Sister Kyle: The Church is still true and I'm wearing llamas with a sweatervest.

Hi, my people.

Imma make this a quickie since my human power is fading.

I'll highlight two of our tours from this week

--> we took a tour with a man who didn't know how to smile. He told us that in his family, they just don't smile. So that was nice and weird but we taught him all about the Book of Mormon. He followed us on everything and asked all the right questions. We invited him to learn more and he declined the offer because he worried about what his children would think if he didn't look solid on his chosen faith (Church).

--> we met a cute, roughly above middle aged, New York couple after Music and the Spoken word. They had visited Utah many times but they wanted to learn the history from the beginning. All was well with the tour for the most part. We had a really good trusting relationship with them and then we taught about the great apostasy. The couple was Roman Catholic and their religion didn't seem to show until we told them that God's authority left the earth after Christ and His apostles died. Mr. man loved teaching us about how God's authority was given to Peter and is now held by the Pope. Neat. (P.S I've been teaching Catholics for over a year now and I'm well aquainted with the Pope's authority). The discussion got a little luke-warm because it was obvious that the two parties disagreed.

*In all of our missionary work, we try to find the concerns or needs of the investigator/member. The non-smiling man wanted better relationships with his family and a better relationship with Christ. The NY couple wanted more secure answers on what happens when people die because they're parents are getting close to the finish line. We targeted both those concerns so easily with the Book of Mormon and it was obvious that they were all spiritually affected by the written words. Their needs were being met and the Spirit was there yet they still declined. I don't know what's harder than having someone reject the offer to FIX ALL OF THEIR PROBLEMS IN LIFE. Of course life is always crazy and always needs fixing and that is exactly why people need Jesus Christ and His true teachings. Can I say that any more clearly? You could say I'm converted to all of this.

It's maybe true that I'm getting old in the mission or maybe this was suppose to hit me sooner but I see everyone who comes to Temple Square as a poor, lost soul who needs exactly what I have. I always knew that this gospel is for everyone but I can see it so obviously when I listen to everyone's individual stories and even when I just say hi to a guest. I think rejection stings a little bit more when I'm focused on the impact that these people's Salt Lake visit can have on their eternal progression. I haven't yet turned into a completely crazed Sister who yells at people when they reject my message but I only have one transfer left so I still have time.

Chat story of the week: We chatted with a woman whose real name is Lynn but she chose to put, "BagODoughnuts" as her name online. We got into a nice conversation with her about if God really exists or not. I think my favorite part of the chat was when my companion told her very sincerely, "God loves you, BagODoughnuts." Indeed, he does.

Yep, Imma wrap this thing up. The Church is still true and I'm wearing llamas with a sweatervest.

LOVE, SISTER KATIE KYLE