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.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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.]
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