Letter from 9-30-13

Hello Hello!

First things first, happy birthday on Thursday to the best twin brother I've ever had! Elder Welling is tearing it up in Boise and I couldn't be prouder. 

Worldy Highlight of the Week: On Saturday we had a ward cookout and before long, some ultimate frisbee ensued and I just couldn't resist. I must've gotten a little into it because in a split second decision, I found myself diving for the frisbee... in my skirt... It was one of those decisions where everything slows down and before I even hit the ground I was like, "Oh, poop." Well everybody thought it was pretty funny and I have some nice grass stains on my shirt to show for it. Elder Whitehead also got some pretty sweet stains on his white shirt so I wasn't alone. I also ended up elbowing a kid in the stomach and knocking over some other girl. I think they will think twice before they invite me the next ward function. 

The REAL Highlight of the Week: We've been teaching the Hastings family, a part member family whose daughter Haley (19) joined when she was 14 and is currently waiting for her mission call. They are sooo cool, I love them alot. They are big into running and Roger and Penny (the parents) have lost a combine 100 pounds or so in the past year, they are total studs. The son, Tyler, is 14 and runs cross country and I just love him to death, we always talk about running for 20 minutes when I see him. We also dominated frisbee together but that is besides the point. Yesterday (fast Sunday) my comps and I fasted for Tyler that he would be able to progress and have the courage to act on his knowledge that the church is true. Last night, Haley called us and told us that Tyler wants to be baptized and is praying about a date in November. He asked her if I was still going to be here at that time because he wants me at his baptism... ADORABLE. I wanted to cry because I was so happy. Fasting + obedience + faith = miracles. I hope Tyler gets a strong answer to his prayer that he needs to take that leap of faith and be baptized because I know how much having the gospel will help him through high school. Keep praying for Tyler and the Hastings family!

I INVITE EVERYONE (LDS or not) to take the time to watch General Conference this weekend. It is on BYUtv or can be watched from lds.org and/orbyutv.com? Something like that. It is Saturday AND Sunday 12-2 and 4-6 Ohio Time. Come and listen to a prophet's voice and hear for yourself of the many blessings that the gospel brings into our lives. What better blessing can we receive than 8 hours worth of inspired men and women bearing testimony of Jesus Christ and his church? 

Love, Sister Welling