Oct 21, 2013

Dear Family,

This wasn't a great week, but i did learn how to approach the coming week because of it. Our appointments kept canceling and the ones that we went to and taught have either told us that they aren't ready right now, to come back at the beginning of the year, or they are leaving for a few weeks, so we have to push pause. Its quite frustrating actually. This week has left me feeling like I'm wasting time, precious time to teach those that really are prepared to hear the word of the Lord. Sunday was great because i gave the baptismal talk at a young girl's baptism. her name is aurora her mom is a member but dad isn't and a lot of her non member family members were there. i was so nervous before i got up, but the spirit directed me on what to say very well, i found that i didn't even say most of what i had prepared, when i looked away from the little girl i saw her mom crying and her father listening intently. That little girl is such an example to her family and she doesn't even know it yet, it probably the best day this whole week to witness her performing the same ordinance Christ did some time ago, and to see her walking in smiling ready to receive the holy ghost.  So this next week, well starting today. We are going to go out and find new people to talk to! open our mouths with everyone, and as easy as that is to say i know its going to be difficult, but it is going to be so worth it. i have to remember what elder bednar said, "its not about you" and he didn't really say that, he loudly proclaimed it. i have seen that as i forget about myself and just speak i am doing what i am suppose to be doing when out on the street, i just have to apply that more and not get shy or afraid. I'm excited to see how and what this week will bring! oh and we have transfers this Wednesday and I'm super nervous for that because i wont be with my companion I'll be with someone new, only for a day but still, she'll be watching me closely so she can tell me what to improve on!  Ya spence! that's great about the game, one of the members in our ward( ex bishop, bishop Wilde) said" I saw your brother play this weekend, He did played great!" i said thank you and he said, "oh, don't thank me!". i cant believe pat went to homecoming! that's so exciting for him. Good luck sharia with the play if it hasn't happened yet! sounds like you have all been very busy with the dairy, i can't even imagine the barn being so clean! with a newly painted ceiling, i hope that it the inspection goes well, i will keep the dairy in my prayers. I love you all, and hope and pray each day that you are doing well!

Love Sister Hadley