Chapter 22: Miracle! Kind of:)

Hello Everyone! 

Did you all have a very Merry Christmas?!? I know I certainly did :) Talking with the family was certainly the highlight of my week :). It's amazing how being away for so long really makes you so grateful for your family. I love my family with all my heart and even though we have been apart this holiday season, there is no where else I'd rather be. I know that this small sacrifice I'm making now is hardly anything in comparison to the great sacrifice that HE made for me. I am more than happy to give this time now to help others to be with HIM forever.  Can I just say that I love being a missionary?

So here's a cool story! We finished skyping our families and then we headed over to the Jenkins home for Christmas dinner. All went well and afterwords we headed out to the car. All the sudden Sister Johns realized that she didn't have the phone anymore. We headed back to the Clifford's to try and find it ( wasn't there), then back to the Jenkins ( wasn't there), and then back to the Clifford's to see if it fell in their driveway. Sister Johns pulls out her little her little flashlight and starts shinning it on the street. I call out to her to stop and I point to the sewage grate. It had managed to get wedged in one of the holes! After some careful maneuvering we were able to get it out, no hard to the phone :). You could say that was a huge tender mercy for us!  Awesome way to end the evening :) When we got home we popped in a church movie into our tiny, portable DVD player and made balloon animals ( that's right, we are the coolest missionaries ever now. Thank you Sister Michaelis!)

We got to go caroling at Guardian Angel nursing home this week and it was such a neat experience. Many of these little old people suffer from Alzheimer's or Dementia but to watch the looks on their faces as 20 missionaries walked in the door to sing to them and to talk with each of them, it was priceless. One lady even cried and said that it was just too good :). I love being able to serve Gods children everyday. The young ones as well as the old ones :)

Lets see..... What else... We have been trying to work with a few less actives which has been awesome! One of them said a few weeks ago that she wanted a break from the missionaries but we decided that she could probably use a visit, especially because of the holidays. We were in the perfect place at the perfect time. We think we may be able to start working with her soon! I love it when the spirit prompts us to go somewhere we usually wouldn't. It always ends up just fantastic.

Well.... That's my week for ya! We are turning into a tripan this week so I will have plenty of news next week! I already know Sister Cox but it will be interesting to have two companions! 

Now for my weekly inspirational thought :). I was reading a talk this morning from this last General Conference. I wish I could remember his name but it escapes me right now. In his talk he told a story about how when he was a child his mother would read from the Book of Mormon every day at breakfast. One day he asked his mom why she read to them every day and he said something along the lines of " Well I'm not listening!". She said that President Romney gave a promise that if our families read from the Book of Mormon every day together then no one would be lost and that she wouldn't loose him. That really struck me today. Sure, I don't have children of my own ( maybe someday) but I think this can be applied to each of us. Are we nourishing ourselves with the good word of daily, or are we risking getting lost? I know that as I have studied from the Book of Mormon daily, my testimony has deepened and I have found lasting joy. If anyone is seeking happiness, they will be able to find it within those pages. I promise :)

I love you all! Have a fantastic week! 

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Johns and Lindsey

Santa came!!!!

A Christmas Eve tradition, new PJ's.

Chapter 21: Almost Christmas

Hello Everyone!

First off..... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! You can bet all of the missionaries are super excited for this weekend :). Gonna be the best Christmas ever. And can you believe that it has already been 5 months? I certainly can't! 

Let me tell you a little about Sister Johns. First off ( and most importantly)... She's from Texas :) From Dallas specifically so you can bet we are "enjoying" this freezing weather here. On average it was between 6 and 10 degrees this week with a few negative temperatures in the evening I heard. We thought we were going to die but it's amazing how we are able to find ways to get out of the cold :). We may not be finding new investigators at the moment ( people all want to wait until after Christmas to meet) but the Less Actives are realizing that they need to get back in the swing of things so we spend lots of time with them! God provides a way to help His children return to Him, and get His missionaries out of the cold :). It's a win win :). 

Let me tell you about a funny experience. We were sitting there doing our weekly planning and we get a call from the Zone Leaders. A member in the area sent a referral for a lady named V____ but funny thing, the address was for Great Clips. That's right. A member was able to talk to his hairdresser about the church and turns out she took discussions and he thought she might be interested in leaning more. but what do you do if you don't have an address or phone number? That's right, missionaries get haircuts :). But I wont let you see it yet :)  You'll just have to wait :) But to end the story, we were able to figure out what ward boundaries she's in and send her off as a referral again to the missionaries out in Pasco. Super fun experience!

Our investigators are all doing really well. Just trekkin' along towards their baptismal dates. G______ was going to be baptized on Saturday but her boyfriend is going out of town and she wants him there so she is possibly pushing it back to right after new years. But she's still gonna do it! I feel so lucky to get to be a part of all these wonderful people's journeys. I feel like I'm not really doing anything because they are so prepared when we find them! They just fall into our paths ready to be baptized. It's just amazing and I feel so humbled.

Yesterday was really crazy. So a little context, we keep tract of our proselyting hours ( how long we've been out working. It's a new thing President is doing) and usually we average about 9 pros. hours a day. Yesterday... 12.5 hours!!! Absolutely crazy! We were out the door but 6:45 and weren't home till 9 and we got one hour for lunch. There was just too much going on to stop! I love days that we are all over the place because I know that we are doing exactly what God want's us to do. We are fulfilling our purpose! But it is really exhausting.... ya.

So we had this great service opportunity this week! It may not seem like much, but we got to help one of the YSA recent converts move this weekend. She's not very good at asking for help but she knew that she couldn't do it alone so we got to help! No one EVER asks the sisters for help so it was fun to run up and down all those stairs ( she lived on the third floor) carrying tons of boxes and pieces up furniture in the 7 degree weather. I know, I'm sure I sound crazy, but I love getting to do service. I know it's what Christ would do if He were here and I love getting to be His hands, even when I spend the next 3 days stiffer than a board :).

I hope y'all can feel my excitement for the work going on here. Don't get me wrong, it's the hardest thing I've ever done, and supporting a companion who has moments where she struggles is hard, but, I know that this work is so important. We are saving souls people! We are working hand in hand with the Savior of all mankind to save our brothers and sisters, to help them return to God. There isn't a better work that we could be doing. Especially this Christmas season, remember why we really celebrate this special time of year. Lately I've been reading Jesus the Christ by Elder Talmage and I thought it was so appropriate that where I ended up in my reading this week was about the birth pf the Savior. The circumstances were so humble, His mother so innocent, that night so Holy. Now we remember Him and His life. All the miracles, the teachings, everything. It all was so important and I feel so lucky to be serving Him, especially this time of year. I love Him and I love His work. 

Merry Christmas Y'all!!!!!

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Chapter 20: Let is snow! Let it snow! Let it snow, and snow and keep snowing...

Hello Everyone!

So transfers are this week. Wanna guess where I'll be??? Drum role please............ I'm staying here in Richland! Woohoo! Sadly though, Sister Evans will be leaving me to head back to East Kennewick. So sad to loose her! When we both woke up this morning we knew it was happening though, and she even knew that she was going to go back to her "baby area"! Too funny :) I'll be receiving Sister Johns on Wednesday which means that I'll be the senior companion. Gulp. Me, the Texan, driving around in the snow. Yikes! I know that God will help me though and that we'll make it everywhere we need to be safely. And until I figure it out I'll be driving SUPER slow :). 

We woke up this morning to a foot of snow on the ground and received orders to stay indoors until further notice. Some missionaries in Kennewick got in a car accident this morning which was pretty scary. We do lots of walking now and accepting rides from members because the roads are so slick. Whats amazing to me though is that seriously, nothing, and I mean NOTHING will stop this work from progressing. God protects His missionaries and will give us the means to help spread the gospel. We were panicking a little this morning wondering if because of the weather we would have to stay indoors all day. If you couldn't tell, that would be torture for a missionary. We have to get out and talk to people!!!! We love it!!

On to some exciting things from this week. So I told you all that we are teaching a gal' named G_____ in the YSA right? So we had a lesson set with her but for some reason she didn't show. While waiting we got a text from a former investigator named S_____ asking if we could meet. Of course we agreed! Now we have two YSA investigators, and they both came to church on Sunday, and they are both on date to be baptized :). You can imagine how much I was beaming there in that pew watching them both sing and partake of the sacrament and feel the healing power that comes with it. So amazing. So G_____ is still preparing to be baptized on December 24th ( she's just got to check with family to be sure they don't have plans) and Sidney is preparing for the 10th of January. She picked this date after lots of prayer and finally feels ready to take that step in her life and I feel so lucky to get to be a part of her journey :). 

I wish I could share some of the funny things that happened this week but I fear they wouldn't sound as funny in writing. They might sound slightly concerning but I promise, their funny :) I'll have to tell you all in person when I get home :) Just remind me to tell you about S_____ and E___ and their trip to jail :). TOO FUNNY! 

We met with a less active this week and it was amazing to see the change in her. We have been meeting with her for a while and she hasn't been active in years due to some health issues that used to keep her from attending. When we saw her on Friday she shared how seeing her mom and seeing us are the ONLY bright spots in her life. I could have burst into tears right there for her. She has had a tough life with her kids and husband and all and I just wanted to wrap her up in the biggest hug ever. We were able to set up another time to visit with her and read from the Book of Mormon together and she got it. She finally figured out how she could apply the scriptures to her life and find strength from their experiences. So neat. It will be and uphill climb, but she can do it. Anyone who wants to return to the fold of God can do it. It wont necessarily be easy but there are so many people there to love and support along the way. Christ is the way to healing and hope and light. Rely on Him and you will be made stronger and better than you ever were before. 

I am so grateful to be a missionary. It is the hardest thing I have ever done. It really is. I have no clue where I am some times. I worry about the future. I worry about our investigators. I worry that maybe I'm not doing enough, but when I lay in bed at night, so incredibly tired, I know that God is pleased with my tiny little bit that I can offer Him. I feel so lucky to get to give my all to Him and His children. It truly is an honor.

I love you all! Till next week! Keep warm!

Sister Tobler

Christmas in the apartment

Kyle's baptism

Lindsey and Sister Evans

Lindsey shoveling snow for the first time ever!!!

Chapter 19: O Holy Night

Hello Everyone!

I can't even believe that another week has come and gone so quickly! Crazy! I swear that it was Monday 2 days ago right??? 

First off, I had the amazing experience of being able to go back to my old area on Saturday for the baptism of K__ S___. Remember him? Super golden man who just soaked up the gospel. I felt so privileged to have been able to head back and be a part of his special day. It's amazing how people change their lives for the gospel and the light that it brings into their eyes. I got to chat with him for a minute after the service and he seemed so much brighter. So cool!!!! Plus it was fun to see Sister Miner again :). But as fun as it was to be back there and see those members who I love with all my heart, I knew that it was good that I was transferred to Richland. Even in the short few weeks that I've been away, I have grown and changed and become an even more confident missionary ( if that's even possible :)). I love this work so much and I will love it probably until the day I die... maybe even longer :)

We got to spend this weekend ushering for an activity that the stake put on this weekend which was super fun! They did a nativity showcase and had nativities from all over the world set up around the building plus a room entirely dedicated to pictures of Christ. So amazing! Walking around, there is no way you could deny that Christ is the center of all that we teach. He is our Savior and Redeemer and there is no way that I could be out here without Him. He is my rock and with Him, I shall never fall. Also, interesting little tidbit about the activity, Sister Evans and I performed in the musical program that was going on during all this :) We threw it together with a member of the ward about 2 days in advance which was a little crazy but it came together beautiful. Only one problem... now the entire stake and zone knows that I sing... Yikes!!!! This should be fun :) At least they aren't aware that I play the piano a little bit... I'm safe for now :). 

So yesterday we had the amazing opportunity to listen to the First Presidency Christmas devotional. Did you all tune into that? SO GOOD! We didn't get to see the whole thing just because it was a crazy day, but I loved it. One thing that stuck out to me ( not sure if it was actually said or if I just thought it because of something that was said) was that because of the Sacrifice on Easter, that night in Bethlehem became holy. Without Christ's suffering and ultimate death for us, it would have been just another night and just another star. But because He came, it's a different sort of day. Families gather together and make new memories, people are kinder to one another, and everyone has a tune humming in their hearts. I love this time of year and I don't think I expected to love it this much as a missionary. Sure it can be hard at times because people are SO busy, but I love that I am set apart to proclaim this joyous news, that Christ came and that because He came, we can return to live with God again as we apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to our lives. I feel so lucky to get to be apart of this great work. 

So a few miracles from this week:

C__. We were knocking doors in an apartment complex and literally either no one was home or they weren't interested. Plus to make the story even greater, it was freezing. May have been raining too if I remember correctly. We stopped him at the top of the stairs and started sharing the message of the Restoration. He said that he's new to being a Christian and would love to learn more and really loves what we do as missionaries. He literally spends his days out singing about Jesus and telling people to become Christian. and he "accepted" Christ less than a year ago. Sounds pretty golden to me :). I'll be excited to see what comes of our appointment with him this week!

Saturday. let's just say that this was our craziest day this week. We had to drive all the way out to Benton City for a zone council and then rush back into town to usher for the stake thing. on our way in we grabbed lunch and as we are getting ready to pay, a member steps up and buys us lunch. So much gratitude!!! Then, the same thing happened at dinner that night! and at lunch today! Members are truly amazing and heaven sent. I am so grateful for strong members of the church who are willing to support missionaries in whatever ways they can, even if it's just buying us a meal because really, it makes our day :).

I love this gospel so much. I am so grateful for all that it is helping me to become. I know that through all the ups and downs, Christ is carrying me. I'm becoming stronger through His grace. I'm being made better. How grateful I am for that babe in Bethlehem who came and gave it all so that I wouldn't have to. I love this gospel and I love you all! Till next week!

Sister Tobler

P.s. Transfers are next week so we will see what happens!!!

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Working at the nativity as ushers.

They found a cow!

Thanks mom for the December 1st package.

Check out their cute tree.

Richland had their first snow last week.

Brrr!

Chapter 18: Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Everyone!

Happy Belated Thanksgiving! I hope you all ate way too much and enjoyed time with family! For those of you who don't know, my family has a tradition of going hiking on Thanksgiving and eating turkey sandwiches ( ya I know, we're a little odd that way :)) so that meant that this Thanksgiving was among the few "traditional" dinners I have ever had. Lets just say that I have never eaten so much in my life I think. We literally left feeling in pain from so much food! Who would have thought that would be a problem! And we "only" went to one dinner. I can't even imagine those poor elders who thought they could handle two... big mistake. Anyways, it was super fun to get to continue to bond with the ward members out here and hear some of their fun stories. I love the C_______ family. We got to head over a little early and help Sister C_____ with the dinner and setting the table. They really are our ward family and it's amazing how we all take care of each other in the church. I don't think I fully realized that until now. 

Anyways, it's been a pretty good week :). Sadly many of our investigators got sick this week so we have been praying our guts out that they start feeling better and also that we will find new people to teach. I have faith that God is preparing people to receive the gospel in every area because if He wasn't, He wouldn't have missionaries go knock everyone's door trying to find them. I know that God will lead us to someone so long as we exercise our faith and do our best.

We started working with this less active girl in the YSA branch named C____ this week. She has been nearly impossible to get a hold of but but by the grace of God ( and some funny timing) we were finally able to meet her. She hasn't been out to church in a long time, almost since she was baptized, but she knows that it's true. Life just kinda got in the way. When we asked her if we could come back she totally agreed and said she would try her hardest to get to church, even if it was just the family ward near her home. Amazing how God has a hand in all of our lives. 

We are also starting to officially work with a less active in Candy Mountain. She has had missionaries just "stop by" for years but we got to the root of some of her concerns and offered to come by weekly, read with her, and send her encouraging texts throughout the week and she was super excited. Since we last met with her she has read a chapter in the Book of Mormon every day and is saying her prays. Anyone who has a desire to come closer to God can and WILL if they put forth the effort, and the missionaries are there to help! We love to serve how ever we can so if that means that we are needed to help you study the scriptures once a week to help strengthen your wavering testimony, we"ll do it in a heart beat. Everyone needs to be nourished by the good word of God. Non member, less active, member, EVERYONE. 

Let me tell you about one more amazing person I have gotten to know better in the last week. Her name is Sister H______ ( pronounced Hershey ( yes like the candy bar (YUM!!!))). She is the Branch Presidents wife out in the YSA and has been such a support to us. Nealy all our plans ( and back up plans sadly) fell through one night so we gave her a call and asked if she would be willing to go our with us to try and find some of the less active YSA in the branch. She came to our rescue and drove us all around Richland and West Richland to try and find these people. Most of them had either moved or gave us fake addresses but she served with a smile on her face and knew that even though we only found one person that night, it was worth it. If ye shall bring one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy in the kingdom of my father. I love her. Also, funny little tidbit, she calls herself our "branch mom" and loves A&W root beer floats ( yes we made an 8:45pm run :)) but above all that, she loves God and serving his children. She is such an example to me to Christlike service. 

I love this work so much, even when it's not the easiest. I know that God has these areas in His hand and that He is very aware of all our struggles. Here's an invitation for ya... Hug a missionary :) Let them know that they are doing so well and that you know that not only are their parent back home are proud of them, but that their Heavenly Father is too. It means a lot :). 

I love you all!!!!! Till next week!

Sister Tobler

One of her "few" traditional Thanksgiving dinners.

Lindsey and Sister Evans with their cute turkeys.

Chapter 17: 'O the Weather Outside is Frightful!!!

Hello Everyone!

If you couldn't tell based on this weeks letter title, it's a little on the cold side.. or a lot a bit! We went from having 50 degree weather to 30 with wind!!!! I was not prepared for that! We think people take pity on us because we have had a few people who invited us in immediately to let us warm up for a minute even if they aren't particularly interested in having a lesson. It gives us an opportunity to share a little more of what we believe though! Amazing how God helps the work to go forth no matter how cold and blustery it is outside :).

The work is just fantastic! We had a lesson with a YSA aged gal' named G_____. A little back story on her, she has been close to being baptized twice and both times backed out the day before/ an hour before because of some anxieties she has. Our lesson with her this week was truly inspired. We talked about the Restoration but emphasized how God helps us to overcome our anxieties and shortcomings. Joseph Smith only had a third grade education. He was persecuted nearly his entire life and through it all, he relied on God. God gives the increase when we have nothing left to give. Amazing to see the wheels turn in her mind as it made sense that if she really wants to be baptized, God will help her because it is a righteous desire. We invited her to be baptized on December 24th and she got so excited ( in fact, she threw her hands in the air :)) and accepted. She is so excited to be baptized on Christmas Eve and then to receive the best gift ever on Christmas, the Holy Ghost :). I can't think of a better way to spend the holidays.

We have also been teaching this lady named J___. It's incredible to see how God humbles and prepares people to be baptized. She said that she already knows that she want's to be baptized to show God her devotion to Him and really want's to be baptized on her birthday( in three weeks). We know that if she truly wants this and exercises faith unto repentance, she can be baptized even in that short a time. I think it's amazing how we aren't really even doing anything with these people. We are literally being led to them at the exact moment when they are prepared. God is amazing :).

I went on exchanges this week and I can be honest and say that I was terrified! When I have gone on exchanges in the past I always left my area and went to the Sister Training Leaders area. This time, I stayed in my area and had to be the leader and make the plans and everything. You could say that was a little frightening especially since I had been here a week at that point. Sister Evans was great and helped me plan out the day and everything and then Sister Nessen was amazing in helping me navigate the area via map and her memory ( she used to serve here). We were truly blessed and we relied on God and went where He needed us!

I love this work with all my heart! I'm sure that I say that every week but I really do. I have seen so many times when I felt so low and only God was able to pick me back up again. When I wake up and I feel so sick and tired he gives me to strength to get up, throw on some sweats, and go run either a 1/4 mile or half a mile ( just depends :)), and head out and get to work. I know that I don't have the strength on my own, but He gives the increase. Always.

I love you all!!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!!

Sister Tobler

Chapter 16: Let Him Heal You

Howdy Everyone!!!

So I'm serving in Richland now! Land of.... well I don't actually know what... I have no clue where I am... ya... but I love it here :). By far my favorite place to tract in in Candy Mountain Estates where all of the streets are named after different candys :). We tracted Milky Way yesterday and I think we will be tracting Starbust Ln tomorrow :). Super fun. The people here are very kind and even though most aren't interested they listen and take a pamphlet. We have even had a few people say that we can come back in a few days to check up on their reading. Little do they know what will happen if they pray :)

It is really interested serving in YSA branch. Kinda weird since everyone is around my age. My worlds collided a little yesterday when we were greeting people as they walked in for church and someone from my YSA ward up at BYUI walked in. My mind kinda exploded and I wasn't really sure what to say so me being my awkward self just said "Hi!" and gave her a hug and tried not to stare at her through all of church. Now y'all have a glimpse of what happens when missionaries worlds collide. You're welcome :) It is fun though to have a part in helping them bring their friends into the Gospel. There is a young man in the branch who was just baptized a few months ago and is now serving as a branch missionary. Earlier this year if you asked him what he believed he would have said that he was an atheist. Amazing how people can change with the light of Christ.

We met the most amazing lady this week! Her name is G____. She's 72 years old, never been married and quite possibly never made a mistake in her entire life ( just kidding!). Sister Evans met her nephew several weeks ago and we were finally able to meet her! Turns out she has been reading the Book of Mormon for over a year!!! I asked her what she has thought of it and she said "Oh, I know it's true. You will learn when you get to be my age that there is no way that any man could have written this book. It is a book from God". She was first exposed to the church as a young girl through cousins but in her tiny town there were no church members. She remembers that when she had that first exposure she made a promise with God to follow him always. She has "lived the Mormon lifestyle" (that's how she put it :)) all her life and wants to be baptized. She is now preparing to be baptized in December :). I love her so much and I'm so excited to watch her continue to progress towards our Heavenly Father.

We also met this lady named J____ this week. She immediately invited us in and it was evident that she had been crying all night. She opened up to us and told us of the hardships she has been facing and she felt like God had abandoned her or was punishing her for all of her sins. All I could do was testify of the love that God has for her and that I knew that it was no coincidence that we knocked on her door that night. I'm not sure if I have ever been so bold or direct in my entire life but there was a power behind my words and know that she was able to catch at least a glimpse of the love that God has for her. I know that God's love is real and is available to all who will reach out to Him. He knows each of us individually. He knows us BY NAME. He knows all of our trials, struggles, heartaches, and everything in between. Rely on Him and I promise He will give you strength to do all things. 

Another exciting thing, we had Elder Zaballos come and do a mission tour here!!! So much fun to get to hear from a general authority of the Lord and everything that he hoped that we can become as missionaries. I feel ready to go and help the work continue to progress. He compared missionary work to an apple. You never know how many apples you will get from a single seed. In the same way, you never know how many lives you will touch through your service. He was the only person in his family that joined the church but now his children have all served missions, taught, served, and spread the love of God to hundreds of people. Christlike service does bring forth "apples", even if we never know how many we get :). Also, get excited to the 2016 Christmas initiative the church is doing. We got to preview it :) I wont give anything away but get ready for it :) So excited!!!!!!

I love this work so much, with all of my heart in fact :) It's amazing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true no matter where you go. You can go to Kennewick, or Richland, or Texas,or Thailand and it is the same. God is the same no matter the continent and His work will progress. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is the Christ and I look forward to that day when He will say " the work is done". Until that day I will serve Him with all of my heart, might, mind and strength. To all of you within the sound of my voice ( and email :)), Give your life to Him in serving your fellow men and you will see His hand in your life DAILY! I have seen in. I have tested Him and He has proven true every time.

 I love you all and thank you for all of your love and support!!!

Sister Tobler

P.S. The choir I directed for the mission conference, FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

New companion, Sister Evans!

Chapter 15: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart...

Hello Everyone!

First off..... I'VE BEEN TRANSFERRED! How nutty is that?!? I'll be the first to admit that I am very sad to leave the people that I have met here but I know that God has a plan for me. I know that there are lives that He needs me to touch and by golly I'm going to go and serve with all of my might :). Have I kept you in suspense long enough? I am being transferred to Richland WA! I'll be serving in a YSA ward as well as the Candy Mountain ward ( Yes that's the name of the ward and I'm kinda loving it :)).  In the words of Sister Miner, "This just means that  you get to love more people." and in the words of Nephi, " I will go and do the things that the Lord has commanded." I'm so grateful that God trusts me to help the work progress in another area and I can't wait to meet all of the people there! 

So onto the work! We have been working our little tails off! We found 4 new people to teach this week and they are just incredible. When we met F____, I'll admit that I didn't think she was interested. She shut down a little bit after she said she was a baptist and not interested in looking for a different church. Sister Miner jumped into the restoration and I had no clue how far she was planning on going with it. 20 minutes later we are still there on her doorstep and I'm sharing the first vision and she accepts a copy of the Book of Mormon and says, "so how does this work? do I give you my phone number and can you come back on Tuesday?"  We had to try to keep our jaws from dropping to the floor! She is so elect and prepared to receive the gospel! So amazing!

Another lady we met, T_____. So we also met her husband, S______, and they are from Texas ( my sweet love :)). Yes they have a very thick southern accent that I just love ( Sister Miner and I may have spent the next hour speaking in southern accents wondering if we were convincing at all :)). We taught her the first lesson and when we started talking about baptism she said that more people should take baptism more seriously. Right off the bat she accepted a baptismal date of December 10th :) I can't wait to hear more of how she progresses with her family. 

So another fun thing ( kinda sorta missionary work related), this missionary choir that I have been put in charge of... It's amazing!!! It is so powerful to stand in front of 50 missionaries and direct them in songs of missionary work. A few of the elders and sisters had some really good suggestions too so it sounds just incredible. One of the elders from my zone ( who turns out is very musical) came up to me afterwords and said that he has been in some very dull choir rehearsals and really appreciated how I made it fun and light to practice for 2 hours. It was nice to hear that :). Nice to know I'm choosing a good career post mission :).

I love this work so much and I can truly say that. It is the hardest thing I've ever done. The idea of leaving Kennewick and Sister Miner and all of the members I've come to love here scares me a little, but God is giving me the increase that I need to press forward in faith. This morning I was studying Joseph Smith's account in Liberty Jail ( D&C 121 & 122). If anyone had to show faith in God in the midst of adversity, it was Joseph. For those who aren't super familiar with the story, Joseph and a few other church leaders were thrown into Liberty Jail which was a little room that was about 6x6x6. They stayed there for a very long time under terrible conditions. During this trial Joseph cried out wondering where God was amidst all this heartache. Joseph was told to have peace and that these afflictions would be for but a small moment ( I'm paraphrasing of course). I have no clue what is coming my way. The opposition we face daily is very real. Satan wants to keep this work from progressing and if he can "get to" the missionaries or make the members believe that they can't talk about what they believe because its not "PC", then he has won. We can't let him win. Have faith that God will carry you through the ups and the downs. Put your trust in Him and you will have the strength to bear whatever is put before you. I know that I have seen that as I have relied on Him.

I love you all so much and thank you for all of your prayers. I promise that I feel them :). Y'all keep me going :) I love you will all my heart and keep praying for missionary experieces! God will put people in your path!!!

Hugs!!! ( only for the sisters :))

Sister Tobler

P.S. I think next week I'll be emailing on Tuesday because of a Mission Conference so don't be looking for anything on Monday! 

Last car wash together

Lindsey's zone goofing around

the Kennewick Zone

Sisters in the Zone

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Chapter 14: You Know You are a Missionary When...

Hello Everyone!!!

Happy belated Halloween! Let me first just say, I now understand why missionaries don't go inside at 6 everyday. We would go stir crazy! For the first hour we seriously cleaned the apartment and then sat around and twiddled our thumbs because we didn't know what to do! It was hard to think about all those people out and about and not being able to to talk to them! But I do understand why it had to be so. A few people gave us some funny looks the closer we got to 6. I think they thought we were trick or treaters... sigh... no tricks here. just truth :)

Anyways, this week has been just fantastic! Sure there were lots of ups and downs, but the ups were so much greater than all of the downs combined! We talked to so many people this week and most of them told us to come back in a few days! Amazing! It truly is incredible how when some people decide that the gospel isn't for them, God puts new people in our path who are so elect! I love this work :). 

Fun thing, I went to Hermiston this week for exchanges! So fun to get out of the tri-cities bubble and head on down to Oregon! I'll admit, it felt a little weird to get on a highway and just drive through literally the middle of nowhere for a solid 30 minutes, but I loved getting to meet new people and make new friends. I met a recent convert of about 2 months who is now a ward missionary and she is just on fire! None of her children approve of the decision that she made to be baptized but she has embraced everything completely and is one of the best ward missionaries I have ever met. And Sister R_____ was amazing to serve with, even if it was just for a day. We met a lot of interesting people and heard some crazy things, but it was so fun to have that change of pace and to get to help the work move forward in another area :)

This Sunday we had members of the high council speak in both of our wards and it was simple amazing. President M____ talked about how when he was flying planes in the military off of carrier ships way back when, they had what they call ACLS ( Automatic Carrier Landing Systems) to help them with those tricky lands. He said that most of the fatalities they had every year were due to the pilots NOT trusting those systems and deciding that they could make the landing on their own. In life we have our own ACLS ( Automatic Celestial Landing System) here in this life. God has given us so much to help us on that journey home and to "land" in safety with God. Think of the Iron Rod.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod

Tis' strong and bright and true

The iron rod is the work of God

Twill safely guide us through.

We have to trust in all of the tools that God has given us to be able to return to Him again. Don't think that you can do it on your own because trust me, you can't. Simple as that. Study the Book of Mormon DAILY. Pray DAILY. Remember your covenants DAILY. And I can promise you, as a representative of Jesus Christ, that you will see miracles. You will see the heavenly open up and pour out blessings upon you and they will be so numerous that you wont have enough room to receive them all :). I promise :).

 I love you all and thank you so much for all of your love and support! Pray for miracles! Trust in God and believe in good things to come :)

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Photos From Last week

Baptism

The whole family

Lindsey says she loves being "that" missionary that 

gets so much mail!  Thanks awesome family and 

friends!!!

Chapter 13: Let Your Light So Shine

Hello Everyone!

I LOVE THIS WORK! I really do :). Now true, some days are harder than others, but I really love it. And crazy thing, Thursday is my three month mark! Woohoo! This has been the absolute fastest three months of my life and I am so excited to see where the coming weeks take me! 

This week S___ was baptized. Such a sweet moment. She has given me a few scares I'll admit but she finally decided that this is what she wants, and she was so excited. From the moment she walked down into the water, such a sense of peace came over me. It's amazing how everyone's baptism is different because we are all different, but the Spirit still moves us. The Spirit testifies of truth in all sorts of ways. I think I felt it strongest on Sunday at her confirmation. There is such power in those words, "receive the Holy Ghost" and it was tangible in the room. When she stood up after the blessing she was in tears. She felt it too and it made me so grateful to know her.

That whole Sunday was a crazy rush of the Spirit actually. We attended two primary programs and were able to feel of the Spirit there, Sister Miner decided to tell me 5 minutes before the second hour of church would start that we were actually going to be teaching the gospel essentials class ( don't worry, it went really well surprisingly :)) and we had a lesson with an inactive lady whose story just breaks my heart. I love the people out here so much even though I hardly know them. I can feel the love that God has for them and it just makes my heart feel so full! I would do almost anything for the people here.  

Early on this week we met a man named J___ while out tracting. To preface this story, lets just say that there is one street in our area that we really don't like tracting. It's just a little too busy for our liking but we knew that we needed to knock on these doors because they could be ready for the gospel. It was pitch black and here are two girls running along side the road from house to house. i'm sure it was quite the site but I am so grateful that we did it. We met Jason that night and were able to go back the next day to teach him. It spirit was so strong in that room as we taught about the restoration of the Gospel. We asked him if he thought that Joseph Smith really saw our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and he said that too be honest, he wasn't sure. His biggest question though was if he could be forgiven of his sins. Here was a man who grew up fairly religious with his eyes now welling with tears because he had turned away from his faith for a time and while he really wanted to come back, he wasn't sure that he could. As we taught him about repentance I felt a power come into our words and while I have no clue what we said, he was touched and said that he would like us to come back. I am so grateful for this gospel because we know that God is always willing to have us turn back to Him. True it isn't always easy, but He puts people in our paths to help us along that path such as friends, family, and even missionaries :). 

Another miracle story. We had a lesson with O_____ and her family at the S______ home this week and we were so excited when her mother told us that her husband ( so O_____'s non-member stepdad) really wanted to be there. You could say that getting a text like that is kinda music to a missionaries ears :). We taught about how we can recognize impressions from the Holy Ghost and the power that he brings into our lives. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE ( including her stepdad in inactive mother) shared stories of how they have seen God warning them through the spirit. Amazing lesson! And it is amazing to see how the example of one little girl is helping her family to build up that relationship with Christ. I love their family and I can't wait for the day that I see a picture of them all outside the temple, because I have faith that that day will come, and perhaps it isn't even too far off :).

Fun thing happened last night, so we got a phone call when we were in a lesson late last night so we didn't get to listen to the voicemail until shortly before we went in last night, but it was a call from Sister Ririe asking me to lead one of the choirs for Zone Conference! And Elder Zabaillos (?) will be there!!!! How neat is that! I am so excited to "let my light so shine" and help with this program. So Excited!!!! 

The work out here is just great. I don't even have words to describe it but it really is just fantastic :). I love all that I am learning and becoming as I rely on God and his mercy. Sometimes, no, correction, ALL THE TIME growing is not comfortable, but God helps us through the growing pains as we become something more. I'm not sure what exactly He is molding me to become yet but I have a few ideas :). When we rely on Him, one day we will be able to look back and be grateful for the struggles, because they helped us to become greater in His sight. I have a challenge for you all. Ready? Get out a sticky note and think/ pray about one think that you want to change to help you come closer to Christ, whether that be saying your prayers every morning and every night or studying in the Book of Mormon a little more every day. Put that sticky note somewhere where you will see it every day, and for a week, write down the blessing that come from the change that you are trying to make, because there will be blessings, I can promise you that because I've seen it. It really works. 

I love you all!!!! Have a great week!

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Chapter 12: Baptism

Hello Everyone!

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words...

There are no words to express the joy that I felt on Saturday as I watched O___ be baptized. I'll even admit, I cried I was so happy :). She cried throughout the entire service saying that she was so happy to finally be getting baptized that she couldn't contain the joy. She described it quite perfectly. She knew exactly what covenants she was making with God and couldn't wait to be numbered among his fold. We couldn't been prouder as she humbly bowed her head in the water as her father baptized her. To close the service she chose the song "I love to see the temple".  In that moment I could see it so clearly. I felt my mind flash forward to the day that she enters the temple to make more promises with God. I wish I could explain it better but there simply are no words in the human language to describe to Godly joy that I felt in that moment.  God love was pouring down in that room and there was not a dry eye as everyone felt the spirit. It was tangible.

 This week we are preparing for S____'s baptism and I am so excited for her. There have been some bumps in her path to get to this point but she is so ready. Just the interview to go and she will be ready to make those promises to God :). While she really is a funny lady, I love her so much and even bigger than that, I can feel the love that God has for her.

We met a few new investigators this week and I am so excited to see them progress! Let me tell you one little miracle story :).

We are walking down the dark roads in the country ( seems many of my stories start out this way...) and it is raining. again. Most of the people we have talked with have been either minorly anti or major anti. Then we meet T___.

Us: Hello there! We are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and our purpose is to invite everyone to come unto Christ. Are you Religious at all?

T___:Ya I'm Lutheran. I actually have a lot of Mormon friends.

Us: Oh cool! So do you go to a church around here?

T___: No. I've been looking for one. Actually, You guys had this broadcast a couple of weeks ago and I really wanted to watch it but I couldn't find it. I was really bummed about that.

........

You could say that we were a little startled :) We set up a time to go back and she wants to come to church with us! So cool right!!! God is pouring out miracles upon this area as we have tried to work hard and ultimately, as the members have gotten involved. 

I love the people here so much. They have helped me to "grow into the tag" so much. I love serving them and learning from their experiences. We taught a less active lady this week about overcoming opposition and the tools that God has given us to " hit Satan upside the head with a shovel" ( as Sister Miner would say) We have the armor of God, something that we put on everyday through prayer, scripture study, church attendance, and so many other blessings that God has given us. Sometimes the armor can seem a little uncomfortable. We have to remember though, the fiery darts of the adversary and very VERY real and they will be flying every single day. Without fail. We cant look out out window and say "hmmmm... doesn't seem too bad today. I think I could just dodge Satan. My breastplate of righteousness is such a hassle I think I'll just wear my hoodie of happiness. ya. That will protect me. Maybe the beanie of benevolence just for good measure." WRONG! Take advantage of what God has given you! put on the armor of God DAILY and you will be protected from Satan's influence. 

I love you all! Till next week!

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Chapter 11: Another Week...Gone

Hello Everyone!

I seriously can't believe that another week has already flown by. This whole mission thing goes by so fast! 

I'll give a few highlights to the week :)

So first..  O______'s BAPTISM IS THIS SATURDAY!!!! I am so incredibly excited :). I wish y'all could have seen her face when they announced it in sacrament meeting. She was just beaming! We have been reviewing the lessons before her interview this week and she has such a deep understanding of the necessity of repentance and of the gospel as a whole. She knows this is true and she has been such a support to those around her in helping them to come closer to Christ. Amazing that even a child can have such amazing faith.

Funny story, so S_______ has been having a bit of a hard time getting to church lately so when we saw that she wasn't there we grabbed one of the ward missionaries, hopped in the car, and went a picked her up in time for Relief Society. She's a funny lady :). She's so ready for baptism though and very excited for her baptism. 

Many of our lessons had to reschedule this week which means that we are literally booked most nights this week. There is enough work in our two areas to split them and have to sets of missionaries here but hey, I'm not complaining about being busy :). I love it :)

We met so many people this week it's kinda crazy. We spent a lot of time going through our area books to try and contact people who used to take the lessons and see if they are still interested. Amazing thing, many of them are. We don't know why they stopped but when we went to go see them last night they were very willing to have us come back! Amazing!

I'll paint a scene for you. It's very dark outside ( nearly pitch black because we are out in the county) and it pouring rain. We just got a text from an investigator that she isn't sure if she wants to keep meeting with us. Lets just say things were looking a little dreary and with every squish of my shoes in the mud it seemed like nothing could make the day worth while. Guess who was wrong :). After a lot of prayer, we decided to call this investigator and see what was really the matter. Turns out it had nothing to do with the message or anything she had prayed about. She just needed some time. Work got crazy and she just wants a few weeks before picking things back up. It was like a light in the dark night. She is an amazing lady and we know that she will be baptized, even if that's not now. In the words of my mission president, "some people are lettuce. They hear the gospel and immediately know that it is true. Some are blue berries. After a few years they come to know that the message is true and you can begin to see the fruits of their testimonies in Christ. And then there are the Huckleberries. These individuals can take 12+ years to be able to see that Christ is the only way and that the gospel is essential. If they are a good seed, they will come to know, even if it is not in the timing that we expected. Everything happens in Gods timing."

it has been an amazing week really :). I love this gospel so much. It has changed my life. It has made me feel full. It has made me whole. Christ has made me whole. I was studying Humility this morning and I think the greatest act of humility took place where one may not have excepted. It happened in a garden of olive trees where the Savior Himself took upon Himself every pain, sickness, heartache, and bit of anguish everyone in the history of the world had ever felt and would ever feel. In that moment He "fell upon his face" and asked God to let the cup pass from Him. Not my will, but thine be done. This was not an easy thing. If Christ was willing to submit to all things the Father saw fit, I can be submissive and humble. I can try by best to whatever God needs me to be. I want to be everything He needs me to be. I am so grateful to Him for all that He did for me so that I could return to live with God one day. I'll never be able to repay Him, but I try my best to show Him how grateful I am but utilizing the Atonement daily and striving to be better. I love the Lord and I love being a part of His work. I love you all and thank you for all of the love and support you give me!

Untill next week!

Sister Tobler

Getting ready to e-mail the fam!

Car wash on P-day!

Chapter 10: Livin' on a Prayer

Hello Everyone!

Feel free to hum the title of my letter while you read because boy does it feel like the theme song of my week! 

First off, let me just take a moment to explain what a quality gospel conversation is. These are conversations that we have with people either on the street or on their doorstep in which we are able to teach a principle of the gospel and leave an invitation with them. WE HAD 45 QUALITY GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS THIS WEEK! How nutty is that! Keep in mind that about ever 15 people we talk with we have 1 that is really quality so you could say that I feel pretty good about that :). We literally talked to everyone but there have been so many blessings that have come from it. We have a few return appointments with some of the people we talked with and a few have expressed really sincere desires to come closer to God. They feel something is missing from their lives and they hope they can find it with the gospel.

 Here's a story for you. Last night we were knocking doors for two hours right before heading in for the night. Lets just say that knocking that late at night isn't really my favorite because it gets really dark early here ( thanks winter) but our appointment fell through. The last 20 minutes of the evening were really hard emotionally because no one wanted to listen and I mean no one. My spirits were low but I refused to stop. Our message is so important for people of all faiths and we were determined to keep pressing on. At one point we both felt the opposition so strong so we stopped there between houses and offered a prayer of sincere pleading for strength to press on. Those last houses were some of the best conversations we had that night. True they weren't interested, but they expressed their respect for what we were doing and were very kind and encouraging which was all that I needed that night. We were able to testify with boldness how much the gospel has changed our lives and how it is only through Christ that we can find true and lasting joy ( not just pleasure).  Such a faith promoting experience. 

One more story for you. We were knocking doors in a sort of run down part of town and there was seriously no one home. At least 15 doors in a row there was no answer so Sister Miner decided that we should just come back later in the evening when people would be home from work. I was straggling a little behind her and something just didn't feel right. I kept looking back at this house way off in the distance and eventually she turned around and asked me what was up. I pointed at the house and said that we needed to go there. She followed along and had no clue what I was doing. There we talked to the only person who was home on the street, D____ D______, and he wants us to come back :). You could say that I wont hesitate anymore if I feel the Spirit directing us a certain way. It takes a lot of faith to do something out of the ordinary and doesn't necessarily make sense, but God has a plan and He has the whole picture. We just have to seek His guidance. 

It was a week of miracles. Our investigators are doing so well and I feel so blessed to be able to associate with so many strong people. Prayer is such a blessing. Turn to God in prayer and the windows of heaven will be opened up and blessing will poor down upon you. There will be so many blessing that you wont have enough room to receive them. I can promise you that and I am an official representative of Jesus Christ :). To all who are in the reach of my words, pour out your heart to God and he will give you the strength to do whatever is necessary. I know this is true. 

I love you all and thank you for your love, support, and prayers. Have an amazing week y'all!!!

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

Lindsey and Sister Miner were able to welcome some new sisters to the mission field this past week.
She mentioned to me in a letter that she was pretty nervous to be without Sister Miner.
From the picture it looks like it went well.  I forgot to ask her about it in this weeks letter.

Chapter 9: I Survived!!!!

Hello Everyone!

I made it through the first transfer and I get to stay in the area!!! So excited that I have another 6 weeks to love the people here :). I really do love them so much, the members, the inactive, and the investigators. 

I'll be honest and say that we didn't really have very many lessons this week but that doesn't mean that we didn't see miracles. As I'm sure most of you have caught on, I don't really like tracting. Sorry! but knocking on door after door for 2 hours straight isn't the most fun. There are for sure a lot of really interesting moments ( let's just say that Kennewick should be the national capitol of Anti-Mormons) but I learn so much, even at those really hard doors. I have been able to realize how important it is to be kind to everyone, no matter what they say. I love people and my love of people has only grown since I've been out. The words that we use are so important and we have to be careful. I've heard it said like this. It is really easy to squeeze out an entire tube of toothpaste really fast right? Now try and put it back in the tube... ya... not really gonna work. I think our ability to express the desires of our hearts is such a gift from God, and we should use it to build others up.

Okay I'll step off my soap box now :). We did have a few really great lessons this week! The V. family ( they were baptized in February) are such a sweet family and they are so kind. We talked about humility with them last week and they were so excited to really work on aligning themselves with God throughout the week. We also had another lesson with the S. family I love them so much. We are starting to rub off on them and they are starting to develop some really great habits of prayer, scripture study, and attending church. They have yet to attend all three hours but we will get there :). Baby steps. This week Brother S. is planning on teaching us a lesson because he just feels like the Spirit is prompting to have him teach and who are we to argue with the spirit! I am so excited to hear all that he learned studying throughout the week.

S_____ and O______ are both doing really well too. It is so fun to see them grow a little more every week in their conversion. 

So General Conference is this week. Who else is super excited!!!!! Cause I certainly am :). I love getting to hear from our leaders and better know how I can improve myself to come closer to Christ. And for all of you that we able to watch the Women's Broadcast on Saturday ( if you didn't, hop to it and watch it!), President Uchtdorfs talk was pretty accurate. It is usually the 4th floor, last door, but the miracle is there. We simply have to hold tight to our faith and know that God is carrying us. That is how I get through every day and every door. God is so powerful and merciful and I am so grateful that I get to dedicate even just this small portion of my life to Him. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and feel like I don't have much to give to Him, but when I give what little I have, it increases it ten fold. Look for Him and you shall find Him and He will give you all you need.

I love you all! Till next week!

Sister Tobler

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Kennewick Washington Mission

The Zone

Chapter 8: A Week of Ups and Downs...Mostly Ups

Hello Everyone!

Such a fantastic week. Lots of ups and downs but ultimately, a really good week :). Even with zone conference this week ( which took litterally ALL day by the way) we were still able to teach a ton of lessons.  Let me just give you the highlights of this week.

S______- I love her so much. Really I do :) We had to change her baptism date but for the best reason possible... her family wants to come and support her! How amazing is that?!? So we have pushed her baptism back to the 21st of October and we will continue to help her deepen her conversion! At our lesson this last week we talked about receiving personal revelation and she just stopped us part way through and said " Oh I've already been praying about the Book of Mormon and if I should get baptized and God said that I was doing a good thing and to keep going."... GAH! So amazing to finally hear the words come out of her mouth and not just hope anymore. She really knows this is true. I can't wait for the day that she makes it to the temple. So excited!

T____- Not sure if I told you how we met T____ so I'll give a quick recap. It was a bit of an awkward encounter. So we knocked on his door, no answer, and he pulled up in the driveway just as we were walking away. We knocked at his neighbors house and then decided to go back. He was waiting there in his drive way and said " I'm so glad that you came back. I have been waiting to talk to missionaries. I have seen so many members of your church and I have heard about what you believe and I'm tired of hearing what everyone else has to say. I want to hear it from the source. I dont have time today but will you come back?" I bet you can imagine how stunned we were. No one has ever said anything like that since I got here. We set up a time to go back and taught the restoration really focusing on the need for the Priesthood. He had lots of good questions and when we asked him if he would get baptized when he knew the message was true, he said ( and I quote) "well I dont see why not!". Todd is amazing. We love Todd. He is so ready and after we have taught him all the lessons, he wants us to teach his family. Yay for missionary work!

O_____- She has been such a good example to her family and just eats up everything that we teach her. She is super ready to be baptized and I love her so much. She is a sweet girl. We taught her the plan of salvation and now she is planning to make a little plan of salvation chart and teach her family about it to test what she remembers :). She's already such a good little missionary to her family!

One last big lesson.

R_____ and J_____We have been doing quite a bit of service for her lately because she had a surgery this last week. We didnt really know what we were going into but we planned to talk about the restoration. The spirit works in amazing ways because we spent the entire time talking about how much God loves us and wants to bless us, how we just need to turn to him. I dont think they had ever realized that God, the creator of the entire universe could love them individually. I really hope they invite us back. The spirit was so strong in there that even they couldn't deny it. 

I am so incredibly grateful for all that I have learned so far. I am learning so much every day. I'm growing and being molded into something more beautiful and grand than I could have ever imagined becoming on my own. He takes my worries and replaces them with strengths. He has carried me so many times in the last few weeks that I know he understands me. This work is so important. The message of this gospel is so important and it changes lives. It makes anyone who tries it so incredibly happy and that is something that I will share not just for the rest of my mission, but for the rest of my life. I am a missionary, and how great is my calling :). 

I love you all! Trust in God and know that He is!

Sister Tobler

P.s. and look who I found while watching the district in training this week!!! Daddy!!!!!

Here there was a picture of her dad on the screen.  She found him while watching 

The District.  So if she gets homesick she can just watch.  I don't know why I cannot get 

it to show up here.  Oh well....

-- 

Sister Lindsey Tobler

Lindsey and Sister Miner

First Mission Zone Conference.

This is all of the sister missionaries in her zone.

Kennewick Washington Mission