Week 99: The Lord puts people in our paths

Hello Friends and Family,

Last Sunday a couple walked into church and this week we were able to meet with them. They are awesome! They are both in their mid 20's. When we arrived at their home they were very welcoming. Shortly after us arriving Caleb kept mentioning to Nooshka that she should go grab that book (Book of Mormon). I then grabbed one out of my bag and asked if this was the book they were referring to. Indeed it was. Because we hadn't given them one we asked where they had gotten one. Nooshka explained that her mom had given her her library of books and the Book of Mormon was part of it. We asked if they knew that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints used the Book of Mormon when they chose to come to church that Sunday. They both didn't know and even at that time didn't know. Nooshka explained that she was raised in a loose home where she wasn't really raised having a relationship with God and Christ. She was wanting to go to a church and as she walked past the church earlier in the week she felt impressed that they should come on Sunday. She expressed her great desire to have a relationship with God and to get to know Christ. As we were talking Nooshka asked "Does it take long?". We asked what she was referring too and she said "To build a relationship with God and to feel his presence?" Joy filled my heart as she asked these soul searching questions. We were able to testify to her of God's love for her and her ability to speak with him. I wish I could adequately describe Nooshka's sincere desire to find truth and draw closer to God. Elder Gabriel and I couldn't stop smiling as we left their home. I'm grateful the Lord allowed our paths to cross.

Love, Elder Rash

Note from Mom: Devon had his last Zone Conference this week. He didn't share anything with me about it; but sent a bunch of pictures from it. Looks like it was a wonderful time and he got to say goodbye to several missionaries that he loves.