I absolutely cannot believe this week happened. It came and went in a
blink! I am so mentally, physically, and spiritually DRAINED. But of course, the
Lord NEVER ceases to pour out blessings and miracles, and this week was
definitely no exception. I will try and update you on some highlights and
remember all that happened.
Miracle #1>> Gerri and Adam Clark BOTH went to church! We had a visit
with Gerri earlier last week and she basically bore her testimony about the
Atonement for about an hour and a half. She has been taking the discussions for
about a year, but even in these last 6 weeks, the Atonement has literally
changed her and her life. It is incredible. With all of the mental and physical
health challenges she has had and all the hard things she and Adam and the kids
have been dealing with, she finally feels at peace. She tells us her prayer
everyday is, "Lord, touch me with your healing hand." She said, "IT WORKS" and we
said, "WE KNOW, ITS THE ATONEMENT!" Ahh so good. They said they would be at
church but when we reminded them Saturday night, Adam said he was in lots of
pain and not sure if he would be able to get out of bed tomorrow. We assured him
that if he had faith, the Lord would help him to have the strength he needed to
come to church. Gerri woke him up in the morning and he was in too much pain.
Gerri usually doesn't push Adam but she told him, "Adam, we NEED these
blessings, we HAVE to go to church." So they both got up and came. Adam texted
us after church and told us how grateful he was that the strength we promised
him was the strength of us and his wife to get him to church and after church
was over his back felt so much better. I love that the Atonement can heal us in
all aspects. They are verry excited for their baptism on June 11th.
Miracle #2>> The temple. I had a question I have been really been
pondering going in to the temple. I asked Heavenly Father to help me have an
open heart and open mind. I got my question answered and also learned so much.
More than I ever had learned in the temple before. I always feel peace in the temple,
but i loved ti and gained the testimony that it truly is not only the Lord's house, but
his school for us to learn. I am so grateful for the blessings of the
temple.
Miracle #3>> The wards in Green River are a testimony to me that the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. They truly showed us this
week that they are willing to bear one another burdens and comfort those that
stand in need of comfort. They answered a huge prayers of Sister Kent's this
week. Sister Kent is going home. Heavenly Father told her that she needs to come
back to Utah; so, that is her plan in July. But there were lots of holes in that
plan. She just kept having the feeling that it will work out. She doesn't really
have her family and she doesn't really have a place to start. She doesn't have a
whole lot, just a whole lot of faith. Last night our ward mission leader asked
us to come to his home. We got there and 2 of our bishops were also there. They
thanked Sister Kent for her service and handed her 3 large enveloped filled with
donations from 2 of our wards to help her get started when she goes home. She
was also donated frequent flyer miles to be able to come back to Utah if she
needs. Many of the donations were given by less active members who truly had a
desire and willingness to serve. The spirit was so strong and Sister Kent was so
overcome with gratitude and joy. She was just sobbing. Heavenly Father really is
mindful of all of us. He always takes care of our needs. Sister Kent is amazing.
My favorite thing she taught me is that there are no sacrifices in the gospel; you only exchange things for some better things.
Miracle #4>> We made it through the week. As always, I am terrified
about my new companion. Lots of prayers that it will be what I need.
Yhank you for all your prayers. Love, love, love you!
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XOXO, Sister
Hatch
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