This week was a stressful
one, but also an amazing one. We spent a lot of time in doing the necessary
things to happen before Melody's baptism. The situation got stressful when the
last few lessons kept getting delayed by Satan. On Friday, the day before the
baptism, we went around with the Anderson's, so they could help us teach her
the last lesson. Melody was angry because we still had another lesson to
complete before her interview. She thought we didn't trust that she could be
baptized and that is why we had to do more lessons. She wanted to call it off
for a minute there and we were just praying and praying to know what to do and say
because she seemed inconsolable and I didn't even know what to do.
I now have a firm testimony
of the power of prayer. I know that we were not the only ones praying for her,
both then and the whole day leading up to the visit, to be able to overcome the
last few obstacles Satan would put in her path to do all he could to keep her
from being baptized. All the prayers worked because we just continued to love
her and comfort her, then eventually she calmed down and let us finish the last
lesson. I know that it only happened because she was ready and Heavenly Father
knew she was, so he gave all of us the words to say.
It is such a privilege to get
to be the instruments in The Lord's hands to bring about His great work. I feel
so blessed that He has allowed Sister Haretuku and I to take part in miracles
every day! He is so good to us!
I found out yesterday morning
that I am being transferred:( I am sad to leave, but Both Sister H and I
were expecting it. I also feel excited to start another adventure and grateful
that Heavenly Father blessed us with a HUGE miracle to finish my experience
here. Don't know where I am going yet so stay tuned.
Melody is so solid and I am
so excited to hear about the blessings that will continue to come into her life
and to her kids from being baptized.
I am so grateful for the
opportunity to serve in Canberra again, especially in Tuggeranong ward, which
really grew on me and now I am so sad to say goodbye. I am also so grateful for
the privilege of serving with and learning from Sister Haretuku. She has really
helped me realize more of my full potential this past transfer.
I am excited for whatever the
coming transfers bring!
Love,
Sister Pace
Some of my favorite members:
Ernest and Lola:
Sister Tan:
Melody's Baptism:
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