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We had a baptism!!!! WAHOO! It was beautiful and soooo spiritually packed. You could tell that this person had changed his life and was ready to commit. What's better than that?
It was an amazing experience and everything worked out so nicely.
He was confirmed on Sunday and the Spirit was strong. After he hugged everyone in the circle, he walked past us back to his seat and put his hand on my shoulder and said ''thank you''.
I ...what do you say to that? I just cried. I had just barely gotten there, and my companion and I hadn't been teaching him for very long. He has been taking the lessons for months, but he said thank you to us.
It was a powerful manifestation of D&C 18: 15- we might not have done everything, we might have done very little. But it was enough to help him make the final steps. Even if it was miniscule, we supported him in his righteous decisions, and even with that, my joy is full.
I am turning 1year (he he) tomorrow. Kind of crazy.
I was thinking the other day and this panic just hit me, a year? What do I do? I cant leave! I'm not done yet, 6 months left. That's so short. I don't want to go home...etc etc.
It was intense, but then I realized that 6 months is long enough to make this be worth it for eternity. I'm trying to be more diligent and faithful. I want to be a good missionary.
You know, no one will be screaming my name and telling any legends of me..and that's ok. I shouldn't be hoping for that anyway, but I do know that I am going to be able to say. ''You know, Stake President, I did my best and I continuously tried to get better and give my all. I wasn't perfect but I believe I became who I am supposed to be. I love my missionary service.''
I know I shouldn't be thinking about going home a lot and Im trying not to. but thinking about it is semi-motivating me to work harder and to make it all worth it. no giving up, right? I've literally been through almost everything...I can finish because I'm not doing it alone.
Thank you for your support and love. I love PDays because I receive forza spirituale, as my companion says. She's so sweet. When we leave to come here to email, she prays for spiritual strength, and we get it! I want so badly to be a good example for her. I'm trying to get better.
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Thank you so much for the talks. They have helped me straighten up my beliefs and ideas and they encourage me to STICK TO THE BASICS. no fringe doctrine, that wont save me.
I love all of the things you send me.
I love hearing about Tanney's busy days and good grades. AND Eva's good grades and missionary prep, I love your musical answers Mommy and the adventures you have. It is soo nice to feel closer to you.
Well, this is about it. I'll send some pictures.
I love you all.
I am struggling with some things, but I am happy. No tears, no sadness. Just growth.
I am grateful that Heavenly Father cares enough to mold me, to purify me.
Its interesting. Every Sacrament Meeting, every time I take the Sacrament just gets more and more special and I realize every week how much more I need the Atonement and how much I need to understand it and use it.
I love that God, our Heavenly Father, is infinite in power and wisdom and especially His love for us. He loves us more than we can even understand, comprehend.
I am so grateful for the gift and example of His Perfect Son, Jesus Christ. I know that He is the way and that we just need to follow Him and have faith and we will be ok!
I cherish with all of my heart the presence and constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It offers me knowledge, strength, comfort, and peace.
This time I have as a missionary is short, but man is it special. This is sacred work, eternal work. The work of Salvation! I am a soldier in the army! :)
It's true. I'ts all true. This is real.
I love you all.
More than you know, more than I know
Sorella Carlock
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