This
week for us was AWESOME! So many highlights but for sure Lee’s baptism
was incredible. Lee is a bright light to all he meets. He has one
of those celestial spirits that spreads happiness to all. There was a
HUGE turnout for the baptism because of all the members who have connected with
him and loved him. He is always such a happy boy but I've never seen him
happier than he was on Saturday! I don't think he ever stopped smiling!! I
love that family and they have come so far! Even the Wilkerson
grandparents who haven't been to church in YEARS came and supported Lee.
His sisters also came and sang a duet which made Lee grin from ear to
ear. The whole YW presidency was there to support the girls even though
they weren't getting baptized. Their time will come but it was great to
have them there! It was a day that no one will forget!!! Especially Lee!!
We
were SUPER busy this week teaching lots of people but we also scheduled lots of
time to find new investigators. In our finding efforts we were able to
meet a couple from Holland who was traveling around the United States for the
first time. We talked with them for a long time. They had never
heard of our church before. Though the husband seemed totally against it
there was something in the wife that was really intrigued. You never know
one day when the missionaries in Holland might come across them! I also have a
goal to write my testimony in a Book of Mormon every week and pass it out to
someone who the spirit prompts! It was amazing because we pass out a lot
of BOM's daily but as soon as we saw this one guy I JUST KNEW that this was the
one I was to give my special BOM too. I pray that something in what I
wrote will touch him one day! We also started teaching a woman and during the
first lesson in her home we looked over and noticed a "Quad" on the
table. We were like "HUH!?" She said it was her fiancé’s and
isn't sure how he got it. He must have some Mormon connection which is
exciting! They seem like an awesome family who has a lot of potential!
On
an exchange this week I was in the Tally 3rd ward and it was our goal to ask
EVERYONE for referrals!! (It’s the hardest thing to remember for some reason!)
Anyways, God totally blessed us because as we asked our dinner appointment if
they knew anyone who would benefit from our message, they gave us walking
directions to THEE Bobby Bowden’s home! haha we were
like..."SCORE!" So we knocked on his door but unfortunately we
could see them in the backyard and they couldn't hear us in the front!
BUMMER! But still pretty cool to say I've knocked on Bobby Bowden’s door
:) hehe!
Yesterday
church was amazing. Walking in the doors of the chapel came less active
after less active after less active!! It was a total surprise to us!!!
Some people we've been working with for months now randomly decided to come
yesterday and it was AWESOME!!! We couldn't believe our eyes!! I am so grateful
to be a part of the rescue and feel the joy when some of the sheep return home.
<3
Tomorrow
we have Zone Training and we are teaching on the Christ-like attribute of humility.
We have a few good ideas and I'm grateful for the studies I've been able to
have on this important characteristic! I know I could always work on humility!!!
WHO COULDN'T?
SOO
grateful to be a missionary. As the days tick down I continue to become
more and more grateful for the past 18 months. Sometimes in my head I
think....."I CANNOT BELIEVE I JUST DID THAT." haha. I could
never have done this without the love of my Heavenly Father, the support of my
Savior, the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and the constant encouragement
from my family and friends. Thank you for everything!!!
May
miracles continue to happen and blessings continue to pour out upon each and
every one of you!!!! As well as the people of the FTM!!!! I LOVE Y’ALL SOOO
MUCH!!!!! Have a wonderful week!!! <3/ Sister Holmoe
Zaxby's shakes! Nothin' better!
Cierra and I! She was baptized at the beginning of the year. Love her!!
Sister Bevan and I doing some service :)
This is Bobby Bowden's house!
The adventure to offer Coach Bowden Celestial Glory!!! haha!
Tally 3 sisters
LEE! :)
The whole Wilkerson clan!
Selfie with Lee!
Melissa and Kk.
This is Rosemarie!!!! I took a picture with her so y'all would know what she looks like before she gets baptized :) SHE'S AMAZING!!!!!!
16 month pic!!!
This is a future Taylor Woodward! We often have cheer convos together. She's great!!!
You best believe this girl is a future sister missionary!!!!
2 out of the 4 of the Violets kids :) They are like little siblings to me.
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