The Plan (From Feb 10th)

Hello Family and Friends!

This past week was exciting! And full of many great times! One, my entire mission got iPads. Crazy right? Missionary work is being revolutionized! Another cool thing that happened was a movie night with our ward. We watch Ephraim's Rescue! Love that movie! It makes me so grateful for all that the early saints endured so that we could have the Gospel!

The highlight of the week was definitely Sister Baileys funeral. Not because it was a funeral, but because of the strong Spirit that was felt throughout her entire service. I barely knew her, but she has made an impression on me. She was old and in very bad health, but she never complained. She always thought of others first and was always seen smiling! What an inspiration! She suffered much physical pain in the later part of her life and when asked how we dealt with it, she responded, "The Savior has suffered much more than I will ever have to suffer. So I just grit my teeth and remember Him." What a sweet lesson we can learn from her.

Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price. He suffered all that we suffer and more. Way more. He knows what we are going through. He knows what we are faced with. He knows what we struggle with on a daily basis. And because He knows, we don't have to suffer these things alone. He is there. He is waiting to succor us. He is there to support us. What a beautiful thing that is my friends! I hope that you can all learn a lesson from Sister Bailey as I have. Jesus Christ suffered for each of us and all He ask in return is what we remember Him. And how great are the blessings when we do so! I love you all. Thank you for all you do for me!

Until Next Time,

Sister Crawford