People Are Prepared! W32

Hellooooo!!! Such a solid week out here in Kentucky. We found out that Elder Dale G. Renlund will be coming to Crestwood on the 19th! Between Zone Conference, getting rejected (A LOT), service, bearing testimony, teaching, exchanges, and baptisms we were having a great time over here. 

We had the most special experience on Saturday. So, my cousin Sweden (mini me) got baptized on Saturday and I was sad I couldn't go! But we still had a baptism to attend on Saturday, we went to our friend Ethan's baptism and invited our friend Michael. It was such a special experience. Ethan was so happy and was beaming. I love baptisms!!! Afterwards we asked Michael If he wanted to have a lesson. He agreed and we went into a classroom at the church which had the prettiest view of the temple right next door. While sitting there we taught Michael about the importance of being baptized with the priesthood. He said, "Wow that totally makes sense" and he accepted our invitation to be baptized!! In his prayer he said, "Thank you for this opportunity I have to be baptized the right way. I can't wait to come closer to you." HE IS ELITE. I will never forget that moment, it was so special to be looking at the temple while inviting someone to be baptized. 

Now... the story doesn't end there. Right when we were about to leave, he said, "I want to get baptized before Sister Massey leaves." Well, she leaves in 10 days back to Utah! We told him we have some more things to teach him so it might not work out. Well on Sunday, he told us again he wanted to be baptized before she left. So, we pulled out a calendar and he chose the 12th!!! We had the law of chastity and word of wisdom lesson right there! He's all good and now we have a baptism to plan. HOLY COW. I have never seen God's timing more prevalent in my life than right now. Every single thing has fallen into place. Please pray for Michael! 

I just want every single person reading this to know I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon. It is my most prized possession. Nobody can take my testimony away from me. Even though we got shut down 100x this week I can never deny the feeling and questions I've had answered while reading that book. 

My Papa passed away this week so please keep my Grandma in your prayers. Y'all are incredible and remember, "Testing is needed even if you are living a worthy righteous life. Just when all seems to be going right, challenges come and when they are not results of your disobedience, they are often evidences that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He gives you experiences that stimulate growth, compassion, understanding which gets you from where you are to where he wants you to be. Often requires discomfort and stretching." - Richard G. Scott. 

Pictures- 

1. Michael after the baptism

2. District p-day 

3. The Verdonis 

4. The Vestals 

5. Michael at church 

6. looking at baby pictures 

7. vloggers 

8. family friends from both sides 

9. Zone conference 

10. papa