Now is Such an Amazing Time

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!! I know it's belated but alas, such is the way of the mission.  I hope you had a lovely birthday.  Next one we'll be there to celebrate with you! And Dad I haven't read your big email yet, if I have time after I'm going to... I read though briefly the part where you had a goal of 1 1/2 hrs and you got a flat tire or something! And I didn't know that so many other members of the fam were participating either, that's way sweet.

Well ok you ready for the low down? The Norman metro area where we are serving in just got rearranged last night. We just found out about it last night, and same with President. I remember when this happened back home, and of course it's like no big deal right?  Well on our end, it means new areas and investigator swapping and moving missionary apartments and all that good jazz. Nuts! It's all good though, because this is the work of the Lord! 

And it's incredible to see how it's all workin out. My comp and I were looking at the new ward boundaries, and the new areas that would need to be made, and not much would need to be changed, except our area is going to be munched and one other area. If all goes as planned, in the "rough draft" stages, then we'll loosed 90% of our investigators. So to sum it all up we're all in limbo right now... But whatever happens, whether we keep our investigators, or loose 'em all, it's good to know that the Lord is at the helm and he'll open doors for us!! We simply need to obey and apply our faith. 

Here's one of the miracles that's happened. Br. B., stellar home teacher, home teaches a PM/LA family. 3 months ago, when he got assigned, the wife (nonmember) wouldn't even look at missionaries and members that would come over. Br. B. would visit 1-3 times a month, as his schedule permitted and as he felt was needed. Over that time her heart was softened and just yesterday she attended all 3 hours of church,  participated in class and expressed a desire to continue coming and be more active in participation within church. We made maybe 2-3 visits total. However, because of the love and dedication of Br. B. to rescue the less active member, the wife's heart was softened and now she's being prepared for the gospel! 

Now is such an amazing time, because every day miracles are happening. The Lord's work is hastening, and we have to choice to hop on board and enjoy the blessings and joy that comes with it, or to be left by the wayside and always question why we're not as happy as we desire to be. Well I LOVE YOU ALL!! Keep the faith. The Church is true. 



Elder Traasdahl