Little Miracles

October 15, 2012

Dear Family,

I love you all so much! It is always so good to hear how you are doing and what you are up to!

Georgia is great! It is cool in the mornings, but other than that it is still pretty hot.

You are going to Yellowstone?! That will be so fun! I haven't been there in forever! Ryan, Kyle, and Tyler ...have you even gone before?
Ryan, How did you hurt your shoulder?
Spencer, You are sounding so busy! I am so proud of all you are doing! And I am super excited for you to go on a mission!!!
Kyle, You are a pro bowler! And that cake sounds so yummy!
Tyler, It sounds like you had fun at the cabin!
Mom, You will have to tell me everything you learned in that class when I get back!
Dad, Elder Hollands talks was so great! I can't wait until the Ensign comes out so I can read it again!

So I am now reading the Book of Mormon again and the Four Gospels. It has been pretty neat to reflect on Elder Holland's talk. In Matthew 4:21-22 it talks about how two of his apostles left their ship and their father. This made me think about how I have left my home and my family to serve a mission, just like them. Only I think they served longer than I will. And I am pretty sure I have a more comfortable bed. But they miracles they saw would definitely more than make up for that.

Speaking of miracles. This isn't like making the blind see or the deaf hear or anything, but it was a miracle to me. This week was transfer meeting. President Barry announced all of the new companionships and their areas. When he announced my name along with Sister Sheffer for St Mary's and then he announced me as the senior companion. I figured it was a mistake since Sister Sheffer has been out for almost a year, so I talked to Sister Barry after. She told me that the announcement had been correct. I had already been feeling very overwhelmed about being responsible for all of our investigators and the Walters and having to teach my new companion everything I know about St Mary's, and being made the senior companion kind of put me over the top. Now it means that I am the driver as well. I don't know if you remember any of my past stressful driving experiences. (Like when I drove Spencer to camp and got lost.) The pressure and stress was very overwhelming.

Well, President and Sister Barry came to St Mary's to drop off Sister Sheffer's medication. The were about to drive away when I ran out and asked President Barry for a blessing. He blessed me with comfort and he said "Be of good cheer." After the blessing it was amazing. Before I didn't know where to begin with everything we needed to do. Now I knew exactly what to do. I had an added measure of energy that wasn't there before. It was amazing.

I need to go, but I wanted to tell all of you how much I love you! And I do have a testimony of the gospel and the power of Priesthood blessings.

Have a wonderful week!

Love,
 Sister Scott