Where do I even begin? I feel very similar to Grandpa's email a few weeks ago, as he and Grandma finished their service as full time missionaries. I love what I've learned. I love how the power of love and unity through service is able to smooth out the differences, and we're able to work in unity. That's a priceless lesson I've learned. No matter HOW different you are, if you're united in purpose, than you can work successfully and happily together. I can't begin to name every lesson I've learned.
Right now, I'm still in Thailand. There'e been lots and lots of flooding (just 1 1/2 hours from my house, the floods were up to the 2nd story of houses....), lots of teaching, lots of raining, lots of laughing, lots of disappointments, lots of successful lessons, and lots of feeling the Spirit. I'm just...being a missionary. All this talk of going home is pretty far from me right now, because it's still not here. I guess next Thursday I'll be singing a different tune when I wake up and my planner doesn't have any appointments in it, but for now? It's still booked, and we're still working. I wish I could describe what I'm feeling better than that, but it all still feels like a dream. So? We'll just keep working!
Right now? We have AMAZING DATERS. AMAZING. 1. Miaw, who I told you about last week. Her mom who lives in the boonies asked for a Book of Mormon, so we sent it to her last week. She got it Wednesday morning, and read the entire book by Saturday morning. And she knows it's true. She's defending it with the preacher that comes to visit her, in the little town she's from. Uh huh. 2. Fang. Gets WHY she should be baptized, and WANTS it! Our lesson last week was powerful. We toured the church, sang "I am a Child of God," and talked only about the Savior and His importance. At the end of the lesson she said, "if I knew how important it was to read my scriptures everyday, I would've done it the first time you asked me to!" She left with a determination to read and pray daily, plus come to church every week. 3. Subin. A man from English, an also a previous investigator. He denied my request to meet the week before, but this past week, came asking to meet with us. We did, and HE GOT IT. He said it all just "makes sense," and he feels this is going to be the path that leads him to pure happiness. He wants it. And he's preparing for baptism. We have an appt to meet with his wife and 2 sons this week, too. Future missionaries! 4. Kib came to church yesterday. She asked to meet during the 2nd hour of church, and so I sent Sister King on switchoffs and I went with a member. We talked logistics about her getting a house/separating from her boyfriend, and it's all figured out and she's soooo excited to be baptized. Then the problem came up with stopping work on Sunday. She just started at this new job, and wasn't sure if they'd grant her request. But after reading in the scriptures together, she said, "I know that whatever God asks me to do, I will be able to do. I'll go ask for work off today." I asked, "And if they don't give it to you?" She firmly responded, "Then I'll quit and work somewhere else." I have a testimony of using SCRIPTURES. Alma, Nephi, and the Savior teach waaaaaaayyyyy better than I ever could. We got on our knees, plead for help, and she left to talk to her boss. 2 hours later she called me and said, "Sister! I get Sundays off!!!" Miracles are happening all over the place....
And there's still so mahy more I can't even begin to talk about.
Bottom line is this. I love this experience. I love what I have learned about being a true, honest, disciple of Jesus Christ. I know I've seen miracles in everyone I've worked with, but as I near the end, He is letting me see the miracle that has occurred within my own heart. I know that I've changed. I am dedicated and committed to living the gospel of Jesus Christ as long as I live, and doing all i can to help my friends and family return to our Father in Heaven. It's all so simple. The gospel is the most beautful, simple message I have ever heard in my entire life. And I cannot thank my Heavenly Father enough for this opportunity to share it with my brothers and sisters in Thailand. I am filled to the brink with gratitude.
I love you, family and friends. Thank you for your support. I'll see you all shortly....until then? Keep pushing. Soon enough we'll be talking and laughing together! I can't wait to see you. Make it a great week..........
All My Love,
Sister Nay
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