Nov 12

Hello wonderful family and friends!!

I just have to start out by saying this... Mis getting baptized on Saturday!!!! Words can not express the joy that I have felt as she has committed to following the example of Jesus Christ. This path has not been easy for her or for us but we have grown so close. She knows that the true church of Jesus Christ was restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith and that nothing else in the world will be able to bring her greater joy or happiness! We are so happy for her. Prayers in behalf of her this week would be greatly appreciated. 

Now let me introduce to you J.. J owns a personal fitness gym. M is a personal trainer at this gym. M and J have been close friends for 7+ years. John has been able to see the change in M and M has been telling him all that she has been learning. J has some struggles in his life and has been looking for help. He has realized that he wants what M has. Therefore we are now teaching J! It is amazing.  He has been able to come to church twice and after the first time he said, " I know we are supposed to surround ourselves with the people we want to be like. And if there is anyone I want to be like it is those Mormons." He is so prepared and excited to have this gospel in his life also. We were able to go clean his house and have been able to get him on the path to getting his life back together. We love him and are excited to see him learn and grow. 

On Friday M texted us in the morning and said "Come to my boot camp class this morning. For free. I will help you obey the word of wisdom". We laughed and couldn't turn down a good workout or the chance to apply our teachings . We had a good time and it was fun to see M in this different setting. J said the gym was open free to us anytime we wanted. Perks of teaching personal trainers.

Tomorrow we get to hear from another general authority. Elder Baxter of the seventy. We are excited to learn from him. I am so grateful for all the opportunities that I get to enjoy while being a missionary. There is nothing better.

Next Tuesday is transfers. We will find out on Thursday what is happening. Sister Fullmer is most likely leaving and we are very sad. She has been in this area now for 7 1/2 months. She has become one of my best friends and it will be so hard to have her leave. But I am excited for the change and to see what happens!

www.mormonchannel.org/video/mormon-messages?v=2714780496001&cid=HPWE110613145

Take a minute and watch this video. It has become one of my favorites. God knows what he is doing, always. Continue to press forward in faith.

Thank you for your prayers and support.
Have a wonderful week!!

love, 

Sister Judd