Dearest Lindas,
IT HAPPENED IT HAPPENED!!!!! (freak out with me) THERE ARE 2 NEW MEMBERS OF THE ELGIN FIRST WARD! WOOOOOOOO!!
So
the morning started out by getting up a little earlier and going to the
church to fill the font. I was Jumping out of my skin I have never been
more excited. We got everything ready to go, the ward came in CLUTCH
with making everything happen so smoothly. Sister Lewis made both Ruby
and Agustin mason jars with notes so everyone could write them one and
drop it in their jar. Sister Hernandez and Brother Keddington gave talks
in both English and SPANISH so Agustin would be able to understand, the Relief Society brought food and treats for everyone, Bishop Stallings
and Brother Dekker performed the baptism, and so many showed up just to
support!! The only hiccup out of the whole thing was that Agustin forgot
his white Boxers so it started a little late while Emily ran home to
grab them but that was okay!!!! They got in the water and the spirit was
so strong. RUBY is honestly one of the most amazing people I have ever
met. She is married to Marcellis who is in the National Guard and came
home and was baptized over Christmas. He had to go back to his station
in Texas and is there until March 30th
but Ruby decided to take the lessons from US and be baptized while he
was gone instead of waiting so they can be sealed in the temple that
much sooner. I Adore her.
Listen
to how awesome this is. There is a member of the ward named Brother
Parsons. We were in a meeting last week and we're planning the baptism
and he said "Are Agustin's kids going to be able to come to see him do
this?" (The kids are currently living in Minnesota) We explained that no,
they couldn't get back here in time to see it and so he called his
brother in Minneapolis... His brother drove and picked the kids up in
Minnesota, brother Parsons met him halfway and picked them up and
brought them the rest of the way Friday night, and took them HOME SUNDAY. I died. I love this ward!
I
wish I could explain how much I love the gospel and how much I love my Father in Heaven and my Savior. They are truly there for us. I love the
people I meet and teach, those I serve with, and my area. I JUST LOVE
MY MISSION. We were able to have interviews with President and he looked
at me and said "Sister Bair, you've been out 2 transfers... how was your
experience?" In that moment I got a taste of what my departing
interview would feel like. There is no price value for the experience I
have had so far. I love my mission and wouldn't trade it for the world.
It has an endless amount of worth to me. Read the Book of Mormon, one
of my favorite chapters is Alma 26. I love you all so much!
Love, Sister Bair
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