I really do not know where to start this letter.... So much happened this week.
We were able to meet with Kiril two times this week! Our first lesson went very well. We asked him if he had grown to know if things were true in the church or not. He told us how at first he was a bit skeptical, but now he feels good about everything. We then had a lesson with him about ordinances and talked to him about baptism. He still doesn't understand the reasoning behind proper authority. We are trying to work more on that.
Vili is fantastic!! She is now a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! To re-cap: Wednesday we got the font sent to us. We set it up on Friday morning then we filled it. To fill it we connected a hose to the toilet and ran it down the stairs where the font was. We had a surprise visit from Vili and her aunt. They were so concerned because Vili doesn't know how to swim. We told her that it was not neccesary that she knew how to swim. Then they both wanted two men in the water with her just in case she were to "drown". They were very nervous about it... so we got it approved. We had a baptizer and a "helper" ready to pull her out of the water in case the other person fell in too! She came an hour before the baptism and she dressed in her suit. She looked like an angel! We got some great pictures. The program was amazing. Sister Framne played a beautiful rendition on the piano of "I Need the Every Hour and Abide With me Tis' Eventide." The spirit was so strong. Then we all went down stairs for her baptism. She successfully was baptized on the first try! While she change, Sister Frame and I gave a short lesson on the gospel of Jesus Christ. We finished the program and had refreshments. It was great. She told me that everything was perfect...she only wished that her mother could have been there and Sister Meyers.
Later that night we had to empty the font. That was interesting. We had a siphon to get the water out but it was not working very well and we did not have much time... so what did we do?! We used buckets. Luckily the young women in the branch are amazing and on their Saturday night wanted to help missionaries bucket out water! It was quite the experience.
Yesterday was great. Vili was confirmed and I gave a talk. I talked about enduring to the end. I think it went well... but not too sure.
Other than that... this week has been mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. I loved every minute of it. I love all of you so much!! I hope you have a great week!
I want to thank many people today. I have had so many examples in my life that have made me the person I am right now. Out here in Bulgaria I have met some amazing people who have helped me through a lot. When I didn't know what to do, they did. It was hard seeing Sister Meyers leave and then Elder Olmstead... and before that, Sister Child. However, I am so grateful for the example they set for me and all that they do.
In life we always have people that we can look up to. People who have the ability of being so "Christ-like." My family has been one of the greatest example to me. I want all of you to know that I love you and appreciate all that you have done for me. I hope to become better and better each day.
Mom and Dad... Keep going to the Temple. I think it is amazing that I have two wonderful parents who understand the importance of temple attendance. You both are amazing and I love you.
I hope you all have a great week! Keep praying and reading the scriptures!
Love,
Sister Farnsworth
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