Hejsan allihopa!
Oj what a beautiful thing the gospel is! I
have to say I have a deep love for the gospel and for sharing it. Most
the time I walk away more uplifted probably. But I guess that comes down
to the fact that I'm living it. People can feel the love and joy that
comes from the gospel but it goes away fast until you are living it
personally. Its probably the peace I receive that I'm most thankful for.
There is no other place on earth a person can find such peace. Its only
when living in such a way that the blessings of heaven can't be
withheld. The Lord has promised them for those that are obedient. Even
to those small small small things that you think..,"eh why is that a
rule anyway?" I would even say especially in those times are we even
more blessed once we decide to follow. I have also seen the difference
it makes when I obey with a willing heart. Its like all the difference
haha.
So yesterday.. it was a normal Sunday except for the fact that it
was fast Sunday. The spirit was very strong in sacrament meeting that
morning. The normal investigators came to church. One in particular
though was going to meet us after all the meetings, his name is Sunny.
He has been going to church every Sunday for 6 months and loves it. He
knows, lives, and loves the gospel. He even gets up for early morning
seminary. Just because he can and wants to. As a 16 year old he was just
waiting for his parents approval. Earlier that week he had told us he
could be baptized. While meeting with him he asks to speak with the
Elders too. He tells all of us that he has permission and that he
doesn't want to wait any longer. He got baptized that day!! Almost all
the young men and women came to support him. A newly baptized member
says to him, "Welcome to the gang!" He can't wait to pass the sacrament,
go to the temple, and serve a full-time mission. AGH I am so so so
excited for him.
Its funny our mission leader served a short time misssion that was
only 3 weeks and he said he experienced all the ups and downs and
feelings that he felt on a full time mission. I think that is going to
be what happens to Sys.Strömberg :) its good though. If Heavenly Father
doesn't have it set in stone that she is supposed to serve full-time I
can say with out a doubt that she will go home experiencing it all.
Except for maybe trakting haha. Though I can't say I'm going to make it a
priority. She has actually already done it with different sister
missionaries at home. She is awesome :) I love everyday I have with her.
We learn a lot together and I know I will be sad when the day comes to
go home and leave her. Makes me happy to think I will always have a
strong tie to Sweden though. Even if every other person forgets me she
won't haha!
The
zone leaders had 2 baptisms the night before and Sys.Strömberg and I
were asked to sing. Wow was I nervous. Which is not good because my
pulse is SO strong in my throat it like punches me and makes it hard to
speak let alone sing. Went well though... unless people just lie to
you... haha which I think they do but its whatever really. We sang again
the next day in sacrament. Surprisingly I was less nervous in sacrament
with like quadruple the amount of people. The Västerhaninge ward is not
small. I think maybe 130 come every Sunday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD 
I love you so so much. Love hearing from you too 
Also a big happy birthday to LINDA its been so long.. sorry I'm such a bad writer. Hope you know I love you though!!!
Dear President Newell,
What a good week.. and what a
good day we had yesterday!! Sunny got baptized and the whole thing went
so smoothly. I was shocked at how many people came. He told us at about
1:15 ish and the baptism started at 6:30 with a program and everything.
The young women even did a musical number. They had refreshments and
all the only thing was a gift for him. I think it will be perfect
though.. when he receives the gift of the holy ghost so can he also
receive all the gifts from all the members.
Thanks for all the love and support.. it is felt and needed :)
Love Syster Sprague
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