Christmas Caroling!

Dear family and friends,

What a wonderful blessing this time of year is for us! I have seen so many miracles from serving the Lord's people during this time of year. Many hearts have been softened from the season of honoring Christ. 

As a district, companionship, and friends, we went to serve others and share the Christmas spirit through caroling! Most of the people were open to receive our message after sharing the joy of music. It was so touching to see their faces brighten up as we sang. Some would listen with a smile as tears streamed down their faces. We touched a lot of hearts from sharing the Christmas hymns. 

One visit in particular touched my heart. We were given a referral to visit the home of a man who was suffering from brain cancer. As we walked to his house, it started to downpour rain. We started to sing, and immediately the door opened. I cried at what I saw. Two women answered the door, and just inside, the man suffering from cancer was laying on a hospital bed. The women invited us inside and we sang for him. He was so thankful for our visit. He explained that he used to carol when he was healthier, and he really appreciated what we were doing. They were touched by our Christmas spirit and accepted the invitation for us to visit again.

What a beautiful time of year this is. What a wonderful, amazing opportunity we have to share the light and hope of the gospel!

My challenge for you is to pray for those who are in need. Pray that they will be comforted and guided.

I love you all.

Keep smiling,

We got to Skype with her!!!

Saturday, 26 December 2015

The best thing about yesterday (Christmas Day) was that we got to Skype with Sister Eggett for a little over an hour!  She is doing greast!  She is simply glowing!  She and her companion sang "O Holy Night" to us and to Sister Stewart's family.  It was fantastic!  Sister Stewart has a beautiful voice, and Sister Eggett is very good at harmonizing, so they sounded great together!  We asked her questions about her mission.

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What advice would you give to somebody preparing for a mission?

Set VERY high standards and stick to them!  Read scriptures often...and not just read...STUDY!  And pray very often, because that is what helps a person to become close to Heavenly Father and create a good relationship with Him!

What is your favorite thing about being a missionary?

Tracting!  Of all things!  She thought she would hate it, but she says she really loves it!  This month particularly is so nice because they sing Christmas Carols and then the people will feel the Spirit and want to listen!

And what is the worst thing about being a missionary?

Not getting to see and be with her family every day.  And sometimes her thoughts wander to things she shouldn't be doing or thinking about.  It's hard to bring herself back to what she should be doing.

What are the people like?

Amazing!  So open, and friendly, and warm, and welcoming!  They have become like family to her in such a short time!  They are so good to the missionaries!

What is the 'language' like in Georgia?  Grin...

The southern 'drawl' that she was expecting is not nearly as thick as she thought.
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It was so great to be able to see and talk with her!  She is doing so well!  She looks and acts like a missionary!

Merry Christmas from Sister Eggett!

Monday, December 21 2015

Dear family and friends,

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wow, what an amazing time of year it is to be out in the field, serving the Lord's people!

I am finally here in Georgia! It is so great to finally be here. The people are amazing and welcoming, so far I haven't had any doors slammed in my face, and miracles are happening all the time!

God has blessed me with an incredible mission companion/trainer. Sister Stewart is fun, loves music (and chocolate ;) ), has a beautiful voice, and shares the joy of the gospel through her smile. She has been a blessing in my life. I so appreciate all that she has done to help introduce me to mission life.

MIRACLES!

I've only been in the field for one week, and already the mission work is progressing. I was blessed with the opportunity to attend my first convert baptism. I met "M" only a few days before her baptism and had the opportunity to visit with her and share a scripture. She has a wonderful spirit, and lives the principle of enduring to the end. There have been so many trials in her life (especially since her introduction to the Church), but she has been faithful through them. I love her smile, and her personality, and her ability to share the gospel through her light. She is an amazing example of Christ. :)

Something I've learned is that if I feel like I should do/say something or go somewhere, I need to listen. The Spirit always leads me to people who brighten my life or who we help draw closer to Christ.

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Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might withsurety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the​ ​right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an​ ​anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure​ ​and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led​ ​to glorify God.​" Ether 12:4​

​My challenge for you is to find someone who is less active to share the video "A Savior Is Born" with. You can find it online at christmas.mormon.org. Be bold and serve the Lord's people! Help others come unto Christ. :)​

You are all so amazing, and God loves you!! (I love you too. :))

May the Lord bless you. Keep smiling and sharing your light!

They are feeding her well!

I have been receiving pictures from her ward members!  I love it!  Not only do I get to see her face, but I'm also getting to know the members she is serving with!

Here's what this member had to say:

'We have your sweet daughter in our home for lunch.  I just wanted you to know she is smiling and happy.  She is in Powder Springs, GA.  She is serving in the Lost Mountain Ward.  Our ward is very good to the missionaries.  She will be fed well and loved."

...The ward knows to stay away from gluten.  Her trainer is very good but goes home in a few months.  She said it has been a whirlwind but she is loving it.  She shared a scripture with our family.  She did awesome.  She will be a great missionary.

They typically leave sisters in wards for a long time so we will keep you updated.  There must be something special about her because they had 5 investigators at church today.  I haven't seen that many before..."

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I just love the modern convenience of texting so I can receive fantastic messages like these!!!

Her first baptism already!!!

19 December 2015

Not that she can take any credit for it, since the people before her had done all the work, but she attended her first baptism today!  What a great way for her to begin a mission!

From left to right:

Sister Barrett, M, Sister Stewart, Sister Eggett

Sister Barrett was Sister Stewart's former companion, and has actually completed her mission.  She flew back just for this baptism to surprise M!

With her Mission President and his wife!

Wednesday 16 December 2015

This is out of order, but I wanted to post this pic I received a few days ago.  It was taken the day she flew to Georgia.  This is Sister Eggett with her Mission 'parents', Brother and Sister Foote.

A sweet member sent us a picture!

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Kathryn Miller from Lost Mountain Ward, in Powder Springs, gave Sister Eggett and her trainer, Sister Stewart, a ride to a zone meeting in Douglasville and took a picture of them and sent that picture to both of the Moms!  I texted briefly with Sister Stewart's Mom and learned she is the youngest of 4, and they live in St. George!  She's been out for 15 months!