Tropical Depression... O.o

Dear Loved ones,

This week was pretty good. We had high expectations and they weren't met the way we hoped. But there have been many miracles and tender mercies. 

I am so grateful that Sister Bolos has been my companion. She is so awesome! I love her very much; she sets such a great example of love, obedience, and hard work. I feel very blessed that she has been my first companion. And sadly she begins her new transfer at home next monday! O.o Only a week left!!! I am gonna miss her big time. So I will know transfer sometime next week. 

I have learned a lot about love this week. Truly love is the center of all things. It is Gods love for us that led to the Plan of Salvation and it is Christ's love for us that allowed the Atonement to take place. I feel very strongly that if it is not the center of why I am here serving a mission, then I am not fulfilling my purpose. And so I am working on developing greater charity, for my companions, church members, and investigators. And I encourage all of you to do the same. Pray for Charity and see the miracles come!!! =D

These thoughts really started Monday night, we met a referral named Iringa and she wasn't very nice. She had some strong opinions and she made them known. Sadly she didn't have much nice to say about me. At first I was a little mad (Sister Bolos was way mad) but then it quickly turned to sadness. But then I knew I had to make a decision: would I love her regardless of the way she treats me and what she says or would I let the natural man be offended? I decided to love her, the best I could. And I bore my testimony that I knew why I was out here and I love my Savior and I know that what I teach is truth. And then we wished her well and went on our way. Now I was still hurt but I felt stronger. Truly though, as I have studied the Atonement this week I have felt an increase of love for my Savior. Because He loved always, He loves still. And there is nothing fair about the Atonement, and truly there is little explanation for it. Except that Christ loves us, each of us who we are now and who we can become. His love has no conditions and has no end. I love my Savior. I know that He lives and loves each and everyone of us. And I am our here serving Him because that's what I can do to show His just how much I truly love Him.

Our bap-dates are doing really well. Becky, Thomas and Jasin have completely given up Coffee, and are giving up smoking little by little. It is amazing to watch them change and improve. The Atonement is so real! And I am so grateful for it. They were all in Church Sunday and looked so good. Last week they went out and bought suites and dresses. I love them so much! And everyone loves Jasin in Primary. We are going over to teach him to weed this week. It'll be a party! 

Rachel is working on the Law of Chastity, it might take a little while. But I know she too can partake of the Atonement and all will work out. She also came to Church Sunday and it was a miracle that we found her a ride! We are slowly progressing with Doug, I know that as we work with them together they can progress and be baptized! 

On our District meeting we planned our weekend of white for July 9th. We will have many baptisms that day and I am so excited!!! =D 

We are also working with a cute little old lady named Emmie. She is so spunky and loves the Lord. And she is beginning to fully understand the gospel. Like priesthood and authority. It was a blessing!! I know she will also be baptized.  

So there is a tropical depression coming. Do not be alarmed it just means lots of rain and some wind. So we will be wet for a few days. Well there is also a tornado warning.. but ho-hum. We will continue the work and if something exciting happens I'll let you know. 

I love the work. I am so grateful to be here and to be able to serve. I know this church is true and it is Christ's church upon the earth.

Love Sister Bryans