2011
Dear Mom/Family,
This week has gone by so fast! In fact this transfer has gone by super fast. No mum, it's hard to believe that my time here in the great Tennessee Nashville Mission is almost over, that I only have 6 more weeks before my time is up.
This past week has kinda gone by in a blur as well. I suppose it feels like it because I went to Dickson for a coupler days with Sister Vincent. We had a scripture study class at the church and a lot of the members did a double-take! (secretly I was so happy). I would say “hi” to someone and they'd reply thinking nothing of it (or at least that's what it seemed like) and would take another look to see if what they had seen was correct.
When I came back to Franklin we helped someone get more organized; we helped put up shelving units so that she would have a place to put things. Whilst configuring one of the units Sister Turner hurt her hand. I'll send the pictures next week if I remember to bring my camera with me.
Well, I love yer guts, and visit my blog: http://atothengela.blogspot.com/
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, May 31, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 1, May 31, 2010
Transfer news!
So I'm sorry that I haven't been able to email y'all for the past coupler weeks; the computers were acting strange in Dickson where I no longer am serving.
First and foremost transfers were today and Sister Goff and I are no longer comps. I'm now serving with Sister Winder in McMinnville (Mac-min-vul) and Sister Goff is still in Dickson. I'm gonna miss those in Dickson, I know I was only there for three months but a lot happened in those three months and I bonded with people a bit more than I did in Cookeville. I hope that I can bond with people here in McMinnville as I did with those in Dickson.
I gotta go. I'll talk with y'all soon.
love.
So I'm sorry that I haven't been able to email y'all for the past coupler weeks; the computers were acting strange in Dickson where I no longer am serving.
First and foremost transfers were today and Sister Goff and I are no longer comps. I'm now serving with Sister Winder in McMinnville (Mac-min-vul) and Sister Goff is still in Dickson. I'm gonna miss those in Dickson, I know I was only there for three months but a lot happened in those three months and I bonded with people a bit more than I did in Cookeville. I hope that I can bond with people here in McMinnville as I did with those in Dickson.
I gotta go. I'll talk with y'all soon.
love.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Transfer 4 Week 6, May 24, 2010
The following letter was mailed home:
Dear Family,
The site isn’t working so we cannot email our family or President Hutchings so I’m snail mailing this to you. I don’t know what to do about President Hutchings though. Perhaps ya’ll could help me out and give me some suggestions. :)
Jennifer got baptized on Sunday, right before church, so she was confirmed a member shortly after being dunked. She was a little scared, but after some coaxing from Sister Goff and me, she went to the water’s edge and was baptized by her fellowshipper, Brother Fredrick Bradley. It was awesome. I love being a missionary and seeing the change people make in their lives in order to come closer to our Savior.
I’m also grateful for the members in the wards I’ve been blessed to serve in. It truly is the member that helps with missionary work. No wonder President David O. McKay said every member is a missionary.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t been able to email. Something is going on with the server or the computers at the library. I’m not sure which one it is, but either way, Sister Goff and I haven’t had much luck with emailing people we need to.
Something else that happened on Sunday—we saw a family that we had been teaching (though really, they had just anti-ed us, and really it was him, Mike, that did it), they were at the church building to let our bishop know about Michelle’s mother, who had done some pretty horrible stuff to their kids. We realized why they tried to "save" us from our horrible church that the devil established. I’m sad that they would allow one person’s bad choice overshadow an entire church. Mike even claimed that it wasn’t his mother-in-law’s fault that he didn’t like the church, but it was how he responded that makes Sister Goff and I think differently. He spoke too soon; he didn’t pause and give it thought.
I would still like to receive talks from y’all; the first time I asked wasn’t the only time I wanted them. Also, please send me letters. I don’t like getting the mail and having it all be for Sister Goff. I too would like something in the mail. And if you could poke and prod my friends into writing me, specifically Amanda, that would be great. [I've cut a section about her feeling neglected by her friends.] Now however, let’s talk about something better.
President Hutchings is a man called of God. Last week he gave a challenge to set one baptism date, and though as hard and Sister Goff and I tried, we weren’t able to set a date with the two people we could think of setting a date with. On June 12, we will be having a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, he’s going to come to our mission and teach the whole mission; it will be Elder Ballard, who was President Hutching’s mission president in Canada.
I don’t like having to write y’all like this, it’s really rather lame, and I just don’t like it but when it’s the only other way, then so be it. I will be sending Lisa something for graduation, so enjoy it. :)
Sister Goff is working on her Southern. It’s funny because she told some members of the ward and they laughed whenever she said "y’all." I don’t know why that would be so funny, but I guess to them it was.
Mom, if you haven’t already would you put my mission address on my FB page. I’m sure you have but I just want to make sure. Thank you and I love you all.
Hopefully my next letter won’t have to be sent like this one and the one before.
Before I forget, transfers are next week and I’ll know hopefully by Saturday night if I’m being transferred to another area. I love you all. :)
Love,
Sister Angela Elizabeth Whitehead
Dear Family,
The site isn’t working so we cannot email our family or President Hutchings so I’m snail mailing this to you. I don’t know what to do about President Hutchings though. Perhaps ya’ll could help me out and give me some suggestions. :)
Jennifer got baptized on Sunday, right before church, so she was confirmed a member shortly after being dunked. She was a little scared, but after some coaxing from Sister Goff and me, she went to the water’s edge and was baptized by her fellowshipper, Brother Fredrick Bradley. It was awesome. I love being a missionary and seeing the change people make in their lives in order to come closer to our Savior.
I’m also grateful for the members in the wards I’ve been blessed to serve in. It truly is the member that helps with missionary work. No wonder President David O. McKay said every member is a missionary.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t been able to email. Something is going on with the server or the computers at the library. I’m not sure which one it is, but either way, Sister Goff and I haven’t had much luck with emailing people we need to.
Something else that happened on Sunday—we saw a family that we had been teaching (though really, they had just anti-ed us, and really it was him, Mike, that did it), they were at the church building to let our bishop know about Michelle’s mother, who had done some pretty horrible stuff to their kids. We realized why they tried to "save" us from our horrible church that the devil established. I’m sad that they would allow one person’s bad choice overshadow an entire church. Mike even claimed that it wasn’t his mother-in-law’s fault that he didn’t like the church, but it was how he responded that makes Sister Goff and I think differently. He spoke too soon; he didn’t pause and give it thought.
I would still like to receive talks from y’all; the first time I asked wasn’t the only time I wanted them. Also, please send me letters. I don’t like getting the mail and having it all be for Sister Goff. I too would like something in the mail. And if you could poke and prod my friends into writing me, specifically Amanda, that would be great. [I've cut a section about her feeling neglected by her friends.] Now however, let’s talk about something better.
President Hutchings is a man called of God. Last week he gave a challenge to set one baptism date, and though as hard and Sister Goff and I tried, we weren’t able to set a date with the two people we could think of setting a date with. On June 12, we will be having a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, he’s going to come to our mission and teach the whole mission; it will be Elder Ballard, who was President Hutching’s mission president in Canada.
I don’t like having to write y’all like this, it’s really rather lame, and I just don’t like it but when it’s the only other way, then so be it. I will be sending Lisa something for graduation, so enjoy it. :)
Sister Goff is working on her Southern. It’s funny because she told some members of the ward and they laughed whenever she said "y’all." I don’t know why that would be so funny, but I guess to them it was.
Mom, if you haven’t already would you put my mission address on my FB page. I’m sure you have but I just want to make sure. Thank you and I love you all.
Hopefully my next letter won’t have to be sent like this one and the one before.
Before I forget, transfers are next week and I’ll know hopefully by Saturday night if I’m being transferred to another area. I love you all. :)
Love,
Sister Angela Elizabeth Whitehead
Monday, May 17, 2010
Transfer 4 Week 5, May 17, 2010
Dear Family,
I’m snail mailing this because the internet isn’t working.
Where has the time gone? I can hardly believe Angie's been out 6 months already-Happy Bump Day tomorrow! And Tim's at 20 months…wow!
I can’t believe it either. Where has the time gone?
Angie, how are things looking out in Tennessee? Are things in Dickson pretty good? What's the news out of Nashville-or do you even know? Any news about the mission home? Did it get flooded? I'm going to forward an email Bishop Stephens sent me with pictures from Nashville. Did you get your coat last Monday? How was your Zone Conference this week? Did you get my letter? How are the recent converts and investigators doing? What's the latest news? Oh, I got the ambulance bill you sent, so I'll mail out the payment later today-in case you receive another billing.
Well, out here in Dickson things are looking okay. It has been raining a bit, but nowhere near the amount of a few weeks ago. Don’t really know about Nashville. I guess it’s a good thing that the mission home is in Franklin. If the mission home did (which I doubt) they would have told us about it. Wow, those pictures were something else. [Photos sent by Bishop Stephens.] When Sister Goff and I went to Nashville to see the doctor we were in awe of what it looked like. Yes, I got my coat, happy am I! Zone Conference was just amazing like always. Yes, I got it! Thank you sooooooo much, I loved reading it. The Recent Convert and I are doing very well, though there’s really not much to say. On Saturday, Sister Goff and I got anti-ed (something that isn’t really new), but when we were being anti-ed we were feeling the Spirit. I know that God was making sure that what the guy was saying didn’t hurt us, so that we wouldn’t be tools in his hands.
I'm thinking transfer time should be coming soon for both you [Tim] and Angie, so let us know if you are affected!
Yeah, it’s in about two weeks, I think. This week and then next.
The reason for the snail mail is because the computers were freaking out and I didn’t want to type another letter during our lunch hour on Tuesday. So enjoy the letter.
Love!
P.S. For my 6 month mark I’ll be dyeing my hair (again). I also HATE mosquitos.
I’m snail mailing this because the internet isn’t working.
Where has the time gone? I can hardly believe Angie's been out 6 months already-Happy Bump Day tomorrow! And Tim's at 20 months…wow!
I can’t believe it either. Where has the time gone?
Angie, how are things looking out in Tennessee? Are things in Dickson pretty good? What's the news out of Nashville-or do you even know? Any news about the mission home? Did it get flooded? I'm going to forward an email Bishop Stephens sent me with pictures from Nashville. Did you get your coat last Monday? How was your Zone Conference this week? Did you get my letter? How are the recent converts and investigators doing? What's the latest news? Oh, I got the ambulance bill you sent, so I'll mail out the payment later today-in case you receive another billing.
Well, out here in Dickson things are looking okay. It has been raining a bit, but nowhere near the amount of a few weeks ago. Don’t really know about Nashville. I guess it’s a good thing that the mission home is in Franklin. If the mission home did (which I doubt) they would have told us about it. Wow, those pictures were something else. [Photos sent by Bishop Stephens.] When Sister Goff and I went to Nashville to see the doctor we were in awe of what it looked like. Yes, I got my coat, happy am I! Zone Conference was just amazing like always. Yes, I got it! Thank you sooooooo much, I loved reading it. The Recent Convert and I are doing very well, though there’s really not much to say. On Saturday, Sister Goff and I got anti-ed (something that isn’t really new), but when we were being anti-ed we were feeling the Spirit. I know that God was making sure that what the guy was saying didn’t hurt us, so that we wouldn’t be tools in his hands.
I'm thinking transfer time should be coming soon for both you [Tim] and Angie, so let us know if you are affected!
Yeah, it’s in about two weeks, I think. This week and then next.
The reason for the snail mail is because the computers were freaking out and I didn’t want to type another letter during our lunch hour on Tuesday. So enjoy the letter.
Love!
P.S. For my 6 month mark I’ll be dyeing my hair (again). I also HATE mosquitos.
Harvester May 2010
Here's a link to the mission newsletter Harvester for May 2010. This one mentions John Fuller's baptism.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Letter to Family from Pres. Hutchings
Dear Family members of our missionaries,
This morning I got up early and pondered our upcoming zone conferences this week. The impression came to write a quick email to all the families of our missionaries and ask for their help. I find our mission and missionaries as a whole in a state of complacency. Faith has taken a back seat to a little disobedience, not working as hard as we should, not trusting God enough, and not applying Christ like characteristics to our lives and our work. I find as a whole that the commitment to furthering the work is not where it needs to be. It isn't to say that we are not doing a great work. We are! There is just more that we need to do and do it better.
I would kindly ask for help in two regards:
1. Write three or four paragraphs directed to your missionary encouraging them to exercise more faith in doing this most important work. Also to express your love, support, and confidence in them doing the work. And lastly to teach them of the prayers that you are offering every morning and night in their behalf. Give them the vision of you kneeling down by your bed and talking with God in their behalf. Please send that to me today via EMAIL. I will have them open it up and read it during our zone conference in a private moment as they try to apply what was taught to their work. Our subject matter for this upcoming zone conference is FAITH in JESUS CHRIST.
2. Continue to pray for them to be obedient, work hard, trust God, and especially grow in their love for the Savior and His Atonement.
I believe this upcoming zone conference will have a huge effect upon them as they are being taught by the Holy Ghost about Faith. Couple that with this letter from the ones they trust more will only add to the power of this meeting.
I thank you for your time and energy. I pray that as you pen this letter, that God will inspire you what to write and say. I know that as you and I work together for your missionary that great things will come of it. I trust God and know that your part will add in a personal way to our success of this conference. Thanks again. God bless you in all you do.
This morning I got up early and pondered our upcoming zone conferences this week. The impression came to write a quick email to all the families of our missionaries and ask for their help. I find our mission and missionaries as a whole in a state of complacency. Faith has taken a back seat to a little disobedience, not working as hard as we should, not trusting God enough, and not applying Christ like characteristics to our lives and our work. I find as a whole that the commitment to furthering the work is not where it needs to be. It isn't to say that we are not doing a great work. We are! There is just more that we need to do and do it better.
I would kindly ask for help in two regards:
1. Write three or four paragraphs directed to your missionary encouraging them to exercise more faith in doing this most important work. Also to express your love, support, and confidence in them doing the work. And lastly to teach them of the prayers that you are offering every morning and night in their behalf. Give them the vision of you kneeling down by your bed and talking with God in their behalf. Please send that to me today via EMAIL. I will have them open it up and read it during our zone conference in a private moment as they try to apply what was taught to their work. Our subject matter for this upcoming zone conference is FAITH in JESUS CHRIST.
2. Continue to pray for them to be obedient, work hard, trust God, and especially grow in their love for the Savior and His Atonement.
I believe this upcoming zone conference will have a huge effect upon them as they are being taught by the Holy Ghost about Faith. Couple that with this letter from the ones they trust more will only add to the power of this meeting.
I thank you for your time and energy. I pray that as you pen this letter, that God will inspire you what to write and say. I know that as you and I work together for your missionary that great things will come of it. I trust God and know that your part will add in a personal way to our success of this conference. Thanks again. God bless you in all you do.
Transfer 4 Week 4, May 10, 2010
Dear Fam,
It sure was a nice Mother's Day. In church we had wonder talks about moms and two sisters in the ward were asked to bear their testimonies; it was awesome. The closing speaker gave a wonderful talk on biblical mothers, it was very insightful. The Dickson Ward gave every sister 18 and up flowers from the Primary; it was very nice of them. Sister Goff and I went to two sisters’ homes to deliver the gifts we had for them (a card and a rose). We first went to Angie's (Recent Convert) to see how she was doing—she didn't come to church and we were worried. She and Wade have been fighting and it isn't good. Anywhoo, when we showed up and gave her the presents she was happy. She was busy making dinner for her, Wade, Tim, and possibly Milton, who was asleep when we got there. Sister Goff shared a message from the BOM about Helaman's 2,000 sons. I think it really touched Angie's heart.
Mom, I'm sorry about the headache, sounds rough.
It's soo cool to hear about the wallpaper in the formal dinning room. [Lisa started ripping it down after dinner.] What color will you paint it?
I gotta go I still need to write to President Hutchings.
Love all y'all!
It sure was a nice Mother's Day. In church we had wonder talks about moms and two sisters in the ward were asked to bear their testimonies; it was awesome. The closing speaker gave a wonderful talk on biblical mothers, it was very insightful. The Dickson Ward gave every sister 18 and up flowers from the Primary; it was very nice of them. Sister Goff and I went to two sisters’ homes to deliver the gifts we had for them (a card and a rose). We first went to Angie's (Recent Convert) to see how she was doing—she didn't come to church and we were worried. She and Wade have been fighting and it isn't good. Anywhoo, when we showed up and gave her the presents she was happy. She was busy making dinner for her, Wade, Tim, and possibly Milton, who was asleep when we got there. Sister Goff shared a message from the BOM about Helaman's 2,000 sons. I think it really touched Angie's heart.
Mom, I'm sorry about the headache, sounds rough.
It's soo cool to hear about the wallpaper in the formal dinning room. [Lisa started ripping it down after dinner.] What color will you paint it?
I gotta go I still need to write to President Hutchings.
Love all y'all!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Transfer 4 Week 3, May 3, 2010
First email
This week has been something else, especially this weekend. I don't know how many of you know this but it rained a lot, and I mean A LOT, so much so that there's flooding, and the members that we live with woke us up at around 5-5:30 because there was a chance of a tornado coming, Obviously we're safe and sound so no need to worry about us because of that. We were going to have a Gladys Knight fireside tomorrow, but because of all the rain and the flooding (which Nashville got a lot of because of it's lower elevation—flooding that is [see news photo above]) the fireside has been cancelled. They weren't able to fly in either so that's a part of it too.
Oh, before I forget I'll tell you about my bike, which got a little water on it. My bike is okay from the accident that happened a little over a month ago; the only thing wrong with my bike is the seat kinda got torn a bit but it's still in working order so all's good there as well.
I'll send another email when I get Mom's.
Talk to y'all in a little bit.
Sister Lizzie
Talk to y'all in a little bit.
Sister Lizzie
Second email
Dear those who love me enough to write me,
About the flooding—
Well, it's all mostly to do with the flooding which I'm proud to report no missionaries were hurt. Isn't it amazing how the Lord protects His servants? Because of the Flooding we weren't able to have church. There are people in the ward who live where there was more flooding than here in Dickson. We were in the middle of some of it and yes there is flooding in Dickson (we've been encouraged to stay in town and on the main roads). I've never seen so much rain in my entire life, well okay I have all together (all the rain I've seen at home equals that of one, ONE storm here in Tennessee).
Well, it's all mostly to do with the flooding which I'm proud to report no missionaries were hurt. Isn't it amazing how the Lord protects His servants? Because of the Flooding we weren't able to have church. There are people in the ward who live where there was more flooding than here in Dickson. We were in the middle of some of it and yes there is flooding in Dickson (we've been encouraged to stay in town and on the main roads). I've never seen so much rain in my entire life, well okay I have all together (all the rain I've seen at home equals that of one, ONE storm here in Tennessee).
About Mother’s Day and returning her coat—
That's perfectly fine because we can't call until it's after nine so that'll be what, 8 for y'all? If the weather's like it is right now, I don't think I'll be needing my coat for a bit, but I will keep it with me. When I sent it home I had a bad feeling that I'd be needing it, and I did.
Yay! I love, love, let me repeat, LOVE mail, preferably that of snail.
That's perfectly fine because we can't call until it's after nine so that'll be what, 8 for y'all? If the weather's like it is right now, I don't think I'll be needing my coat for a bit, but I will keep it with me. When I sent it home I had a bad feeling that I'd be needing it, and I did.
Yay! I love, love, let me repeat, LOVE mail, preferably that of snail.
About the work—
Well yesterday when we were able to leave our apartments and work we saw Brother John Fuller. He told his great-nephew about the Book of Mormon and the First Vision. It was amazing! It might seem like nothing, but Brother Fuller's memory isn't the best in the world, mine is slightly better than his, slightly.
Well yesterday when we were able to leave our apartments and work we saw Brother John Fuller. He told his great-nephew about the Book of Mormon and the First Vision. It was amazing! It might seem like nothing, but Brother Fuller's memory isn't the best in the world, mine is slightly better than his, slightly.
Because of the flooding Sister Goff and I have opportunities to serve our community more than we have, we can share the gospel while we help people out.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Transfer 4 Week 2, April 27, 2010
I know I'm a day "late" in emailing y'all, but yesterday when we went to email, the internet was down. One thing I don't like about using public computers—you can't really rely on them—well, not as much as you could one that belongs to you. This week we had a baptism. And we set two, count 'em two dates, for April 16, and the 23rd. Both were referred to us by members. Members help us out a lot. I love getting referrals from members because if the person is interested they have an instant fellowshipper. Now on to your questions:
Angie, did you receive the package I sent you?
Yes, I have and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Are you still feeling pretty good?
Yes, I'm feeling great! I don't feel 100% yet, but I'm getting there.
Have you had a chance to look at your bike yet? Where is it, exactly?
Nope, I haven't. My bike is in the shed/garage thingy underneath the house. I'll try to check it tonight at dinner.
Did you cash the checks yet? If you are having trouble getting to a bank, then send them home and we can deposit them for you here. Whatever works best for you.
No, not yet We haven't found a national bank yet so I'll most likely be sending you them before long.
How did the baptism go yesterday?
The baptism was wonderful. John's fellowshipper, Brother Ford, was the one who baptized him. He (Brother Ford) was assisted by Brother Thomas. John has Parkinsons, so he needed assistance with his balance.
Were both John and Matthew baptized?
Nope, just John. Matthew isn't ready and our bishop has told us that we aren't allowed to teach him any more. We've given him to the Fairview Elders to teach. I don't think Matthew is liked in the ward very much, or at least his fellowshippers don't really like him. I never really cared for him—his only redeeming quality was the fact that he's a son of God. He joked one time that he had gotten into a bar fight and had gotten hurt pretty bad, he called us, and his two fellowshippers. He was joking, of course.
Who else are you teaching?
Jennifer and Dana (our baptism dates), Linda Sutton, Bo Kirby (Sister Kirby's son). These are our "good" investigators; the others we'll see if we are in the area. We really only cover Dickson, even though the ward covers more than just one town.
What kind of shopping are you going to do with Sister Carlson?
We didn't go shopping. Sister Carlson wasn't feeling good so we postponed it for a couple of weeks.
Angie, did you receive the package I sent you?
Yes, I have and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Are you still feeling pretty good?
Yes, I'm feeling great! I don't feel 100% yet, but I'm getting there.
Have you had a chance to look at your bike yet? Where is it, exactly?
Nope, I haven't. My bike is in the shed/garage thingy underneath the house. I'll try to check it tonight at dinner.
Did you cash the checks yet? If you are having trouble getting to a bank, then send them home and we can deposit them for you here. Whatever works best for you.
No, not yet We haven't found a national bank yet so I'll most likely be sending you them before long.
How did the baptism go yesterday?
The baptism was wonderful. John's fellowshipper, Brother Ford, was the one who baptized him. He (Brother Ford) was assisted by Brother Thomas. John has Parkinsons, so he needed assistance with his balance.
Were both John and Matthew baptized?
Nope, just John. Matthew isn't ready and our bishop has told us that we aren't allowed to teach him any more. We've given him to the Fairview Elders to teach. I don't think Matthew is liked in the ward very much, or at least his fellowshippers don't really like him. I never really cared for him—his only redeeming quality was the fact that he's a son of God. He joked one time that he had gotten into a bar fight and had gotten hurt pretty bad, he called us, and his two fellowshippers. He was joking, of course.
Who else are you teaching?
Jennifer and Dana (our baptism dates), Linda Sutton, Bo Kirby (Sister Kirby's son). These are our "good" investigators; the others we'll see if we are in the area. We really only cover Dickson, even though the ward covers more than just one town.
What kind of shopping are you going to do with Sister Carlson?
We didn't go shopping. Sister Carlson wasn't feeling good so we postponed it for a couple of weeks.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Transfer 4 Week 1, April 19, 2010
Three emails from Angie today:
So transfers are tomorrow, and Sister Goff and I just got the news today. Sister Goff is staying in Dickson, and her companion will be me still. So far we will be each others’ longest companions. I know for me that isn't saying much, I've only been out for three [transfers], but still my other companions have been one transfer, three weeks, and one week ("Mom" Sister Blackham, Sister Sprinkle, and Sister Patterson). Dickson is a wonderful place, even with the fact I broke my wrist here. We have for sure one baptism on April 25; we might have another one on the same day but I don't know.
Not much has really gone on this week, We've had quite a few lessons. We didn't reach our goals, but we had an altogether good week. Next Monday Sister Carlson (the member we live with) wants to take us shopping, and I think it's a good thing that we're both staying here.
Oh, yesterday Sister Goff and I did some church hopping. We went to a Witnesses church. Their services are very similiar to ours, and they were very nice and welcoming to us. We also went to a nondenominational church, the Christian Fellowship Church here in Dickson. They were a lot like the other church we went to. It was awesome to do some church hopping. Sister Goff feels that we shouldn't go to other churches unless we've been invited, and I must agree with her.
Well, I don't know what else to say so I'll say goodbye for now.
love, Lizzie
Angie’s responses to Nina's email:
Angie, how are things your way? Are you feeling better? Any news about your bike?
Things here are good. We have quite a few people to teach, so all is well. I am feeling better. Since I got back in Dickson I've pretty much been running. I haven't seen my bike yet so no news on that yet.
Will you see the doctor again about your elbow and wrist any time soon?
I'll be seeing the doctor in about a month, May 10.
How’s the work progressing?
Good. Like I said before we got a lot of people to teach.
Before I forget, last week Sister Nelson said to tell you “hello.”
Tell her I say "hi" back.
What's up with the car? I know it's like what 12 years old, so is it freaking out because it's just old or what's up?
Great news about the baptisms. What are their names? And what do you do when you go church hopping? Try to find people interested in the LDS Church or just try to make some friends?
John Fuller, and Matthew something. I dunno his last name. When we go church hopping we go to their services and talk to the preacher person and ask them if they have any service they need help with. Pretty much we just go to other churches and unify our cause as Christians. So I guess to make friends.
Angie’s third email:
Before I forget, I would like it if y'all would send me a talk by someone every week if possible. I love reading talks by GAs.
So transfers are tomorrow, and Sister Goff and I just got the news today. Sister Goff is staying in Dickson, and her companion will be me still. So far we will be each others’ longest companions. I know for me that isn't saying much, I've only been out for three [transfers], but still my other companions have been one transfer, three weeks, and one week ("Mom" Sister Blackham, Sister Sprinkle, and Sister Patterson). Dickson is a wonderful place, even with the fact I broke my wrist here. We have for sure one baptism on April 25; we might have another one on the same day but I don't know.
Not much has really gone on this week, We've had quite a few lessons. We didn't reach our goals, but we had an altogether good week. Next Monday Sister Carlson (the member we live with) wants to take us shopping, and I think it's a good thing that we're both staying here.
Oh, yesterday Sister Goff and I did some church hopping. We went to a Witnesses church. Their services are very similiar to ours, and they were very nice and welcoming to us. We also went to a nondenominational church, the Christian Fellowship Church here in Dickson. They were a lot like the other church we went to. It was awesome to do some church hopping. Sister Goff feels that we shouldn't go to other churches unless we've been invited, and I must agree with her.
Well, I don't know what else to say so I'll say goodbye for now.
love, Lizzie
Angie’s responses to Nina's email:
Angie, how are things your way? Are you feeling better? Any news about your bike?
Things here are good. We have quite a few people to teach, so all is well. I am feeling better. Since I got back in Dickson I've pretty much been running. I haven't seen my bike yet so no news on that yet.
Will you see the doctor again about your elbow and wrist any time soon?
I'll be seeing the doctor in about a month, May 10.
How’s the work progressing?
Good. Like I said before we got a lot of people to teach.
Before I forget, last week Sister Nelson said to tell you “hello.”
Tell her I say "hi" back.
What's up with the car? I know it's like what 12 years old, so is it freaking out because it's just old or what's up?
Great news about the baptisms. What are their names? And what do you do when you go church hopping? Try to find people interested in the LDS Church or just try to make some friends?
John Fuller, and Matthew something. I dunno his last name. When we go church hopping we go to their services and talk to the preacher person and ask them if they have any service they need help with. Pretty much we just go to other churches and unify our cause as Christians. So I guess to make friends.
Angie’s third email:
Before I forget, I would like it if y'all would send me a talk by someone every week if possible. I love reading talks by GAs.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Transfer 3 Week 6, April 12, 2010
Another joining of emails between Nina and Angie:
Nina: First off, it was so good to hear from you, Angie, that you don’t have to have surgery for your wrist! I was a little surprised to learn you’d broken your elbow, too. I’m just so glad that you’re healing up nicely. Are you able to do full work days, or do you get tuckered out early? I can only imagine that you’re bumped and bruised a bit.
Angie: I was too, but they said it was from how I must have landed that broke my wrist and elbow, though it's not too bad. Yes, I am able to work full days, though at lunch and dinner I do like to lay down for a bit.
Nina: So how’s the work going? Are you finding people to teach? Are the members continuing to treat you well?
Angie: The work is going really well. We are finding people to teach. The work here in Dickson is fluishing [flourishing]. The members are great; they're really helping us out, specially the Carlsons, the members that we kinda live with.
Nina: Tell us a little more about Sister Patterson. Since she’s a Nauvoo sister, will she be heading there soon for the summer tourist season? How does that work exactly?
Angie: Sister Patterson has been out for about 14 months, she's awesome. In the area she was in before President put her with Sister Goff, she had 77 lessons, and this week Sister Goff and I (and Sister Patterson, of course) had 72 lessons. We were shocked! So how the VC sister thing works is during the "off" seasons they are sent to other missions to go out and do what "normal" missionaries do. During the summer months, or "on" seasons they're in the visiter center, giving tours and such, like the missionaries did when we were in Nauvoo.
Well, I'm getting sorer so I'll let y'all go.
love.
Nina: By the way, I forgot to ask…what’s the condition of your bicycle? We bought insurance coverage for it if it’s damaged and needs repair. If it’s in good condition, we need to decide if you’re going to ship it home or see if there’s some way to sell it to a sister in the mission field.
Angie: I dunno, I haven't seen my bike. But I know Sister Patterson was able to ride it so it should be okay to ride. And yes I got the checks. We just really haven't had time to go to a bank to cash them. We'll try though. Well can other banks cash checks that aren't from their bank?
Nina: Take the checks to a big bank like a Wells Fargo or Bank of America. They should be able to help. Don’t go to a credit union.
Okay then, when you get a chance to look at your bike, let me know the state it’s in and what you think you want to do about it.
Nina: First off, it was so good to hear from you, Angie, that you don’t have to have surgery for your wrist! I was a little surprised to learn you’d broken your elbow, too. I’m just so glad that you’re healing up nicely. Are you able to do full work days, or do you get tuckered out early? I can only imagine that you’re bumped and bruised a bit.
Angie: I was too, but they said it was from how I must have landed that broke my wrist and elbow, though it's not too bad. Yes, I am able to work full days, though at lunch and dinner I do like to lay down for a bit.
Nina: So how’s the work going? Are you finding people to teach? Are the members continuing to treat you well?
Angie: The work is going really well. We are finding people to teach. The work here in Dickson is fluishing [flourishing]. The members are great; they're really helping us out, specially the Carlsons, the members that we kinda live with.
Nina: Tell us a little more about Sister Patterson. Since she’s a Nauvoo sister, will she be heading there soon for the summer tourist season? How does that work exactly?
Angie: Sister Patterson has been out for about 14 months, she's awesome. In the area she was in before President put her with Sister Goff, she had 77 lessons, and this week Sister Goff and I (and Sister Patterson, of course) had 72 lessons. We were shocked! So how the VC sister thing works is during the "off" seasons they are sent to other missions to go out and do what "normal" missionaries do. During the summer months, or "on" seasons they're in the visiter center, giving tours and such, like the missionaries did when we were in Nauvoo.
Well, I'm getting sorer so I'll let y'all go.
love.
Nina: By the way, I forgot to ask…what’s the condition of your bicycle? We bought insurance coverage for it if it’s damaged and needs repair. If it’s in good condition, we need to decide if you’re going to ship it home or see if there’s some way to sell it to a sister in the mission field.
Angie: I dunno, I haven't seen my bike. But I know Sister Patterson was able to ride it so it should be okay to ride. And yes I got the checks. We just really haven't had time to go to a bank to cash them. We'll try though. Well can other banks cash checks that aren't from their bank?
Nina: Take the checks to a big bank like a Wells Fargo or Bank of America. They should be able to help. Don’t go to a credit union.
Okay then, when you get a chance to look at your bike, let me know the state it’s in and what you think you want to do about it.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Harvester April 2010
Here's a link to the mission newsletter Harvester for April 2010. Both the bike accident and the baptisms of Sophia Barger, Angie Clauss, and Otto are mentioned.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Transfer 3 Week 5, April 6, 2010
Since Angie broke her wrist in the bike accident last week, she’s not typing very well. So I’m going to clean up her emails a bit so they are easier to read. Here you go:
Email 1—
I got the box on Saturday, though I don't know which shirt I could wear with my purple skirt. I was wearing that shirt when I got hurt. So, like my blue one, it's no longer in working order, but don't worry I'll find some other shirts. I need to anyway with it getting warmer.
Email 2—
First and foremost I'm back to the area I was in before the fall [off the bike. She’s in back in Dickson.] Sister Goff and I are in a trio with Sister Patterson, who is one of the coolest sisters ever. She's a Nauvoo sister. With her we're having a lot of lessons.
They're really good [the new converts]. One got married to his girlfriend a coupler [must be the way she pronounces it] months before they had planned. I don't really know what more to say. That and my arm's hurting. I'll talk with y'all next week.
Email 3—
Yes, I'm still here [in Dickson]. I'm doing well. I have been, and my two great comps are making sure I'm doing well.
News from the doctor: My wrist is broken and so is my elbow. They've put me in a removable cast so I can shower without it. I'm supposed to move my elbow a certain way a number of times throughout the day to keep mobility. And no surgery, thank goodness!!! My arm hurts so I'll talk with y'all later. love.
Email 1—
I got the box on Saturday, though I don't know which shirt I could wear with my purple skirt. I was wearing that shirt when I got hurt. So, like my blue one, it's no longer in working order, but don't worry I'll find some other shirts. I need to anyway with it getting warmer.
Email 2—
First and foremost I'm back to the area I was in before the fall [off the bike. She’s in back in Dickson.] Sister Goff and I are in a trio with Sister Patterson, who is one of the coolest sisters ever. She's a Nauvoo sister. With her we're having a lot of lessons.
They're really good [the new converts]. One got married to his girlfriend a coupler [must be the way she pronounces it] months before they had planned. I don't really know what more to say. That and my arm's hurting. I'll talk with y'all next week.
Email 3—
Yes, I'm still here [in Dickson]. I'm doing well. I have been, and my two great comps are making sure I'm doing well.
News from the doctor: My wrist is broken and so is my elbow. They've put me in a removable cast so I can shower without it. I'm supposed to move my elbow a certain way a number of times throughout the day to keep mobility. And no surgery, thank goodness!!! My arm hurts so I'll talk with y'all later. love.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Transfer 3 Week 5, April 5, 2010
While I was in the shower Sunday morning, Sister Hutchings called again to give a report on Angie. She told us that Angie went back to Dickson on Friday and that she was doing really well. She also said that sometime today (Monday) she would have her wrist examined to make a final decision about whether or not she needed surgery on the wrist. So we’re anxious to hear about that. [The decision came back--NO surgery.]
Monday, March 29, 2010
Transfer 3 Week, 4 March 29, 2010
Saturday afternoon Lisa and I went up to Salt Lake to have dinner, visit the Fuchs, and go to the YW General Meeting in the Conference Center. Afterwards we visited with the Fuchs a little longer before heading home. So it was 9:50 p.m. when we rolled in and Bart was on the phone with someone. When he got off the phone we learned he had been talking to Angela’s mission president, President Hutchings, and that Angela had been in an accident on her bicycle. She and her companion were riding home after a baptismal service and she hit some loose gravel and took a bad fall. Maybe a tumble? I don’t know. She was in bad shape though and an ambulance was called. Apparently the hospital in Dickson did a scan on her and found a small tear on her liver. They determined she should be sent to a bigger hospital and in a second ambulance ride she ended up in Nashville in a hospital 20-30 minutes from the mission home. She was doing well, wasn’t particularly in any pain, and the hospital was keeping her over night.
Then I called Sister Hutchings Sunday morning and learned a little more. Angie had hurt her wrist. The tear on the liver didn’t appear to bleeding, or if it was, it wasn’t very much. They expect it to be able to heal on its own. The hospital was planning to do a full body scan on her sometime during the day and we’d hear more later. From a mission perspective, Angie won’t be on a bicycle any more during her mission. She’ll be in a full-time car area. Oh, and of course Angie was given a blessing and the entire mission fasted for her yesterday. And, she missed two additional baptisms Sunday night. It was quite the weekend for her!
I didn’t get a call yesterday afternoon/evening, so I called a little while ago and talked to Sister Hutchings again. This time I learned that Angie has broken bones in the wrist that’s messed up and Sister Hutchings was pretty sure it was the left wrist. There was some discussion about whether or not the wrist needed surgery and she would find out about that later on. [I later learned that she did break the left wrist and her left elbow. She was given a removable cast so she could work/exercise the elbow. And it was determined she did NOT need surgery.] In the meantime, she’s supposed to be picking up Angie this afternoon. In the full body scan they found some bones in her back that appeared to be broken and healed--must have been from a fall she's had. Anyway, that’s all I know for now. I faxed our DMBA insurance card to the mission home. It’s gonna be fun to see what kind of expenses we have from this! The important thing is that Angie is okay, in good spirits, and not in pain.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A Look at Dickson, Tennessee
The trip from Cookeville to Dickson, Tennessee.
The street and aerial maps of Angie's new apartment in Dickson, Tennessee.
A couple of pictures of Dickson, Tennessee that I got from the internet.
Transfer 3 Week 3, March 25, 2010
Have you figured out your address yet?
Yes, I sent home a letter, so you should get it soon. Anyway, I'll tell you now. It's 102 1/2 Poplar, Dickson, TN 37055.
So, have the Elders been able to forward your package yet, or have you even been able to send the address yet? It's important you get the tax papers inside.
No, they haven't. If I don't get it by the end of the week I'll tell somebody higher up who can do somefing about it. And will do, Mom.
Tell us about Wade. And how's his mom, Angie, doing?
Wade is cool. He's been a member for about two or so years. His story is this: he found a post-it note crumpled on the bottom of his shoe with the sister missionaries’ number on it. He took the initiative and called the number. The missionaries came over and taught him, and he was baptized. His mom, Angie, would sit in the living room while Wade was being taught in the kitchen. Her heart was being softened as she sat there overhearing what was being taught. Now she's being taught and will be baptized after church on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 13 1/2 years after I got baptized.
Any other investigator news?
Well, one of our potential investigators came to church yesterday. That was cool.
Are you still feeling ill? Are you going to see a doctor about it?
Yeah, I'm still kinda feeling iffy. This past week I've been okay, it wasn't too bad. Sunday though, my stomach really hurt, and it wasn't due to nerves about talking in church. About 7 o'clock last night my stomach and intestines really hurt, I felt like I was going to puke. I did eventually once we got home. It's still on the grass by where we park our car. hehehe.
I put your mission address and email address on your Facebook wall last week. So maybe some of your friends will see them again and write.
That's great. I really do hope some of my friends write me.
Have you received any letters from members of our Ward?
I did get something from members of the ward. 'Twas from the Davis clan. It was really nice of them to send the Easter card and treat.
Tell us something interesting that's happened in the last week.
idk. Oh, we met a family in the ward with the same last name as our mission president. . . . Which reminds me I gotta write him. So I'll talk to y'all next week.
Yes, I sent home a letter, so you should get it soon. Anyway, I'll tell you now. It's 102 1/2 Poplar, Dickson, TN 37055.
So, have the Elders been able to forward your package yet, or have you even been able to send the address yet? It's important you get the tax papers inside.
No, they haven't. If I don't get it by the end of the week I'll tell somebody higher up who can do somefing about it. And will do, Mom.
Tell us about Wade. And how's his mom, Angie, doing?
Wade is cool. He's been a member for about two or so years. His story is this: he found a post-it note crumpled on the bottom of his shoe with the sister missionaries’ number on it. He took the initiative and called the number. The missionaries came over and taught him, and he was baptized. His mom, Angie, would sit in the living room while Wade was being taught in the kitchen. Her heart was being softened as she sat there overhearing what was being taught. Now she's being taught and will be baptized after church on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 13 1/2 years after I got baptized.
Any other investigator news?
Well, one of our potential investigators came to church yesterday. That was cool.
Are you still feeling ill? Are you going to see a doctor about it?
Yeah, I'm still kinda feeling iffy. This past week I've been okay, it wasn't too bad. Sunday though, my stomach really hurt, and it wasn't due to nerves about talking in church. About 7 o'clock last night my stomach and intestines really hurt, I felt like I was going to puke. I did eventually once we got home. It's still on the grass by where we park our car. hehehe.
I put your mission address and email address on your Facebook wall last week. So maybe some of your friends will see them again and write.
That's great. I really do hope some of my friends write me.
Have you received any letters from members of our Ward?
I did get something from members of the ward. 'Twas from the Davis clan. It was really nice of them to send the Easter card and treat.
Tell us something interesting that's happened in the last week.
idk. Oh, we met a family in the ward with the same last name as our mission president. . . . Which reminds me I gotta write him. So I'll talk to y'all next week.
Transfer 3 Week 2, 15 March 2010
So how did the transfer go for you and Sister Goff? Is it unusual for a companionship to get moved like that?
The transfer went well. The mission got one new sister, and the rest, of course, were Elders (I didn't count). I don't think President Hutchings moves sisters like he did with us that often if he does with Elders, I wouldn't know. So Dickson got whitewashed and so did my old area. Burgess Falls A really needed new eyes for the area.
Did someone take the two of you and all your stuff in a van or something to move you?
It wasn't just Sister Goff and I who were moving. The other set of sisters, one left for home, and one of the Spanish Elders also left for home. So we had a lot of stuff to take. The car Sister Goff and I got to use President moved to another area, so the sisters drove to Nashville in it. We did have a van for all the junk though.
I looked at a map and it looked to be about a 2-hour drive from Cookeville to Dickson. Was that about right?
It's about two hours from Cookeville to Nashville. Dickson is about an hour from Nashville. We're in the Franklin Zone, though.
What's the new area like?
Awesome. Since there haven't been sisters here for a while everyone is very warm to us. It's very nice. It's a part time car area so, I'm riding my bike. I haven't been feeling the best so Sister Hutchings thinks I might have an ulcer, dunno.
Are you starting from scratch to find people to teach?
Yes, and no. The Elders had people they were teaching, but the area book isn't the best.
How's the new apartment/house?
It's awesome. It belongs to a member so we kinda stay with them. It's a house by itself, but we're right "next door" so we can come over and talk wif 'em if we want/can.
What's your address there?
Don't know, gotta send me a letter for me to know.
How's the ward?
Great. We're sisters and they haven't had sisters for a while so they are just loving us. The bishop even told people to give us rides if they can.
You'll let me know when you receive the package I sent, right? We got the two boxes you sent. What are you using instead of the coat you sent home?
Of course I'll tell you when I get the package. I told the Elders to send it to me once they get it. I might have to send them a letter to let them know where to send the package, so once I know the address they can send it to me. And I'll let you know.
Tell us interesting things that happened during the week.
Well, nothing too exciting. We just set a baptismal date with a woman named Angie. She's really nice, has some WOW issues but is wonderful nevertheless. Her son, Wade, joined the church about two years ago and now she's going to be baptized. Wade's story is awesome I'll have to tell y'all it later. I gotta write President Hutchings.
Bye-bye for now.
P.S. Have Amanda WRITE ME, along with all my other friends.
From a second email:
I forgot to tell you why I sent the coat home. I bought a smaller jacket that should do just fine, for biking and perhaps even when it rains. I don't know. I haven't been feeling very well so I might have an ulcer. We'll see.
The transfer went well. The mission got one new sister, and the rest, of course, were Elders (I didn't count). I don't think President Hutchings moves sisters like he did with us that often if he does with Elders, I wouldn't know. So Dickson got whitewashed and so did my old area. Burgess Falls A really needed new eyes for the area.
Did someone take the two of you and all your stuff in a van or something to move you?
It wasn't just Sister Goff and I who were moving. The other set of sisters, one left for home, and one of the Spanish Elders also left for home. So we had a lot of stuff to take. The car Sister Goff and I got to use President moved to another area, so the sisters drove to Nashville in it. We did have a van for all the junk though.
I looked at a map and it looked to be about a 2-hour drive from Cookeville to Dickson. Was that about right?
It's about two hours from Cookeville to Nashville. Dickson is about an hour from Nashville. We're in the Franklin Zone, though.
What's the new area like?
Awesome. Since there haven't been sisters here for a while everyone is very warm to us. It's very nice. It's a part time car area so, I'm riding my bike. I haven't been feeling the best so Sister Hutchings thinks I might have an ulcer, dunno.
Are you starting from scratch to find people to teach?
Yes, and no. The Elders had people they were teaching, but the area book isn't the best.
How's the new apartment/house?
It's awesome. It belongs to a member so we kinda stay with them. It's a house by itself, but we're right "next door" so we can come over and talk wif 'em if we want/can.
What's your address there?
Don't know, gotta send me a letter for me to know.
How's the ward?
Great. We're sisters and they haven't had sisters for a while so they are just loving us. The bishop even told people to give us rides if they can.
You'll let me know when you receive the package I sent, right? We got the two boxes you sent. What are you using instead of the coat you sent home?
Of course I'll tell you when I get the package. I told the Elders to send it to me once they get it. I might have to send them a letter to let them know where to send the package, so once I know the address they can send it to me. And I'll let you know.
Tell us interesting things that happened during the week.
Well, nothing too exciting. We just set a baptismal date with a woman named Angie. She's really nice, has some WOW issues but is wonderful nevertheless. Her son, Wade, joined the church about two years ago and now she's going to be baptized. Wade's story is awesome I'll have to tell y'all it later. I gotta write President Hutchings.
Bye-bye for now.
P.S. Have Amanda WRITE ME, along with all my other friends.
From a second email:
I forgot to tell you why I sent the coat home. I bought a smaller jacket that should do just fine, for biking and perhaps even when it rains. I don't know. I haven't been feeling very well so I might have an ulcer. We'll see.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Transfer 3 Week 1, 8 March 2010
Okay, so the package you sent on Friday, I hope you sent it to the mission office. If not I'll just tell the Elders who will be taking over mine and Sister Goff's area to forward it to me. So we'll just have to see.
How did the missionary work go this week? Share some details—interesting stories, stuff like that.
Missionary work is a little slow, though Sister Sprinkle and Sister Winder had a baptism on Saturday. We are "moving" to Dickson, TN which is why I wanted to know if you sent the package to the mission office or not. We'll see what Dickson will have for us. I'll tell you more next week.
Bye for now.
Love Sister Angela "Lizzie" Whitehead
How did the missionary work go this week? Share some details—interesting stories, stuff like that.
Missionary work is a little slow, though Sister Sprinkle and Sister Winder had a baptism on Saturday. We are "moving" to Dickson, TN which is why I wanted to know if you sent the package to the mission office or not. We'll see what Dickson will have for us. I'll tell you more next week.
Bye for now.
Love Sister Angela "Lizzie" Whitehead
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