Showers of blessings

So, I hope you all had an absolutely wonderful Mother's Day! I know that I did! The call was awesome and I'm glad that I got to see most of you. I think that's been the thing that I miss the most: seeing your faces and hearing your voices. So it was awesome and I feel super rejuvenated!

We had so many miracles this week! First off, we finally met Kyle! Kyle is the husband of Kaitlin (one of our investigators) and in the whole time that I have been here (which has been almost 5 months) I have never met him... Until this week! It was so good to meet him and talk with Kaitlin AND him. Also, they both came to church on Sunday!!!!! AND, after Sunday School, HE said that they would be coming back next week!!!!! That there, folks, is a bona fide MIRACLE!!!!! 

We also had several less-actives that came to church that we haven't ween in a while! And we had a wonderful Sunday School class and then we stayed for Young Womens and got cheesecake.

Yes, it was a wonderful end to a wonderful day.

Now for the sad news. Sister Thomas is not with us any longer. She left early this morning for the land of eternal PDays. We're all a bit sad.

Well, I'm not sure what else to talk about.... So, here's my testimony. I know that this is the Restored church of Jesus Christ and that God has again called a prophet to lead his children in this day and age. I know that the Book of Mormon is sacred scripture and that it gives us another witness, next to the Bible, that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. I know that God has restored his priesthood to the earth and that we're lucky enough to have the blessings of that power in our lives. I'm grateful for the opportunity to dedicate 18 months of my life to serving my Savior and helping others find the same peace and happiness that I have in my life. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love my family. I know that because of the Restored Gospel and that restored priesthood power that I can be with them FOREVER. The temple is where that happens and it is an amazing place where we can feel closer to our Heavenly Father. I exhort (yep, I just said exhort) you all to accept the blessings of the temple and to remember those blessings by continuing to go to the temple. Not only will you bring yourself greater peace, but you will also bless the lives of those who have passed on. I love you all and I pray for you all EVERY DAY.  

Love,

Steph

pic: This is a statue in Old Town Scottsdale. I thought it was cute :)