Ham and Potatoes

Happy Easter  to all y'all beautiful people!!

This week has been full of crazy miracles! I'll start off with my favorite....But cool story...So on Wednesday we went to visit a lady who was a member (Renee) who decided to remove her records. When we went over to her home and she expressed to us that she would like a priesthood blessing because she was going into back surgery the next day.  We arranged
everything and were able to get a hold of a member who was willing to
assist. He let us know that he would find a second priesthood holder to bring with him. When the two brethren arrived we invited them in and started to introduce them to Renee. Renee started screaming out for joy! At first we were confused… And then we found out that the second Priesthood holder that tagged along happen to be Renée's missionary, and baptized her many years ago! He had served in this area, moved away, then married someone from Ohio
and moved back here. It was so cool to see! The spirit was so strong when she received her blessing! That experience definitely open the door to us teaching her. She now is starting to entertain the thought of Getting Re-baptized:) so cool! 

This week I have been studying my Savior, Jesus Christ and his resurrection. By His Atonement and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has overcome all aspects of the Fall. Physical death will be temporary, and even spiritual death has an end, in that all come back into the presence of God, at least temporarily, to be judged. We can have ultimate trust and confidence in His power to overcome all else and grant us everlasting life. "No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.” - John 10:18

As a missionary I love Easter because Easter, along with Christmas, may be the only time in the whole year that some members find their way to church. I love meeting all the less actives in the ward. It's a great opportunity to help those who have maybe lost their way, find their way back by helping them feel welcome, missed, and loved. 

Remembering Jesus Christ and his resurrection can help us feel that much closer to the Godhead. As we continue to pray and follow God we can know what direction and path to take our lives. "When we decide to do “whatsoever [God] saith unto” us, we earnestly commit to align our everyday behavior with God’s will." - Elder Clayton. We must commit to God's will, even if we do not understand the "why." But Don't ask God to direct thy paths if you are not willing to move your feet. You must walk. That is something I have learned while being a missionary. I must walk. There is a point in everyone's life where you have to have God, because you have nothing else. Our job as missionaries is to make sure that when that point comes in the lives of others, that they know that God is right there. There is no one who fully knows what I go through but God. it's not easy, life is not easy. But if you have God it's possible. And It's not just possible.... it's fulfilling:) 

I promise if you continue to follow God to do the things that he asks life will always be fulfilling… Not always easy but always worth it.