Family!
It has been so fun to hear all of your updates. I CAN'T BELIEVE MOM AND DAD ARE LEAVING FOR TAIWAN TODAY!!! So exciting. And it sounds like everything was just perfect for Staci and Caleb's wedding. I'm SO HAPPY! :)
It's been a great week in New England. The air is really starting to cool down and the trees are starting to change!!! SO PRETTY! Some of our members said that last year the fall colors lasted into December. Hoping for that again!
I'm a little short on time because we're trying to spend most of the day at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum- you all should look it up- but I wanted to share a couple of experiences.
William wasn't able to get work off last week to be confirmed, so we've been feeling very unsettled this week as he's been trying to get it off again. He understands the importance of keeping the Sabbath Day and he understands that being confirmed is a vital part of being baptized, so we felt like we had done all that we could to explain and encourage and pray for him. We counseled on it at District Meeting and one of the sisters asked if we'd fasted for him. I was a little embarrassed that I hadn't. To be honest, it's never been a strong point in my testimony. But, the Lord provided exactly what I needed to build it. As Sister Hyoung and I fasted, I felt a peace of mind that built my faith. I knew that whatever happened was in the Lord's will and that I was showing him my faith in His power as I fasted. And William was able to come! I was overwhelmed by gratitude for that. His confirmation blessing was so special. In it, he was blessed to know that he has a very specific and special mission on this earth to which he was foreordained. I have felt the truth of that as we've taught him. He is so humble, selfless, teachable, and desirous to do good. I feel that there are huge things in store for him in his life and in his church service.
Sister Hyoung and I, along with the amazing Kim Fowler (in our ward), have also been able to help Teresa, who was baptized last November, work on her family history as she prepares to go through the temple for her endowment in November (I am praying I will still be here- I'm feeling a little uneasy about this next transfer- I hope my time here is not up!!!). Yesterday in Family History class, I was overwhelmed by the Spirit as I felt it testify to me that our Heavenly Father knows and loves each of us individually and that He forgets no one! His plan for us making it back home to him is perfect and provides so many opportunities for us to return as we help each other. It was such a beautiful feeling. I could not get my composure!
I love you all so much and am so grateful for your support. I would not be here without you! The gospel is true. This is the Lord's restored church. Heavenly Father's plan IS a plan of happiness!
Love,
Sister Wheeler
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