Home Away from Home! This week I got a text from Hanna letting me know that they were going to come visit me in Harrisonburg...I thought they were kidding! But good news-- they weren't and on Friday I got to see them! We went to dinner with them and caught up. Holy, it was exactly what I needed!! I love them so much, it's insane!
My literal lifelong friends
Ken called and told me they're going to kidnap me and bring me back to Culpeper
But we saw a ton of miracles this week. We have been working on cleaning out our area book. (That means you go through and discern who is actually ready and who to continue teaching). We have been praying for the gift of discernment with a few of our friends because the situation has been so weird with them. We couldn't tell if they were actually interested or if other things were getting in their way. The Spirit confirmed to us what we were feeling was true and that we needed to stop teaching them until they were ready. It's so cool to see that the Spirit truly does tell us everything we need to hear. We just have to listen and be patient.
I love Hermana Barlow
Thanksgiving Left-overs
Our friend Paublo (from Venezuela) has been coming to all of the YSA activities. He mentioned to Sister Draut a couple weeks ago he doesn't want to be a member but wants just be a part of what we do. So, the first step with Paublo was becoming his friend and showing him he can trust us. LSI is such a real and powerful thing, but he ended up calling us this week and asked us some questions that he's heard, and we asked him what about we start teaching you what we know so you gain a knowledge for yourself? And he loved the idea, so we taught him the Restoration and started talking about the Holy Ghost and he mentioned that ever since he has been coming to our activities and been reading the Book of Mormon, he's felt more direction and peace in every aspect of his life and that he's the happiest he's ever been. Another powerful lesson for us because it's so true and every missionary I think can agree that YOU know, and the Spirit confirms when someone is ready! We then had him come with us to the Spanish Elders' baptism and during the baptism he looked at me and started asking me what some of God's commandments were so he can follow them so he can be baptized one day!! He was so happy, and he is so funny! I'm so happy and excited for him and that day to come.
My spiritual thought is that this is truly God's work! I can see the Lord's hand in everything in my life and in this work. I was reading in "Saints," and I came across this scripture that I love.
D&C 3:1
"The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught.”
No matter what is happening in the world, God's work never stops and will continue to press forward.
The Harrisonburg District
Also, happy birthday yesterday to my cute brother, Taylor! I love him so much and I'm beyond grateful for him and his example in my life. Plus, he brought two of my favorite people into my life so that just adds even more love!! Hehe love you Tay❤️
Love and miss you all and hope you had the best Thanksgiving ever, I'm so so thankful for all of you!!!
#CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
Pic of the Week
Decorated our apartment for Christmas
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