Hey all!
So, I know this is later than normal...the Port Orchard library doesn't open until 1 on Mondays. It's terribly inconvenient! but, that's ok. Sister Johnston, my new companion, is AMAZING!! We have quickly grown to love each other a lot. We work really well together, and it's amazing to feel the spirit that comes from our faith, dilligence, and testimonies. It's going to be a transfer full of miracles! She's from Ohio and is an only child, so we come from pretty different backgrounds, but, truly, it's amazing to see how the Gospel unifies people. She actually reminds me a bit of Amy...which might be why I like her so much. In just the past 6 days, we've had some pretty incredible spiritual experiences. She is going to be a driving force in the success of this mission. Remember who she is, because I'm pretty sure she's going to be quite well known in the church in the next 30-40 years!
Port Orchard reminds me a bit of Shelton. It's po-dunk, in the boonies, but it's not quite as...dark. But, it's seems pretty...stuck. Whcih can quickly turn into darkness. Sister Johnston and I have a great vision for this area, though. We have set the inspirted goal of 7 baptisms this transfer. We realize this is a HUGE number, and to be quite honest, I don't know if it iwll happen! But, I know it CAN. I know it is possible. And, I know that if I continue to act in faith - if WE continue to act in faith - praying, working hard, and striving to follow the guidance of the spirit, the Lord can provide the way to make this possible. I would ask all of you who read this, whether on the email or the blog, to join us in prayers so that we can reach this goal. Be specific with the Lord! That way He can give specific answers! :) The Southworth ward needs a little bit of...fire going, but I believe we can light that fire. I believe that is why Sister Johnston and I are together in this area. We are here to light a fire. You know, the scriptures talk a lot about the Lord's work. His work. And...it's all the spreading forth of the Gospel. That is His work. Moses 1:39 states that! "For behold, this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." That is what the Gospel is for, and that is why we are supposed to share it, whether as full time missionaries, or every day missionaries.
I have a challenge for you all - more specifically my family. There's a book that some of you might have heard of. It's called, "The Power of Everyday Missionaries." I want all of you to read this book and then apply it! There are so many ways and opportunities for you all to share the Gospel, no matter where you are at in life! I promise you this! I know some of you have concerns about money, or the state of your family, or the state of your SANITY! BUT. You have the truth. You guys have seen its power in your life. You have felt the power of the Atonement. Please, please, PLEASE don't keep it to yourself. I have seen the mighty change of heart happen more than once. I've seen people who have been in darkness just glow, and EXUDE the most wonderful Light that comes from understanding and applying the Atonement. So, share it. In any way you can. I know it can be hard - trust me. I'm that shy, awkward girl who has trouble talking to strangers, even still! I would struggle to open my mouth about what was most important to me to some of my closest friends. But that's so, so silly. Because this is the Truth. It is THE way to God. To everlasting life. To neverending happiness. And sharing the Gospel is a commandment!
I'm not trying to scold any of you. I realize that my shyness and introvert tendencies don't make me the best example. But, I see the struggle of missionaries finding people to teach without the ward's help. It's hard! Tracting is getting harder and harder! President Weaver said it himself, to me in my interview with him. And he LOVES to have us tracting. The Southworth ward fights against us tracting from 5-7 as President has vehemently asked us to do diligently, but the problem is...they aren't doing anything to make it so we don't have to. We're really really busy, but not very much of it is because of what the Southworth ward - or teh YSA ward - has given us. Which just proves to President that we need to continue doing our 5-7s. I guarentee you, each and everyone of you, if you let the Lord work through you, He WILL place someone in your path or give you the opportunity to share the Gospel in some way, shape, or form. And, it will be SO woth it!
I love you all! Thank you for all your love and support. I love being out here. I love who I'm becoming. I love being able to serve the Lord. I love seeing His miracles. I love the people I get to meet. I love this SO much! It's worth it all. It's worth everything I might have had to give up or I might miss out on. Because I get to participate in the work of eternity. I get to help prepare the world for the Second Coming. I love this SO much!
I love you all! Heavenly Father is truly sending forth blessings upon you. Don't forget to try to recognize them!
Sister Beth Ann Root!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Letter from August 19th, 2013
Hey all!
So, I'm getting transferred this week. It's crazy stuff!! It's hard to imagine being anywhere but Shelton. I'm really bummed to leave my peeps and Sister Douros. She truly has become one of my best friends, and I hope that I'll be able to have the same relationship with future companions. Anyways, I'll be in the Bremerton Zone, over the Southworth ward as well as the YSA ward. I'm SO excited to be over a YSA ward!! I've missed being in a YSA ward. They always have a special spirit about them - at least the ones in Flagstaff. It's going to be a blast. My new companion is going to be Sister Johnston, who's a greenie, like me. She came out the transfer after me. It's super weird to think about being with someone younger than me! It's actually a little bit intimidating...but she seems super awesome, and the area is flourishing. I think we'll see a lot of success there in Bremerton (well...Port Orchard...).
It's been a crazy week. Gerret wasn't baptized...but he's getting baptized this Saturday! So, I'm going to miss it, and that KILLS me! The kid has come such a long way, has made SO many changes. He really is like a new person, and is absolutely glowing. This is what the Atonement is all about! We also have another person on date for August 31, and he just popped up out of nowhere. Shelton is going to have a lot of success. I'm sad to leave it, and the amazing people here. I've come to love many of the ward members and I can't wait for when the time comes for me to see them again. But, I know that it's time to move on.
The teaching pool here in Shelton has shrunk a lot, but I'm sure Sister Douros and her new companion will be able to find some new investigators to teach. Shelton is going to grow SO much in the next little bit! They've had lots of baptisms recently. Bishop Heywood sent out an email and said Lazona ward has had quite of few baptisms recently. I think that is absolutely amazing!! And that Renee was finally able to be baptized! That made me so happy to hear! I wish I could have been there!
Last night, we were able to teach Erica about the temple, and it was the best! I can't wait until she is able to go through to receive her endowment. I'm going to be there, for sure! and it will be the best. The temple is awesome. I honestly wish I could go there all the time; I wish it wasn't out of the mission boundaries. It's been almost 4 months since I went last time, and, honestly, that feels like an eternity. I hope all of you, that can, are going regularly. I don't want to be all preachy, but seriously. It's amazing! Last night, I asked Erica what she thought about the temple, after teaching her about it, and she said, "I feel like it's God's Club. And I want in!" It's kind of made me chuckle...but, although it's not like we're elitists - we want everyone to be able to go, you just have to meet certain requirements! - going to the temple can bring us closer to God, and that's fantastic! And we SHOULD want in! That should be our desire! Because the temple is the BEST! I'm homesick for the temple!
Anyways, keep me in your prayers this week. I'm stressing a bit about transferring - I'm excited, and know it will be good, but, let's face it, I always worry and get stressed. :)
Love you all! Thanks for the love and support you give me!
Sister Beth Ann Root!
So, I'm getting transferred this week. It's crazy stuff!! It's hard to imagine being anywhere but Shelton. I'm really bummed to leave my peeps and Sister Douros. She truly has become one of my best friends, and I hope that I'll be able to have the same relationship with future companions. Anyways, I'll be in the Bremerton Zone, over the Southworth ward as well as the YSA ward. I'm SO excited to be over a YSA ward!! I've missed being in a YSA ward. They always have a special spirit about them - at least the ones in Flagstaff. It's going to be a blast. My new companion is going to be Sister Johnston, who's a greenie, like me. She came out the transfer after me. It's super weird to think about being with someone younger than me! It's actually a little bit intimidating...but she seems super awesome, and the area is flourishing. I think we'll see a lot of success there in Bremerton (well...Port Orchard...).
It's been a crazy week. Gerret wasn't baptized...but he's getting baptized this Saturday! So, I'm going to miss it, and that KILLS me! The kid has come such a long way, has made SO many changes. He really is like a new person, and is absolutely glowing. This is what the Atonement is all about! We also have another person on date for August 31, and he just popped up out of nowhere. Shelton is going to have a lot of success. I'm sad to leave it, and the amazing people here. I've come to love many of the ward members and I can't wait for when the time comes for me to see them again. But, I know that it's time to move on.
The teaching pool here in Shelton has shrunk a lot, but I'm sure Sister Douros and her new companion will be able to find some new investigators to teach. Shelton is going to grow SO much in the next little bit! They've had lots of baptisms recently. Bishop Heywood sent out an email and said Lazona ward has had quite of few baptisms recently. I think that is absolutely amazing!! And that Renee was finally able to be baptized! That made me so happy to hear! I wish I could have been there!
Last night, we were able to teach Erica about the temple, and it was the best! I can't wait until she is able to go through to receive her endowment. I'm going to be there, for sure! and it will be the best. The temple is awesome. I honestly wish I could go there all the time; I wish it wasn't out of the mission boundaries. It's been almost 4 months since I went last time, and, honestly, that feels like an eternity. I hope all of you, that can, are going regularly. I don't want to be all preachy, but seriously. It's amazing! Last night, I asked Erica what she thought about the temple, after teaching her about it, and she said, "I feel like it's God's Club. And I want in!" It's kind of made me chuckle...but, although it's not like we're elitists - we want everyone to be able to go, you just have to meet certain requirements! - going to the temple can bring us closer to God, and that's fantastic! And we SHOULD want in! That should be our desire! Because the temple is the BEST! I'm homesick for the temple!
Anyways, keep me in your prayers this week. I'm stressing a bit about transferring - I'm excited, and know it will be good, but, let's face it, I always worry and get stressed. :)
Love you all! Thanks for the love and support you give me!
Sister Beth Ann Root!
Monday, August 12, 2013
Letter from August 12th, 2013
Hey all!
It's been another crazy week! Interviews with President Weaver, getting someone on date, seeing crazy miracles, having a blast with Sister Douros. It's been good.
This is week 6 of this transfer. I've hit my 4 month mark already, and this week I'll hit 4 months that I've been in the WA-TAC. This blows my mind! I've been in Shelton for FOUR MONTHS! I can't believe it! I feel like it's been just 2 months at the most! But then, I take a step back and see all that's happened, how much the ward has changed, how much I'VE changed...and then it seems like it has to be more than 4 months that I've been here. Next transfer, I'll hit 6 months since I've left home...I'll be a third done! I can't decide how I feel about that.
In interviews with President on Wednesday, he said I'd probably be leaving Shelton. Which, I'm ok with. He still isn't sure - he won't be sure until this weekend, and then things are still apt to change - but, I feel like it's my time to move on. There's things I need to do elsewhere, I can feel it! But I'm grateful for my time here in Shelton. Shelton is a very...special place. It's in the boonies. We only have a Walmart. There's not a Target, there's not even a Wendy's!! (Speaking of Target...we got permission to go to Olympia today to go to Target. We've never been so excited for a Preparation Day!! Mom...there's probably going to be a pretty big charge on my debit card...don't freak. It's been 4 months since I've been to Target! :) ) It's a small town, and it's not one of those...wholesome small towns. But, it's amazing to see what's happening as we shine the light of the Gospel down those dark, depressed streets. I love it. I love this work!!
We have an investigator, Gerret, who is getting baptized this next Sunday. I'll be my last baptism in Shelton! He is a miracle. He has dealt with a lot, and from the first time we met him, about a week and a half ago, he has made HUGE changes. He was not happy, not relaxed, just seemed...I dunno. I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley. I could tell that he was doing drugs. He had all the signs of a drug user. Last Sunday, he set up an appointment to meet with us at the church. He pretty much told us his life story and said he wanted to be happy - he saw us, saw that we were happy, always smiling, and he wanted that. He was done with the drugs, done with the problems he was having. He wanted out of his old life. So, we told him to read the Book of Mormon, pray, and to come back to meet with us on Tuesday! We saw him on Tuesday...he was a changed man. He was smiling. He was happy. By the end of our meeting, he was practically glowing. We met with him again on Friday, even MORE change! He came to church on Sunday, again, just happy. Glowing. Excited to learn more, feels the spirit, recognizes it, and wants more and more of it! A complete 180.
This is what missionary work is all about. Getting to see those changes. I have seen miracles. Miracles that I simply cannot express. This is why Jesus Christ did what He did. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a Gospel of change, a gospel of repentance. So people can take their old life, their addictions, their problems, the chains and bonds holding them down, and give all of it to Christ. It hurts to do that, in a way, to know that He is pained because of you...but He allows it, He chose it, He ASKS us to do it, because of the love He has. And, as Isaiah 53:5 says, "with his stripes we are healed." We can be healed. No one is too far down the path to where they cannot turn to Christ and change. How do I know this? Because I have seen it.
I have never been so sure of the truthfulness of this Gospel. I have seen the Lord do all He can to make it possible for His children to be baptized, to learn the truth, to change. He gives them the chance. And, I have seen His power move forth and perform miracles. I've seen things that, honestly, I cannot share, they are so sacred. And it's only been four months!! I can't comprehend this work. I can't. But, I know it's real. God's power is real. And...Satan is just as real. His power is just as real. But God's power is greater. This is a real war we all are in. I feel like I'm in the front lines. I've never been more happy to step forward and fight for my brothers and sisters. It's the most joyous feeling in the world to see a brother or sister grab hold of the truth, and then see the spirit work that mighty change of heart. I cannot express the greatness of this work. The importance of sharing this Gospel. You guys. It's SO important! You literally are helping God save souls when you extend the invitation to go to church, to come over to meet the missionaries, even when you are just happy, because of the Gospel in your life. Shine your light. Because it's real. It's true!
I love it! I love being out here. It's hard. It's so hard. But it's worth it! I love you all! I'm so grateful for all you do to keep me out here, to support me, to love me! It's the best!
Sister Beth Ann Root!
It's been another crazy week! Interviews with President Weaver, getting someone on date, seeing crazy miracles, having a blast with Sister Douros. It's been good.
This is week 6 of this transfer. I've hit my 4 month mark already, and this week I'll hit 4 months that I've been in the WA-TAC. This blows my mind! I've been in Shelton for FOUR MONTHS! I can't believe it! I feel like it's been just 2 months at the most! But then, I take a step back and see all that's happened, how much the ward has changed, how much I'VE changed...and then it seems like it has to be more than 4 months that I've been here. Next transfer, I'll hit 6 months since I've left home...I'll be a third done! I can't decide how I feel about that.
In interviews with President on Wednesday, he said I'd probably be leaving Shelton. Which, I'm ok with. He still isn't sure - he won't be sure until this weekend, and then things are still apt to change - but, I feel like it's my time to move on. There's things I need to do elsewhere, I can feel it! But I'm grateful for my time here in Shelton. Shelton is a very...special place. It's in the boonies. We only have a Walmart. There's not a Target, there's not even a Wendy's!! (Speaking of Target...we got permission to go to Olympia today to go to Target. We've never been so excited for a Preparation Day!! Mom...there's probably going to be a pretty big charge on my debit card...don't freak. It's been 4 months since I've been to Target! :) ) It's a small town, and it's not one of those...wholesome small towns. But, it's amazing to see what's happening as we shine the light of the Gospel down those dark, depressed streets. I love it. I love this work!!
We have an investigator, Gerret, who is getting baptized this next Sunday. I'll be my last baptism in Shelton! He is a miracle. He has dealt with a lot, and from the first time we met him, about a week and a half ago, he has made HUGE changes. He was not happy, not relaxed, just seemed...I dunno. I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley. I could tell that he was doing drugs. He had all the signs of a drug user. Last Sunday, he set up an appointment to meet with us at the church. He pretty much told us his life story and said he wanted to be happy - he saw us, saw that we were happy, always smiling, and he wanted that. He was done with the drugs, done with the problems he was having. He wanted out of his old life. So, we told him to read the Book of Mormon, pray, and to come back to meet with us on Tuesday! We saw him on Tuesday...he was a changed man. He was smiling. He was happy. By the end of our meeting, he was practically glowing. We met with him again on Friday, even MORE change! He came to church on Sunday, again, just happy. Glowing. Excited to learn more, feels the spirit, recognizes it, and wants more and more of it! A complete 180.
This is what missionary work is all about. Getting to see those changes. I have seen miracles. Miracles that I simply cannot express. This is why Jesus Christ did what He did. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a Gospel of change, a gospel of repentance. So people can take their old life, their addictions, their problems, the chains and bonds holding them down, and give all of it to Christ. It hurts to do that, in a way, to know that He is pained because of you...but He allows it, He chose it, He ASKS us to do it, because of the love He has. And, as Isaiah 53:5 says, "with his stripes we are healed." We can be healed. No one is too far down the path to where they cannot turn to Christ and change. How do I know this? Because I have seen it.
I have never been so sure of the truthfulness of this Gospel. I have seen the Lord do all He can to make it possible for His children to be baptized, to learn the truth, to change. He gives them the chance. And, I have seen His power move forth and perform miracles. I've seen things that, honestly, I cannot share, they are so sacred. And it's only been four months!! I can't comprehend this work. I can't. But, I know it's real. God's power is real. And...Satan is just as real. His power is just as real. But God's power is greater. This is a real war we all are in. I feel like I'm in the front lines. I've never been more happy to step forward and fight for my brothers and sisters. It's the most joyous feeling in the world to see a brother or sister grab hold of the truth, and then see the spirit work that mighty change of heart. I cannot express the greatness of this work. The importance of sharing this Gospel. You guys. It's SO important! You literally are helping God save souls when you extend the invitation to go to church, to come over to meet the missionaries, even when you are just happy, because of the Gospel in your life. Shine your light. Because it's real. It's true!
I love it! I love being out here. It's hard. It's so hard. But it's worth it! I love you all! I'm so grateful for all you do to keep me out here, to support me, to love me! It's the best!
Sister Beth Ann Root!
Monday, August 5, 2013
Letter from August 5th, 2013
Hey all!
It's been an AMAZING week! So many miracles happened this week. Sister Douros and I are so pleased with what we have accomplished this week; I was thinking about it, though, and I came to the conclusion that nothing we did was all that special - except for the fact that we were where we were supposed to be, answered the phone when we needed to, and...that's pretty much was it! Everything just feel into place; nothing we did was all that different from what we normally do...but I think that's still key. We were being instruments in God's hand, not because of our own skill, but because Heavenly Father was using us, guiding us, allowing us to be a part of the work. And wonderful miracles rolled forth!
President Weaver decided to make it a mission goal for there to be 100 church tours this last week - there are 95 companionships, so that means everyone would just need to do one. Our Zone Leaders, Elder Elder and Elder Bellows decided that our zone would lead the mission in church tours, so they got us pumped up, and told us to make church tours our focus. So, our zone got 9 church tours this week - and Sister Douros and I got 3! So, we got a third of them! It was pretty sweet! It was really good for all 3 investigators who we took on the tour. I'm glad we were able to do what we did!
But, the most incredible thing of all happened Friday and Saturday. Friday night, at about 5:30, 5:45 - so, we were out knocking doors - Erica calls. Sister Douros decides to answer, though she was a little hesitant to do so. Erica starts talking - she talks A LOT- and rambles about some random stuff, then mentions how she thinks the who court thing with her son, Matthew, is going to take loner than she hoped. She said she decided she wanted to be baptized before it all gets resolved. Sister Douros was nudging me to ask her if she wanted to be baptized on the 17th, since, before, she seemed like she had written off being baptized on the 3rd. I was really nervous about that, and couldn't figure out how to pose the question, so I asked her if she thought she'd be baptized before the 20th - because that's when transfers are, and I'm probably leaving - and she was like, "Oh! Yeah! I was still thinking this weekend!" It blew our minds.
So, we rushed to her place (at 6:00...so cutting our 5-7 door knocking short...but it was TOTALLY worth it!) And we started making plans. You guys, we threw together a baptism in about 24 hours. do you know how crazy that is?! We were able to get the DL to interview her Saturday afternoon - and he's in Elma, which is at least 45 minutes away from Shelton - and we saw Erica Eileen Gonzalez baptized Saturday night. It was one of the sweetest experiences ever, because from the very beginning, Erica was super skeptical - even critical - of the church, and now, to see her holding with all her might to the teachings, and running full force into the Gospel is the most beautiful and most touching experiences I could ever have, I think. Since yesterday was fast and testimony meeting at church, Erica got up - without our encouragement - and shared her testimony. To hear her say the words, "I know this Gospel is true" touched my heart with such force. I might have bawled like a little baby....but to see where she was before and where she is now...it's incredible! She gets it. She loves it. And she is willing to do what it takes!
You guys, this work is amazing. I know I say that all the time, but...it's true! Time and time again, I'm able to witness the power of the spirit. I'm able to see Heavenly Father make things happen to make it possible for His children to be baptized. He WANTS them to be baptized! He WANTS it, and He'll do all He can to make it possible! We just need to be working alongside Him, because He will place people in our path at just the right time; He will put words into our mouth with just the right amount of love; He will allow things to happen to make just the right situation. The Gospel is true. If I didn't know it before, I know it now, because of the miracles I have seen that allowed the Gospel to be shared and accepted. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints IS TRUE! I know it! At this moment, I cannot deny it, and I hope I never will. Everything about this gospel is worth it; it's worth the sacrifices one might make in their lifestyle, in their surroundings, in their actions. It's worth it! Because the reward is SO much greater!
I love you all! Thanks for all you do. Know that Heavenly Father loves you - because He does. I see evidence of His love for His children each and every day.
Sister Beth Ann Root!
It's been an AMAZING week! So many miracles happened this week. Sister Douros and I are so pleased with what we have accomplished this week; I was thinking about it, though, and I came to the conclusion that nothing we did was all that special - except for the fact that we were where we were supposed to be, answered the phone when we needed to, and...that's pretty much was it! Everything just feel into place; nothing we did was all that different from what we normally do...but I think that's still key. We were being instruments in God's hand, not because of our own skill, but because Heavenly Father was using us, guiding us, allowing us to be a part of the work. And wonderful miracles rolled forth!
President Weaver decided to make it a mission goal for there to be 100 church tours this last week - there are 95 companionships, so that means everyone would just need to do one. Our Zone Leaders, Elder Elder and Elder Bellows decided that our zone would lead the mission in church tours, so they got us pumped up, and told us to make church tours our focus. So, our zone got 9 church tours this week - and Sister Douros and I got 3! So, we got a third of them! It was pretty sweet! It was really good for all 3 investigators who we took on the tour. I'm glad we were able to do what we did!
But, the most incredible thing of all happened Friday and Saturday. Friday night, at about 5:30, 5:45 - so, we were out knocking doors - Erica calls. Sister Douros decides to answer, though she was a little hesitant to do so. Erica starts talking - she talks A LOT- and rambles about some random stuff, then mentions how she thinks the who court thing with her son, Matthew, is going to take loner than she hoped. She said she decided she wanted to be baptized before it all gets resolved. Sister Douros was nudging me to ask her if she wanted to be baptized on the 17th, since, before, she seemed like she had written off being baptized on the 3rd. I was really nervous about that, and couldn't figure out how to pose the question, so I asked her if she thought she'd be baptized before the 20th - because that's when transfers are, and I'm probably leaving - and she was like, "Oh! Yeah! I was still thinking this weekend!" It blew our minds.
So, we rushed to her place (at 6:00...so cutting our 5-7 door knocking short...but it was TOTALLY worth it!) And we started making plans. You guys, we threw together a baptism in about 24 hours. do you know how crazy that is?! We were able to get the DL to interview her Saturday afternoon - and he's in Elma, which is at least 45 minutes away from Shelton - and we saw Erica Eileen Gonzalez baptized Saturday night. It was one of the sweetest experiences ever, because from the very beginning, Erica was super skeptical - even critical - of the church, and now, to see her holding with all her might to the teachings, and running full force into the Gospel is the most beautiful and most touching experiences I could ever have, I think. Since yesterday was fast and testimony meeting at church, Erica got up - without our encouragement - and shared her testimony. To hear her say the words, "I know this Gospel is true" touched my heart with such force. I might have bawled like a little baby....but to see where she was before and where she is now...it's incredible! She gets it. She loves it. And she is willing to do what it takes!
You guys, this work is amazing. I know I say that all the time, but...it's true! Time and time again, I'm able to witness the power of the spirit. I'm able to see Heavenly Father make things happen to make it possible for His children to be baptized. He WANTS them to be baptized! He WANTS it, and He'll do all He can to make it possible! We just need to be working alongside Him, because He will place people in our path at just the right time; He will put words into our mouth with just the right amount of love; He will allow things to happen to make just the right situation. The Gospel is true. If I didn't know it before, I know it now, because of the miracles I have seen that allowed the Gospel to be shared and accepted. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints IS TRUE! I know it! At this moment, I cannot deny it, and I hope I never will. Everything about this gospel is worth it; it's worth the sacrifices one might make in their lifestyle, in their surroundings, in their actions. It's worth it! Because the reward is SO much greater!
I love you all! Thanks for all you do. Know that Heavenly Father loves you - because He does. I see evidence of His love for His children each and every day.
Sister Beth Ann Root!