Stained Glass

Hello everyone!


I had one whirlwind of a week! I can barely remember anything about this week because of how fast it went by. I am psyched to say that my Mongolian is going well! I mean, I still keep trying to speak French, but I am learning a lot about grammar and conjugation.


I am happy to say that I am taking a break from language learning next week as my district gets to go onto BYU Campus and get our English Teaching Certificates at the ELC. It's going to be weird going back on campus, but it will be good to get away from three-hour lessons in just Mongolian/pictionary/charades.


My district got to go to the Provo Temple on the last day it was open last Saturday. We all had such an amazing time! We also got to go to the Timpanogos Temple this week, and the decorations, paintings, and stained glass are gorgeous. One of the things I really liked about this temple is the stained glass that looks like water rushing. While my district was waiting to go into our session, we got to sit and look at the decor. The rushing water stained glass made me think of the Bible story when Peter is able to walk on water because of the power of Jesus Christ. I often think that moving mountains and walking on water is impossible, however, one of our elders (Elder Fisher) shared in a District meeting that Enoch thought the same things. When God called Enoch to declare his word and call the people to repent, Enoch said: "Why is it that I have found favor in thy sight, and am but a lad, and all the people hate me; for I am slow of speech; wherefore am I thy servant?" He doubted himself big time. But through God, he was able to stop rushing rivers and convert thousands of people unto God. So I do have faith that I will be able to see and cause miracles. And I have faith that you guys can too!


Anyway, I really do love you guys. Bye! Sister Vestel


Some Photos --->
Timpanogos Temple
A Random Gift for our sisters
Our Boys practicing their prom poses.
Sleep
Sleep( Elder Snyder)
more sleep(Elder Cavey)
ANDDDDD the Alto Girls






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