This week has been really good. Sandy is doing great! We watched the Restoration DVD with her, and afterwards we asked her how she felt. She said it made her think even more that 'mormon' is the true church, and joining would be a good idea. She still wants time to think about it, because she wants to be totally committed before making that decision. But it was amazing and we are so grateful for her. We also met with a new family, a grandmother and her granddaughter and grandson. We taught a little English, and then we talked about the Book of Mormon. They were very interested. The grandmother said she goes to church, but doesn't get the feeling that she wants. We asked her to say the closing prayer, and she said she didn't know how to pray but really wanted to learn. As we were leaving, we asked what she would do that night. She told us she wanted to go read more of 'that book'. They are wonderful and we will meet them again this week. We were able to meet with Sister Wen (the recent convert) and she's the best. We talked about the temple, and the blessings of sealing our families forever. They sang families can be together forever in church that day, and it got her thinking a lot. I was able to share a little about Grandpa Bennett, and how much easier his passing is because I know we will be together again. It was really powerful and she wants to go do baptisms as soon as possible. There was also a baptism on Sunday for a man from Nigeria. It was very special, and we were able to sing (in English) which was a little weird and really fun. We also started working with a less active a few weeks ago named Ha Hee Eun. She was baptized about 20 years, but hasn't come for a really long time. We invited her last week, she said yes, so we went to meet her at the bus stop and she really came!! We were so happy, and the ward members recognized her and made her feel really special. After sacrament meeting ended, she turned to us and said "I'll see you again next week!" and left. It was a miracle. It's amazing how powerful a simple invitation can be.
Sometimes, the Lord gives us little reminders that we are doing what he wants and are where we are suppose to be. This week, we got a call asking us to visit a woman from the English branch. Her husband is very 'lost' right now, and has made some very poor choices. She has three young children, and isn't sure what the future will be for her family. She was understandably struggling a great deal, and asked if we could come help her clean and just help her by not being alone. She is an incredible woman. She has every reason to resent her husband and his decisions. Many people would understand if she was bitter, angry, and blamed heaven for her problems. But she doesn't. She has realized that strength to overcome can only be found through Christ and she is holding fast to that knowledge. She was listening to Conference talks, talking about the temple, and telling us happy stories from the past. During study that morning, I came across Mosiah 5:15 "steadfast and immovable" and my companion found a quote and scripture from President Monson's talk in the Oct. conference. We felt like they would be good to share. When I showed her the scripture, she immediately started to cry because it was exactly what she needed to hear. Then we showed her the quote, and it turns out that it was the exact scripture from her husband's mission plaque. It was a confirmation to her and I that Heavenly Father knew her perfectly, and was able to guide us-who have never met her before- to share the exact things that would touch her heart. And it was a confirmation to me that we were where he needed us, and that he is proud of what we are doing.
I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing work. Oh my goodness. I cannot express how incredible each and every day is here. Miracles are happening all around us, and those are only the ones we notice. The Lord has his hand in this work in a very real way, and he is truly guiding each of us as we do our part. And it doesn't take a nametag to receive that guidance. I would again encourage all of you to read The Power of Everyday Missionary. It is INCREDIBLE and can truly change your life, and missionary work forever. I love this gospel with all my heart. There is no doubt in my mind that it is true. I love the Lord and am grateful for this opportunity to serve. I love you all and hope you have a great week!
-Sister Seegmiller
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