"Vi una columna de luz..."

Hermanas Greenwood & Xique DRENCHED

Update on the logistical stuff:

-I was training Hna Xique whose original mission is in the Dominican Republic. She got her visa last week, and is headed out. Saying goodbye to her involved many tears, but man am I grateful for her goodness. She is amazing.

Down Time (or Up Time)

-We were living in a house with four of us, and Hermana Soto (the lovely companion I had trained before this cycle) has been having knee problems, so she got transferred to the visitor's center in our mission. So I am now finishing the training of the lovely Hermana Tukuafu (from Tonga)!!

Very afraid of getting her hair cut

Update on the spiritual goodness:

This past week I had interviews with my Mission President. As I explained to him some of the struggles that I have been having with feeling down or discouraged, I related it to the story of Joseph Smith. He challenged me to go home and re-read Joseph Smith History (at least the part where the first vision occurs), find the steps he took to pray in faith, and take the same steps.

Lots of unwanted layers

I did as my mission president wisely suggested. I found myself kneeling on the floor in the bathroom (the only place where you can be alone in the mission;) ), pouring out my soul unto God.

Words can't describe what I felt. The feelings of doubt and fear were overcome by comfort, love, and peace. I may not have seen a pillar of light, I may not have physically seen an angel, but the power I felt was undeniable.

I testify of God's power and of His love for each of us. He commands us to "pour out our souls" (Alma 34) unto Him, and just a few nights ago I discovered why He pleads with us to do so.

But still plenty long

I invite all of you to find out why our loving Heavenly Father has asked us to POUR out our souls unto Him. And I would love to hear about your experiences. Heavenly Father loves you and is patiently waiting to hear from you and to fill you with His love.

Happiness and joy that you can't even imagine awaits you. Go and get it. :)

Love, Hermana Greenwood