"How Much Can One Heart Take"

Sister Tanner has had yet another amazing and eventful week! Her companion and her have asked a family to be baptized. They are in the process of praying about it. They are an amazing family, and love having the sisters over. The spirit is working in amazing ways, and she can feel it every time she teaches them.

The Sisters also had the opportunity to volunteer at Bargain Boutique again this week. They were working on purses this week. They had Karlie use her FIDM skills by doing the displays, and determining the prices for each bag. That same night, Karlie and her companion helped out at Activity Days. They were doing modest glamour shots for their activity. Karlie and her companion were able to do the hair and makeup for the girls. The girls just loved the sisters! The pictures turned out great, and the night was so much fun! Karlie is being able to use so many of her skills in beauty and fashion while being on her mission. The young girls must love her and look up to her so much! They think it is amazing that she is from California and went to Fashion School!

The Sisters were able to meet with many potential investigators this week. Many people were able to meet up with them, since the Sisters don't have miles left to drive their car. They are so grateful. And also so grateful for being fed a few times this week!

Sister Tanner met with an inactive couple this week. She invited them to go to church, and they accepted. They came last Sunday and loved it! They said that they want to continue to come back every week. That is so amazing! Also, an investigator that they cannot meet up with (lives too far to walk, and they don't have car miles) called the Sisters and told them she misses them. They invited her to church, and she also showed up!

Monday (Memorial Day) was proselyting day. The Sisters walked over 12 miles that day. Everyone they came in contact with was so nice, even if they were not interested. They taught a lesson to a family who is investigating the church that night. The family has been holding family prayer every night. The children love it. It touches my heart knowing how Karlie is truly blessing these family's lives, and being such good examples for the children.

Sister Tanner found out this week that near her area is where the Lamanites had buried their weapons. They have been dug out, and a historical landmark is now there. They are going to go see it next week on P Day!

Sister Tanner's testimony grows every day. She is so thankful for the temple, and encourages everyone to go as often as they can. Here is an excerpt from her email, "I love you more than words can describe and I can't wait for the day I get to be with you again. But I know this is exactly where I am supposed to be and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to do the Lord's work. My calling is so special and I try my best everyday to try and magnify my calling and be the best missionary I can be. This is the hardest work I've ever done but it's all worth it. After a long day of walking, teaching one single lesson where the spirit speaking through my mouth makes the whole day worth it. This work is so important and I feel so blessed to be able to do it! I love every minute of it, even when I feel like my feet will fall off! Have a wonderful week and never stop loving others and being an example in your own way!"

 

Here is a song that Sister Tanner heard this week and loved. It's written about Emma Smith.

"How Much Can One Heart Take"

Never had an ordinary day
You never lived your life in an ordinary way
For everything you loved you paid a price
But you couldn’t let the world see you cry

Never had a moment of peace
You never felt the sunlight when the worries set you free
Everytime your life turned a page
It seemed like your heart might break

With the world on your shoulders
When the nights have grown colder
You seem to weather every storm with a queen’s grace
When you lost your husband
When you bury your children
I’m sure the angels stood in reverence
As you prayed
How much can one heart take?
How much can one heart take?

Never had a day to call your own
When so many needed your warm heart as a home
Whispering a mother’s lullaby
As you sat alone by the fire

With the world on your shoulders
When the nights have grown colder
You seem to weather every storm with a queen’s grace
When you lost your husband
When you bury your children
I’m sure the angels stood in reverence
As you prayed
How much can one heart take?
How much can one heart take?

With the world on your shoulders
When the nights have grown colder
You seem to weather every storm with a queen’s grace
When you lost your husband
When you bury your children
I’m sure the angels stood in reverence
As you prayed
And I’m sure your heart breaks
When some people still say
Somewhere down the line you lost your faith
How much can one heart take?
How much can one heart take?