Since we don't have a lot of investigators we do a lot of less-active member work. That is mostly English members. We saw this older lady that is just too sick to go out and move and so she stays in her house all day. I got to meet her for the first time this week. She told us all of these stories that she has from when she was younger. I can't begin to tell you how much I love that woman. As a missionary I have learned that we can have the same feeling of love that our Father in Heaven has for us and it really isn't that hard. I looked at that woman and I was nearly moved to tears at how much love I felt for her.
Yesterday we went out to Metropolis, Illinois (Home town of Superman :) ) and we met with an amazing man and his son. The only reason that they are less-active is because their son, Adam, is in a wheelchair. He had an accident 10 years ago that made it so he can't walk or talk. He was an amazing young man and had a lot of things going for him when the accident happened. Now he can't move. It is very sad but the second I looked at that boy I loved him. He is in his 30s I think. His dad takes care of him. They have a LOT of land and he built houses for all of his daughters on the land. He loves his son soooo much. It is amazing. Hna. Stokes told them that I sing and Brother Schneider asked if we would sing for him. We said of course and sang O My Father, which is Adam and Brother Schneider's favorite song. Adam loved it. I asked him if he liked my singing and he blinked once (Which means yes) We promised that we would always sing and play the piano when we are there.
I absolutely love being here in Paducah. The work is hard but it is also so rewarding.
I love you all so much and I hope you have an amazing week.
Love,
Hermana Hoferitza
Here are some pictures from Buena Vista:
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