Bethany wrote a short separate letter to us. She said there was a possibility that she might transfer to another area on December 5th. Here are some excerpts from the letter:
I will tell you my new address ASAP after I found out if I'm moving. I just hope that I can remember to look up the address before the next P-day.
We will be allowed to Skype on Christmas and we'll have to use a member’s computer to do so. As we get closer I'll let you know which family and what their Skype address is.
I've decided to just wear my glasses for the rest of my mission. The packet I got when I got my call suggested I do so, but since I normally wear contacts I figured I wouldn't. However, since I've been having such trouble with my contacts pretty much since I entered the MTC I've taken that as a sign to wear my glasses. I may change my mind, but for now that's my decision. The good thing is that means you don't have to spend any money on contacts for awhile!
Keep the sports news coming Dad! Even though I don't have time to comment on it each time I'm always interested in knowing what BYU is up to.
Salut!
This week has been a week full of miracles and I hope I have time to tell you about each one of them.
First, despite having to be blunt with Delphine last week, she happily met with the Bishop on Tuesday so she could get to know him. She brought her friend Mailys and they were both able to sit in to see Christi, a YSA from the ward, get set apart for her mission. Afterward Mailys asked the Bishop if she could take the lessons for herself now. They both found a ride to Stake Conference yesterday and Mailys came up to us and asked if she could set a rendez-vous. That never happens!
Second miracle, we were at the church just for a few moments when a woman came in looking for the Elders. Once they got there, the Elders asked us to talk with her because they couldn't be alone with her anyway. What a blessing it was that we were there because, if not, she would never have opened up to them the way she did with us. N____ had just run away from her abusive husband the night before and has been living in a hotel near the church ever since. She has had such a difficult life. She is Muslim and has never been allowed to make her own decisions when it comes to her marriage, children, etc.
However, she started praying sincerely for the first time 3 months ago for help and to know God better. She is so open to the fact that Jesus is the son of God and her Savior. We've taught her two more times and the last time we showed the Restoration video and she said really felt something wonderful that she didn't understand. She explained that it was the spirit and she said she'd pray to know if it was true. We have to be careful though because a woman in her situation can really be in danger. We've had to work closely with President to make sure everything is done properly and safely.
Third miracle, right after N____ ,we decided to visit a former amie, but we didn't know exactly which apartment number was hers so we just started knocking on doors. The first person said we could come in and teach her. My first time that I had been let in during porting!!! Her name is Lilliane and she loves the Lord so much. We've had a second lesson since then and she likes what she hears. I felt impressed to invite her to be baptized and she said no because she's already been baptized twice (as a baby and then by immersion as an adult) and she says twice is enough! Haha! We don't hear that too often. I'm not worried though.
Fourth miracle, yesterday, as we prepared for a lesson at the church, three people walked in and said they wanted a tour. Two of them had recently been to Temple Square and loved what they saw. The third, a man, came with them to find out the difference between us and the Catholics (he is one). They were all very nice and interested. We taught them the Restoration and the Book of Mormon and I was able to testify of their truthfulness. We counted it as a lesson! It was interesting because I felt a connection with whatever Sister Missionaries taught them in SLC. We may have totally different mission experiences, but our purpose is the same.
Finally, Elder Anderson. We took a big group photo with him and then all had the chance to shake his hand. Gaaaaa!!! I shook the hand of an Apostle!!! I pretty much died and went to Heaven. And then we sat down and heard President and Soeur Poznanski speak, Elder Teixiera and his wife, Soeur Anderson and then Elder Anderson. Can I just say that the Lord really does watch over us individually? Elder Anderson spoke about exactly what I needed to hear. I don't have time to go into detail, but he said that things were going to be changing dramatically in France very soon concerning missionary work. He said that each of us was here for a reason, even though it is one of the hardest missions in the world.
I would like to testify that God truly does live. He is our literal Father in Heaven. He is mindful of every person no matter who they are. He is so loving and only wants to give us blessings. I have thankful for His son, Jesus Christ. For His teachings and sacrifice. I'm grateful for my knowledge of the restoration of His true gospel. I hope every person who reads this will continue to seek for truth. That's all that Heavenly Father asks of us, to know His will for us and to follow it.
Bethany
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