So, the Britt Nicole song, "All
This Time" has been running through my brain for the last couple of days
now. All this time God as truly been there and He will continue to be here, not
only for me, but for you and for all the people I come in contact with. And the
greatest comfort I receive when I feel down because of someone else's pain is
that God loves that person much more than I do, so I don't have to worry. He's
in charge and He's working in their lives. And that gives me so much hope.
And that's just what I love about
the gospel. Hope. That's what I came out here to teach and to share and that's
just what God is letting me do. It's truly a great thing. The highlight of the
week: KAITLYN GOT BAPTIZED!!! Finally :) The day came; everything ran smoothly;
the ward was phenomenal helping out; and she was confirmed yesterday :) God is
good. I know the Gift of the Holy Ghost is truly going to help her. Kaitlyn has
been through so much in her short little life. Much more than any 10 year old
should ever have to go through, but now she has the Holy Ghost as her constant
companion and that's going to be the greatest gift she could ever have :) Isn't
it amazing!? Pictures will definitely be attached.
Tree's been having a rough week this
week. She's just been through so much, but she's a tough woman. Her heart is so
broken and she's been so hurt, but the Atonement heals without a scar. It truly
does. I know it because I've felt it. I just wish I could help her feel it more
and more. Please pray for her. She needs it. Her baptismal date has to be
pushed back because of some conflicting schedules and such, but she still wants
it. And as long as she has a desire, she can do it! But she needs a lot of
help; help that God can only give her.
We also got to go on exchanges with
the Broadneck sisters this week. I got to stay in Odenton with Sister Nakata.
She started her mission in Odenton and she was one of the first missionaries to
start teaching Theresa a year ago, so it was really neat to see how much she
did as a missionary in Odenton after a year. She got to see so many miracles
when she came and I loved being a part of it. You never really know the impact
you make in people's lives, but sometimes you get a glimpse when you get to
come back after time. It just makes me want to work harder and harder and just
tell everyone about the gospel all the time! It's so cool :)
This week we also had Missionary
Leadership Counsel where we got to learn about new things we're doing as the
Maryland Baltimore Mission to help the work progress. It's pretty cool because
we get to see all these statistics, and the work is truly hastening! President
received revelation that our mission could double the baptisms from previous
years when he first became the President of the MBM. In order to do that, and
baptize every other month, we, as a mission, have to find 2 new investigators
per companionship per week. And our mission is getting better and better at
doing that, and as a result, our baptisms are increasing and increasing! HOW
COOL IS THAT!? Leadership meetings are always just my favorite; we get to visit
with and learn from President and Sister Christiansen. And we get Cafe Rio for
lunch, so there's that. That was basically my week. Exchange, leadership
meeting, and baptism. It's been fun :) Oh, and I got bit by a parrot. Those
birds are mean. Watch out.
Just know that God is always aware
of you. He truly is. And nothing that you could ever do would keep Him from
loving you. If you already have a testimony of that, share it. You have no idea
who is around you that needs to hear it. If you haven't yet gained that
testimony, that's okay. Pray about it. Ask God if He's really there. I can
promise you in His own timing, your answer will come. But you have to be
willing. You have to be open. And you have to act on your answer you receive.
He won't answer you until you're ready to listen and act. That's always been
His pattern. I love you all and I know God loves you even more.
Shout out to my little sister who is
graduating tomorrow!! And shout out to my oldest sister who is having a
birthday tomorrow!
Love you!
Quote of the Week: "When you
are on the Lord's errand, you are entitled to the Lord's help. The Lord shapes
the back to bear the burdens placed upon them." -President Monson
Scripture of the Week: Ephesians
6:13
Love,
Sister Humphrey
