The Spirit is awesome.

I will just start out by saying that I don't know what I would do without the priesthood. It is such a huge blessing for us that we have access to that power.  And the fact that I hold the priesthood, and I am able to bless others through that - awesome!

So earlier this week, we were called by a member from a different ward to go to a hospital (just down the street) and give a blessing to her mother. When we got there, we entered a room with 6 other patients.  We started out by giving the blessing to the members mother, then the "neighbor" lady asked if we would give her a blessing as well. We found out that she wasn't a member, but we were more than happy to give her a blessing as well! Then, there was another member in that room, and we gave her a blessing.  The spirit was so strong in that hospital room! And everyone was staring at us, listening intently as we were talking to the 2 members. We actually talked to 2 people who were interested in being taught, so hopefully we will be able to follow them up.  We also gave a blessing to another member just a few hours later. That day was so spiritually uplifting!

The next day, we had interviews with President and Sister Rahlf. That was super awesome, and I love talking with President and Sister Rahlf. They are so smart, and they always encourage us to do our best - they are just full of so much love, and we just want to do our best!

This week was definitely a great week, full of the spirit.  Oh yeah, and we received news from President Rahlf that our area is being closed next cycle.. so both Elder Valdez and I are transferred next cycle!  It has been an emotional week, telling everyone that we are leaving - and it is gonna be hard having to leave some of the families here.. but I know that I will be coming back and it'll be a sweet reunion when I see them again!

The mission is so full of emotions... it's crazy! But it's a great experience. I love it!

Anywho - the church is true, and the book of mormon is not green!

Stay True!

Elder Walstad