Linnae's October 21st Letter

My dear family and friends!! First off, I loved seeing those pictures of Elle. She is beautiful. She does have bryce's nose but looks alot like Tara. I can never tell until they actually start to open their eyes. Well, can I just say that I love my mission I probably write that everytime. Of course its hard but the people I meet and the experiences I am having manifest the truthfulness of the gospel to me. I really saw the spirit testify through me at the visitor center this past week. I always seem to meet people from foreign lands who come here and I figure I will probably never seen them again in this life so I am going to bear my testimony boldy and by the power of the spirit so they can, if their hearts are open to the spirit, feel that peace. I gave out a book of mormon in chinese and dutch yesterday. It was awesome. Also sometimes we have men who come in and try to bible bash in the visitor center and this seventh day adventist minister came in yesterday and he was bible bashing and I just let him talk(well he wouldnt let me say anything)he said he read the book of mormon and prayed about it but never got an answer and I wanted to tell him maybe he didnt pray long enough and he should fast about it but that would have been a little mean so i didnt. But I gave him a joseph smith pamplet and then he gave me his pamplets from his church in return and I told him thanks for coming and have a nice life..I mean day.. haha just kidding he was really nice and all people of all faiths are welcome but he came in to try to change my mind and he failed. I still love him though because he is a son of God and I respect that he believes in God and Christ but I just prayed for him. Anyways, My mission is going excellent, my companionship is great, We found a new investigator, we have 3 people on date for this transfer to be baptized. This Friday jesse Brown our ex polyigamy investigator is being baptized so that is exciting. Ill send pictures. I am sending some of my last baptism with Connie barnes too. I love utah. There is alot of work to be done here. I Finally after 6 1/2 months began driving on my mission. I will most likely take over my 2 stakes that I cover when sister moon leaves to go home in 5 weeks. I also became a sister #1 at the visitor center so when I serve there I am incharge of everyone on shift. I have to make sure they are in their correct areas and I have a just keep everyone in check. I am very excited. Its a big responsibility. I am going to get a flu shot this week cause winter is almost here. Halloween we are having a huge party with all the missionaries. Oh yeah dad I was wondering if you could ask Bob Holiday how my stocks are going?? Well I love you all and it sounds like you are doing well. Take care and give everyone and hug for me!!! Sister Raleigh