Eli's Baptism

Dear Family and Friends,

Eli got baptized!

Yup. It was a pretty crazy week. Lots of meeting with him. It was good. :) #baptism!

There were so many miracles that took place. We had the sisters that originally found him Skyping in, and the wi-fi wasn't working. The people that Eli had invited hadn't showed up yet. Everyone was running around crazy with a million little problems, setting up more chairs because TONZ of members were showing up (which is good.) All the while we were trying to take pictures before the baptism with Eli in his white jumpsuit. It was pretty crazy. Finally Sister Carter and I went into the library and said a prayer. Little did we know that the Elders were on the other side of the building saying a prayer as well.
Then literally an idea hit Sister Carter. We fiddled with the wi-fi, logged off and then on again, and then poof! it worked

Then the counselor.. Bro Garman had turned it on and off again to reset it.

anyway....
When Eli was baptized he has the biggest smile on his face. It was soooooo cool. I just felt so happy for him. Sister Carter talked about baptism, and I talked about the Holy Ghost. It was so cool. He is quote "Ready for life after baptism!" :)

Seeing him get the gift of the Holy Ghost was so cool. When he came and sat back down on the bench right next to us, I felt the glowing. Wow. :)

We texted him later on Sunday. He told us he was doing great... "keeping the Sabbath Day Holy."

#recentconvert

:)

well... Until next week. :) We picked up this family this week.... Jack and Roslyn. He loved politics, and so it's been a test for me to try to keep the conversation focused, but it's been good. :) I'm getting better at controlling my words. I've already made that mistake once, so I won't make that mistake with Jack...

That's the thing about missionary work. Once you make a mistake, you try your best to never make it again.


I just want to give a shout out to all you that have been writing me. This week was a hard week, so thank you so much for being there for me to send me letters. Every one of those was a miracle. I really needed it. :) But i'm doing great. I love Woodland. I love being a missionary. There are so many hard things, yes, but if you choose to see the beauty, then it's all good. :)

It's been hot, but oh well. You learn to just sweat it out. People give us water bottles all the time. Heavenly Father takes good care of us. :) lots of Poweraid and water. :) learned that lesson last year... huh, Megan and Grandma Deb. :) I haven't gotten sick from the heat once yet! :)


What else? I can't remember? :) well. More miracles to report next week.... :)


Sorry.. i just realized I send a lot of smiley faces. I've given up on being proper a long time ago. :) I'll spell check when I get home :) :) :)


Love you all. The Church is true. The Book of Mormon is true. It blesses families. Nothing else will replace the blessings the family can receive from going to church every week and renewing their baptismal covenants, reading scripture EVERY DAY and praying individually and as a family EVERY DAY. small and simple, but such a big deal. Makes all the difference. I've learned my lesson about church. I've repented.

Church isn't about going for yourself, although it is.
It's about going because there are people there that need your help.
As a missionary I see a lot. People feel like they can open up to us. They trust us. You can never judge a person til you walk a mile in their moccasins.

:) And know that Jesus Christ loves you and knows that You need Him. So just ask for His help. He will give it. It just might not be in the way you want it. So you have to be willing to have eyes open to what He can do for you.

Love,
Sister Darby Eleyce Miller

P.S. I'm in the process of putting pictures of my family and friends on my wall. I've not been brave enough my whole mission, but I think I can take it now. :) I love all of you and miss you. But you are all the reason that I am doing this. Mom, especially you. :)

EDITOR'S NOTE: sorry it's taken so long to put up here...but here it is! :)