Hello! Happy December! We had another week full of miracles!
I was able to teach Robert over the phone from the Visitor's Center again, and it's amazing to see his faith growing. We stopped by Susan, and saw such a miracle. We were running late, but got there right as she pulled up! Perfect timing. She let us in, and we shared with her some banana bread we had made for her--turns out that banana bread is her favorite! Another miracle. We visited with her briefly, and she told us that she was really grateful we had come, because she really needed some cheer. She had even been thinking of us that morning! Wow. :) She really wants to come to the Nativity exhibit--hopefully she and her friend Betsy will come this Wednesday! Huge miracles. I love her!!!
We have an amazing new investigator named Bob. He just showed up to church last week, asked the Stacey's some questions, accepted their invitation to meet with us at their home. At our very first lesson on Monday, he told us that he had already received answers to his prayers about the Church, and that he wants to be baptized! ! AMAZING. He works with Brother Lavin from the Chardon Branch, and has been researching the Church for many years, after noticing that difference that it made for Brother Lavin. Way to go, Brother Lavin!! Bob is so amazing, and has such a big heart. He has such a strong testimony already, and is one of the most prepared people I've ever met! On Saturday, he chose January 25th as a baptismal date, and we are SO EXCITED. I know that [the Lord] has prepared Bob to accept the gospel at this time, and I feel so honored to be a part of Bob's journey to accepting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Big miracles!! Lots of gratitude. LOTS. I know that this is Heavenly Father's work, that His hand is in every detail of it, and I am so honored and blessed to be a part of it!
Speaking of gratitude, I am so grateful for so many things during Thanksgiving week. I'm especially grateful to the Wagners for inviting us over for Thanksgiving dinner. I thought of you all several times during the day, both in gratitude and in pondering what you might be doing at home. It was tempting to feel homesick, but as we were driving out to the Wagners and passing through our area, the thought came to me of "I am home" :) It was such a sweet and tender confirmation to me that I truly am doing the Lord's work here. Our homes are meant to be sacred and holy places, and by that indication, this truly has become home for me. As one leader put it, this is the ground that is being made sacred by my sweat and tears! That is one of my favorite lines from any meeting on my whole mission, and something that I strive to make happen every day. So, that thought/prompting on Thanksgiving was a beautiful confirmation and real tender mercy for me.
Anyway. :) We went over in the early afternoon and helped Sister Wagner finish cooking. That was a tender mercy for me, because it helped me feel involved and reminded me a bit of home. :) We had a great Thanksgiving dinner with the Wagners and their friend Ivan, who is from Taiwan. I'm also grateful for inspiration and the guidance of the Spirit--the message that we had prepared about gratitude went perfectly, and Sister Wagner told us that it was exactly what she needed. I really saw the fulfillment of D&C 84:85--knowing exactly what to say at the moment I needed it. I recognized after that lesson that I had received revelation, and I am so grateful to have been an instrument in Heavenly Father's hands in helping someone else. :)
After dinner at the Wagner's, we went to the Visitor's Center for some Thanksgiving activities. We learned how to tie scarves, ate some yummy pie (I tried mincemeat pie for the first time--had no idea that it was apples and raisins! Very good), and Elder Sorenson gave a presentation about receiving personal revelation. He is such a wonderful teacher, with so many amazing experiences to share--I learned so much that night, and am grateful to have been taught by him and the Spirit.
I'm also glad that you had a good Thanksgiving with Grandma and Grandpa Park. Please give them my love again, and especially tell Grandma thank you!! That is so sweet of her to think of me. Thank you for your uplifting and encouraging thoughts as well--they are always so wonderful, and so helpful to me. I know that we are doing a great work here, and it is a blessing to both be a part of the work of salvation for others, and see myself becoming more and more converted, but I definitely know that I cannot do it by myself. I truly need Him every hour, and even every minute, and I am grateful for the companionship of the Spirit. I am striving to make that companionship stronger and more and more constant. Some days are better than others. :) There was one day this week that I was particularly struggling, and didn't even realize that I was stressed until late that night when the words of "More Holiness Give Me" came to my mind. It helped me realize that I needed to rely on the Lord more, and not my own strength. As I did, I felt such a weight lifted from me, and I know that it was His help that allowed me to breathe easier and work more effectively. I am so grateful for answered prayers. :) I'm especially grateful for you, my wonderful mother, and my wonderful family for supporting and encouraging me! You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you !!!!!!
Love,
Sister Wygant
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