Hi family,
In all honesty it doesn't really feel like
this is my last email. I have always pictured myself still knocking on
doors in Washington until I was 80...I think that may change once I see
the mountains flying into Utah.
This week was
wonderful. Andrew was able to come to church and he loved it!! He said
there were so many happy and uplifted people. He was really surprised by
that! That just goes to show the difference the gospel makes in
people's lives.
Also this week Jelina and
Jacob from Star Lake got baptized!!! So I was able to go back for the
baptism! It was so wonderful to see them and I was thrilled to be there.
There is another baptism in Star Lake for Judy this week so I will go
to that as well. :)
My last zone conference
was this week! When Elder Leavitt was announcing car inspections Sister
Curry and I were praying we won the Gold Plates! Lo and behold we
did!!!! We earned 100 extra miles so no more biking in the rain this
week :) That was a blessing of fasting and praying! At the end of zone
conference it is a tradition that the departing missionaries bear their
testimonies. I was filled with so many emotions. I am incredibly
grateful for all the wonderful blessings Heavenly Father has given me.
It was a time of reflection for me to see really how the atonement of
Jesus Christ has changed my life as I have served a mission.There is no
greater joy than helping others come unto Christ! I know without a doubt
that Jesus Christ lives and loves me. Heavenly Father has shown his
love by sending his Son and by restoring the church to the earth through
the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know that the Book of Mormon is the most
correct book on the earth and that we can come to understand the atonement of Jesus Christ as we study and abide by its precepts. I have
come to learn that these things are true by the power of the Holy Ghost
and I invite anyone who has not come to learn that these things are true
for themselves to pray and ask God.
Heavenly
Father has given me a portion of his love for the people in Washington. I
have loved serving! I am sad to leave, but I feel prepared. I have faith
in returning home, and I am ready to serve Heavenly Father in Utah.
See you soon!
Much Love,
Sister Wynder
Jelina and Jacob's baptism
