Onward, ever onward :)

Hello family!

How's your week back in Provo been? I hope your trip home was uneventful--no accidents or flat tires. :) Our week here has been great. It always feels good to be exhausted at the end of the day, because I know that means I've worked hard. Sometimes, the hard work is more mental than anything else--it takes a lot to stay focused and motivated the whole day long! But that's a skill that will help me my whole life, I know that much. :)

The work here is great. I love all of the small miracles that happen everyday. We went to the Farmer's Market with some members on Saturday...and they know everybody. :) We even ran into a former investigator they know...and we got his number. Might start teaching him again. Awesome. I also love being in the right place at the right time. That happened last night, and we met a guy named Ross. It seems like those things always just happen...I almost wish I could make them happen on purpose, but then it would be me in charge and not Heavenly Father. And I'm so very grateful that He's the one in charge. I love being on His side. :)

Also, guess what? Anna went to the TEMPLE on Friday! She went with the Derbys (members) and did baptisms for the dead for the first time. YAY!!! I'm so grateful that everything worked out, and that she had a wonderful experience. Definitely the Lord's hand. :)

We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Elder Sorenson on Friday about some tricky questions Dan had asked us...and guess who else happened to be at sites that day? Karl Anderson! Elder Sorenson pulled him in and asked him to give us advice as well...it doesn't get better than that! I'm so grateful for the help Heavenly Father sends to us, especially in the form of wisdom and experience from amazing leaders. 

Speaking of amazing leaders, we had a great zone conference this week! President Vellinga and the Assistants taught us a LOT, mostly about what to do when we begin teaching someone for the first time, and how to make that a good experience. Sister Bell and I also got to demonstrate teaching the Restoration in front of the whole Zone--a little intimidating, but also so fun! I always love Zone Conference because I learn so much, and get so excited about missionary work. :) 

Our investigators are great. We had THREE at sacrament meeting yesterday! It was also Steve's last Sunday in the branch, so the chapel was quite full--rare for the branch. :) Dan came, Cyndi came (and brought friends!), and our new investigator David came! Sister Bell taught David last year when she served here, and we just started teaching him again. We're pretty excited about that. I'm especially grateful for the members of the YSA branch and how amazing they are at fellowshipping--Dan told us that he loves coming to church because he feels so welcome there. Go, member missionaries! They are great. :) Dan needs a lot of prayers, though--once school starts, he's going to have to work every Sunday. Boo! We're praying that Heavenly Father will help him find a way to change that.

xxxx is also having a hard time accepting the Book of Mormon. It makes me sad, because I love it so much! But I know that it will take time. Does anyone have any experiences about how you know the Book of Mormon is true that you'd like to share? We'll try all sorts of ideas. :) And thank you for your continued prayers!!

Well, we're out of time. Thank you for your love and prayers. I love Kent, I love Ohio, and I love being a missionary. It's the best. :) Have a blessed day (as they say in Ohio)!!

Love,

Sister Wygant

PS -  Please tell everyone hello for me, and that I love them. :) OH!! And we took Brother and Sister Maughn on tour at Kirtland last week--from the Rowley's/Barry's/etc ward!! It was such a tender mercy. I know that Heavenly Father is in the details. It was so fun to talk to someone who knew so many of my friends back home!! :)

Love you!!!!!!!!

Strawberry Days in Kirtland - Helping the Kiwanis Club