Testimonies and Tears

Hi Family and Friends!!! 

This week has been so stellar!

Here are some highlights:

Full-time Car

This week we truly saw many miracles. One of which happened on Friday. We had spent a lengthy period of time planning out rides and no one could give us a few. We were stressing out. I was praying for some help. My prayers answer came 10 mins later when we got a text from the assistants to President Stone. They said that active immediately we had a full-time car! Sister Beltran and I shouted for joy. I almost cried. A full-time car has made having 2 areas manageable and has helped us truly do what we need to do and get where we need to get to. 

Wendys.....

Sister Beltran and I had a later lunch the other day because we had an appointment. So, we did the natural thing and got a Wendy's 4 for 4. We went in and were eating when this older man came up and started talking to us. He asked if we were going to school here. We explained that we were actually missionaries. He asked what church we represented. We told him and he said, "OH..." (In a not pleased voice...) His wife then came over and he told them who we were and they both left. They sat at the farthest possible bench from us and stared at us warily. Haha. It was pretty funny. I guess we are really scaring looking. I mean a 5'4'' brunette and a 5'1 red head is really intimidating. Haha. They were really nice people just a little confused on who we are and what we believe. It was a good experience overall. Also, it's so nice to have a Wendy's in my area. I haven't had one in my area my whole mission. Haha. 

Testimony Meeting

We had an impromptu testimony meeting at our district council meeting. We were all asked to bare testimony.  It was so wonderful to hear all the elders and sisters simple yet powerful testimony. Many elders and sisters

were brought to tears. (Me included.) Y'all know I'm a cryer though. It was such a powerful meeting. The Spirit was palpable. I know that there is power in a simple testimony. 

My challenge for y'all is to bare testimony to those around you. You could bare it in church, in a Family Home Evening, to a friend, whoever. I know the best way to help someone feel the Spirit is to say a simple truth to allow them to feel the Spirit. When we open our mouths and testify, we are promised that the Spirit will be there. That's a 100% guarantee! When we bare testimony we are helping them come closer to Christ. I have seen this time and time again out here in Tennessee! I am sure blessed to be a missionary for the Lord's church! 

I love y'all! Have a blessed week! Also, thanks for all the emails, letters and support! 

Love,

Sister Madeline Stone

Pictures:

1. Sister Beltran and I's selfie of the week

2. First picture of the transfer

3. It's becoming green again! YAY!

4. District Picture