Just an Uplifting Experience

I am much better leaving the day to day posts to Sister McGuire.  I struggle at best with them.  But every now and then we get a special blessing in the mission where we come in contact with a young single adult whose life has changed due to the gospel and we get to share in that.  This happened this past week one of our students, Kimberly Almaguer, told us the story of her coming back.  She had signed up for Institute, but was inactive even though she occasionally was involved in Institute and church.  She attends our Eternal Family class and a few weeks ago said that she loves the class.  That is always payback to a teacher.  Then last week she explained that although she has been inactive she always said her prayers.  As she started Institute class she began again to read the scriptures.  She explained that she had a strong feeling that she should move to San Diego where she had grown up as a child.  She found an old neighborhood friend who just happened to be looking for a roommate and she moved in with her.  As the first rent payment approached she realized she did not have the money and she was returning to her car the other day and she noticed a note on her car.  A lady had dented her fender and left contact information so that she could reimburse her to get it fixed.  Kimberly contacted her and the lady's insurance arranged for payment for the damages.  After receiving the check, Kimberly went to look at the damage and noticed the dent was no longer there, although several scratches remained.  She decided not to repair it and instead had enough money to pay her rent.  She viewed that as a true blessing.

She began about two weeks ago to come back to church and attends the YSA 2nd Ward.  Other blessings have followed.  She just got a job teaching special education children that will provide her the employment in an area that she needs.  While it is only an internship now, they have indicated that once she graduates it could become permanent.  It is exactly the kind of job she wants.

The blessings of the Lord come as we follow the commandments.  Like the prodigal son who returned, there are blessings awaiting all who turn to God.  Blessings come as we serve, and we also see those blessings in others as we serve diligently.  Kimberly will continue to feel those blessings as she is faithful and we too can see similar blessings in our lives as we remain faithful and follow our Savior.