It's taking some time, but I'm getting used to it here! I come home pretty much every night with a head ache, haha. Just when I feel I can't take another step, or say another word, or talk with another person, Heavenly Father sends a little tender mercy. It may not always end up in some fascinating miracle, but it's enough to keep me going for the time being. It's enough to make me take another step, talk to another person. The other night? It was uncontrollable laughter over nothing, with Sister Alisa and a member helping us teach. We were walking down the street, eating some gauva, and I don't even remember when was said, but we all lost it. I haven't laughed like that in a loooong time. I am grateful there are no language barriers in laughter! It felt so good!
Sister Harris called this week--she said that 5 of our investigators are being baptized on the 23rd, this Sunday! I AM SO HAPPY!!! Phii Ying, Phii N>>ng, her 2 daughters, and Phii T>>y. Ah, it was such good news. We had dates with them, but sometimes the dates have to change, or something gets in the way (Satan...). Gratefully, all 5 of these incredible women made it through. Sad I'm not there...but I love them so much! They're going to be stellar members. She called, also, to give me the number of Phii Jan's daughter--who lives here in Bangnaa! I know I'm supposed to be here for a reason. Jan, if you remember, is the woman that was baptized just before I left Chiang Mai. She's wonderful. Apparently was very excited to find out I went to Bangnaa! I called her daughter, and set up an appt with her this week. I can't wait to meet her.
PLUS, I saw Sister Noppamas yesterday! She helped us teach, too! I can't really describe how it felt teaching with my teacher from the MTC, haha. It was strange. But so good. She drove us in her car, showed us where her house was, etc. I felt like I was living in a dream driving around Thailand with Sister Noppamas. Haha. SHe's so wonderful. I attached a picture of us together! I also attached a picture of the delicious gingerbread house Grandma and Mom sent. She loved making it, thank you mom and grandma!
There are so many opportunities here. This city is HUGE....17-18 million people, I believe, not counting illegals. It's huge! There are plenty of people to talk with all the time. I see miracles all the time in talking with people. Sister Alisa told me last night, "When you talk in normal conversation, it's obvious you're a farang. You talk like a farang. You're 100% farang. But when you get in a lesson? You are 100% khonthai!" She doesn't understand how I speak so well in lessons, and then I struggle talking with her about day to day stuff. Haha. It's true the I can only speak when the spirit is there.
I talked with a lady the other day...and understood her whole life story. She's been married for 22 years to this guy that has basically had other women come in an out since the day they were married. Thai people do not divorce, they just live with it. So she's just been with this guy her whole life, who is extremely abusive and alway wondering where she is and who she's with. She sells fruit at this little shop, day in, day out. We've visited her several times now, and she's so...pure. She accepts everything we're teaching, she is so prepared. I know we were led to her! I leave her stand everytime, thinking, "Yeah...my life is hard?" She's awesome. I'm grateful I can actually understand and try to help her through the Spirit!
Happy Birthday to me...22...I'm so old! Thank you for the birthday wishes. Who knows what we'll be doing that day? Probably teaching. Suprise! :)
MAYA IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you for all the pictures! I haven't read the emails yet, I've printed them off. Thank you so much for keeping me updated. I love you all, you're my inspirations. Make it the greatest week of the year!
All My Love,
Sister Naegle
P.S. "Without the Spirit, you will never succeed. Regardless of your talent and ability." --President Ezra Taft Benson
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