HANNA IS BEING BAPTIZED ON SATURDAY!
SO, YOU READ THAT RIGHT! We had a lesson with Hanna on Friday, and she asked us if she could be baptized next Saturday the 17th. She said she wants to have her baptism before transfers in case one of us leaves and expressed her gratitude for us! MY HEART! I know one of the reasons I was put here in Culpeper was to meet Hanna. She's been more of an example to me then I could ever imagine. She's taught me so much about loving everyone! Everyone needs a Hanna or Hannah in their life apparently! HAHHA I'm kidding! I just love her so much and know she's someone I'll always stay in touch with.
So, I've talked about some crazy miracles here in Virginia, right? Well, I have more! Last Monday, we got a call and we answer and a women named Susan says, "My boyfriend wants to get baptized, can we meet tonight?" So, like any missionary would we said, "OF COURSE!" We met them both and Susan is a member but hasn't been active in years and knew she needed to start coming back. Her boyfriend, who we think might hopefully be her husband, also is searching for something good and she said she wasn't going to just let him get baptized anywhere. It had to be the right church! We actually thought they were kidding and it was a joke. Then Tuesday, she calls and says, "So we read what you asked, can we meet again on Thursday?" And OF COURSE, WE DID! But this time we brought a member, and it was perfect. She shared exactly what they needed to hear, and they both came to church for BOTH hours! It was incredible! I can't wait to teach Michael more about the most amazing thing AKA The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
Anyway, another miracle. If you know me, you know I love Sunflowers! A LITERAL DREAM CAME TRUE! I SAW AND WENT TO A SUNFLOWER FIELD! It was so pretty! I'll add some pictures!
We, also, had the opportunity to teach the Young Women about repentance and how it's a good thing! I think most of us think repentance as this huge process, but no, it's simply recognizing, feeling godly sorrow, apologizing, praying, and forsaking! We were given a Savior because he knew we would need someone who can atone for our sins! How lucky are we that we can repent of our sins daily and become clean! (Read the Divine Gift of Forgiveness!!)
I know Virginia is exactly where I need to be. I read this verse this week:
D&C 84:88
88 And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.
When I read this, I thought about my mission. I have felt my Savior every step of the way and know that he us guiding me to help find the people who are ready to let God prevail! I love being a missionary more than anything, and I love and know this church is true!
I love you all and miss you!! If you need anything, please let me know. I'm praying for you💌
CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
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