Hey Everyone!
I'm excited to say that we
have 4 people set on date for baptism in Feb! I'm so excited! I really
hope that Satan doesn't get to them! It's amazing how much success there
is here in Meeker. They had 4 Baptisms last YEAR! haha We are working
hard and the Lord is blessing us and everyone around us.
Eddie is 8 years old. His parents are not members. His
sister is. He is living with a family in our ward, the Leathems, and
they teach him all about the Gospel. It's amazing and adorable how much
he knows. He knows more than adults know. He's really cute and really
wants to get baptized. The Leathems are really making sure that he gets
baptized for himself so he has his own testimony to rely on. He wants to
so badly! He ran up to Bishop Isenhour and asked if he would baptise
him! hahaha so cute! His baptism date is the 9th of Feb.
Rachel is also on date to be baptized. Her date is Feb
16th. She is working on getting over coffee and tanktops! ;) Shes really
adorable. She's a gorgeous tiny blonde. She knows the church is true
and is now ready to make the wonderful changes in her life. She loves
the temple and wants to get married in it someday. She got a blessing to
help her with coffee from Bishop on Friday. It was wonderful! The
spirit was so strong. Rachel was so happy. I wrote out the blessing for
her so she will always have it.
April is on date for Feb. 23rd. She is wonderful. She
has a son Daven. Her husband is a member, but hasn't been to church in a
while, but he is getting back into the church. She was introduced by
her wonderful mother in law (who lives in Meeker) Sister Rust.
Joanne is also on date for Feb 23rd. She is inspiring.
She is really working hard to get her life back on track. She is working
on quiting smoking and coffee. We have been having a hard time
connecting with her schedule. We need to see her. We missed her the past
2 weeks, but still have been communicating with her. I know she will
see the blessings of baptism really soon.
We have been really getting involved with the ward.
Yesterday we set up a fireside with bishop. It was for the youth to
invite any nonmember friends and ask any questions. We had them write
them down so it was more comfortable for them. We had a great turn out
with the youth. But only one nonmember. One girl brought questions a
friend asked but was too scared to come and ask herself. We answered
those questions. We had alot of wonderful questions. The spirit was
strong. I'm excited to see how the nonmember Lily liked it. She is a
sweet her. Her family is Catholic. Wonderful people. Bishop let us have
it at his house so it would be more comfortable. Our panel who answered
the questions were Me and Sister Partridge, Bishop Isenhour, Brother
Hanberg, and Brother Harman. It was really great.
We also meet with this inactive member of the church,
Chris. He was baptized when he was young, but never came to church, so
we started from scratch and taught him all the lessons. He loves it. We
read the Book of Mormon every week with him. He reads a chapter on his
own. When we first started, he couldn't read. It was hard for him to
read even very simple words. We are now in 1Nephi 16 and He can read
perfectly. We talked about it to him yesterday and he said he is
dyslexic. He's been blessed tremendously. Very inspiring.
In ward council I was able to hear the lowest scoring
basketball game! The Middle school girls basketball team WON! The score
was 5-4! I was dying! hahaha what a great game! They say thats common
haha
I had a wonderful package come in the mail from my
sister, Alycia. I recieved a yoga mat, insanity work out videos,
craisins, pistachios, and her famous carmel apples! It was such a
wonderful surprise! I've been working out to the Insanity. Let me tell
you that name is perfect. It is insane! It feels great afterwards
thought, except for every muscle hurting in my body. Thats okay. haha
I cut my ankle in the shower 2 nights ago. it was the
worst I've ever done! It bled so much. I was scared I was going to pass
out so I yelled for Sister Partridge. She first handed me a tissue! I
was like uhh. I need way more than that! (she hates blood too) So she
gave me a rag. I was able to make it out of the shower. She ran upstairs
and asked sister Nielson for gauze and something to wrap it. Its about 3
inches long and a half inch wide. It hurts so bad to walk, but it will
get better. We are taking care of it. Sister Nielson who is an animal
lover only had dog wrap, so my (sports stretchy tape stuff) wrap is lime
green with the words, "no chew" all over it. It also has a terrible
scent so the dogs to chew it...I guess I'm better off not tempted to
chew it. ;)
It's been alot warmer here in Meeker. Sometimes we see
40! Sister Partridge and I haven't been wearing coats lately because we
adapt so much to the cold -30s that 40 is now the 70s! hahah But it was
snowing really badly today. We were on our way to Rifle. It was such a
terrible blizzard. We couldn't see a difference from the road and the
sky. scary. But we made it both ways safe. Heavenly Father was keeping
an eye on us.
Gary's son, Hunter was at one of our lessons. Well he
told Gary that he would come if I was always there. haha but it actually
did get him thinking. It turns out he was really interested in the
gospel a few years ago but got involved with a girl and started living
with her. He has now accepted to take discussions from the Elders in
Craig. (thats where he lives). We are excited because if he gets
baptized that will really touch Gary's heart. Gary is so wonderful. We
love that family so much. I know they will be my eternal friends.
We had a wonderful visit with the Denny's (the family
who said they were offended and don't want anything to do with the
church). Everything was straightened out. It was all a
missunderstanding. Well we visited in their home. It went really well.
The spirit was strong. We are reaching out to their son. He needs
guidence for his future. He has only one more year left of high school.
We mentioned preparing for a mission and a patriarchal blessing. I
brought water in the lesson so I could clear my throat. (house is
smokey) It helped but I still struggled a little. It didn't distract at
all during the lesson. It was powerful. They are a wonderful family. We
love them so much.
My scripture this week is Alma 13:24. there so so many
people being prepared to hear the gospel! Go out and teach them! The
gospel of Jesus Christ truly brings Happiness! I've realized that so
much on my mission already! I see the blessings pouring out to the
families who are keeping the commandments. Commandments keep us safe.
They are blessings.
Well I think that is all for now. I love you all so so
much! Thanks for all the letters of encouragement. They really make my
day when I get them. I pray for you everyday!
Love,
-Sister Gampe
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