We had a surprise call from a girl last Monday night, The elders were generous enough to put our number on all the English pamphlets we hand out, inviting to english class. Well--we get english calls all the time! Until Monday night! Any unknown number we get, we assume it's an english call. I answered, and as she asked about english I started giving her the whole rundown we usually give people (what time, what they need to do, etc). She interrupted me and said, "And what do I need to do if I want to learn about Jesus Christ?" Um...."Come again?" I asked. She repeated the question. I said, "Are you free Wednesday?" "No, I have learning...how about tonight at 7?" "Great. See you then...." I hung up the phone and looked at Sister Harris in awe. Hahahahaha. Wow. So we made it from our 6 o clock appt in Jed Yod, usually a 20 minute bikeride to the church, in about 8 minutes to the church. I know angels were pushing our legs to peddal a little harder, it was a tight squeeze. That appt, as I testified of how the gospel has helped me in my life, she cut in and said, "How? Tell me an experience from your own life." I thought for a moment, and shared something dear to me. As I testifited to her of my personal conviction, the Spirit whispered in my ear, "This is why you're here." I knew at that moment that I, Sister Nay, was supposed to be there testifying to her at that moment in time. She was softened and needed that conviction from someone, somewhere, even if it wasn't her own. After 2 appts with her, we have a baptismal date with her in January! Ha, what's more, in that lesson she was asking us what she needed to do to be baptized after we taught her about it. I don't know what it is, but Heavenly Father is seeing fit that we receive blessing after blessing. There are miracles all around us if we just look! Honestly, more often than not the miracles I see day to day aren't as blatant as this experience. But as I have made a concerted effort to write down a daily miracle (at least one) every single day of my mission, I have noticed more and more and more and more....in other words, LOOK for the miracles and you will see them!
Thum and her daughter, Bingbong were interviewed this past week, and the verdict? BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY. We are so excited for it to happen, and they are thrilled. In fact, yesterday at church, Thum was beaming throughout. One of our other investigators, Ying (whom we've been struggling with on getting her answer--though we know she's already recieved it! It's just a matter of her overcoming those feelings unsurety) asked her why she was so happy, kind of nonchalantly. Thum looked her square in the face and said, "Because my daughter and I are being baptized next Sunday!" We haven't yet met with Ying, but from the look on her face, it was clear it made an impact. Heavenly Father is preparing her path, as well. :) Anyway, we are so excited for Thum and Bingbong. They are the cutest little family. I've attached a picture of them with Bingbong as a future missionary! :)
Funny story--we're teaching this cute, softspoken, sweetheart 50+ yr old woman that is so accepting of all we're teaching. She is the epitomy of a prepared heart in Christ. Anyway, she would never kill a fly, or so I thought--until this last lesson I was following along in the Book of Mormon reading, as my companion was explaining the passage we were just about to read. All the sudden I feel this big smack on my leg and look up surprised. Jan was standing over me with a hand stretched out, staring at the mosquito she just squashed on my skirt. Hahahahahahah, oh my heck it was so funny. Quite gross, actually, with the big blood spot on my skirt, but at least it didn't get anyone else! SHe just said, "Ok, go ahead, Sister Harris, and sat back down." Thai people are the greatest. Hands down.
Shelby has friends here in Thailand! Ying, the same one I mentioned before, was having some family problems the other day. We went and visited her as she was crying and telling us the story, and when she was down I had the idea to whip out Shelby's picture in my scriptures. She immediately starting laughing through her tears, and repeated Shelby's words, "Snow....haha....snow...." If you don't know the story, ask Manda. :) I love you Shelby! Thank you for being everyone's friend at home, and making friends in Thailand! You bring a smile to a dark day for everyone around you. Ying wants to meet you!
I know that this work is the work of the Lord. I know that we are able to see miracles every single day if we just look. I love my mission, even on the days I want to buy a plane ticket home. It is changing me slowly but surely, every single day. I know that this is just the spring board to life! I have so much left to experience, but this mission experience is changing it all within. I love you all! I hope you're willing and ready to look for the miracles in your own lives this Christmas season. RIGHT NOW, take 2 minutes and notice one miracle within the past 24 hrs. It's there. I love you all! Make it a great week!
All My Love,
Sister Nay
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