Happy December! We finally got LOTS of snow--everything is white! It has been bitter cold for a few days, and not so bad on others--but thanks to lots and lots of layers, I'm staying warm. I conquered my fear of cold a bit more this week, and feel blessed to be able to maintain hope that I won't be cold forever, even when we're outside. :)
We've had so many amazing opportunities this past week, and we've seen many miracles. The Christmas program at the Kirtland Temple went really, really well. I was honored that Ron Romig asked me to play a flute solo, and really happy with the way it turned out. I got to play my flute in the very place where the Savior appeared!!!! How amazing and humbling. I am so grateful to serve here. :) I dont have any recordings, which I'm really sorry for--we've been so incredibly busy that I haven't had the time for anything beyond the very top of our list. And normally, I would be really stressed and anxious about that--but I'm learning a lot about patience, prioritizing, and letting things go in this calling. :)
We've seen a lot of miracles this week. Sister Nelson is such a hard worker, even in her last week. She is such an inspiration to me! We did our very best to work our hardest and use every moment wisely so that we could be instruments in the Lord's hands. And He has blessed us! We had an amazing lesson with Sister Frazier about the Book of Mormon--she is really coming to love it. We also had a great lesson with Sister Pickett, and she came to church on Sunday!! Yay!! Bob also came to church on Sunday--YES!! Everyone thought he was already a member because he fit in so well and participated in all the classes. He is so great. :) Will you continue to pray for him? He is so excited to get baptized, and we don't want anything to get in the way. :)
I'm learning so much here--in this calling, from Sister Nelson, and from this transfer in general. One theme of this transfer for me has been humility. I've really seen that as I try to be patient and submissive and willing to do the Lord's will, He helps and blesses me with all the things I need. Another theme has been from the scriptures: "Remember". It's in there over and over and over again. Remember the Lord. Remember the blessings He has promised and given. Remember to ask for help and acknowledge it with gratitude. I've learned many things and been given many reminders of just how much help we receive from the Lord in this work. In everything that happens, God is in it--for which I am so grateful.
We have a lot still to do today to get Sister Nelson ready to leave tomorrow, so I'd best end here. Thanks to you and everyone for the love, support, prayers, and well wishes!! I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve as a representative of Jesus Christ, especially at this Christmas season when the world pauses to remember His birth. I know that His birth was reason for joy and celebration because of the importance of His life. Because He lived and died for us, we can live also--we can live forever, with our families, in the presence of God! The Atonement of Jesus Christ allows us to overcome sin and death as we follow Him in the path He has prepared for us. If anything, please pray that we will have many opportunities to share these important truths with others this week. I would so appreciate it. :) I love you all!! Thank you for being wonderful examples to me. Merry almost Christmas!!
Love,
Sister Wygant
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