October 28th, 2013

If this blog post is all over the place it's because that's pretty much how crazy this week has been! Last Monday night was simply amazing. We got to see Kenneth again and offered to say a prayer before we left. As Sister Anson was finishing, he asked, "Can I put an ending on it?" Of course we said yes, and he finished his prayer with -- "thank you for sending these girls. It means a lot to me." The spirit was so strong in his home. We've had a few other lessons with Kenneth since then, and it's amazing to see his growth. It's hard for him to remember things he hears but he seems to remember visuals just fine, so it's great adjusting to his needs and helping him come closer to Heavenly Father every day. A lot of older people we meet while doorknocking say they're too old for change... and Kenneth is here to prove them all wrong. :)

That night we met Alli, who set up an appointment with us for the next day. Such a blessing, as we've been praying to meet new people to teach! In her opening prayer, she asked God to help her receive "more news"... which is perfect, because the gospel translates to "good news"! And if anything, this message is more good news. :)

We had such a bizarre moment on Saturday... we were going through some former investigators and found a family that was learning, but moved to China partway through. So we called them and set up an appointment for Saturday at 8pm! So excited. We got a Chinese-speaking RM to come with us and knocked on the door. It opened to reveal... our zone leaders (Elder Pace and Richardson) already sitting down with them at a table, eating chicken feet! We were floored. Whaaaat was going on?? All of the chinese people in the aparment gathered more chairs and asked us to sit down but all the missionaries were so confused and dumbfounded haha. Still have absolutely no idea how it happened... the elders had helped them move in from China two days prior. They were praying to have someone Chinese-speaking go with them, though, so we left Ben and went to visit another person who was actually in need of a spiritual boost, so it all worked out!! It was so bonkers though... like how in the world did that all work out so perfectly?? The Lord sure knows what he's doing, even if he leaves the rest of us completely lost haha.

We had such a miracle this week. So Thomas fasted with us last Sunday about being able to keep the Sabbath day holy this week, and we were praying hard core that it would work out alright. We waited all week before getingt a text on Friday that he got his work schedule changed and was now able to come!! We were so happy! Fasting works. It is so absolutely true. He came to Sacrament meeting the third hour and listened intently to the speakers. It was such a wonderful experience for all of us.

It has been such a wonderful week and I'm stoked for the week to come. I feel so blessed and I am so grateful that I'm able to do the work I'm doing out here!! I wouldn't be able to devote so much time and effort to something if I didn't know it was true. I know our Heavenly Father loves us and that the scriptures are the most powerful tool to learning. Keeping you all in my prayers each and every night! Be great!

MUITO amor!!

Sister Kaegi