Still lovin' Lale Charles

Hello from Lake Charles!

I love this place so much! Who knows what transfers will bring in less than two weeks, but I'm sure loving my time as a servant in this part of the Lord's Vineyard. I'm doing my best to be a worthy, faithful, dilligent servant! I know that God love every one of His children SO much and that motivates me to work hard inviting them to come closer to Christ! I know the message we share is special and valuable and can bring the greatest happiness possible into the lives of those who are prepared to accept it.

It's been a whirlwind week here and it's been great! Saturday Sister Stott was able to ride to the Houston Temple with a member of our ward to see a man she taught in her first area be sealed to his wife for time and all eternity! His wife has been a member for years and they've talked to missionaries for years, but it was just over a year ago that he was ready to accept the gospel and was baptized. Now he is making temple covenants and he and his wife are happier than ever!

Sister Miller and I worked hard finding and teaching people here all day Satuday, with LOTS of success! We talked to so many awesome people who we are now teaching and it's awesome!

The baptism for Miss B.A. is indefinitely post-poned as she has still not been able to attend church. Her health problems are a huge deal, and it's frustrating to watch her struggle so much. We are meeting with her tonight, so I'll update on that next week.

The work is moving forward and I'm so blessed to be a part of it. I love you all!!

*~Sister Pilmer~*

PS- one of our members here has 4 Snakes and I held one this week. I think I like snakes when I know they're not poisonous :)

Week of April 7

Being a missionary is so awesome! This has been a wonderful week, full of miracles. Sunday was our final day of our mission-wide "week of sacrifice". It was an incredible week, and very exhausting. In many ways it was the most demanding week I've had as a missionary thus far, but it was the most fulfilling and spiritual as well. The Lord always pours out blessings and strength as we strive to do his will.

Most of our Easter weekend was spent doing one of two things: enjoying General Conference or talking to everyone possible about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. General Conference was amazing! What a privilege we have to hear the words of the Lord's Prophet and Apostles! If you didn't get to watch it, or missed some- I encourage you to read the May Ensign or watch/listen/read the messages on LDS.org. I encourage you to do that even if you attended all of it. I loved it a whole bunch :) Before, in between, and after sessions of General Conference, we knocked on a lot of doors. Sister Stott, Sister Miller, and I love talking to be about the joy and peace that can be found through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. It was a great weekend!

Fun quotes from the South:

"The South is not handicap accessible!"- Sister Miller (good sidewalks and other such conviences are not common down here.)

"Yer purdier than a speckled pup."- Old Southern men like to say this to sister missionaries

Thanks to all my friends and family for your amazing love and support! I love you all so much, and pray for you often!

*~Sister Pilmer~*