Katelyn Elgaaen in Utica New York: March 20, 2017 Historic Storm hits Utica 4 feet of snow!

So, this week was quite historic! One of the largest storms since 1993 came to the little village of Hamilton Utah and made it almost impossible to leave the house! Everyone was safe and there were not any noted fatalities from the missionaries, but there was a Lot of snow! In Hamilton we got about 4 feet in maybe 30 hours. Off an on the rest of this week it has been snowing, and also sunny so the piles are now more manageable. The first day of the storm Sister Stowell and I braved the weather to go purchase the supplies we needed to bake cupcakes for service because we were not allowed to use the car. Me and my height Really struggled to get through the, knee high at the time, snow! We made it back safely but we did not venture out again until President Rogers said that we were not confined to our apartment.

Few lessons were taught this week, but one of our progressing investigators stated in out last lesson that she wanted to be re-baptized because she does not believe that her church had the proper authority!! She really understands! It was heart warming to hear that the spirit had touched her heart and confirmed the truthfulness of The Gospel of Jesus Christ to her.

This week has helped me appreciate the gift of patience and love for all God's children. The storm made it difficult to travel at times and there was a point when staying inside was difficult. But in obeying the wise council from the Mission President and spending the Lord's time wisely- things all worked out and I know that it will continue doing so.

D&C 4 " O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with ALL your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day... the field is white already to harvest!" I know this to be true! There are so many people out there who need YOU to share the gospel. They have been waiting there entire life to hear the words that The Spirit will place in your mouth. Be loving and Bold in your speech. Know that all is well and that everything will work out in the end.

This is the Lord's field that is ready to harvest- you could not halter the progress of it if you tried. Heavenly Father is all knowing, and all loving. He will put the words into your mouth for he was the one who gave it to you!

I know that as time goes on I will gain confidence and the ability to "Fear not and lean not to [my] own understanding" D&C 6:36. There is a plan for me and a reason I am here.

I know this to be true.

I love this gospel, I know it blesses families and everyone who hears it.

Have a safe and spiritual week!

Love, Sister Elgaaen