Hello!! It's been SUCH a busy week. Sister Christensen and I had a wonderful last week together in Kent--we even had a miracle find at a hair salon last p-day. :) We went for Sister Christensen to get her haircut--and the receptionist talked to me almost the whole time I was waiting about how she used to live in Idaho, and is really curious about our church. She's the one who started the conversation, and the one who expressed interest in meeting with us! MIRACLE. It was so amazing. Her name is Abby, and we're really excited to meet with her soon. :)
Transfers...oh man. We had 7 sisters go home this transfer, and it was hard to lose them. Every transfer is hard for me in a way--It's sad to see the missionaries leave, yet I'm always happy that they'll get to see their families...but then it always makes me miss my family a bit. But at the same time, I'm always so incredibly grateful that I get to stay here longer--Kirtland is the most amazing place, and I'm so honored to serve here. This is the hardest and best thing I've ever done, all at the same time. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve a mission.
Speaking of transfers, I have a new companion! Her name is Sister Lindsay Bell (what a great first name, eh? :) ), from Taylorsville, Utah. She is AMAZING and I love her already. She came out just one transfer before me--so we're almost like twins. :) She is such a great teacher, and has such a great love for missionary work. It is so inspiring! Plus, she started her mission in Kent! It was so fun yesterday to see the ward and branch go crazy at seeing her come back again. They love her so much. :) And so do I! I'll try to attach a picture of us in a second. :)
I had a moment this week that brought a huge smile to my face--I heard someone say "get 'er done!" and I immediately thought of Steve Metler and the Mapleton Chorale. Oh, good times. :) Tell them that I love them!!!
Sites was crazy busy over the weekend--but so fun. We took a whole lot of tours, and it seems like we never stopped moving. I'm so grateful, though, to have been led and strengthened by the Spirit during each tour. Even when I'm tired, it's always such a blessing to share the sacred sites and events of Kirtland with our visitors.
I learned something really neat in my studies this morning that I want to share with you. Alma 5:5 shares that Alma's fathers were delivered by the power of the word of God--that's the scriptures! The scriptures, particularly the Book of Mormon, have the power to deliver us from spiritual bondage, because they enable us to save ourselves (through the Atonement) as we learn, hearken to, apply, and follow the Savior and His teachings found in their pages. The Book of Mormon is not a magic fix for everyone's problems, but it draws us closer to Christ as we read it, which in turn enables us to do the above. That really struck me with awe this morning--I'd never quite looked at it like that. That's why it's so important that we share the Book of Mormon, and that we help people to love it as much as we do. I've truly been converted to the Book of Mormon on my mission. Remember in seminary, when our teachers basically bribed us to read it? I would always do it, but my main motivation was the grade. Now, I can feel the difference if I don't get my studies in for the day, and I would never want to go without that power. I wish everyone could serve a mission, and have the same change of heart that I have had. :)
How wonderful that the Clarks are home--please give Sister Clark a huge hug for me! I love her!! :)
Well, I'd best be off. I love you! Have a wonderful week!!
Love,
Sister Wygant
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| At the Johnson farm, Hiram Ohio |
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| Sister Bell and Sister Wygant |
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