HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH ANN!!!!!!!!!!! I am so grateful you are my sister and one of my best friends. I love you so much, and hope that today has SO MUCH JOY and happiness that's true. I love you so much!
Miracles this week? Lots. Lots lots lots. More than I can write! We met with Dechaa and Nam, the family that we had dropped for a few weeks because their countenance had totally changed, and weren't progressing. This was the woman that cried bearing her testimony in Relief Society her 1st time to church! Well, we made an effort to go visit them, even though they've been totally closed off. We were able to meet with Nam, the mother...and honeslty, at first it was super awkward. We were pretty much scrambling to keept talking, because she wasn't saying much of anything, haha. We decided to sing a song for her, and the spirit instantly entered the room. Then my companion had the brilliant idea to whip out a picture of Lehi's Vision, her attn was caught. She was enthralled with everything we taught, and she slowly began to change into her old self. She started smiling and laughing, and the Spirit was so strong. Anyway, she committed to go to church, and the next day her whole family was there! It was amazing, and I know that the Holy Ghost truly softened her heart. Now let's just keep this train moving!
And Noi and Pong sell at a street called the "Walking Street" every Saturday and Sunday night. Sister Young and I decided to go, and while we were there eating her delicious food, 3 farang men came to their stand at 3 different times. All three of them had some tie to the gospel at some point in their lives, or lived in Utah, or previously studied with the missionaries. They noticed us sitting there and striked up a conversation with us. Well, Miss Noi has the fire brightly burning in her heart, began speaking with them as well (she speaks English really well). She said, "Oh, you ah Mohmon?! We ah Mohmon! Mohmon is de best kind of peoples...." and continued on. They soon corrected her and said that they were in fact, not mormon, just familiar with them. She would then ask, "Well, how long you stay here in Chiang Mai?" One man responded, "3 weeks." "Oh, well, den, dat will be plenty of time." She then looked at me slyly and nudged me in their direction. Hahahahahaa. Oh my heck, I love this couple more than words describe. They were familiar with the way Latter Day Saints work, and laughed at her antics. But it was so good to see her just open her heart and proclaim her beliefs to anyone and everyone! She is the sweetest of sweet people.
We had Zone Conference this past week, and I testify that when we go into a meeting, or study session, or any place the spirit will reside, with a question in our hearts, we will recieve an answer every time. I have no doubt. This has happened countless times on my mission and throughout my life, but I gain a firmer testimony of it every time it happens. No matter how specific, it is always answered! We had interviews afterwards, and I shared with President some thoughts I had been having the previous few weeks. He gave some counsel, that helped somewhat, but the last line of the interview struck me the most. He look me square in the face and said, "Sister Naegle, trust in the Lord and work your butt off." Haha, this gives you a little insight into what kind of man he is--I LOVE HIM. He is called of God to lead Thailand at this time.
The work continue forward. I am so grateful to be serving at this time. I have had some thoughts lately about change....I feel I have experienced some amazing things during my time in Thailand, but I don't feel I've changed as much as I am capable of changing. I want Heavenly Father to change me more. As I have studied and thought about this, I know that we will be able to change when we willingly give ourselves to the Savior. I have felt this inward battle in my heart for a long time now, with righteous desires pulling me in different directions. I have been selfish and keeping myself from the Lord! But the miracle? As I have prayed for understanding, I know that I will not be happy until I give everything to the Lord. EVERYTHING. Good or bad desires, happy or said, whatever it is--until that point, I will be withholding myself and the Lord will be unable to change me. I am nowhere near perfect in this arena, but it is at least come to my attention and I can start learning more. I want this mission and experience to CHANGE ME....not just experience it, but really BECOME a disciple of the Lord. Is that what you want? I testify that giving yourself completely to the Lord will eliminate any inward battles you have within your heart, and that the path with the Savior is, in fact, much easier than pursuing your own desires. I know it's possible to feel peace with it's all in the Lord's hands! I love you all, make it a great week!
All My Love,
Sister Nay
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