Zinc Taken!

Dear Mom, Dad, Joni, Larry, Sisters, Brother, Brothers-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Nephews, Niece, baby-in-oven, Future Missionary Toby, other Family and Friends-

Can I just say that I love General Conference! It was so wonderful this time. I know I say that every time. But, I don't know how anyone can hear the Apostles of the Lord and not KNOW that they truly are called of God. The Spirit was so strong as I listened to them and I know that it was a blessing from my Father in Heaven to be able to feel the peace of His love. We are so overly blessed from above. I often feel unworthy of such a Gift.

We are all back to health, well about 90%. Sister Nielsen was hit hard. She is such a sweet heart though. I know I am going to learn a lot from her. I have been taking some major zinc! I have a mother that taught me well.

My companions and I have decided to make an extra determined effort this month to do all we can to receive blessings and be qualified to see miracles by our faith this month. This calls for extra obedience, diligence and hard work. We decided to go see an investigator that has been off the radar for a couple of weeks today. She was home! We have a return appointment and will be helping her move into her house. As we drove up to the library just now, I had the feeling that I should talk to a lady sitting in her car. I followed it, a little grumpy at first since it is our Prep Day, but she is a new investigator! And not just any new investigator, she is an ELECT one! She has been to our church a couple times before with members and is currently working with one of the recent converts of the church at Wendy's! I am so excited to teach her! Oh my goodness, Heavenly Father is blessing us!

Anyway, I was really moved by a couple of talks at General Conference. LOVED Elder Holland's talk of course. I also really liked Elder Hale's talk. At first, I was really upset yesterday because none of our investigators came to church. Jessica can't get baptized this weekend now and we were really excited for it. I felt the Spirit testify to me through the words of the prophets that Heavenly Father was pleased with me in all that was happening and that I had done everything I could have done. Later on that evening, we learned that one of our investigators who is from Taiwan went to one of our member's house and watched the Sunday Afternoon session! Nice surprise. I cried again because I was so happy.

Apparently, my added stress lately is affecting my sleeping. Unbeknownst to myself, I have woken up both my companions now on two different occasions while talking in my sleep. I've never done that before! The first time, I woke up Sister Nielsen by teaching her all about covenants, baptism and ordinances. She said this went on for about 5 minutes. I even asked questions, waited a few seconds then answered them! My goodness. The other night I woke up Sister Yau by telling her "Its all good. Ok, now Sister Yau, its your turn." I hope this doesn't last for too long, for the sake of my companions. But it is kind of comforting to know that I can do missionary work in my sleep now. : )

Anyway that is all for this week. I am taking the council of Elder Bednar in saying that I LOVE YALL and am so happy that yall are in my life. I am so blessed to have every one of you. Stay strong, drink Stevens Hot Chocolate, Eat Cold Stone Ice Cream and go to the temple for me!

Love, Sister Thacker