How Great Thou Art

What a great week! To start it off, I got to go back to Geneva (often called the promised land) for a conference. When we got in on Monday night, elder Menzel and I went to eat with the Muller family. They said that I could sleep there when we come back. It's also kind of funny because you can find their 'I'm a Mormon' message. Before my mission, you told me, mom, "maybe you'll meet them!" I didn't believe you. But now you'll probably meet them too.

Muller's "I am Mormon" video I am Mormon, French-Swiss, & Blind Chocolate Hunter

We got to go on three exchanges this week. Nice- Elder Williams who will be returning home soon. Geneva - elder Hoffman who taught me a lot about talking to people. And Elder Wilkey - you know him. We had about 40 minutes to contact with Elder Hoffman. We talked to 4 people, got three of their numbers and gave two Book of Mormons. It was really great. I was so happy to meet those people.

Other than that, I would love to share one great experience. I don't know if you remember Amandine, but we stopped teaching her about 3 weeks ago because her husband didn't want to her to be baptized. She has read the entire Book of Mormon and she knows that it is true. It was really hard to make that decision because she is so ready. However, we couldn't hurt her family. We kept in contact and fasted and prayed with her. This Sunday, she showed up to church. That was a miracle because usually she works all Sunday. We were so happy to see her and she said, "before we go in, I need to give you something. Don't lose it." She took a folded paper out of her bag and handed it to us. "Je, sousigné, Mathias Badino, autorise ma femme, Amandine Badino, à effectuer son baptême au sein de votre église. Cordialement, (signed)" I can't remember any time when I have literally been speechless before this day. God is good. God is great, and He loves his children. I know that He knows her situation and that this was possible through Him.

Translation: "I, undersigned Mathias Badino, authorizes my wife, Amandine Badino, to carry out her baptism in your church. Cordially, (signed)"

Love,
Elder Marshall Underwood