blessings of the gospel

Hello everyone,

How has the week been? There is a rec guide that is Mr. optimistic and he always asks, "Are you smiling? We're at the ZP" First thing in the morning you want to slap him, but it's a good reminder.

Things are going really well. It's been a little crazy here, but that's a business I guess. I have great friends, I live in a beautiful area, and life's good!

I had a cool experience that I wanted to share. This week we've had quite the drama around here. Ond of the housekeeping managers has been rushed to the ER 3 days in a row due to Asthma. They almost lost her the second day. Finally they took her to SLC and she has had to quit working here. Anyways, it's been quite scary all week. The radios are all on red alert, and we've had some really high adrenaline moments. First, it reminded me of my health problem a year or so ago and made me really grateful for everyone who loved me though it. Second, I was grateful for the gospel and the area that I'm in this summer. Last night as she was having seizures again, all the LDS staff members got together. We probably had a group of about 30 kids that all knelt in a circle and had a fast for her. We have a handful of worthy priesthood holders and one of them prayed and opened our fast, so today we fasted all day in behalf of Brook. It was probably the coolest experience I've had in a long time. I couldn't believe the power that room had. I felt strengthened, hopeful, and confident that everything would be ok. With all of these kids adding their faith, what couldn't be done? It made me grateful to be in an area that this was possible. I was grateful that men keep themselves worthy so they can bless others. I was grateful to be a member of this church. Probably the thing I am most grateful for was the hope that filled me. Things are getting tougher and will only get worse, but with the faith and testimonies of others it will all be ok. With the power that was felt last night in that circle, nothing will be too hard, nothing will be impossible, and nothing will beat us! It was so cool to be surrounded by people who were all fasting for the same purpose and intent. We helped each other all day and I could tell I was being strengthened. Although I didn't eat all day, I wasn't even that hungry. That was a blessing! I don't feel like I'm describing this experience very well. I wish you could have all been there to feel the power, I have never felt God's power so tangible, I felt like I could have just grabbed the strength in the room. Would you all keep Brook in your prayers, she'll need it the next couple days.

Remember God's power in your lives!

Love stace