HAPPY EASTER!

This week has been really fun. We were able to spend our p-day with Han Mi Hyang. We went hiking, explored a palace, and visited the Blue house again. It was so much fun! She is doing great and is really progressing in the gospel. Tuesday we decided to text Yun Joo, who we haven't heard from in about a month. 30 seconds later she called us and said she wanted to meet that day. The power of follow-up, as discussed in conference, is remarkable. This week they had a national tragedy occur in Korea. A cruise ship sunk during it's trip, and most of it's passengers were high school students. Some were rescued, some were found too late, and most of them haven't been found yet. It has been really interesting. Because of this tragedy, the nation has come together in unity and prayer, seeking any way to save those people. Many people who claimed to have no belief in God have been praying daily, and ask us why God would let this happen. We have had many opportunities to talk about God, His plan, and agency to those who desperately need the message at this time. Lee Hyun is doing great! She was really upset about the accident. We were able to have a lesson all about the Atonement of Christ and how through him all things can be made right. We showed a mormon message about 'Chris Williams" which I highly recommend if it is online. His family was hit by a drunk driver and it tells about him turning to Christ to overcome that experience. It was one of the most powerful lessons we have had. She is progressing so well. We love her. Ein Bo Nah is also doing great. She told us that after she set a date for baptism, it became must easier to receive answers to prayers and keep commandments. So we are going to set a date to prepare for the temple to renew that desire she had before. We are very excited for her.

Yesterday was Easter, which is Korean is translated to be 'the season of Resurrection' which I like a lot more. It helps us remember the reason we celebrate and who we worship, who we owe everything to. It is amazing that the tragedy of this event here in Korea occurred so near Easter, the day that Christ overcame death for all of us. There is so much hope in this knowledge, and it brings light  into even the darkest hearts. We didn't have a special program at church, but afterwards we were able to attend the baptism of an adorable 21 year old girl. She has wanted to be baptized for a long time but her parents opposed. Finally, they gave their permission, and she was baptized by her boyfriend who was baptized several years ago (the same one that baptized his friend a few weeks ago). They are incredible and we are very thankful for their example and reminder of the importance of having good friends to influence our lives.

So the miracles with Lee Sang Soo keep coming. He is the man we met on the bus/street last week. Well, we set up an appointment to meet near President Christensen's home at 7, but we didn't have his phone number to confirm. So we went and waited, hoping he would come. At 7:30, we were pretty sure he wasn't coming but decided to pray to help him remember and contact us again. I got a feeling that we needed to walk through the tunnel nearby to the bus stop we had originally met him. It seemed silly, but we decided to go. On the way we talked to a few people, trying to figure out why we were there. When we arrived I got the feeling that we should go back. I was thoroughly confused, and my companion was probably questioning my sanity when I announced 'okay, now we need to go back." We decided to say hi to President and Sister Christensen before heading home, so we rang their doorbell. At that exact moment, a man came running up the driveway and guess who it was? He apologized for being late (it was 8:00 now). He had forgotten our appointment, but about 20 minutes earlier he suddenly remembered and ran from his home in hopes we would still be there. We were able to go in and have a lesson with him and Sister Christensen, and it was awesome! He asked if he could take a Book of Mormon home and read it. We of course agreed and will meet him again on Wed. It was incredible. The time that he 'suddenly remembered' coincided perfectly with the time that we prayed and acted on the promptings. The Lord has something in store for this man, and keeps working miracles in order for us to meet. It is very humbling to see and feel the love that the Lord has for this man. We are so blessed to be his hands on this earth. 

We just got a new bishop a few weeks ago on our ward, as well as a ward mission leader. We wanted them to feel support from the missionaries (all 14 of us) so we wrote them notes on hearts and put them on their door. Well, as we were doing the bishops door we heard a voice and bishop suddenly emerged from a different door. He was a very good sport, kindly let us know that we were decorating the wrong door (not embarrassing at all) and still acted surprised when we finished. He has a lot of enthusiasm for missionary work and we are very excited to work with him.

Today we were texting a scripture to some investigators on the subway. I proofread my message in Korean, and the lady next to me was shocked and asked if I actually understood. I said yes, and sadly she had to leave, but we quickly told her who we were and asked if she would like to meet again. Her response is one missionaries rarely hear, yet its the most amazing. She said "I have a lot of interest. Of course I want to meet again!" Miracle. Then today as I was writing this email, a man and his family from Hawaii and came over for some help. They told us that since we were mormon missionaries, they know they could ask us and we would be happy to help them. Sometimes we forget that to the world, we truly do represent the Lord and His church every moment of everyday. We may be the only contact people have with the church or Christ in this life. It is a great responsibility yet the greatest experience in the world. Also for all the women in the family and world, I heard an amazing talk from Elder Holland and recommend it to all of you. I think it's called "Because she is a Mother". I would love to hear your thoughts, but it made me think of all of you! Well that sums up this week. It has been incredible, full of miracles, touched hearts, and the Savior. I know this church is true with all my heart. I know that our Savior lives, that nearly 2,000 years ago he broke the bands of death. He walked the lonely path so none of us ever have to do so alone. He is our Savior, Redeemer, and friend. This knowledge is what sustains us during the best and worst of times. And nothing can bring greater joy or satisfaction than seeing this knowledge being accepted by someone for the very first time, or helping them remember what they once knew. I cannot express the joy I feel here, I can only say thank you for supporting me, and thanks to my Heavenly Father for allowing me this opportunity. Have a wonderful week, I love you all!

-Sister Seegmiller