Leave them with your email address!

Today, I flew from Michigan to Tennessee, which was a blessing in my life for the following reason. Once again, I was able to share the gospel. This time with my flight neighbor named Alex. She is starting college at UT in the fall. What was funny is that I sat down and noticed that she was reading Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer when I had tucked away in my back , ready to be read, Breaking Dawn . We talked about Twilight, school, and eventually, religion! Bingo!!! I love it!

Alex told me that she was Catholic, but that she didn't practice it much. She wants to explore other religions, but she is hesitant because her grandmother is so fervent in her Catholic beliefs that she is nervous for her reaction. She told me that she had several Mormon friends and that she knew where the Mormon Temple was. I was lucky that I had a pass-along card. Back in January, the missionary committee gave us pass-along cards so that we could have them on hand. Thank you! I gave her my email and asked her to please contact me; and of course I told her to go visit our Church with one of those Mormon friends and that the missionaries would be waiting for her questions if she had any. I think she might. She sounded open to the idea of it.

A little under two months ago, I was able to help a back packer from Finland find a bus. I talked to him for about an hour about the Restoration. I gave him a conference issue of the Ensign since he was so intrigued by the idea of modern day prophets and apostles. He said to me, "and you believe that," incredulously. :-) I loved that. I said, "yes! When you hear them talk, you know their words are different. The Holy Ghost backs up their words." I also left him with my email address, and last week he actually emailed me!

Thus, I have learned, leave your contact information with those with whom you share. It leaves the door open to more communication. It's not just drop a card and wish them well; it can become a friendship, even if only like penpals that could lead them to the Church and to the missionaries!

I felt so happy today on the plane. In these moments, I feel such a soft happiness. I love it. This is my work and my glory. To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of my fellow men. Just like my Father's (Moses 1:39).