If you is what you was, then you ain't!

Hey!

As you can tell from the subject, this email is all about "if you is what you was, then you ain't!" Wise words from my next-door neighbor, quoted by President Hanks during transfers and then reinforced this past week. Its been a crazy week of change, both in my life and in the lives of the people I get the opportunity to work with. Hopefully because of the changes we've all gone through this week has been a week of changing our hearts and drawing closer to the Savior.

On Wednesday I finally had the opportunity of attending a wedding. :) Of the many I've tried to plan, this is one of the few that actually came through. Oh! They are the most adorable couple ever! She was just bouncing around the room, making sure everything was going well with us (the guests), and that all of the papers were in order. He just stood there, grinning from ear to ear, about as proud as he could be. It was a small gathering, the Elders, her mother, the bishop's daughter, the Bishop and us, but it was so incredibly full of light and love. She had so much light radiating off of her, it was a true honor simply to sit and bask in her light. On Saturday she was baptized, and it was one of the most incredible experiences ever. They both had that light, but this one was more of a steady light- like a steadily burning coal as opposed to a fanciful fire. I am so glad that one of the Lord's choice daughters has made it onto the path, and I am honored to have witnessed just a part of it.

On Saturday we went on exchanges, and it was quite fabulous. We had the opportunity to bike, and it was FREEZING!!!!! I am pretty sure that early morning marching band prepared me for my mission if for no other reason than I have felt about 1/2 that cold once before... Oh! And then we went and painted a home (It was TONS of fun!!!), but they didn't have heat. LoL Oh well! The lady served us some of the most delicious food I have ever had in my life! It was great- beef and some type of salsa. I never knew Spanish food could taste so good. I loved it!

On Sunday, I had the opportunity of driving with Sister Jackson (my trainer) down to the Bell's baptism. It was a beautiful service, and it was incredible to see them make the covenants that they did. They have such an incredible love for the Savior, and a strong desire to follow him, it has truly been inspiring. On the way down, it rained complete SHEETS, and on the way back it did the same thing. :) But it was worth any effort to see them get baptized. I love them so much.

Well, I love you all! Hope you have a great day!!

Love,

~Sister Pratt

Here are a whole bunch of unrelated pictures...just thought you might enjoy.