The title says it all. I have never been so happy in my mission as I've been this past week. I love being a missionary. Carly was baptized on Saturday and it was an amazing experience!! The Spirit was so strong throughout the whole program and I'm so grateful to have been a part of her journey.
Left to right: Elder Robinson, myself, CARLY, Sister Nelson, and Elder Onedo
Of course, a baptism isn't a baptism without a few bumps in the road... This week was tough for Carly because the adversary was definitely pushing against her, but she made it!! The Salisbury branch is so supportive and we're so grateful for the help and the love they've shown to us and Carly. She was baptized in the Christchurch chapel, just a 30 minute drive down the road. The best part of the baptism was seeing the difference in her countenance as she climbed out of the font. She was so so happy for the decision she made and she was clean!! What a beautiful day it was and I feel so blessed to know her and call her my sister.
Yesterday as I sat in sacrament meeting, just after Carly was confirmed and we started the sacrament, I was overwhelmed by the Spirit. It was a testimony to me of the love Heavenly Father has for each one of us as His children and the blessings He pours out upon us as we do our best to please Him. There is a quote I love from the Mormon message "Lifting Burdens." One of the apostles says, "Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't for He sees us as heavenly beings we are capable of becoming." I love that quote and I know that it's true. I've especially felt that as I've been able to bring that love and joy to the people I serve. I know that the gospel in its fullness is truly our way to everlasting life and receiving a fullness of joy. We are so much more with the Lord on our side, than we could ever be alone.
Scripture of the week: "Yea, they were encircled about with everlasting darkness and destruction; but behold, he has brought them into his everlasting light, yea, into everlasting salvation; and they are encircled about with the matchless bounty of his love; yea, and we have been instruments in his hands of doing this great and marvelous work.16 Therefore, let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever. Behold, who can glory too much in the Lord? Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of his long-suffering towards the children of men? Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel." -Alma 26:15-16 but I wish I could copy and paste the whole chapter on here! :)
Left to right: Elder Robinson, myself, CARLY, Sister Nelson, and Elder Onedo
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