Summer seems to be coming...

This week we met for the first time with a new investigator.  She was really nice and willing to hear what we had to share.  At the end she said she was willing to keep meeting but wouldn't get baptized.  I was caught a bit off guard, but my super awesome companion started to find out why.  Turns out, she had heard about baptism from her Christian friends and the true meaning of baptism was lost in the communication process.  I feel like this happens a lot in people's minds.  People think it is just a rite of passage or some ritual to join the church.  But, what it really is, is an expression of our commitment to Heavenly Father that we will leave behind the things we used to do and start to follow the path that leads us back to Him.  It's a literal brand new start and a promise between us and our Heavenly Father.  

After this brief explanation she said she was willing to fully hear what we had to share before deciding against baptism.  I'm excited to share the gospel and extend the opportunity for her to attain eternal blessings and recognize the love that our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for us in restoring their one true church on the Earth.

Something I've really learned this week is that if you want to improve and become more Christlike, daily study, prayer and repentance is necessary.  We need to remember daily the things that Christ did and know that he was the perfect example.  If you want more humility, love, patience or anything like that, Christ is the one who can help us.  One attribute I've been striving to develop since coming on the mission is patience and I can feel the strength and support of Christ as I strive to become more like Him.

I hope all of you are well and are repenting daily to become an even better you.

Sister Hsu

P.S.  These past few days have been pretty hot, sunny, and humid.  I already feel uncomfortable because my skin never seems to dry off.  But, I hear it's 10 times worse in the south...  So I guess I'm going to count my blessings.  :)