8/31/2015 Blessings!

Dear family,
It has been a little bit over a year since I first opened my mission
call. Kansas Wichita Mission, Spanish speaking. Who would've thought
I'd learn Spanish in Kansas and Oklahoma. This mission is so huge but
I've only served in western Kansas and the Panhandle of Oklahoma. I
hear all the time just how everyone wants to serve in the west. The
Garden City stake is so big! It's not so big in numbers but the area
it covers is so vast. Who would've thought 3 states would cover one
stake? Our branch is so small. On average 20 members, 6 missionaries
and 4 investigators come to church. Our chapel is also the relief
society room and the gym. Our baptismal font is so tiny.

We are so spoiled in Utah because there are members all around. Being
a Mormon in Kansas or Oklahoma is so much harder. There are lots of
part member families. Lots of temptations and pressures from friends
and family who don't share the same values. And it's sad to say there
are lots of less actives as well. But that's why we have missionaries.
We just need to help everyone realize what they need in their life,
for their happiness... For their exaltation. I don't know about you
but the blessings we receive from the gospel far outweigh the
sacrifice we give. Sometimes we don't see the blessings now, but we
definitely will see them some day if we remain faithful.

Mosiah 2:41 "And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on
the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of
God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and
spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received
into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of
never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are
true; for the Lord God hath spoken it."

I'm so grateful to being serving the Lord, not just for 18 months, but
for life. I have definitely drawn closer to my savior and Heavenly
Father. I know there's just so more I need to learn here.
I love each and every one of you. I love hearing what's going on in
your lives so please email me when you can or send letters. :)
Love,
Sister Webb