Birthdays on Birthdays

Hi Family and Friends

First I have to send a shout out to my Mama and My big sister Janae because they both had birthdays this weekend!!! I hope everyone treated them well and it was so fun to be around each other

This week has been slow, but I learned a lot! I went on exchanges in Edmond with some sisters while my companion was in a trainers meeting, and I had a blast!! We biked in the rain, and talked to so many people, and I had fun. We didn't do anything out of the ordinary, just talked to some less actives and also a lot of strangers and I don't think the smile left my face all day. 

As I got into the car to go home, I was thinking about what was so different about today? Why was it so much better than days serving in Ponca? There isn't a good reason. I was excited about the work because it was new. I was willing to talk to more people because my companions were acting like it was just what you did, so I went along with it! 

Life is so much better with a good attitude, so why have I not had one this whole time. That is something I have been working on a lot lately. I have been trying to have a better attitude about waking up early to go to the gym, or talking to some scary stranger who may be mean, or a canceled appointment. no matter what it is, this is God's work, and I can't mess it up because he won't let me. So I should stop worrying, and try to listen to the spirit, and let the Holy Spirit guide. 

Sorry this email is short, but I just want you all to remember that I love you and I miss you so much!!!

I love you mucho!!!

Sister webber

The Ponca City missionaries

Selfies in the mini van

Looks like she needs a nap!

Not sure what this is all about 

Quincy and her companion

Families Can Be Together Forever

Lots of thoughts on my mind today. 

So I am going to start with Wednesday, and  let you know how my week has been..

On Wednesday Sister Allred and I went down to Enid to do exchanges, because Sister Allred is our Zone STL. As we split ways, the Elders texted our phone ( I had our phone, Sister Allred had theirs) They asked if they could call, and I said yes. I answered saying "This is Sister Webber, and Sister Chamberlain" and Elder Oberender in kind of a stern voice asked where Sister Allred was, I told him that we had split for the day, and he asked me to take the phone off of speaker,,,.. which was weird, but I did because of the way that he was acting. He said "The Blackwell Elders are in the city this morning, because one of the Elder's 17 year old brother died in a car accident last night." And my mind turned off. I just stared in shock at Sister Chamberlain. I couldn't think. I was overcome with emotion, and my heart hurt for Elder J. I couldn't imagine how he was feeling, or the thoughts going through his head. 

When you leave on a mission you don't want anything to change, you don't want people to get married, little kids to grow, or families to go on vacation. because you don't want anything to change while you're gone. You don't want to come back to everyone and everything to be different. But In no way is anyone thinking that they would lose a loved one. 

That night on our way home from Enid, the Elders called and we talked with them expressing how we wanted in some way to help Elder J, because he would be back the next morning to do exchanges with Elder Oberender. Through tears, the Elders prayed for direction in how we could best help him cope with such a traumatic thing. We shared our concerns and how we thought we could help. 

The next morning we went to Blackwell to pick up Elder J, and I was in awe. He was smiling, and telling us all about his brother. He was talking about the accident, and what had happened. and assuring us. He told us about miracles that were happening at home that were bringing family members together after years of silence. He told us how the community had raised thousands of dollars overnight in a "go fund me" page. He shared miracle after miracle and we were all in awe of the spirit that was with him. Elder J is someone I hope to be like someday. To be able to take a horrible situation and see the positives that are happening. 

I have been thinking a lot about my family. What I would do if this had happened to me. Would I be able to handle it? I don't know. But what I do know is that everything happens for a reason. Elder J's brother had finished all he needed to do here on this earth.  I really believe that. I know that God is in the details, and that no matter what we do, we cannot mess up his plan. He knows what is going to happen before it does, and he prepares each of us for that. .  God was preparing him. Heavenly Father does not leave one stone unturned when he prepared this plan, so why not do the same now. 

I am so grateful for the knowledge I have that no matter what. I have been promised that I can be with my family forever. And it even says in Doctrine and Covenants 82:10 "I the Lord am bound if ye do what I say" He cannot break a promise. So KEEP YOUR PROMISES they are worth far more than gold. 

Sorry this ended up being so long, but like I said, I had a lot on my mind today. 

I know that this church is true. And for anyone reading this that isnt sure, pray about it. Ask God. Because he will lead you to where he needs you to be. Be willing to change, because change is repentance. That is all repentance is, changing to become more like Christ. Because this life is the time to prepare to meet God. 

What are you doing to prepare? 

I love you all so much. Thank you for your prayers and your support. All I ask is that you keep the J. Family in your prayers today as they hold the funeral of their son. Elder J went home yesterday morning, and will be back Tuesday afternoon. Pray that he travels safe. 

The Blackwell elders had an investigator who passed away a few months ago, and they were devastated. but were reminded of the promise that we are still given the chance after this life to accept the gospel or not. And Sister Allred made the comment that Elder J's brother might get to finish teaching their investigator.

I know that this church is true, and I hope you can all too come to learn that for yourselves. 

Have a wonderful week

Love Sister Webber

Calf Fries and Earthquakes (Sept 6)

So I don't know if you know what Calf fries are or not, but they taste like chicken nuggets... just when you remember what you are eating you kinda just want to throw up.. lol (Look it up on the internet if you don't know what they are)  All the men in the ward were like "TRY IT IT ISN'T EVEN THAT BAD" so I thought, How funny would it be to be able to tell people that? So I ate it.  The things I do so I can email home about it. 

Also I experienced my first earthquake,  I was sitting at the desk doing studies while Sister Allred was in the shower, and then everything started shaking and I thought she had fallen, then it kept shaking and It just made sense that she was dancing in the shower and then it kept shaking and I realized that it was an earthquake and I ran to the doorway and I started calling for her so she would know what was going on, and she didn't hear me, so after 4 times of yelling "Sister Allred!!" I just yelled "IT'S AN EARTHQUAKE!!" She ran out in her towel and we just stared at each other and said nothing. Then when things stopped shaking she told me that she thought that the washer was going, and then she said Then I realized that it couldn't be the washer and I was like "Is this Jumanji"? We laughed about it for a while, but I guess there was an aftershock, but we didn't feel it. I also ran for the closest door frame, because the only image in my brain was the scene from Cinderella story where her dad tells her to stay there, and then he dies..  Also the grandpa from Freaky Friday who yells "EARTHQUAKE" any time the table shakes. That will be me now because I now have PTSD. But I am a survivor, and it was the craziest thing I have ever experienced!

This week was slow, but I learned a lot. I learned a lot about who I am and who I want to become. I am working so hard to be the missionary that God wants me to be. I am studying my scriptures all the time now. I am spending time that usually I would look at as "my time" doing things that I wouldn't want to do and I am seeing the blessings for it. I am sorry that I don't have much to say this week. but I love you all and I am so grateful for your prayers that are always being sent my way. Thank you for the support you show me, and for all the examples that have helped me become closer to who god wants me to be.

God is real, and he loves each and every one of us so much. The scriptures are true, and they really do testify of Christ in every page. Jesus Christ is the only one who can truly know what we are going through, so turn to him. Keep loving, Keep trying Keep trusting, Keep believing, Heaven is cheering you on. I cannot wait for General Conference where we get to listen to our Prophet Thomas S. Monson testify of our Savior Jesus Christ. I hope you all start preparing now for that and start thinking of questions you can go with into conference. I promise they will be answered. I love you all so much!! I am praying for you all day every day. I never stop. 

Have a wonderful week

Stay Golden

Your Oklahomie,
Sister Webber