March 3, 2014

Dear Momma and Papanua,

I am pleased to know that you were able to make it to the funeral and back safely. Our example as members of the church reaches far beyond our comprehension. "We morn with those that morn" That means all of our Heavenly Fathers children and even more so family.

 So this week was grand! We had a wonderful zone training with President Packers son, along with Elder Rockwood, Brimhall, and Dykes. We were taught the impotance of Family History, becoming better leaders, and the Spirit of Elijah (Family History again)

I was also given a special spatula from Sister Thelin, because see loves me as well as I am becoming known for my cookies.( Thanks to you)

Back to Family History, Do you know If I have a Family Search account? I don't remember....sadly. We are meeting with our Family History person this next wednesday. We met with him last week as well and It was a lot of fun. I forgot how fun FAmily History is. It was fun to pull out my chart and share it with others. Helps with the Name as well.  Also, could you send me some family stories?

Now for the story of the week.

Saturday Morning Elder Stanley and myself were on our way out to another area called Savio.  It is just under Kerava, but we were going to visit a less active memeber when we received a call from a member asking us if we could bring them two books of Mormon before 7pm. We were also told to call their spouse to make sure they would be home. So after we prayed about it we decided that we did have enought time so we headed back to our apartment to pick up an extra book.

When we got to our apartment we thought it a good idea to call the husband to make sure he would be home for when we brought the books. When we called him we assured us that we didn't need to really bring the books, but that he would receive them on sunday. We got off the phone with him and just thought about it...Ok...Why are we hear? What will be the best use of our time?

We prayed about it and felt that it was needed that we go anyway. After we had already been told not to come. So we head out there. very few people were out at this time so we arrived there very quickly. We come to the door and  receive a call from our member who had just told us not to come.

"Oi Dear Brothern, my wife needs those books tonight! Anteeksi, but is there any way that we can still receive those books?

"Of course, We are here now." At which point I rang his bell.

This is just a small testimony to me the importance in following the spirit, It was just a small thing, but we did the right thing. We even made it to our next appointment on time which was also a miracle.

Thank you for all you do.

I am also greatful for the example you have set for me. I have recenly come to understand what it means to have Charity of Sharing. Just a side note.

The Language will come. I have seen to many miracles not to believe. I have also been able to play the piano the last two weeks. another tender mercy. Joyce would be proud.

I love you and pray for you!

Vanhin Sandberg