YAY FOR BABY ELLIE COMING!!! Congrats Jan and
Jason. She looks like an angel I can feel her spirit. So proud of you both!
Hello family and friends! I apologize that I wasn't able to
write much last week but due to the circumstances (an apostle of the Lord
coming) I figure you all understand. But last week was so incredible that I
can't just let it pass away without writing home about it. So this will be a
combo letter.
Last Monday we went to the zoo as a zone. It was
really fun. This time I was a pro at knowing where things were and also when it
came to petting the stingrays. (Sometimes My mission just doesn't seem real..
It's amazing)
Tuesday.
I was able to go back on an exchange to Paterson
with sister snow! It is not often that missionaries get to go back to there old
area's to preach the gospel. My heart was just so full of joy as we drove
around, I really don't know how to describe it other then love.
We were able to see one of my old investigators
who I was teaching that were going to be baptized. He asked if I would be able
to come but sadly I could not. But it was great to be able to teach him and to
see him again. Not only was I in my old area but also it was pouring rain the
whole time..
Wow,, life cannot get better as a missionary. So
after Kareem we drove to the smith's house. This is a less active family that
we use to visit once or twice a week. I wrote briefly about it last week. But
we didn't tell them I was coming and we had Betty walk in first with my camera
and record their reaction. As I walked in Keisha saw me and threw her hands up
in the air and said 'My babies home!' and ran over to me and started kissing my
face. We all had a big family group hug and caught up on life. I love these
people so much. We had a great lesson with them after about the resurrection in
preparation for Easter there was such a strong spirit in that home as we
testified of the savior.. so neat.
Then we also were able to teach Kevin that night
as well. (Kevin was a recent convert and one of my best friends in Paterson).
It was an incredible exchange. Although I loved being there I just had such a
comforting feeling to know that here in Caldwell is where the Lord needs me to
be right now.
Wednesday
Was just a random day of miracles? Every house
that sister Shearer and I knocked on, all the less actives and people let us
in, or set up appointments with us. The Lord blessed us a lot that day.
Saturday
Was the day of 3 baptisms? We got there early to
set everything up and Franklin was the first to come. He was so excited you
could not make him frown if you tried. The Lord has truly prepared him and
placed him in our hands. We also had Jean and his son Jean come as well. Jean
Jr. was all smiles as well. The baptism took a while to get started because
Jean and jean were coming back from a funeral but in the mean time.
Franklin
(who loves food) found the refreshments and we caught him in his white jumpsuit
eating the refreshments in the dark.. it was a funny moment. I guess you had to
be there but it was great.
Easter Sunday was so great. the spirit was so
strong as we talked about the atonement of Jesus Christ. My testimony has grown
so much of him and my understanding of what the resurrection means. To me it
gives me hope, and perspective to know that I will live again. To know that he
loves me enough and he wants me to live with him again is just so
comforting.
We had lunch with our dear sweet Nanay who
cooked so much food for us.. It's decided my new favorite food is Pilipino
food. yummy.. meat on sticks.. nough said:) then we had a dinner with another
family of the ward.
This week wasn't nearly as eventful but I'll
give you the brief highlights.
Elder Perry! That was incredible! It was like
Christmas in the mission. Sister Shearer and I were so excited! The spirit was
so strong as he spoke. He is an incredible man. I will never forget the spirit
I felt while shaking his hand.
This week we also were able to be apart of the
member of the ward getting his mission call. Flash backs of putting your guess
on the map and just the excitement that is there. We couldn't stay to watch him
open the call but we were there for the dinner and hype before. It's so
exciting to be a missionary. Yes. it is hard, but it is so worth it:)
We also were able to do a service project in our
helping hands vests.
Yesterday was pure craziness at church but a lot
of blessings as well. I'm excited for another crazy but great week! I love you
all thank you for your love and support I hope you all have a great week.
Love,
Sister Clark
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