Nov 3
This week! Oh my goodness! Oh Monday, we were going to have dinner with a recent convert, Choi Seung Eem, and her son at their home. We had just finished eating, when the father came home from work. (this is the same father who wouldn't pray since he is Buddhist, but thanked us for blessing his family.) We asked if we could teach him a lesson, and that he could play the role of investigator and ask questions, correct our Korean, etc. so we could be more prepared when we teach others. He kind of blew it off, but came and sat down as we began to teach.(Miracle #1) His wife and son have been meeting missionaries for months, and he never stays in the room to listen, UNTIL NOW!! :) :) :) We read from the children's Book of Mormon, and he just listened. But by the end, he had grabbed the book from his son and was explaining the story of Ammon to his wife.(miracle #2) He then asked us what was different about the Book of Mormon and the Bible, and read the entire introduction to the Book of Mormon.(Miracle #3) We talked to his wife about something else, but he interrupted asking us about our families. We were able to testify of who God is, and how he has blessed our families, and how God loves him just as much as he loves his son. I then felt impressed to talk about Grandpa Bennett passing away, and bore my testimony about the Plan of Salvation. I began to cry, as well as Sister Evans and Seung Eem. He handed us each a tissue, and as I kept talking, we looked up and saw him wiping tears from his eyes.(Miracle #4,5,6,7,+++++) The spirit was SO strong, and we know he could feel it. It was incredible. He still isn't ready to take the lessons, but said casually "I may need to read the Book of Mormon, just to see what this is all about." Oh my goodness. This gospel is true. The plan of Salvation is real. God's love for this man was so apparent, and he felt it very strong that night. We are going to continue working with him as the spirit continues softening his heart little by little.
We have had other really cool experiences. We had a meal with a member who invited all 12 missionaries over to eat! We taught them the Restoration, each companionship teaching a principle. Sister Evans and I were going to teach the Joseph Smith story, and I had Sister Evans say the first vision. As soon as she started, the spirit was so strong and all our testimonies were strengthened even further about the divine calling Joseph Smith received. Kim Myung Oak is still in pain, but is so sweet and loves when we visit. She gave us big hugs as we left, and we love her!! Yesterday, we had a new investigator come to church, Ee Me Kyung. She was a little early, and the members were so wonderful and sat with her the entire time, answering all her questions and making her feel at home. I say this a lot, but I love this ward so much!
It's been an incredible week, filled with blessings and miracles both big and small. It's amazing to see just how the Lord is pushing his work forward all over the world. We are each on a mission to spread the gospel no matter where we are. And I am so grateful for all of you and the examples of faith that you are to me. I love you, have a wonderful week!
-Sister Shanelle Seegmiller
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