yep, here she be

Posted by Steph's Dad 6-16-08


Hi family,

I just thought you should know there was a celebrity sighting here at the Holland branch of the Toledo Lucas County Library…Mr. Miagi from Karate Kid!!!

So really, here’s the rundown for the week. After the accident last week we’re finally back to a full day. Sister Webb still has dizzy spells and fits of nausea, but they’re fewer and less severe than they used to be. I’m so glad that she’s feeling better because it’s no fun being out. She’s really amazing though—it’s been neat to learn from her example how to rely more fully on the Spirit in times of trial. It’s a lesson I’m sure I’ll continue learning throughout my lifetime.

This past week we were able to get in contact with a former investigator and her daughters. We are now teaching them all and are trying to get the fiancé in on the lessons. He was a minister with another church so he’s a bit more hesitant, but I am really impressed with the family’s ability to recognize truth. That’s one thing that I love about the gospel…it just rings true. When people are willing to open their hearts, the Spirit can not only confirm the truthfulness of all things but recognize that it’s true.

Esther’s baptism was this past Saturday. She was so incredibly excited and overjoyed to be baptized. During the talk on the Holy Ghost, she punched her fists in the air as the speaker mentioned how pleased she was with Esther’s decision to be baptized. I just love her. She was confirmed Sunday and was just glowing afterwards. I love seeing how the gospel has brought her great joy.

We had an amazing lesson with Samantha this week. She’s always really open with us but she bore her testimony about the Book of Mormon and the Church at the lesson. She knows it’s true and it’s SO COOL to see that! The challenge for her is that her family is giving her absolutely no support whatsoever. In her words, they’re scared of it because they don’t know it. It really makes her sad that her family and friends back home are against her coming to church and things. But the whole time we’ve met with her has been a miracle because from the get go she was defending the church and the doctrines of the gospel. It’s been amazing to see the light that’s come into her life as she’s come to know these things are true. We’re going to talk with her about baptism this week and also get a recent convert over to her house that had a similar situation when she was baptized. It’s exciting work.

Well, I probably better get going, but thanks for reading. I’m safe (no tornadoes or craziness with the storms…at least not too crazy) and happy. Hope you have a great week!

Loves,
Sister Cannariato