Fruits of Our Labors- Week 12

This was the most INCREDIBLE week thus far on my mission!

Valentines Day we heart attacked some of our investigators and less actives doors! Valentine's Day on a mission is a little different. You really think of how much LOVE God has for us, and Jesus Christ. He loved us so much he suffered everything, even his life for us. Its a love we truly can't comprehend. 

On Saturday we had our first baptism! S was so happy! She was so prepared for the gospel! We taught her this week in 2 lessons what we normally would cover in 5-6 lessons. We knew the lord knew she was ready though. We had to cover word of wisdom, law of chastity, law of tithing and fast offerings, and the plan of salvation all in one lesson. She understands the restoration. She realizes we are not just another "church" but that we are the same gospel and organization Jesus Christ taught when he was on the Earth. She has so much faith, and was willing to sacrifice the things she knew the Lord asked of her.  

She was baptized on Saturday at 9:30am. The Spirit was so strong, and after we asked her how she felt and she said, "finally complete". I gave her a gift, a journal with my testimony and a picture of us. She was in tears. I really have grown to love this woman, and she already is being a great missionary and wanting to share the gospel with all her friends! 

We also went to the sealing in the temple!! It was INCREDIBLE. The promises and blessings that are given are indescribable. She also is now sealed to her parents and her grandparents. What an opportunity the temple is to do our family history and to make covenants and promises with God to help us on the path back to him. S will have the opportunity to go to the temple in 1 year to get her endowments, so I'll be able to go with her and travel from whatever area I am in! So that will be exciting!

And now for the last bit of BIG news...

I've been in a trio for the past few days. Our third companion is Sister Schiess from Idaho. Transfers are tomorrow, and I will be staying. One new sister is coming out in the field, just one, and guess who is training her.... yup... me! Ah! Pretty crazy! I'm excited, yet really nervous. I know I will learn a lot from it though. It will just be the two of us here. Her name is sister Dunham and she is from Washington State. I most likely will be in this area for another 3 months, so at least 6 months total since the training program lasts 12 weeks. Sister Sekona isn't transferring too far! She actually is staying here in Lubbock and is just going to the Young Single Adult ward for the college. She is really excited! I think it will be a nice change for her since she's been in the area for over 7 months now!

I love this gospel so much, don't take for granted the blessings we have to have the truth. To know the plan, Gods plan with the fullness of the Gospel. Love you all! Until Next week.
Love,
Sister Turner