"Light and Dark" - Letter, May 19, 2014

This week has been a trial and a blessing. I have learned so much, and I can't really explain what I have learned fully. But I have learned the principle of light and dark. My new signature tells it all. We may dwell in a place of darkness, but we cannot also dwell in a place of light. The two cannot exist, for if the light comes near the dark, it dissipates and becomes non-existent. I have spent a lot of time in the dark this week, trying to find myself, and to find the way to the light. But when I found it, it was glorious. I have had to re-assess everything-the way I think, the way I am working with my branch, the investigators, and even who I am and why I am here. But I have learned some really important things about my mission. I can be who Heavenly Father wants me to be. And it's not up to anyone else to tell me who that is. God knows me, and He is directing me. I just need to listen.

1. Stormee: SHE CAN BE BAPTIZED!!!!!! She had to work through some things and now she can be baptized, and even cooler, her husband Damon, a recent convert, can baptize her. It's the miracle I have been praying for all week. Granted I wasn't expecting something this grand, but I'll take it. Haha. Anyway, we are so excited for her. She is so amazing and I am so blessed to know her. She takes the Gospel seriously. She understands that it's not just about the name of the church, but that God has commandments, and as we live them, we are blessed greatly!!!

2. Steve and Rainy: Rainy is doing ok. We are working with her until she has the faith to pay tithing, and when that happens, it will be awesome!!! She will have a great testimony of the Gospel. But Steve has gotten impatient because he didn't get his answers on his time, and so now we haven't seen him for a while. But I have faith that he will be able to find his faith. Please pray for them. They need it.

I know this is short, but it's been a great week, whether I enjoyed it or not. I know that Heavenly Father loves me, and despite my best efforts to show Him otherwise, He knows what's best for me. The same holds true for you as well.

Love, Sister Worthen