Sister Eliza Groneman: What a Good Week!

I would like to start this week's email by welcoming my nephew into the world!! He is healthy and adorable!

And thank you for the Easter package!

This past week we saw some really cool miracles and met some neat people. We have been really trying to make good use of our 6-9 time and we have seen the positive effects. One night we met a guy named M**. We got talking to him and he wanted to know more about prophets and why President Nelson is the current prophet. We were able to teach him a mini Restoration lesson. At first it looked like he was just listening to be nice, but when we connected the organization of the church during Christ's time to the organization now and how they are the same, we saw something switch in his eyes and in his demeanor. It made sense to him. It was cool to see. He asked us for contact information and said he might know some friends who would be interested. We hope to hear from him or his friends, but if not, we are grateful we planted a seed.

On Thursday we had some cool experiences. That morning we were able to go with our Zone Leaders to one of our member's houses and be present while they gave her a blessing. She has been inactive for multiple years now, but her dad called the Elders because she asked for a blessing. Earlier this last week she found out she has cancer. This was the first time I've witnessed Elders administer a blessing to someone other than another missionary. I love Priesthood blessings because they are from our Heavenly Father and they are specific, direct, and personal. Our member was very grateful and we are hoping to see her this week in between her now crazy schedule.

That night though, we, along with the Elders, had the opportunity to teach the Mission Prep class. It was really cool! We split up in "companionships" and as a class we taught The Restoration, having each companionship teach a couple of points of the lesson. One comment that stood out to me as we were discussing what we all learned was that everyone taught differently, but the Spirit was the same. How much truth there is to that! We are all different and will teach or say things differently, but if it is truth, the Spirit will always be there to testify. This is true for everyone, whether you are on a mission or not!

Miracle time!

Miracle 1: The Hermanas called us this week to set up a pass-off lesson with a friend they've been teaching. Her name is F** and she is so sweet. She and the Hermanas actually came to our ward yesterday to introduce F** to the ward. What's even better is that a couple of members already know her! They welcomed her and talked with her. I** was awesome and was so sweet to her and told her how she was just baptized! We are so thankful for the Hermanas and their faith and hard work. The pass-off lesson is Tuesday and then we will be teaching her.

Miracle 2: One of our members has brought her friend to church for about a month now and yesterday that friend (her name is D**) was there without our member. She came up to us after sacrament meeting and said that her friend told her we could help her. Of course!! D** has been learning a little here and there, but she wants to understand the foundation and basics. She also said she would like to meet as often as possible. We are meeting with her tomorrow and Thursday this week!

Miracle 3: So many of our members are starting to invite their friends more and more, whether it is to church, FHE, or to the dinner and institute. It's been fun to see the progression and the little changes in the ward. We are cheering them on!!

One thing that has been on my mind this week is just how much our Heavenly Father wants each of us to succeed. He cares about our individual success and He will always help us reach our full potential. He knows our fullest potential more than we do and that's why it is so important to trust Him, be humble, and obey what He asks us to do. Ether 12:27 perfectly explains it-He will make weak things become strong.

It's weird to think transfer calls are this Saturday. It feels like only a few days ago the transfer started. I'll let you know on Monday what happens!

Here are some things I wrote down from Zone Conference that I was going to put in last week:

To teach the gospel is to share your love of the gospel.

When we do the same things we get the same results.

The commandments aren't meant to be comfortable; they are meant to protect us.

Do not confuse activity with profit.

Thank you all for your love and prayers. I hope you see the good in each day and feel the love Heavenly Father has for you.

xoxo, Sister G