My Darling Family!
Wow, what a week:) Well, for starters I got a little bit sick on
Monday... probably from the galereta;) But all is well now and I am
grateful to be back working and giving my all. It is getting a little
bit colder here, but we have been blessed because I've only had to wear
my big coat one day. We will have a lot of lessons and are striving to
find some new investigators. Kielce is blooming!!!
I have learned alot this week about the power of thoughts.The
Prophet Joseph Smith said that he would treasure up in his mind
continually the words of life. Then he was prepared to deliver sermons
filled with revelatory power. I have made that my goal this week and
will be striving to give every conscious thought to the work of the
Lord. Unfortunately the opposite is also true. Satan will try and get
our thoughts to be focused on things that have no real value to us, and
can even be harmful. I love the scripture that focuses on thoughts,
words and deeds. They all make a huge difference!
I am going to Auschwitz today, which is a three hour drive. I'm so
sorry this is short and I can't write anyone else back, but I have
wanted to go for a long time. Our good friend Włodzimierz is taking us
in his car, and President okayed it and I am so excited. I know that's
probably not an appropriate response to this, but I have studied alot
about it, and am prepared to see a piece of history that I hope will
NEVER be repeated.
We have seen miracles this week in Kielce, I will share one with
you really quickly. Last week as Sister Barth and I were walking to the
Library , our investiagtor Virginia was sitting at her booth( her family
own a booth at a bazaar). We went up to say cześć and suddenly we felt
inclined to stop and pay closer attention. ( sometimes my excitement
gets the best of me... quiet dignity sister hemming... quiet dignity:)
but she was sitting at her booth, with the Book of Mormon( in bulgarian)
sitting on her lap. She had her hands clasped and was fervently
praying. Wow. what an absolutely beautiful experience. I was so grateful
to the Lord for having blessed me with the opportunity to see that
wonderful moment. It will forever be a highlight of my mission.
We had a beautiful week and loved the changing of the leaves.
Please pray for Virginia that she will see the importance of one true
church on the earth, and that Karina can talk with her husband. She is
such a wonderful woman, and just recently invited us to the baptism of
her children... in the catholic church. That actually meant a lot to us,
because we see her trusting and loving us just as we love her with all
our hearts. It will be a great opportunity to meet her husband.
I testify that I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
That God has restored His church on the earth, and that it was restored
through a living prophet. We learn that the only way to come to God
someday is through the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ. I know that
is true. I'm still figuring out the Atonement for myself, but I know
that is has more power than we realize. The pain of guilt can be
completely overcome with the beauty of His love. Joseph Smith also said
that man my come closer to Christ by the teachings of the Book of Mormon
than any other book. That means that this church is essential to all
men. I LOVE that I can share such a powerful message with the people in
Kielce.
Mom, thank you soooo much! I know it can't be easy for you to find
time each week to write me, but they mean the world to me. I see your
personal growth as well as the families and I am built by your
testimony. I feel the same way as you do... I want to just have more
opportunities to serve , when I get home I want my life to forever be in
service to the Lord. I am so grateful for having learned to put Him
first.
I love you all so much! So much love from Kielce!
Siostra hemming
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