Week 73 - MERCEDES GOT BAPTIZED!!!

Hello! This week was amazing and Mercedes got baptized!!!!! It was one of the best moments out here by far. The week proceeding a baptism is always a whirlwind and nothing seems to be working out at first and then all of a sudden it does. We met with her and Jeff pretty much every day leading up to Saturday and making sure that everything was going to be ok. Working with Mercedes has been the most wonderful experiences. We have seen her grow and progress so quickly and the ward has just totally accepted her. She has more light about her and you can tell she has a better understanding about who she is. She knows now that she is a daughter of God and that He wants what is best for her. All of Jeff's family from Boise came up and so many families from our ward came. It was funny because she had originally said she didn't want anyone at her baptism and on Saturday she walked into a room packed full of people that loved and supported her. The talks were beautiful and she was able to be confirmed right after the baptism by her father-in-law. It was very personal and the spirit was so strong. Watching someone you have grown to love so much make a life-changing promise with our Heavenly Father is a unique and incredible experience. I know that Sister Maxwell and I were meant to be here at this time and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. 

We also had a great lesson with our investigator Carole. We got to her house and she told us that she had read all the way to 2nd Nephi in ONE DAY. She said she was so excited she couldn't put it down. Our mouths kinda hung open for a second when she said that but we snapped out of it and had a great lesson with her. We are so excited for the work that is happening here. It is fast paced and busy and the members are excited. I am so grateful for all of the love and support! I hope you all have a great week!! 

Love, 
Sister Madeline Whetten