May 19th 2008

My dear Forever Family,
I decided to say that just because I'm so happy about it.
I wish I could talk to y'all forever...oh wait...I can :)
Wahoo!
You know what is great. The Lord expects us to get lost in the work and this we do. All of us do. It doesn't matter if you're on a mission or not. One of the greatest things about this is that though I am lost in it,,, I do not forget the ones I love. I pray for you & I still communicate with you. One can be fully engaged in this great work and remember to send love to those who need it. Their family eternal. We can still develop eternal ties even now.
I'm sorry I am out of time. I love you and now go to serve the Lord.
Love bonnie





Hi President,

Thankyou so much for listening to , helping, and supporting us. We have had a rough week, but things are looking way up! You know, I can't even say that we've had a rough week, because the Lord has blessed us too much for me to say that.
We are going to see Robin today ( at her request of course)!
Kris Bista is soo much happier now!
Joe is doing well with the elders and there are no problems.
Takeya is going through a rough patch saying she is not, at present, ready. Yet, she still desires baptism and to turn herself fully to God. We pray that the Lord will unfold in our minds what He would have us do.

We have gotten to do a ton of service this week. It is great!! Opportunities for it have been exploding all around us. I even got to sing at another funeral this past weekend for a group of christian bikers :)
I'm not sure why we haven't had much success with finding new people to teach. We will continue and perhaps His purposes will be made known.
Well, I love you President and am happy to see you this Thursday.
Love, Sister Colvin

Hi everyone.I can't believe it has been a whole year! This has been the best year of my life.Happy Birthday Grandma....I'm going to be sending you a card.Things are crazy and great.I have been slowed down a bit with some sort of cold. We were teaching one of our investigators and it was obvious that the did not realize the great importance of this message. I bore my testimony and got a little choked up... In that moment I felt the love God had for this man and how much He wanted this for him. It was so important. I believe he felt something and somewhat understood, but he told my companion to make sure I get some rest and drink plenty of fluids. ( He thought it was because I was sick that I had tears in my eyes :). ahh......Anyways, we also found out this week that a lot of our investigators actually know eachother ....and that two of them are moving in together this next semester. God has some good plans ready and I am excited to see what they are. Anyways, please everyone keep writing....Sis. Furner and I haven't gotten anything in a while....all we get are coupons and diaper samples...I love y'all please pray for miracles for us out here and for y'all out there.Love Sister ColvinPS: Ha ha happy mothers day....I wouldn't forget that.... I really am not sure when I can call y'all.... uh....let's try for 7pm ish my time???not sureIF this is a problem you can call angie stewart at 334-268-4087

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Hello from Troy!
This week is so great!!!
Miracles miracles....We have had so many good things happen.
We currently have 3 and potentially a few more who have made
the commitment to be baptized. I am so amazed at how many people
there are that truly are seeking, actively searching.
Robin Mckendry, we met just outside her apartment. She was new,
looking for a church, and people who were like her. She and her
children are going to be baptized in May.
Takeya Bryant, we met after both having a dream about teaching
her. We sure were surprised to find her that same day. She'll be
getting baptized in June.
Kris Bista, we met on campus shortly after his arrival to America
being a new christian. He will be getting baptized in June.
Joe Zhao, we met walking down the stairs after saying a prayer in
my heart that God would use me. He illegally held christian-based
meetings in his home in China for years. He is praying to know if
Joseph Smith was a prophet.He's commited to stop drinking.
Dear family, I wish you could hear all of what is happening...if
you did, you would be amazed, and there would be no doubt of the
reality of our Father in Heaven. He working through His children
( who know how to pray in Faith) to bring to pass His wondrous
and great work, the salvation and exaltation of His little ones.
I love you all. Ask in Faith, and He will show you what great
things you can do for Him. I am excited to talk to y'all in a few
weeks. Thank you for your letters, packages, and best of all  your
support and love.
Love Sister Colvin
Ps: Happy Birthday Ammon ( that's great about Pasha getting
baptized. I remember that I had prayed for him)   
Ps: Happy Birthday Krista (on the 25th) I hope everything is going
good for you. Love you
Ps: Love you Sarah!