Letter 11/12/13

Dear Family, Wow has this week flown by! We were extremely busy this week doing Stake reports, preparaing for Jacklyn's baptism, and getting Elder Olsen all ready to head for home. Add in an Elder's conference and our monthly MLC (Mission Leadership Council), and you have yourself a full week! I just channot believe that Elder Olsen is already going home, I honestly feel as if I need to go back to Milton-Freewater TO Elder Olsen once again. Ime feels like a running water in my hands or smoke from a flame, escaping. Well, enough about me. As I have already mentioned, this week was Jacklyn's baptism, a very special treat. Earlier, Saturday morning, Elder Rothwell (who is serving in my Zone/Stake) had 2 baptisms in the Tongan ward. We were privileged to attend the baptisms and watch the two wonderful converts make covenants with the Lord. The spirit was strong, although we could not tell what was being said. (The service was in Tongan). The Tongan's support each other very well and many people showed up and gave their support. It was an amazing experience to be a part of and to feel the love that they all have towards each other. Later in the evening was Jacklyn's baptism. The building was freezing as the heat did not work. But the spirits were bright as she prepared for the last minutes covenants with her Heavenly Father. She was slightly nervous, but she was more sure than ever. To hear their testimony afterwards was heart warming and touched everyone present. It was amazing and very humbling. I lvoe you all! (sorry this is SO sporadic, but I have been writing here and there over the last 4 days. I love you!) Love, Elder Hamblin