Sandy is doing great. She came to church again, and asked more about the Word of Wisdom and other commandments. Everytime we explained them, she would respond "Oh, that's not hard. I can do that." But she still wants to be sure it is right, and it's what she really wants. We are working hard to help her gain that conviction for herself. We also had a cool experience while looking for less actives homes. We were walking up the street and a lady ran over to us and said that we were different from other foreigners. We asked why, and she said because we smiled all the time, and most people can't always be happy but we were. It was very simple but really fun to see that people really are recognizing a difference in us as we walk around the streets. We decided to heart attack the new relief society presidency's homes to show our support. After the first one, we realized we had put the wrong name on the door. It was too far to go back and fix, so we just mixed up all the rest as well, so that all the names would be accounted for somewhere. We were looking for the relief society president's house, and weren't sure which one it was. But then we saw an Ensign in the mailbox, and new we were at the right place. Latter-Day Saints can be distinguished in a lot of different ways. This week we decided to fast for a very specific purpose. We were excited and ready, and acted in faith. But then the time came and what we had been fasting and praying for didn't happen. We were a little disappointed, and tried to see the Lord's hand. Well, the Lord is too good. And on Sunday, we had 4 investigators come to church, plus another less active!! One was a former investigator who has been meeting missionaries for years, but stopped about 5 months ago. She texted us, and randomly showed up at church with her two children for the first time in her life. Then during sacrament, Thomas and Leanne walked in and asked if we would be willing to meet after church. We had met them once before but hadn't heard much for a few weeks. And there they were, we were able to have a wonderful first lesson and they are very interested to learn more. He said his favorite part is that we talk about feeling the truth, because he believes that's the only way to gain knowledge. He said when he was young he felt something once, and has been trying his entire life since to find that again. We had tried to visit the less active about four times the past few weeks, but they kept sending us away. But Sunday morning, she walked in happy as ever and ward welcomed her with loving arms. Later that day, we were looking for more less actiives. We knocked on one door, and a man answered. He immediately asked "are you Mormon?" We said yes, and he said he saw missionaries when he was young. He has been wanting to learn more since, so we gave him a Book of Mormon and said we would send the elders over. We were walking away, and he came running behind us with a snack for each of us, to say thank you for the gift we had given him (meaning the Book of Mormon). It was almost more than I could handle. While a few moments of disappointment came after my will wasn't fulfilled, the Lord literally POURED out his blessings on us in His way and His time. It was incredible. My testimony of the power of fasting has grown so much, and I know that it is a true principle of the gospel. The Lord gives us commandments, and he always keeps his promises. I cannot express through email my gratitude for my Father in Heaven, and his guiding hand in this work.
One more thing before I depart. In the July Ensign, there is a talk called "Becoming Perfect in Christ" on page 42. I thought it would be good to read in order to improve myself. But instead the talk is about what it means to become perfect in Christ, and what it doesn't mean. It talks about perfectionism and perfectionists, and reminds us that Christ never demanded that of us. Perfection in our mortal view is very different, and success has an entirely different meaning. As I read the talk, it felt as if it had been written directly and specifically for me. It was incredible, but it also made me think of all of you. I would encourage all of you- my amazing, overachieving, incredibly smart, talented, wonderful family members- to read this talk.It helps put into perspective how the Lord views us all, and it's pretty amazing. This has been another wonderful week, and I love being here so much. This is the Lord's church in earth, I have absolutely no doubt. I love you all, have a wonderful week!
-Sister Seegmiller
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