Sister in Seattle : Week 57: Miracles in McDonald's

Querida Familia y Amigos,

Buenas Tardes! I want to use this email to pay tribute to some of the incredible people in my life that I have been blessed to know. First, Hermano Martinez. He is the Branch Mission Leader here in Crossroads. And he is incredible. One of the most spiritual, humble, self sacrificing people I have ever met. It has also been a blessing in my life to have gotten to know his family that was visiting from Mexico these last few weeks. They have been great examples to me of people that truly love the Lord and devote their lives to Him. I especially got close to Monse who is a fantastic young woman. This family is changing lives. They know how to be missionaries without the tags, and I want to strive to be like them one day.

Sister Lee, Monse and Hermana Stoddard
Leaving to teach a Lesson

We had a lot of really great things happen this week. An investigator wanted to meet with us in McDonald's for a lesson. We just thought we came for an ice cream cone, but while we were talking to the workers, we ended up finding a less active member and she had us meet one of her coworkers who is now a new investigator! Talk about killing a whole flock of birds with one stone! I feel like we should just hang out at the local McDonald's everyday because we can get some serious work done! But that would only pack on more pounds soooo we are staying away from that idea.

Second is Martin, a boy we are now teaching. He is actually 7th Day Adventist, but he came to church last week to see what was up with the Mormons. He was so surprised when he found out that we are actually Christian and believe many of the same things he does. We got his number last week, but we didn't know where he lived. We felt like we needed to tract our apartment complex this week and what do you know! We found Martin's mom! He came to church again this week and is wanting to read the Book of Mormon now. It's amazing what the Lord does to soften hearts and to put people in the right place at the right time.

Third are the Primary children. This week we were able to teach the Restoration a lot including to different auxiliary organizations in the ward and branch. It's really touched my heart. Last week I was struggling with some doubts (missionaries aren't perfect...far from!) and the Lord taught me a great lesson by having me teach the Restoration over and over again. One of the most touching was being able to teach the primary kids. It not only makes sense, but the message of the Restoration has been confirmed to me in my heart once again. I know that Joseph Smith saw God our Heavenly Father and Christ. Joseph restored His church through His priesthood. I know the Book of Mormon is that tangible evidence of a very true, but spiritual reality. And I know that you can know that too for yourself if you sincerely and prayerfully read it.

My last tribute goes to my big brother Tony Huber who honorable completes his mission today (August 3). I am so incredible proud of him. I have seen him overcome obstacles and he has always been there to help me with mine. He has been an inspiration to me because despite all of it, he was able to go out and serve our loving Father in Heaven. I will forever be grateful to him. Love you Elder Huber!