because when I first went into the MTC I
think I thought I would be if I tried really hard. :) but I'm not.
I've had a couple of moments this week that were hard for me. Hard for
my pride :) haha... I've had many things confirm to me this week that
my Thai is not where it should be. I've had moments were I just felt
weak. And yet even after many blows to my pride... I feel a great
gratitude for all that I've experienced thus far. I hung a couple of
pictures up on my wall this week and they just make me so happy. There
is Brother Bom. Who... as I saw on facebook... recently baptized his
mom! There is my adorable Sister Gunging. My Thai little sister :) and
the picture that Sister Prem gave me. There are also lots of people
that I don't have printed pictures of... and I just feel so grateful.
It's true. My Thai is pretty weak sometimes. But... there is goal
setting. And there are language study plans. And there is the miracle
that I can even speak any Thai! And that I get to be here... it's true
that I'm not a perfect teacher. Annnnd. Many other weaknesses that
don't need to be listed. And yet... miracles are still possible, and
the Lord can work through the weak and the imperfect. I love being a
missionary so much. It is the best calling in the world. I cannot
imagine my life without it. If you're ever feeling down :) just
remember the good news of the gospel! :) And go share it with someone!
:)
I love you so much! Have a great week.
Love,
Sister Croft
P.S. Pictures. Sister Prem's gift to me. :)
Just some pictures on my wall that make me happy!
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