Well, Terry (our baptism for Saturday) didn't come to church yesterday, and so unfortunately his date has dropped, though we weren't feeling good about the date anyhow. Terry hasn't been catching what we've been teaching him, and he needs just a little more time. I won't be here to see him get baptized, but I know one day he will.
For this week, since we don't have any dates lined up, I think we'll set some. That sounds good, doesn't it? Setting some dates my last week. I rather like the idea.
There's nothing all that fun or exciting to report about last week. Sister Turner and I kinda had a "trunkie" week. We did work, but after about two door slams, we went to where we knew we would be liked and the people there love us. Oh! though yesterday one of our investigators thinks that I'm stealing things from her. It's sad that she's ninety and she can't trust the Mormons.
Yesterday we had dinner with the Rosses (the family that we live with), and we went and saw Evelyn. And of course, went to church. I'm not sure how this week is going to be, since this past week has been pretty "trunkie."
Oh mom, I only need two talks then I'll have 70. :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Transfer 12 Week 5, April 18, 2011
Dear mom/Family,
I've been thinking that if y'all comment/talk about me coming home aka being trunkie I wouldn't write. And well . . . . y'all have been so . . . this is all ya get. I'm doing good though.
I've been thinking that if y'all comment/talk about me coming home aka being trunkie I wouldn't write. And well . . . . y'all have been so . . . this is all ya get. I'm doing good though.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Transfer 12 Week 4, April 11, 2011
This past week we set a date! Only thing is he isn't in our area, but who cares, right?
Here's the story:
I was talking with Terry (Baptism date), our now nightly thing is to check up on his reading, and he handed the phone over to Rick. At first I was a little irritated because I wanted to talk with him, not Rick, but Rick was now on the line and I should talk with him. I asked Rick how he liked "The Restoration" DVD. He said he liked it, and the Spirit prompted me to ask Rick if he would be baptized. Rick continued to talk, I guess I was kinda fighting the prompting because I was thinking: He's not in our area, not even our zone, I shouldn't ask him if he wants to be baptized, I'd be treading on so many toes. Well, the Spirit didn't let up, so I followed President Hutchings's counsel and went left*. I asked him to be baptized. I was thinking April 30th at first, but it didn't seem quite right, so I flipped the next page of my calender and May 7th popped out. Rick's gonna be baptized May 7th.
*When the Spirit tells you to do something, do it, so go left when the Spirit says go left.*
I'll write more once I get Mom's email.
I don't think you've told us about Terry. (Male, female, and baptism date when?) Share the deets!
Terry is a guy, April 30th.
Here's the story:
I was talking with Terry (Baptism date), our now nightly thing is to check up on his reading, and he handed the phone over to Rick. At first I was a little irritated because I wanted to talk with him, not Rick, but Rick was now on the line and I should talk with him. I asked Rick how he liked "The Restoration" DVD. He said he liked it, and the Spirit prompted me to ask Rick if he would be baptized. Rick continued to talk, I guess I was kinda fighting the prompting because I was thinking: He's not in our area, not even our zone, I shouldn't ask him if he wants to be baptized, I'd be treading on so many toes. Well, the Spirit didn't let up, so I followed President Hutchings's counsel and went left*. I asked him to be baptized. I was thinking April 30th at first, but it didn't seem quite right, so I flipped the next page of my calender and May 7th popped out. Rick's gonna be baptized May 7th.
*When the Spirit tells you to do something, do it, so go left when the Spirit says go left.*
I'll write more once I get Mom's email.
I don't think you've told us about Terry. (Male, female, and baptism date when?) Share the deets!
Terry is a guy, April 30th.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Transfer 12 Week 3, April 4, 2011
Dear Family,
What did you do to see Conference and how much did you get to see?
We (the missionaries) went to the Franklin Stake Center (our church building) to watch Conference. There were four sets of missionaries at the church. There's the Zone Leaders, our fearless District Leader and his comp., the Spanish elders, and of course, the Carnton Sisters.
Do you get any on TV or do you go to a church building to watch?
Church, though it would have been nice to see it on TV with a family in the ward with Terry. Though at the church on Sunday there were a lot more people there.
Last week you mentioned Evelyn, but I don't think you've mentioned her before. Is she an investigator? How's it going with her?
She's kinda an investigator. She's come along way since the first sisters met her. Before, with the first set of sisters, she wouldn't let them talk about religion, now we've read some of the Book of Mormon with her. How cool?
Any new prospects?
Not really, we're always in that process though, you know mom, and everyone else who's served a mission.
We'd love to hear anything interesting you have to share with us!
Terry came to General Conference and liked it. The seven elders went up to him afterward and asked him how he liked it. It was really cool.
Right now it's raining and thundering and it's really cool.
What did you do to see Conference and how much did you get to see?
We (the missionaries) went to the Franklin Stake Center (our church building) to watch Conference. There were four sets of missionaries at the church. There's the Zone Leaders, our fearless District Leader and his comp., the Spanish elders, and of course, the Carnton Sisters.
Do you get any on TV or do you go to a church building to watch?
Church, though it would have been nice to see it on TV with a family in the ward with Terry. Though at the church on Sunday there were a lot more people there.
Last week you mentioned Evelyn, but I don't think you've mentioned her before. Is she an investigator? How's it going with her?
She's kinda an investigator. She's come along way since the first sisters met her. Before, with the first set of sisters, she wouldn't let them talk about religion, now we've read some of the Book of Mormon with her. How cool?
Any new prospects?
Not really, we're always in that process though, you know mom, and everyone else who's served a mission.
We'd love to hear anything interesting you have to share with us!
Terry came to General Conference and liked it. The seven elders went up to him afterward and asked him how he liked it. It was really cool.
Right now it's raining and thundering and it's really cool.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Transfer 12 Week 2, March 28, 2011
Dear Momma/Family,
Sneaky, going up to the mission office during transfers. But when you live so close, who can blame you?
Well, we didn't go to Brentwood, we stayed in Franklin---we went to our church building for Real Plays (Elder Neubert told us to go, so we did). President Hutchings has told us that when our priesthood leaders tell us to go left, we go left, and that's what Sister Turner and I did. Elder Neubert told us to be at the church at 10:30 for "Real Plays" and we went left. haha.
It's sad to hear about Uncle Cecil. I don't like how everyone is dying on my mission. I guess, it's to show how important the gospel really is. This past week Sister Turner lost her uncle too. Why is everyone dying? That's one question I'd like to have answered.
Not much has happened this week. We saw Evelyn, the usually stuff.
Sorry this email isn't much, I can't think of what else to say.
Oh! Read my blog! Angie's Blog http://atothengela.blogspot.com/
Sneaky, going up to the mission office during transfers. But when you live so close, who can blame you?
Well, we didn't go to Brentwood, we stayed in Franklin---we went to our church building for Real Plays (Elder Neubert told us to go, so we did). President Hutchings has told us that when our priesthood leaders tell us to go left, we go left, and that's what Sister Turner and I did. Elder Neubert told us to be at the church at 10:30 for "Real Plays" and we went left. haha.
It's sad to hear about Uncle Cecil. I don't like how everyone is dying on my mission. I guess, it's to show how important the gospel really is. This past week Sister Turner lost her uncle too. Why is everyone dying? That's one question I'd like to have answered.
Not much has happened this week. We saw Evelyn, the usually stuff.
Sorry this email isn't much, I can't think of what else to say.
Oh! Read my blog! Angie's Blog http://atothengela.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 21, 2011
Transfer 12 Week 1, March 21, 2011
Dear Family,
It's the start of my last transfer. This past week both Sister Turner and I were not feeling good, in fact I threw-up three time within a short period of each other.
Since it's the start of a new transfer, I suppose I should tell you the news. The TNM is getting two cities from the TKM [Tennessee Knoxville Mission], Crossville, and Jamestown. I, however, am not going to either of those cities for the last part of my mission. I will be staying here in Franklin, and the one to "kill me off" will be Sister Turner (this will be her second time in a row). The only person I've kinda "killed off" would be Sister Dickson when she went traveling for a couple of weeks.
It's the start of my last transfer. This past week both Sister Turner and I were not feeling good, in fact I threw-up three time within a short period of each other.
Since it's the start of a new transfer, I suppose I should tell you the news. The TNM is getting two cities from the TKM [Tennessee Knoxville Mission], Crossville, and Jamestown. I, however, am not going to either of those cities for the last part of my mission. I will be staying here in Franklin, and the one to "kill me off" will be Sister Turner (this will be her second time in a row). The only person I've kinda "killed off" would be Sister Dickson when she went traveling for a couple of weeks.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Transfer 11 Week 6, March 14, 2011
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/
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/
Monday, March 7, 2011
Transfer 11 Week 5, March 7, 2011
Dear Mom/Family,
Can you believe that it's week four [correction: five] already? Do you know what this means?! My time in Tennessee is running out! However, to every good thing (anything really) there comes a time for it to end, and so it is with my mission.
Just so you know, I'd like to go to Cookeville first, then McMinnville, Franklin, Dickson, and end with Murray, KY, so then we can go to Navuoo. I'd like to do a session as a missionary in the Navuoo Temple, if you wouldn't mind that.
This week on FB I saw some kids from CVJH and I invited them to be my friend and they've accepted. I'm not sure if they remember me or not, but no matter.
This week has been fun. At church we got a referral for someone. I'm not sure if they live on our side or the Elders, but we got one. It was found in the clerk's office. Someone had slid the paper underneath the door. In PEC, the priesthood leaders were laughing about how that's the new way to give referrals to the missionaries. Well, it doesn't really matter how we get referrals, just that we do. And I don't really care who gives us a referral, just that we get them and get more new investigators along the way. That's what we really need. New Investigators.
Can you believe that it's week four [correction: five] already? Do you know what this means?! My time in Tennessee is running out! However, to every good thing (anything really) there comes a time for it to end, and so it is with my mission.
Just so you know, I'd like to go to Cookeville first, then McMinnville, Franklin, Dickson, and end with Murray, KY, so then we can go to Navuoo. I'd like to do a session as a missionary in the Navuoo Temple, if you wouldn't mind that.
This week on FB I saw some kids from CVJH and I invited them to be my friend and they've accepted. I'm not sure if they remember me or not, but no matter.
This week has been fun. At church we got a referral for someone. I'm not sure if they live on our side or the Elders, but we got one. It was found in the clerk's office. Someone had slid the paper underneath the door. In PEC, the priesthood leaders were laughing about how that's the new way to give referrals to the missionaries. Well, it doesn't really matter how we get referrals, just that we do. And I don't really care who gives us a referral, just that we get them and get more new investigators along the way. That's what we really need. New Investigators.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Transfer 11 Week 4, February 28, 2011
Dear Family,
The Tennessee Nashville Mission is one of the trial missions using Facebook and there's about 70 or so missionaries on it now in the great TN Nashville Mission. I'm telling you all this because I'm one of those missionaries. All I ask is that you use it wisely so I may use it as effectively as I can. Thank you.
Now for the questions mom had:
Since we are going out to pick you up, how much time would you like to spend in your mission area? Are there cities you'd like to revisit? Or are there tourist places you'd really like to visit?
A couple of days, maybe. I dunno, 5/6? I'd like to go to Cookville, revisit my baby area, and perhaps on the way there or coming back visit a member or two in McMinnville. Franklin I'd like to see more of it. Dickson for sure (I want to show you where I got hurt) and I'd also like to go to Paducah (I know it wasn't really my area, but it was my zone for 4 and 1/2 months).
We are running around the ideas of going to Uncle Brent's, Nauvoo, Mt. Rushmore, and Yellowstone. However, we don't have to do all of those. We could easily do Yellowstone on a different trip since it's only a day's drive away. We could also see if the Whitehead's would like to meet us in Nauvoo. I would like to try to get to Mt. Rushmore because I don't know that we'd want to make a trip just to Mt. Rushmore. So let me know what you think you'd like to do so I can plan.
Okay, I like those, in fact I'd like to see them, we can definitely do those.
And what about the bike?
It'd be cheaper to send the bike home through the mail (UPS) than to drive it home.
And how's the work going in Franklin? Are things picking up? Are you enjoying your new companion? Are you in a good ward?
The work in Franklin is good. Slightly, things are moving faster. One of the investigators came to church and is still wanting to be baptized, she just has to work a few things out before then. Yes, Sister Turner is awesome!!!!!!! She's been out two transfers less than I have. She has an awesome testimony. The Carton Ward is good. They're so willing to help us out. They'd really like to feed us, but with the rules changing, it's a little slow with the transition.
Okay, now for this week:
We had zone conference and as always it was awesome. Only thing I didn't like about it is the fact the President reminded me that this was my last zone conference. I knew that in the back of my mind, but I didn't want to expect it, but had to when Pres. said the truth.
Well, I gotta run. I still haven't written Pres. yet so I gotta do that.
The Tennessee Nashville Mission is one of the trial missions using Facebook and there's about 70 or so missionaries on it now in the great TN Nashville Mission. I'm telling you all this because I'm one of those missionaries. All I ask is that you use it wisely so I may use it as effectively as I can. Thank you.
Now for the questions mom had:
Since we are going out to pick you up, how much time would you like to spend in your mission area? Are there cities you'd like to revisit? Or are there tourist places you'd really like to visit?
A couple of days, maybe. I dunno, 5/6? I'd like to go to Cookville, revisit my baby area, and perhaps on the way there or coming back visit a member or two in McMinnville. Franklin I'd like to see more of it. Dickson for sure (I want to show you where I got hurt) and I'd also like to go to Paducah (I know it wasn't really my area, but it was my zone for 4 and 1/2 months).
We are running around the ideas of going to Uncle Brent's, Nauvoo, Mt. Rushmore, and Yellowstone. However, we don't have to do all of those. We could easily do Yellowstone on a different trip since it's only a day's drive away. We could also see if the Whitehead's would like to meet us in Nauvoo. I would like to try to get to Mt. Rushmore because I don't know that we'd want to make a trip just to Mt. Rushmore. So let me know what you think you'd like to do so I can plan.
Okay, I like those, in fact I'd like to see them, we can definitely do those.
And what about the bike?
It'd be cheaper to send the bike home through the mail (UPS) than to drive it home.
And how's the work going in Franklin? Are things picking up? Are you enjoying your new companion? Are you in a good ward?
The work in Franklin is good. Slightly, things are moving faster. One of the investigators came to church and is still wanting to be baptized, she just has to work a few things out before then. Yes, Sister Turner is awesome!!!!!!! She's been out two transfers less than I have. She has an awesome testimony. The Carton Ward is good. They're so willing to help us out. They'd really like to feed us, but with the rules changing, it's a little slow with the transition.
Okay, now for this week:
We had zone conference and as always it was awesome. Only thing I didn't like about it is the fact the President reminded me that this was my last zone conference. I knew that in the back of my mind, but I didn't want to expect it, but had to when Pres. said the truth.
Well, I gotta run. I still haven't written Pres. yet so I gotta do that.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Transfer 11 Week 3, February 21, 2011
Dear Mom/Family,
First off, here are the questions Mummy asked:
How are things going?
Things are going well, we need more people in our teaching pool, but that's been one consistent thing every area I've been in has needed, so nothing's new there.
What's it like living in a member's home?
Interesting. Definitely, interesting. We don't have to buy our groceries, Sister Ross will do that, just so things aren't so crowded. That's nice, not having to worry about groceries. Though there are times where you just want your own place.
Any prospects added to your teaching pool?
We got two referrals this week. One was kind of a joke. His friends must have put his name in the system, and the other referral seems more interested, even though he bonked the appointment we had set up the day before. Oh, well . . . .
What's the new District like? Good Elders to work with?
The Columbia District is awesome! There's like 4 sets of Elders and 1 set of sisters. I've never been in a district in the mission field where the companionships of Elders were that high! Two of those comps. have 3 Elders! So we are really out numbered! It's fun though. I've served in the same district with our district leader before. In fact, he came out with me. I also sat on the second plane ride (from Memphis to Nashville—the one that was delayed like 2 1/2 hrs) with him. His name . . . Elder Wells.
What do you think of Franklin? Is it a nice place?
It is a nice place, it's really nice. Sometimes it's scary because of how nice it is. Though I have seen some projects in Franklin, I never really thought I would see those here. Well, I guess every place has projects. The members here are cool, and want to help in any way they can.
Did you already get the talk letter I sent you last week?
Yes, I did. I got it at transfers. Thanks!
We got the two boxes you shipped from Murray.
Great! I've sent one home today, and it's gonna have one of my labels on it and on the label from UPS it'll say Heather Green. She was Sister Turner's previous companion.
There are times when I just want to stop and look around at this place and Mondays are pretty busy to do just that. So I think we're gonna take "a day off" and just walk around downtown, so we're gonna do that next Monday. I don't really know what to say. Oh! I'll be sending home my camera's memory card. I got a new one today.
First off, here are the questions Mummy asked:
How are things going?
Things are going well, we need more people in our teaching pool, but that's been one consistent thing every area I've been in has needed, so nothing's new there.
What's it like living in a member's home?
Interesting. Definitely, interesting. We don't have to buy our groceries, Sister Ross will do that, just so things aren't so crowded. That's nice, not having to worry about groceries. Though there are times where you just want your own place.
Any prospects added to your teaching pool?
We got two referrals this week. One was kind of a joke. His friends must have put his name in the system, and the other referral seems more interested, even though he bonked the appointment we had set up the day before. Oh, well . . . .
What's the new District like? Good Elders to work with?
The Columbia District is awesome! There's like 4 sets of Elders and 1 set of sisters. I've never been in a district in the mission field where the companionships of Elders were that high! Two of those comps. have 3 Elders! So we are really out numbered! It's fun though. I've served in the same district with our district leader before. In fact, he came out with me. I also sat on the second plane ride (from Memphis to Nashville—the one that was delayed like 2 1/2 hrs) with him. His name . . . Elder Wells.
What do you think of Franklin? Is it a nice place?
It is a nice place, it's really nice. Sometimes it's scary because of how nice it is. Though I have seen some projects in Franklin, I never really thought I would see those here. Well, I guess every place has projects. The members here are cool, and want to help in any way they can.
Did you already get the talk letter I sent you last week?
Yes, I did. I got it at transfers. Thanks!
We got the two boxes you shipped from Murray.
Great! I've sent one home today, and it's gonna have one of my labels on it and on the label from UPS it'll say Heather Green. She was Sister Turner's previous companion.
There are times when I just want to stop and look around at this place and Mondays are pretty busy to do just that. So I think we're gonna take "a day off" and just walk around downtown, so we're gonna do that next Monday. I don't really know what to say. Oh! I'll be sending home my camera's memory card. I got a new one today.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Transfer 11 Week 2, February 14, 2011
Dear Family,
Sorry I wasn't able to write last week.
Snow.
That's all I gotta say is snow. Due to it snowing, cars were parked and we didn't want to walk to the library and email, so we stayed at the apartment and cleaned/packed.
So, news about this transfer. I'm now in Franklin, TN. New address is: 494 Royal Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 (we live with members). My new companion is Sister Turner. She's been out two transfers less than I have, so she has about six more months to her mission. She's from St. George, UT, and is an awesome missionary. Work in Franklin is a little harder than the other areas I've been in but, no matter, we shall make it work!
Sister Koford is training; her trainee is Sister Valentine, so I guess that makes me a mission aunt.
Sister Christensen called on Wednesday or Thursday and asked if I would like you to come and pick me up. I thought for a second and thought: "Hey, why not? It wouldn't hurt." (I've been trying not to think about it since I found out. I don't want to get trunky before the second of May, which I can then get trunky at 9:31 p.m. I don't know what else to say . . . . .
Oh! I know! Happy Single Awareness Day! Which, I suppose is also known as Valentine’s day.
Btw, did y'all get my Valentines that I sent awhile back?
I'll hear from y'all soon!
love
Sorry I wasn't able to write last week.
Snow.
That's all I gotta say is snow. Due to it snowing, cars were parked and we didn't want to walk to the library and email, so we stayed at the apartment and cleaned/packed.
So, news about this transfer. I'm now in Franklin, TN. New address is: 494 Royal Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 (we live with members). My new companion is Sister Turner. She's been out two transfers less than I have, so she has about six more months to her mission. She's from St. George, UT, and is an awesome missionary. Work in Franklin is a little harder than the other areas I've been in but, no matter, we shall make it work!
Sister Koford is training; her trainee is Sister Valentine, so I guess that makes me a mission aunt.
Sister Christensen called on Wednesday or Thursday and asked if I would like you to come and pick me up. I thought for a second and thought: "Hey, why not? It wouldn't hurt." (I've been trying not to think about it since I found out. I don't want to get trunky before the second of May, which I can then get trunky at 9:31 p.m. I don't know what else to say . . . . .
Oh! I know! Happy Single Awareness Day! Which, I suppose is also known as Valentine’s day.
Btw, did y'all get my Valentines that I sent awhile back?
I'll hear from y'all soon!
love
Transfer 11 Week 2, February 14, 2011
Dear Family,
Sorry I wasn't able to write last week.
Snow.
That's all I gotta say is snow. Due to it snowing, cars were parked and we didn't want to walk to the library and email, so we stayed at the apartment and cleaned/packed.
So, news about this transfer. I'm now in Franklin, TN. New address is: 494 Royal Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 (we live with members). My new companion is Sister Turner. She's been out two transfers less than I have, so she has about six more months to her mission. She's from St. George, UT, and is an awesome missionary. Work in Franklin is a little harder than the other areas I've been in but, no matter, we shall make it work!
Sister Koford is training; her trainee is Sister Valentine, so I guess that makes me a mission aunt.
Sister Christensen called on Wednesday or Thursday and asked if I would like you to come and pick me up. I thought for a second and thought: "Hey, why not? It wouldn't hurt." (I've been trying not to think about it since I found out. I don't want to get trunky before the second of May, which I can then get trunky at 9:31 p.m. I don't know what else to say . . . . .
Oh! I know! Happy Single Awareness Day! Which, I suppose is also known as Valentine’s day.
Btw, did y'all get my Valentines that I sent awhile back?
I'll hear from y'all soon!
love
Sorry I wasn't able to write last week.
Snow.
That's all I gotta say is snow. Due to it snowing, cars were parked and we didn't want to walk to the library and email, so we stayed at the apartment and cleaned/packed.
So, news about this transfer. I'm now in Franklin, TN. New address is: 494 Royal Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 (we live with members). My new companion is Sister Turner. She's been out two transfers less than I have, so she has about six more months to her mission. She's from St. George, UT, and is an awesome missionary. Work in Franklin is a little harder than the other areas I've been in but, no matter, we shall make it work!
Sister Koford is training; her trainee is Sister Valentine, so I guess that makes me a mission aunt.
Sister Christensen called on Wednesday or Thursday and asked if I would like you to come and pick me up. I thought for a second and thought: "Hey, why not? It wouldn't hurt." (I've been trying not to think about it since I found out. I don't want to get trunky before the second of May, which I can then get trunky at 9:31 p.m. I don't know what else to say . . . . .
Oh! I know! Happy Single Awareness Day! Which, I suppose is also known as Valentine’s day.
Btw, did y'all get my Valentines that I sent awhile back?
I'll hear from y'all soon!
love
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Transfer 10 Week 6, January 31, 2011
Dear Family,
It's the last week of the transfer—so any feelings about whether you are staying or going? You've been in Murray for awhile, but there's nothing to say you couldn't stay longer! I guess you'll find out next week.
It’s the last week of the transfer and I don't know what's going to happen at all. Murray hasn't seen any baptisms for a while now. Last one was Charles in December, so missionaries might be taken out, but I don't know. To be honest, I don't want to stay in Murray. Its an okay place, but I can't see myself here for seven and a half months, that would just be torture. Yes, President might, might transfer me out for my last transfer, but it doesn't make sense to get to know a ward that you'd only be in for six weeks.
So how are you doing and how are things going in the field?
To be perfectly honest, I don't know how I'm doing. It's kinda a blah feeling. It could be because of the area. I dunno. The field is good. We have a few select people who are just awesome. They make it worth everything. Though, I hear some sad news, Sara Edmunds, the last baptism I had in McMinnville has gone less active.
I heard on the news this morning that things are really cold and windy in the Illinois and Ohio areas. Is the cold affecting you a lot too?
Somewhat, it's cold so no one really wants to talk with us, but some let us in because it is so cold.
How's the teaching going?
Hard. We have to find some more people to teach. Some of the ones we have now just aren’t progressing and so we are going to drop them. We don't need to teach them if they aren't willing to change.
Any solid investigators shaping up?
Blair, she's our golden girl. Hopefully we'll be able to see her tonight and set a date with her. (Fingers crossed.)
Any dates set?
Nope, but hopefully Blair!
So from Thursday to Saturday we had specialized trainings in Clarksville. We got to stay with the traveling sisters and Hopkinsville sisters (in Hopkinsville, KY). It was a lot of fun. Brother Larson said that President would have to send home six missionaries after those three days. Well, he's wrong we were perfectly good.
Well I gotta write grandma so I'll close this email.
It's the last week of the transfer—so any feelings about whether you are staying or going? You've been in Murray for awhile, but there's nothing to say you couldn't stay longer! I guess you'll find out next week.
It’s the last week of the transfer and I don't know what's going to happen at all. Murray hasn't seen any baptisms for a while now. Last one was Charles in December, so missionaries might be taken out, but I don't know. To be honest, I don't want to stay in Murray. Its an okay place, but I can't see myself here for seven and a half months, that would just be torture. Yes, President might, might transfer me out for my last transfer, but it doesn't make sense to get to know a ward that you'd only be in for six weeks.
So how are you doing and how are things going in the field?
To be perfectly honest, I don't know how I'm doing. It's kinda a blah feeling. It could be because of the area. I dunno. The field is good. We have a few select people who are just awesome. They make it worth everything. Though, I hear some sad news, Sara Edmunds, the last baptism I had in McMinnville has gone less active.
I heard on the news this morning that things are really cold and windy in the Illinois and Ohio areas. Is the cold affecting you a lot too?
Somewhat, it's cold so no one really wants to talk with us, but some let us in because it is so cold.
How's the teaching going?
Hard. We have to find some more people to teach. Some of the ones we have now just aren’t progressing and so we are going to drop them. We don't need to teach them if they aren't willing to change.
Any solid investigators shaping up?
Blair, she's our golden girl. Hopefully we'll be able to see her tonight and set a date with her. (Fingers crossed.)
Any dates set?
Nope, but hopefully Blair!
So from Thursday to Saturday we had specialized trainings in Clarksville. We got to stay with the traveling sisters and Hopkinsville sisters (in Hopkinsville, KY). It was a lot of fun. Brother Larson said that President would have to send home six missionaries after those three days. Well, he's wrong we were perfectly good.
Well I gotta write grandma so I'll close this email.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Transfer 10 Week 5, January 24, 2011
It's been yet another glorious week in Murray, Kentucky. We've been finding people like crazy, or at least we've been diligent in the pursuit of having more people to teach. There's one really awesome member in the ward, her name is Heidi. Heidi shares the gospel with others as much as she can. She's saved us a few times from being left to tract at 8 at night. She's awesome. Yesterday she was beating herself up for not helping us more. She's one of the only members in the ward who's tried helping us. I want to be like Heidi when I get home. She's that cool.
I'm not sure what else to say, this week was pretty much filled with tracting. Oh! This upcoming week we're having Specialized Training for three days in Clarksville. Sister Koford and I will be staying with the Hopkinsville and Traveling Sisters for those three days. Our WML said that President will be sending home 6 sisters because of it. He's silly, we wouldn't do that much damage. Well I gotta get goin'.
I'm not sure what else to say, this week was pretty much filled with tracting. Oh! This upcoming week we're having Specialized Training for three days in Clarksville. Sister Koford and I will be staying with the Hopkinsville and Traveling Sisters for those three days. Our WML said that President will be sending home 6 sisters because of it. He's silly, we wouldn't do that much damage. Well I gotta get goin'.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Transfer 10 Week 4, January 18, 2011
Dear Mom and family,
I'll answer mummy's question(s) first.
So how are things going with you, Sis. Koford, and your investigators?
Not so good. Our investigators are getting low and we haven't really found good solid ones in the past few weeks. It's hard, it really is, but we're still pushin' on.
Is anyone progressing (Jessica) or have you found anyone new to teach?
No. Jessica's date dropped, she isn't living the law of chastity, and last time we talked with her, she was kind of hostile. I don't know if she's been offended or what.
Got any zone or mission conferences coming up that you're looking forward to?
We had interviews last week, Friday to be exact. The Paducah 5 had a short zone meeting after that. Do you like the name our zone has? I quite like it. This is the smallest zone I've been in, and yet we've had more get-togethers than any zone before.
I can't think of any good questions to ask you right now, so here's a lame one--how's the weather? It rained here yesterday and we are finally getting some of the ice to melt. It's really great! Although some of the early rain yesterday came while it was cold enough to freeze it, so it was a little slippery walking to church.
Cold, dark, and dreary. It's starting to rain here too. I wouldn't really mind the rain, but it's either freezing rain, or hot 'n muggy rain. I don't like either, but nothing stops missionaries, we're kinda like mailmen, only we still work on most holidays.
So, this week has been hard, because of the weather, no one would like to see us. The only ones who do are members and for numbers they no longer count. I don't know how we ever got our numbers when we did include our member visits in the amount of total lessons. There was one time this week where we went tracting in the morning. It was freezing! We only lasted 30 minutes. No one wanted to see us. Well time’s almost out so I'll talk with y'all next week.
I'll answer mummy's question(s) first.
So how are things going with you, Sis. Koford, and your investigators?
Not so good. Our investigators are getting low and we haven't really found good solid ones in the past few weeks. It's hard, it really is, but we're still pushin' on.
Is anyone progressing (Jessica) or have you found anyone new to teach?
No. Jessica's date dropped, she isn't living the law of chastity, and last time we talked with her, she was kind of hostile. I don't know if she's been offended or what.
Got any zone or mission conferences coming up that you're looking forward to?
We had interviews last week, Friday to be exact. The Paducah 5 had a short zone meeting after that. Do you like the name our zone has? I quite like it. This is the smallest zone I've been in, and yet we've had more get-togethers than any zone before.
I can't think of any good questions to ask you right now, so here's a lame one--how's the weather? It rained here yesterday and we are finally getting some of the ice to melt. It's really great! Although some of the early rain yesterday came while it was cold enough to freeze it, so it was a little slippery walking to church.
Cold, dark, and dreary. It's starting to rain here too. I wouldn't really mind the rain, but it's either freezing rain, or hot 'n muggy rain. I don't like either, but nothing stops missionaries, we're kinda like mailmen, only we still work on most holidays.
So, this week has been hard, because of the weather, no one would like to see us. The only ones who do are members and for numbers they no longer count. I don't know how we ever got our numbers when we did include our member visits in the amount of total lessons. There was one time this week where we went tracting in the morning. It was freezing! We only lasted 30 minutes. No one wanted to see us. Well time’s almost out so I'll talk with y'all next week.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Transfer 10 Week 3, January 10, 2011
Mom/family
I can't believe it's week 3 of my 10th transfer. Before we all know it, Alison and Clark will be married! So, I don't know if President or Sister Hutchings would call, but yesterday I scared Sister Koford and Jamie, her mom, and one of her friends. I was cold and my right arm was shaking pretty bad. If it had been my left arm, then yeah, it could have been a seizure, but since it was the right arm I don't think so. As far as I can recall all about my seizures they happen on the right side of my brain so if I were to convulse it would must likely happen on the left side of my body, not the right. We were teaching Jamie's mom the Stop Smoking Workshop. Glennis (Jamie's mom) really enjoyed the workshop. She knows she needs to quit and in the weeks before things had happened to her cigarettes. A few days before she had washed them in the washer. I'm so proud of Glennis. I know she has a strong support group, even if it's just one person in her family, it's still a strong support group.
Not much has happened this week. We've taught lessons to members, less actives, recent converts, and our investigators. Speaking of investigators, Jessica's date has dropped. She isn't living #7 of the ten commandments. However, we will reset the date with her so that she can be baptized.
I gotta write Nate right quick so I'll talk with ya'll next Monday.
I can't believe it's week 3 of my 10th transfer. Before we all know it, Alison and Clark will be married! So, I don't know if President or Sister Hutchings would call, but yesterday I scared Sister Koford and Jamie, her mom, and one of her friends. I was cold and my right arm was shaking pretty bad. If it had been my left arm, then yeah, it could have been a seizure, but since it was the right arm I don't think so. As far as I can recall all about my seizures they happen on the right side of my brain so if I were to convulse it would must likely happen on the left side of my body, not the right. We were teaching Jamie's mom the Stop Smoking Workshop. Glennis (Jamie's mom) really enjoyed the workshop. She knows she needs to quit and in the weeks before things had happened to her cigarettes. A few days before she had washed them in the washer. I'm so proud of Glennis. I know she has a strong support group, even if it's just one person in her family, it's still a strong support group.
Not much has happened this week. We've taught lessons to members, less actives, recent converts, and our investigators. Speaking of investigators, Jessica's date has dropped. She isn't living #7 of the ten commandments. However, we will reset the date with her so that she can be baptized.
I gotta write Nate right quick so I'll talk with ya'll next Monday.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Transfer 10 Week 2, January 5, 2011
Dear Family,
Sorry this is so late, the library in Murray is closed this week for a variety of reasons and so we waited until District Meeting to email in Paris, TN, and since this is late I got Grandma's email. Yay!
Now to answer the questions Mom had for me in her email.
So, how's it going being just the two of you and you being senior comp?
Good, but at the same time a little scary, I've never been senior comp so its new, but I know I can do it, because God wouldn't have put me as senior if I couldn't.
Are you getting along well with Sister Kofford?
Yes, Sister Koford and I are getting along pretty well. Oh! Sister Koford would like some return address labels, I should tell ya while I remember.
I'm assuming it's easier now that there are only two of you.
Duos are easier for me than trios. I think it has to do with the fact that I'm so used to being the third wheel that being a missionary it doesn't make sense to be a "third wheel".
Is she enjoying doing the driving?
I think she is, but I'm not 100% sure.
Because it's been so cold in Utah, the other day we were checking temperatures in Utah, Arizona, Kentucky, and Alaska. That particular day it was warmer in Murray than Phoenix (it was 40 degrees in Phoenix).
It was warmer in Kentucky than in Phoenix! No way! It's hard to believe!
And Nome, Alaska was warmer than we expected, too, but now I can't remember the temp. Anyway, tell us about how things are going and how your investigator(s) are doing.
We're having a hard time with our baptism date, Jessica. She wasn't at church this past Sunday and wasn't there at our appointment yesterday. I hope she's still good. I hope she hasn't gotten scared or something like that.
Mom, I was wondering if you could send me the talks from the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional? I was also wondering what's happened to my letters, I've just been missing getting some mail. I don't get a lot as is, so without the little I get, I recieve no mail at all. I wish I could communicate with Myriah and Neeka, but I guess I'll just have to wait until May 6 to talk with them. I think I'll stay away a little longer than my mission just to see what they'll do.
Sorry this is so late, the library in Murray is closed this week for a variety of reasons and so we waited until District Meeting to email in Paris, TN, and since this is late I got Grandma's email. Yay!
Now to answer the questions Mom had for me in her email.
So, how's it going being just the two of you and you being senior comp?
Good, but at the same time a little scary, I've never been senior comp so its new, but I know I can do it, because God wouldn't have put me as senior if I couldn't.
Are you getting along well with Sister Kofford?
Yes, Sister Koford and I are getting along pretty well. Oh! Sister Koford would like some return address labels, I should tell ya while I remember.
I'm assuming it's easier now that there are only two of you.
Duos are easier for me than trios. I think it has to do with the fact that I'm so used to being the third wheel that being a missionary it doesn't make sense to be a "third wheel".
Is she enjoying doing the driving?
I think she is, but I'm not 100% sure.
Because it's been so cold in Utah, the other day we were checking temperatures in Utah, Arizona, Kentucky, and Alaska. That particular day it was warmer in Murray than Phoenix (it was 40 degrees in Phoenix).
It was warmer in Kentucky than in Phoenix! No way! It's hard to believe!
And Nome, Alaska was warmer than we expected, too, but now I can't remember the temp. Anyway, tell us about how things are going and how your investigator(s) are doing.
We're having a hard time with our baptism date, Jessica. She wasn't at church this past Sunday and wasn't there at our appointment yesterday. I hope she's still good. I hope she hasn't gotten scared or something like that.
Mom, I was wondering if you could send me the talks from the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional? I was also wondering what's happened to my letters, I've just been missing getting some mail. I don't get a lot as is, so without the little I get, I recieve no mail at all. I wish I could communicate with Myriah and Neeka, but I guess I'll just have to wait until May 6 to talk with them. I think I'll stay away a little longer than my mission just to see what they'll do.
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