March 24

Dear Family,

Well as much as the students probably aren't happy about it, I am so glad spring break is over! ha ha. Even though it was pretty dead, we still worked hard and saw some tender mercies this week!

We had zone training this week, and we instructed the church tour again. Its been so neat to hear all the miracle stories of missionaries across the mission using our church tour idea! So cool! 

We went on exchanges this week to Plainview. It was fun to be in a small town again for a day!

I sang in church yesterday for the first time on my whole mission! C.came to church; she is getting baptized Saturday. She has come leaps and bounds! In Relief Society she commented on how grateful she was for us, and that she is a very stubborn person and wasn't looking for anything, but she was so grateful that we didn't give up on her because she didn't realize what she was missing! Tears filled her eyes, and so of course I got emotional too! The love that I have for these people is indescribable!

The highlight of the week though was definitely A.'s baptism!! Exactly a month ago Ganesh was baptized, and Saturday he baptized her! It was a beautiful day! After she came up out of the water she clapped her hands and yelled "yay!' The whole room couldn't help but laugh with joy! It reminds me of the scripture Mosiah 18:11  "And now when the people had heard these words, they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed; This is the desire of our hearts." 

She is so strong, her family isn't speaking to her because of her decision...But she knows its true and was willing to sacrifice. Her blessing was incredible and because of her example, one day they will come around! These people that are willing to forsake everything for the gospel just increase my testimony of it more and more! I know this is the truth. I know this brings greater joy than anything else!

The work truly is hastening! This ward last year had 8 total baptisms. And this Saturday, Crystal will make the 8th one this year already! So exciting! 

I am SO excited for General Conference in two weeks! May we all go with an open heart and mind, and with questions in mind so we can receive the revelation God would want us to! Love you all!

Sister Turner