SONRISA (Smile)

Dear Family,

This week was a week of little smiles, little rays of sunshine. Last week my companion gave me the  talk by Joseph B. Wirthlin called "Venga lo que venga, disfrútalo" or Something along the lines of "come what may, enjoy it." This week I have been working on truly enjoying my mission.

Let me just tell you, every day there was a moment every day that was simple and sweet and definitely enjoying my mission.

On Thursday we had a full agenda visiting new people and our converts too. But, sometimes the plans fall through and plan b too. Thursday this happened and we decided to visit an investigator named R, whom we didn't put in our plans for the day. We didn't know exactly what to teach but we went in with a prayer in our hearts and began to read Ether 12 with the family. This day, D, the spouse of R was home (which is rare bc of his work) and both were in the lesson. We read the entire chapter and asked questions. R began crying and telling us that this night and this chapter was an answer to their prayers como family. I had no idea the impact of this chapter, but I know that our plans fell through for a reason and that we visited this family for a reason. God is always answering our prayers!

Sunday, was another beautiful, beautiful smile. We were singing the opening hymn when I realized that J wasn't in church. I was worried because she told us that she could come and this day was important because we were waiting for her confirmation. After the opening prayer and many prayers in my own heart, J walked into the chapel and sat down next to me and my companion. She was confirmed and I honestly couldn't stop smiling. It was another beautiful moment with my dear dear J.

God is always aware of all of his children. Don't you forget that. God answers our prayers and blesses us in ways we can't even imagine! Don't forget to look for the little smiles that God gives you every day because there are many. We most definitely have something to smile about!!

SONRISAS,

Hermana Beardall (aka Hermana "Birthday" for those who can't pronounce my name :) )