DALLIN GETS HOME IN 3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry I had to throw that out there--I can't wrap my mind around it! Whoever goes to his homecoming, will you record it? I think he will on one of the little tapes, but make sure it's recorded. I have a little tape recorder I can listen. Thanks so much! Welcome home, Elder Hardcastle! Thank you for giving your heart to the Lord.
And miracle...Pong and Noi were baptized yesterday! It was so great. I just kept thinking, "Why would I ever miss home when people like this are waiting to hear the gospel?" I love you all--but right now, this is more important. Oh man they're amazing. They asked me to speak, as well--they said they understood, haha, but who knows? It was a little hectic--we only had an hour between conference sessions so we were in and out of the Sunday Morning session. I was a little sad when I came in and saw Pres Eyring finishing his talk. "Dang it...." I thought. But then I quickly remembered, "Sister Naegle! You were filling up the baptismal font!!!" And...I figured Heavenly Father understood. :) It was such a good day. Maa Noi told me after a big hug, in her British English, "I feel like...like...I could fly." They are so precious, and I am so grateful they are familiar with their loving Heavenly Father in Heaven. It was an amazing day.
Conference was amazing, wasn't it? I learned so much! I can't wait to have the Liahona printed and re-read. I would have to say, of those that was able to hear, that President Uchtdorf takes the cake for me. It was an incredible talk that answered so many personal questions and prayers. I love conference! I saw all the sessions in English, except for Relief Soceity. As I watched relief society session, President Monson got up to speak. As I listened to him in Thai, I thought to myself, "Never, ever, ever in a million years did I think I'd be watching the prophet speak in Thai, and actually understand it." Haha. Heavenly Father works in mysterious ways....
Thank you for the package, Hardcastle Family! I absolutely love it! The pictures are great, and the oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. :) Thank you so much! I wore the bracelet that Jac and Kirsten got me from Alaska for the baptism--I love it. Thank you for thinking of me! And Llloydly, Happy Birthday tomorrow! How old is it now? :) Hope it's a great day.
One last story--we had to do a bit of "digging" with Thum this past week. She's had some things go on in the past, and we were pretty nervous when Pres told us we needed more information before interviewing. So we went in prayerfully, and began with prayer. We reviewed the baptismal questions with her, and when we got to the chastity questions we were able to discuss it a little bit. We then really emphasized the Atonement, and the power of repentance. She immediately softened....then we turned on the movie, "To This End Was I Born." Powerful! Afterwards, we bore a simple yet powerful testimony, and asked her to say a kneeling prayer for us. As she began, she immediatly started sobbing. She broke down to the point she could speak. I couldn't help but weep with her. This woman has overcome some incredible challenges in her life--cancer, an abusive husband, her child being taken by her husband and not allowed to live with her, taking care of a niece because of a dead-beat brother, etc....and all the while just trying to find peace. My friends, she's found it. I can't express the love I feel for her, I know it is the love of God. I love being a missionary.
Well...time to sign off! I hope all is well with everyone at home, thank you for the love and support. It is going to be a great week!!! We're all going to make it that way, right? Love you!
All my love,
Sister Naegle
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