60th pday email from Albania!

Dear Precious Gems,

This week has been a week of blessings belong belief. I can't fully even express my appreciation for all that the Lord gives us every day to each of us individually. I testify that the Lord is full of miracles and that every day as we follow in his example, we begin to see as he sees and that is when the work begins to take on a deeper meaning not just to the people we teach but to  us as well and how we fit in the work and what role do we have to play.

This last week we had received two amazing investigators. THEY ARE AMAZING!!! We actually had two other new people set up for that day but they didn't work and these two girls showed up to the church before English course wanting to take the lessons because they saw what we practiced what we teach and they feel something good about the church. 

We got to meet with N this week a ton and talk about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She asked how baptism worked and we looked at each other, sister D and me, and said "There is one that we actually having tonight if you would like to see it." She was so stoked! And the best part was SHE CAME! Along with two other investigators to A's Baptism that evening.

I testify that the Lord loves his children. He gave his only begotten Son. This Thanksgiving the spirit was so fulfilling and exactly what I was needing. The testimonies that were shared from the missionaries going home in the next few weeks taught me some amazing principles that I will keep with me for the rest of my life:

"Our smile changes and radiates by the end of our missions as we are becoming more like him. The light of Christ is shinning forth." Elder Andersen

"The greatest miracle that has occurred was the atonement." Sister Davis

"He honestly Cares so much about us!" Elder Schramm

"Behind every principle is a promise." Elder Outsen

"Trials and Hardships are necessary for us... throughout the rest of our lives we are meant to serve God and do his work." Elder Simons

"Anytime that you are having a hard or a bad day, just think of all those that would die to be in your spot, but can't due to illness... He takes a broken vessel and works miracles through you in his work... When there are people that you do not like, see them through God's eyes..." Elder Temple

The Lord's work is coming more and more in full force. You've got to see this new video, A SAVIOR IS BORN (https://www.mormon.org/christmas).

The spirit testifies of our Lord and Savior that He is the only begotten Son and that He loves us with all of His heart!!

Thank you for all you do!!

Motra Bezas

Some pictures from her beloved Albania 

(not sure why the one won't turn right-side-up!)