SO this week was full of new experiences for me.
I have had the highest highs and some bad days too but all in all I still
LOVE this work. But I also like the whole making things different so I am going
to make a Pros and Cons list for the week and tell you some of the best,
funniest, weirdest, and happiest things that have happened to me.
Pros:
-We set our first baptisimal date this week!!!! Her name is M*** and she is an 11
year old girl, whose mom is a less active we have been working with. She is just
the most adorable thing and she so wants to be part of this gospel. She actually
just turned 11, we set the baptisimal date on her birthday... what a neat
desicion to make on your birthday. I am so excited for her and the changes she
has ahead of her.
-We work with this family they are Bro and Sis S****. They are the
cutest couple and they are developmentally delayed mentally but they have such sweet
hearts. They are like children but man do we just LOVE going to visit them! Bro. S*** always shakes his head and was like yes, yes or no.... no full
sentences but a simple yes or no but man he loves hearing about Jesus and wants
everyone to be quiet while we talk.... SO SO GREAT!
-The members here are GREAT! We went to dinner at the L***'s house, they
are from London ward and we were a little cautious because Bro. L*** isnt a huge
fan of sister missionaries (bad experiences from his mission) and sister L***
kind of gets stressed and claims she has the missionary curse.... but it turned
into one of the best dinner appointments EVER! They remind me of home. Their
kids were everywhere, dinner was delicious and Bro and Sis L*** are the most
SARCASTIC people of all times.... probably even a little more sarcastic then
you. But so much fun and we got a whenever you need anything invitation which
means we changed their minds about sister missionaries.
-We had a relief society president who has realized the weight of our call
due to her being new herself. She went up and started crying saying how
missionaries couldnt do it without us and since our parents are trusting us with
their children we (the ward) should make sure they are taken care of and enjoy
their experiences here... Her name is Sister Monchamp (Sister Varey is the other
wards Relief Soceity President, they are both just FABULOUS).... she said well
Im your mom now I will take care of you, we have been praying for sisters for so
long we are so glad to have them!!!! YAY!
-Progression! We have this family we are working with, the C*** and
they are so great. She is going through a nasty divorce and the ward wasnt sure
she would want missionary visits but we have been over every week for family
home evening and now her family is praying, reading their scriptures, asking
questions about the gospel, and considering coming back to church. Each week
gets better and better and it is just so wonderful! I am so excited to continue
working with them and see how far they get.
-Questions are so good! We met this lady named Lelita and she has so many
questions and her curiousity is just so amazing... I love when people ask
questions it makes teaching so much easier.
-Wrong phone numbers turned into great appointments. The elders called a
number and it was a wrong number, it was the first time they have ever tried
this but they asked if they would like a visit from missionaries and they said
sure why not. We went and they asked so many questions we pretty much outlined
all the lesson plans and we got a return appointment. The best part is they were
like so when should we start doing these things you believe if this is something
we may want, we looked at each other and replied right away is good! Such a neat
experience.
-Also basketball! Im still good at it and it makes the elders a little
upset when i win but like always they can get over it, i dont win that often. We
also played a nerd card game... found out a couple of the elders i work with
were nerds in the past life... no suprising but it warmed my heart and reminded
me of my boys back from college. :) Love pdays!
Cons:
-I think im going to be tired until the day I DIE!!!!!! so so tired and
there is never anytime to catch up on sleep but its okay the lord keeps me awake
when i need to be....
-Walking STINKS.... the view is pretty but I know there is a reason God
didnt send me to an all walking mission and I LOVE HIM FOR IT!
-We have to deal with some of the strangest people and we learn way too much
about people but thats okay its the weight of the mantel and with the lords help
I can bear it a little longer.
-Time goes by WAY TO FAST!!!!! I cannot belive it is almost june that just
blows my mind.
-When people cancel appointments or dont come to church its gotten to the
point where my little heart hurts so much and I know that will just help me be a
better missionary.
-I wish I knew spanish.... We had to deal with this one family who decided
to tell us they were psychic and since they only spoke spanish it was hard to
explain spiritual sensitivity and get into the doctrine behind those kinds of
beliefs. The gift of toungues is real though because the fact they could
understand even half of what we were trying to explain was a miracle.
-You really get to love the elders and the people you work with, so when
one of them leaves or you realize they arent your best friend or family they are
just people in your lives its a little heart breaking.... For example elder
stoker, elder allred, and elder french from our last district have left....
every once in a while we just want to tell them something but cant and it can
get kind of frustrating at times but its okay.... there is always until we meet
again!
-6:30 gets earlier and earlier every morning... We have to change our alarm
ring so we dont kill the phone when it goes off but it is always nice to have a
companion who hates the morning as much as you.
-NO ALONE TIME!!!! At times I am fine with being around someone twenty four
seven but there are days when you just want five minutes alone and you NEVER get
it..... but its okay, i love my companion and she deals with my craziness.
I know there are cons to this letter and i almost considered not putting
them there because i really dont want to focus on whats hard but lets be
realistic this is hard.... one of the hardest things i have EVER DONE! But if we
are being realistic this is also the greatest experiences i have ever had in my
life and im blessed with miracles each and every day that make it more than
worth being out here. This city is beautiful, the people are friendly, the work
is progressing, and Im still here! Nothing can get better than that, except the
occasional Diet Dr. Pepper.
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