This is my companion's email home, and I liked her version of the pie miracle best. Enjoy it from her perspective! -Sis. Taylor
Happy December Everyone!! :D
I hope you all had a very wonderful Thanksgiving! From the letters and emails that I've seen thus far, it has been a very eventful and satisfying week for you all. :) What a wonderful week! Don't you just love this season?! There is just something different in the air. There is an added measure of love, but there is also an added measure of greed for some too. But I just love the feeling of joy that seems to hang in the air around this time of year.
So this has been quite the interesting week for us. We weren't really able to meet with any of our investigators because they were all gone for Thanksgiving, but we got to see a lot of people anyway. I have seen so many miracles this week and am just amazed at all that the Lord has done for me.
Miracle #1: I felt that we should tract this random street and turns out there was this guy who is really prepared. Everything that we said he responded with, "Yeah, I believe that." It was so incredible. Hopefully, we will be able to continue to get a hold of him.
Miracle #2: We had a goal to teach a lesson this week to an investigator with a member, but all of our appointments fell through. Then suddenly a member planned a surprise lesson for us to teach to his friend and she was so prepared. Her name is Devon and she is just amazing. It was such a miracle because we were able to meet our goal without even really knowing it. The Lord seriously is in every part of this work.
Miracle #3: The namesake of this email, and coincidentally my favorite miracle. ;) Once upon a time, Sister Buhler woke up her first Thanksgiving morning on a mission. The air hung with the feeling of something different and exciting and she remembered that it was a holiday. As soon as the thought took hold, she realized that today she would have pumpkin pie. Her mouth watered just thinking about it, and dreaming of the pumpkin cheesecake that her mother would be making at home. Still she contained herself, counting the hours to dinner when she would be able to get a bite of the wonderful pie. Then the family that she and her companion were going to eat with had a problem. Her oven broke. So Sister Buhler and Sister Taylor got to save Thanksgiving by cooking the turkey. Eventually dinner came and they all had a scrumptious meal, and were praised for the turkey that they simply just put into the oven. It was so wonderful, and they would've loved to stay, but then they had to leave to get to some other appointments... and still no pie. They were heading to another family's house and figured they would get pie there, but the family was all cleaned up by they arrived. Determined, but still in great want for pie, Sister Buhler prayed as they arrived at their next appointment. She prayed for the spirit and then said, "If it be thy will, please bless that we will get some pie tonight." It was silly, but worth a shot, because Sister Buhler still wanted some pie. Eventually when the clock reached 8:45 and they were about to go home, the sister they were visiting cut in and said, "Have you had dessert yet?" We had been discussing why we came on our missions just before. Then Sister Buhler laughed until she cried because the Lord had answered her silly prayer. Then they were sent home with pumpkin, cherry, and lemon meringue pie. A simple miracle to let them know that the Lord loves them.
Anyway, I hope you liked the stories, because I know I sure did. :) It was an amazing week for sure. And I got a package from my family with all the warm things I need. :) Not to mention the beautiful wedding invitation that I got from my Brother and Laurel. Aw, it just makes me so happy to see them together at last. :) The work is hopefully picking up and we are so excited to keep working with Devon and Morgen. What a wonderful week! Happy Thanksgiving to you all and just know this: If I had to categorize the things I am grateful for they would be: my Family; my Friends; my God; my body; and my possessions. I am truly a blessed person, and that is why I am here on a mission. Because how else could I show God that I was grateful for all that I have, if I did not try to share that with everyone that I can. I love you all, and I love you so much that I am here to thank the Lord for your influence in my life. :) I love you! Keep being amazing and remember that the Lord is ever mindful of you, even if it's just some pie. :)
Lots of love and prayers,
~Sister Julie Buhler
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~Sister Julie Buhler
1150 Cole Drive SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
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