This week has been pretty great! Busy, and great!

This week has been pretty great! Busy, and great! We are helping both Simone and Haisu prepare for baptism on August 2-- this Saturday! It will certainly be a party! They are both incredible.  

We were teaching Haisu about keeping the sabbath day holy, and he asked us for suggestions on how we do that. I suggested some things that we did as a family- play games, go on walks, make fun dinners, etc... And he was like, "oh, like family party?" In his awesome Asian accent. It was the best! I was like, that's exactly what it is if your a Walton! :) 

Simone has always been a little nervous about being open about her investigating the church. Partly because she's worried that her friends will ask her funny questions that she won't know the answer to. But the more she prays and progresses, she has more great experiences answering questions and sharing the gospel!

Earlier this week, she was (I think) going somewhere with the kids she hosts a summer camp for. She saw the elders ride by on their bikes, and thought- oh hey, elders!

A 16- year old kid next to her made a comment like, "oh I know them- they are probably going to visit my brother now"

Simone was like, "oh no way, I know them too!!"

The kid responded, "I don't know that much about Mormons.... Are they... Bad?" 

Simone laughed and was like, "no, of course not!"

The kid asked what they believe in, then.

And Simone told him some of the things we believe. 

Simone walked away from that experience, SO HAPPY that she was able to correct some confusion on our beliefs. She loved it. And felt the spirit and was able to bear her testimony and help him understand the truth. We are so proud of her! And that day, to end our lesson, she even prayed and asked for more opportunities to tell  the truth to others about what we teach and believe. Go Simone!! :)   

On Friday, Rachel (former companion and trainer, hermana Miliron) came to visit! We got permission from president to have her come teach some lessons with us. It was fun- just like old times! She's a boss at contacting (she even got us kicked out of a house!!). Haha so fun :) 

Kyle (the member we visit every Saturday) made us lemon tarts at our appointment. YES! He has a talent of cooking, and it was so delicious. Kyle is the best! :) oh man I wish I could explain him over email- just doesn't do him justice.   

We had a cool lesson with a member who's struggling a little. He's Hispanic, so I get to talk in Spanish in the lessons a little. It was such a cool, spirit -directed lesson. I love those. 

Jacob 2:8- the word of god healeth the wounded soul.

Heck yeah, it does!

Exchanges are great. I got to exchange with one of our polish sisters this week! There are only two sister missionaries from Poland in the entire world, and BOTH of them are in our mission. And BOTH of them are converts. Solid. So great. I got to be with Sister Olejniczak (try pronouncing that one!) :) so great. 

We had interviews with president Woodbury this week. So awesome. He's so wonderful, and I appreciate and admire him so much! 

I'm doing great over here! I've seen the gospel change the lives of willing and humble individuals, and I love it. 

Love you all!! :)

Sister Walton