WHAT. A. DAY.
Today I experienced one of the most joyous baptisms of my LIFE.
Curel and Derrick were the happiest people in the universe! The program
was beautiful, the spirit was so strong, and their mom was able to make
it! They asked me to give the talk on the Holy Ghost, so I was super
happy to do that. Poor Curel had to be baptized 5 times because the
water had drained a little bit and his pant leg kept floating up, be he
finally got in there! Derrick was really grateful that he went second
because he only had to do it once. :) They bore their testimonies, and
their mom (who is a non member) even got up and said "maybe I'll be
baptized next!" WHAT! She's so sweet. It was seriously one of the most
powerful spirits I have felt on my entire mission. Curel was sobbing
tears of joy in his testimony. The power of conversion and the Atonement
is so real. Sometimes we experience so much joy that only tears can
express that. Me included. :) not to mention we had SO much support from
our ward there! So good. 
This week was phenomenal. We set TWO more baptismal dates!! Berkley
is still on for next Saturday, and she is growing SO much! She is
absolutely perfect. Then we have Hunter, Willie and Christopher
scheduled for March 12th!!! I am extremely grateful. We are being
incredibly blessed right now, and I truly know with all that I am that
"the field is white already to harvest..." Sister Evans and I are
continually doubling our efforts, and seeing the blessings. I finally
feel like I know what I'm doing, and I know that Heavenly Father is
helping us along the way! I am inexpressibly
happy!
To make the week even better, Derek Terry is getting the Priesthood
tomorrow!!!! AH! Tons of excitement happening! He is incredible. He is
the most stunning member missionary I have ever met. OH! And his mormon.org profile is up!!! check it out!!! https://www.mormon.org/me/J6MC/DerekTerry
We also had MLC this week which was out of this world. I was so
overwhelmed with the spirit and a new fire to work! It was inspiring and
life changing. How grateful I am to have the privilege of attending
MLC! The weather was pretty nasty as I was driving, but we made it safe
and had lots of fun adventures!
I love it here so much. I have never felt so much love in my entire life, and it's the happiest feeling in the world.
I am so grateful for this gospel. Nothing has brought me more peace
and purpose. I know who I am, and I know why I was sent here. These
people I have met on my mission have changed my life exponentially more
than I could ever change theirs. I'm grateful for the call to Teach
Repentance, Baptize Converts, and Connect Generations. It's the greatest
mission for this life, and it's the most joyful learning experience
ever to be had.
I love you all so MUCH!
xoxo,
Sister Holmes
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