1 June 2007

Hello!

I don't have much time to write. Our library is closed for the next few weeks. I will have to email at the VC for a few weeks. Anyway, life is wonderful!! Mom, thank you soooo much for the package. I loved everything you sent. It was like Christmas!! I received it just after I finished my session at the temple, so I will begin doing the work for my family the next time I do a session which is in two weeks. Thank you for sending my temple dress and names to do work for. These things are very special to me.

Next week the mission will be going to a baseball game...the entire mission. We have permission to wear hats...I'm so excited. We will be watching the Washington Nationals. In two weeks we will be having a meeting with the entire mission in the temple. So much will be happening within the next few weeks. We are so blessed and I am so spoiled.

Some exciting news... A young man who came into the VC a few weeks ago (I don't know if I mentioned his story. I taught him a first lesson tour with another sister. He was sooo prepared.) is getting baptized June 2nd!! It's not often that we get to see the fruits of our labors. Also, I just heard that another family that I gave a tour to a few weeks ago is also getting baptized this coming month. I believe I shared their experience with you. I am so happy for these people that I love dearly. The young man has come into the VC many times since I first met him. He is already being a great missionary and has brought all of his family to the VC. I met his parents and I am excited for the example he is already setting for his family.

The other day a couple came into the VC from India. I gave them a temple tour, discovered they are Christian, and invited them to receive a copy of the BOM along with a visit with the missionaries. They accepted. The couple just happened to be leaving for India the following day. I sent their information through and the missionaries in India will have a family to teach. I asked President Price if I could call the couple and ask for referrals, but he told me of the no proselyting rules. At least the doors are being opened for the gospel to be preached in India. People from all over the world come to the VC and I'm especially excited when people from different countries accept a missionary visit. The Lord's work is moving forward quickly.

A young man in our ward received his mission call to the Milano, Italy mission. I am very excited for him, especially because it was Dad's mission.

We taught Lisa the second lesson on the Plan of Salvation this week. She loved it! She has children and the second lesson always helps a family progress towards our Savior. I received a letter from dad that day about the anniversary of Grandpa Joe's death and I was able to share my thoughts about his death with Lisa. Letters always come exactly when I need them. We hope to help her progress towards baptism. She is wonderful, but it might take some time. Missionaries must be patient with the Lord too.

Life is very busy and it's just getting busier and busier. I am grateful for all of the love and support from friends and family.

This work is wonderful!

Love, Sister Hogge