Hey Fam!
Crazy that everyone
is back to school and work! That was a long break... (; It probably went by so
quick for everyone! haha I can't believe Megan is already back to school for
her last semester... That is SO weird. Time is just flying right on by. I feel
like it is just going to continue to get faster and faster!
This last week was
a pretty good week for Sister Hindman and I. We are still teaching Jackie who
is on date to be baptized for January 18th. She is still doing well and on
track to be baptized that day. We were seriously so worried about her because
she has been on vacation for a little over a week and when we tried calling her
to set up an appointment we couldn't reach her... I was so nervous that she was
ignoring us. BUT we finally were able to get a hold of her and set up an
appointment to meet with her. Her phone wasn't working properly and she had to
get it fixed. That was why she wasn't answering the phone. So that was a
relief. She is such a strong women and she has such a desire to do what is
right. It has been so cool to see her withstand the temptations that Satan is
trying to put in her path. She has her mind set on one thing and that has been
the Temple. I know that because her focus is on the eternal perspective she is
going to be just fine. I am so excited for her! We have to teach her about 4
times this week and 4 times next week so that she is ready for her baptism. So
wish us luck! (:
I learned this week
that I need to learn creole. We have this awesome investigator we are teaching
named Andrea, but she has a hard time understanding everything we are saying.
Which has been rough... So we try our very best to bring a Haitian member with
us to her appointments. It always goes much better when we have someone that
can speak creole with us. Our Bishop here wants this area to have Creole
Speaking Missionaries. It honestly would help so much! Too bad I can't speak
it... I will pray for the gift of tongues! (:
It has been a sad
week for our ward this week. Our relief society president has been fighting
breast cancer for quite a while now and she isn't doing well... One of our
members called us and the elders on Tuesday to inform us what is going on.
Sister Hindman and I were able to stop by on Wednesday and visit with her for a
little bit. She has lost a ton of weight and was having trouble eating
anything. She had been throwing up for a while. We found out just a couple of
days ago that they have called hospice in. It has been so hard to watch. She is
an incredible women and she has definitely been a trooper. The ward has been so
supportive and helpful. It has been really hard for everyone, especially since
there isn't much anyone can do. I am just so grateful for the Plan of Salvation
which makes it possible for each of us to see our loved ones again. Because of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ we can find peace when we are faced with these kind
of trials. We will never be left alone in our time of need. The Savior really
does know EXACTLY what each of us are facing and going through and He will
never leave us to handle it alone. He loves us regardless of our decisions and
circumstances. We honestly cannot even comprehend the love the Savior has for
each of us. I am so grateful for that love!
Well fam, that is
about all I can think of to tell you... I am so grateful you guys and doing
well. I hope everything goes smoothly as you get back into the "good ole
grind of things". haha Thanks for all the love and support. I am so
grateful for everything you do for me each day! (: Have a great week!
LOVE YOUS
TO THE MOON & BACK!! WE GOT THIS!
Love,
Sister Woodland
P.S. Did
you get my letters??
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