Hey Family,
So I freaked when I heard where Kariza was going. I'm
slightly jealous that she is going back home, but I know that I was
called here for a reason! So it is all alright!
So this week has been insane! There have been so many miracles and new people to teach! Its been wonderful!
So first I want to tell you about this Indian family that we met. So
we got a text saying that there was family that wanted a tour and so
Sis fisher and I went to take them around. When we first met them in the
SVC they were so nice, the parents where visiting their son Solomon from
India for a month and they wanted to see Temple Square. So I was really
exited to teach them because we planned to talk about the Restoration
at that hour. So we first took them to the Temple model because they
wanted to see what the Temple looked like if they were inside. So when
we were there I was talking to the Dad and somehow prophets came up and I
pointed to a picture of Thomas S. Monson and said "This our prophet
here today and his name is Thomas S. Monson." Then he cut me off and
said "OOOHH is that not Jospeh Smith?" Then I said "No that is not
Joesph Smith." Then he said "Is that Brigham Young?" Haha then I said
"No it is not Brigham Young, but I can actually tell you more about our
prophets, especially about Joseph Smith because he is actually what I
wanted to share with you about." Then he said in his broken English
"OHHH no no I already know about him. He was the man the God called to
restore Christ church again on the earth. He saw God the Father and his
Son Jesus Christ and told him that none of the churches in his day are
true." Okay so at that point I didn't know he that is what he believed
or if he just knew it. It definitely is a big difference.I'm literally
shocked at this point. So then I said "Do you believe that Joseph Smith
RESTORED Christ church again on this earth?" Then the Dad said "Yes, yes
I believe he did! I also believe that he translated the Book of
Mormon!" I could not believe what I was hearing. This man who is from
India, visiting his son for a month and researched all about the LDS
faith before he even got here and wanted to see Temple Square. So Sis
Fisher and I could take them to see the Temple Model and tell us that he
believe that this was the true church again on the earth. The spirit
and love I felt at that moment and for that family was amazing. I
couldn't help but smile and I remember looking in to the Dads eyes and I
could tell that he truly believe that it was true! So then I lead
everyone back to the front of the visitor center and I gave him an English version of he Book of Mormon. He said "Wait I can have this?
You are giving this to me? Thank you thank you thank you!" He was
holding the Book of Mormon to his chest and kept on saying Thank you.
Then his wife was just as happy and wanted to take a picture with me
handing him the Book of Mormon and he told me to sign the book as well.
Ahh I love that family so much. But wait it doesn't end there!
So then Sister Fisher and I took them to the NVC and to the section
called Scriptures and revelation. We continued to tell them about the
church but the parents knew EVERYTHING! They were so prepared! So we
were next to the globe where they have the Book of Mormon in all these
different languages. So while we were there and the family continued to
take pictures I saw that the Hindi version of the Book of Mormon was
right there. So I picked it up and gave it to the wife to see. I said
"Hey look they have it in Hindi too!" Then the wife almost about cried.
She looked at Sister Fisher and and jumped up and down saying "OHHHH
LOOOK! ITS IN MY LANGUAGE!" She was gleaming! Their english wasn't all
that great but she was so touched to see that it was in her native
language. She held it to her chest like her husband and kept on saying
thank you! She thought that we were giving it to her, but we were just
showing her the book. I honestly was just going to give it to her
because how can you take something from an old lady that was jumping up and
down! After the tour I was just going to go down the street and buy a
replacement copy so we didn't have to tell her that she couldn't take it.
But Sis Fisher is more obedient than I am and told her that she couldn't
take it. But she told them that she can get one in her language at
Deseret Book. She was all like "OHHH no problem! We go get one now! It
okay it okay!" Then after we told them to go to Deseret Book they wanted
to end the tour so they could buy one. Then they all said their fast
goodbyes and Thanked us again for the hundredth time and left.
Oh, Sister Fisher and I tried to get their information so we could
send the missionaries to their house, but I don't think that they
understood us.They said they will find them themselves and they know
where they are at. I was worried that I wouldn't get their information
and that maybe I didn't understand them enough and maybe I was
misunderstanding what they were saying the whole time during the
tour--but then I felt a overwhelming sense of peace and I knew that God
had them in mind and that our job was to give them the Book of Mormon
and one day they will be baptized.
The reaction that they had when I gave them the Book of Mormon is
one that I will never forget. They both were so excited and joy filled
their hearts. They looked like they were holding precious gold. They
came so far to get their hand on a Book of Mormon and I have a copy
sitting in my locker and two more in my apartment. It made me think "Do I
react that same way when I read out of the Book of Mormon?" "Do I hold
it to my chest making sure that no one will take it away from me?" "Do I
try and strengthen my testimony about the Book of Mormon everyday?"
"And if I don't....what do I need to do so I can react the same way like
my Indian friends did?"
There are many more miracles that happened this week--but this was
one I wanted to share with you. I'm teaching a lady in Georgia and she
accepted to become baptized on April 13th. I'm not sure if that is going
to happen, because she is moving around that time so we will see!! I let
you know that happens
I love you all and I have such a strong testimony about the Book of
Mormon along with prayer. I know that when we read the Book of Mormon we
will be able to get answers to all of our questions! Spiritually and
temporally! I pray for you everyday and I love you all so much!
Love,
Sister Opeda
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