Blessed

Howdy Family and Friends!

This week has flown by! Thanksgiving was SO good! I had many memorable experiences there. I ate so much good food! We had 2 dinners! They were delicious! And, we were able to take some food home as well! 

I don't have much time but here's a highlight from this week:

Exchanges

I was able to go on exchanges with Hermana Rindlisbacher. It was such a great opportunity for me to learn. She is such a sweet hermana. We had a few contact attempts. We had one contact where this man answered and Hermana R and I didn't really think he was that interested. However, he let us talk to him about the Book of Mormon. We bore our testimonies and read with him. The Spirit was there and Hermana Rindlisbacher invited him to church. He was actually super interested. He said he wanted to go to church and learn more. It was only a 15 minute lesson but it was so powerful. I know that the Spirit will always testify of truth. We just have to be willing to open our mouths. And sometimes, that's the hardest part. 

My challenge for y'all is to open your mouth. Share your testimony. Share your beliefs. Share your blessings. Share through service. Through example. You never know how your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. Everyone needs the gospel. Everyone needs the Spirit. When we open our mouths and testify of truth, the Spirit is always there with us. He will touch their hearts as we open our mouths. If you don't like speaking in front of others, act. Lead by example. Share your light. Share the light of Christ. I know as you do this you will help hasten the work. You will see the Lord's hands in your life more. And, you will be strengthened in your hard times. I sure love y'all and hope you have a blessed week! 

Love,

Sister Madeline Stone

The first 2 pictures were of me at the temple and me ready for exhanges. These pictures are

1. biking for exercise

2. Us with our buddy Dustin

3. Ready for Christmas