"You know, I don't know that much Spanish. I don't have a perfect testimony of everything. I am only 19. I get proud. I get discouraged. I get impatient. I have problems. But the God of heaven and His glorious Son appeared to a fourteen-year-old boy with problems in the woods in New York. The creator of the entire universe answered a humble prayer of a boy with miracles that resulted in the restoration of His gospel. I am young, and I am not perfect, but that doesn't mean that God doesn't want me or that He can't use me. There is a scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants that goes something like this: 'And by the weak things of the earth shall I thrash the nations by the power of my Spirit.' I love that verse. We are weak, but He is able. Even though the missionary force is very young and not perfect, the Lord will continue to thrash the nations. To bring them to repentance. To help them receive the blessings of His gospel.
I am so thankful to be a part of this miracle."

Monday, February 24, 2014

Old Woman Windy, descending from her throne


How is everyone?!  I love you all so much and I am doing just great here. Aaaaannnnddd, they are kicking me out of Windy Ridge!  I said goodbye to all of my friends here in the ward yesterday, and it was sad, but good.  I am excited to have a new set of experiences in a new ward..... but nervous too!!!  We will see how it goes - I don't know where or who until tomorrow, so I will update you next week!

These last few weeks have been difficult for various reasons, but it is always good to feel the peace that comes deep down when you trust in Heavenly Father and believe in His gospel.  I am trying to become more of who He wants me to be.  It is really good!

We got a new investigator this week!  It is the mother of one of the Sisters in our ward.  Her (the investigator) name is Sister V.  She is old and Mexican and so funny.  I love teaching her with the Ordinolas (member family), because I know how much she means to them and how much they want her to enjoy the gospel with them.  It makes me think of our Nonnie getting baptized when she was 80 - it meant so much to us as our family to have her partake of all of those amazing blessings.  I really hope she finds a testimony of the Book of Mormon and the Gospel and that she gets baptized. :)

We are also continuing to teach G and E, C, and R.  Oh yeah! Let's talk about R.  :)

R decided to quit her job and is getting baptized on March 16th.  She is the best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks for praying for me and everyone.

Haha I am sorry this is the worst email ever..... everyone is here at the place where we email talking about transfers and stuff and we have a district activity that we are going to (berry picking?).  But know that I love you so so much and am so grateful for everything you do.  I will have so much to say next week with my new area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I love you!

Love, Hermana Allred

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