Lovelies,
So Alicia and Edgar are getting
married tonight on LEAP YEAR, so they only have to celebrate once every
four years haha, and she is getting baptized on March 13.
They are so fun and I have seen the gospel bless their family so much
already!! We had dinner with them on Saturday night, so that's when we
took this goofy picture. Also, MARVIN AND KARLA GOT MARRIED. Remember
Marvin from Hemet? Unfortunately I couldn't go back for his wedding as
it was outside our mission, but they finally were able to get married
and he is getting baptized this month as well!
On our way to church yesterday, this happened. A water bottle got a
little too friendly with my skirt and spilled EVERYWHERE. We had to turn
around, take a picture, throw my skirt in the dryer and then show up to
church late. Ooops. But at least our investigators got there on time!
:)
Never before in my life have I ever been so put down
than in my time as a missionary. I have been ridiculed, made fun of,
laughed at, and abused. But I have never been happier. This gospel
brings true, lasting happiness. I wouldn't be anywhere else! I know
that this is truly Jesus Christ's church. I know HE is at the head of
it. I know this is HIS work, and that He went through so much more than I
could ever imagine to help me in my times of need. No matter how good
you are, someone will always find something "wrong" with you. The same
was true for Him, the greatest of all. I've just learned to smile and
love everyone. To never back down from my beliefs and to continue
faithful. I know that He is my guide and will lead me where I need to
go.
I've been studying "The Living Christ" this week and trying to
re-memorize it. What a powerful testimony from our leaders of the
Church. I would encourage you all to read it as well. Study the
scriptures that accompany it. And find for yourself your testimony of
Jesus Christ. I know He lives and loves us too.
Con Amor,
Hermana Rutherford
Hermana Rutherford