Happy Veteran's Day (late)

Hi Mama!!

It sounds like you've had a busy week! You have been continually in my thoughts and prayers, and I am glad that you have stayed safe and (somewhat) well. I hope you feel better soon! 

My heart is full today. It's been such a busy day, week, month, and transfer! Transfers are tomorrow (thus we have preparation day today--sorry I forgot to forewarn you again!), and I can't believe a whole transfer has gone by already! Sister Nelson and I are staying together, and I'm really excited. I absolutely love Shaker Heights East, Sister Nelson, and the Shaker Heights ward. I'm grateful for miracles, for the opportunity to work hard, and for everything I've learned about charity, diligence, the Atonement, and service throughout this transfer. I've grown more and been stretched more than I thought was possible--and that's how I know the Lord's hand has been in every detail, because I could not have made of myself what He has made of me. 

We saw many, many miracles this week. One was April, a lady from our potential investigators list. We called her on Monday, and she accepted an appointment for us to come over on Saturday. When we got there, she gathered all of her TEN kids to the table to listen to our message! Amazing. They were all so cute, and so polite. They want us to come back again, and we hope to be able to do so soon. What a miracle!!

Another miracle was Korey. We met him a few weeks ago, and he and his mom were both so receptive--they seemed very prepared. We set up an appointment to meet with Korey, but he cancelled and rescheduled several times, so we weren't sure how interested he was. We hadn't heard back from him in awhile, so on Saturday we decided to stop by. The first miracle was that he was sitting outside on his porch and invited us in, and the second miracle was the amazing lesson we had with him! He has been going through many trials lately, but is seeking to turn his life around, and recognized that we were sent to help him by sharing the gospel with him. It was amazing to see how prepared he was, and the difference that he noticed even after our short lesson--he told us that he felt his burdens had been lifted. The Church is true!

We also had an amazing tour with a member from American Fork (always a favorite :) ). He was so spiritually prepared for the Kirtland tour, and it was one of the best tours I've ever been a part of. The Spirit bore such powerful testimony to each of us, over and over again, and it was an incredible blessing. 

We had mission conference last Thursday, and it was AMAZING. President and Sister Vellinga are such wonderful, amazing, inspirational people. I love them so much! They helped us learn, helped us practice teaching and improve our teaching skills, and helped us understand the doctrine behind baptism so much better than I ever have before. We also got to watch some short clips from the Boy Scouts of America commemoration broadcast in the Conference Center--amazing! Did you get to watch it? Wally from SOTW was in it for a minute, as was MoTab and the Orchestra at Temple Square. It was such a treat to hear such wonderful music, see a few familiar faces, and be inspired by the Boy Scouts!! I loved it.

Something I've been focusing on for awhile is how to help people recognize that they are feeling the Spirit, and how to help people have a desire to learn. All you teachers out there, any suggestions? 

We're out of time, but I love you so much!!!!!! Have a wonderful week!!

Love,

Sister Wygant

PS photos! The GORGEOUS tree outside our house. We are so lucky.