June 25, 2012

Big News!!! An investigator and her mom were baptized this week! It was so amazing, it brought tears to my eyes. They are such an amazing family. I am so excited to see them continue to grow. The husband of the investigator didn't make it sadly. He was having chest pains so he stayed home. The mom had to be baptized three times before she went under all the way. She was terrified, she has a fear of water we didn't know about until after she was baptized. It shows her great faith though. She is so strong. She is so amazing. She was beaming after the baptism. The investigator did great and they both were so happy after. Right before the mom was confirmed, Brother Fisher asked if the daughter (our investigator) wanted to sit next to her and translate during the prayer. She said "No, I will tell her later. Plus, the Spirit will tell her what is being said."

We have two new investigators.

One is a man of the Jewish faith. Elder Hayward and Elder Jensen (Duncan Elders) gave him a Book of Mormon back in March in Duncan. He couldn't talk then but they gave him one anyway. A few months later we talked to him on the street. He met with us once and is open to learning more. It was a miracle!

The other is a former Jehovah's Witness. Surprising right? We may not have the most baptisms, but it seems like we will have good quality ones.

Transfer calls come in a week from today. I hope I stay here in Victoria. There seems like there is so much left for me to do. I don't know how I would handle a new area. However, it is up to the Lord. I will go where he wants me to go. It will be interesting to see what happens.

I am feeling a lot better about everything in my life. It is difficult at times, but I can't give up. I know that I am being supported by so many people, and for that, I am so thankful. I am seeing miracles that I don't feel worthy for.

I am glad the weather has been good. It has been pretty nice here.

I am so thankful for your letters dad! They help me so much! I love reading your encouraging words and I hope they never cease! I am sorry my letters back are so boring. There is so much to tell and not even close to enough time. I will spend weeks telling you about everything when I get home. It is crazy how time is flying by. Basically 18 weeks since I left the MTC. WOW!

I love you family. Sorry, I have to run. We have a VERY busy day ahead of us.

Love you lots.

Sister Saal.

Scripture: Alma 27:6-7 I don't know what it says at the moment, but President Tilleman said it was good. That must be true!

Love you!