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
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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
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.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Transfer 10 Week 1, December 27, 2010
Dear Family,
On Saturday we found out about transfers. I don't know if Mom has told anyone the news so I'll share it here. Sister Austin's opening an area (Hopkinsville, KY). Sister Koford will be the driver here and I'm now Senior Companion. I don't really know how I feel. I know that I can do it because the Lord doesn't put us into situations that we can't handle or can't do. I know that He was with me when I was the only Laurel, president of that class, and was a Stake YCL (youth camp leader) at girls camp my last year there. I know with His help I can do what I've been called to do. There's not much to say, or at least, I can't think of much to say more.
We had a good Christmas. Christmas Eve we went over to the Bishop's house for dinner and a skit of Christ's birth. The three of us were they wise [wo]men, Apri (the ward mission leader's daughter) was Mary, her mom played Joseph, and our wonderful WML played the donkey on which Mary came to Bethlehem. Two of the bishop's children played shepherds, the youngest child and a YSA in the ward played the angel/choir of angels. Bishop was the narrator and his wife was the inn keeper. It was a really good night.
Christmas we went over to the Larsons (WML) for breakfast and dinner we went over to Jamie's. Sisters Austin and Koford made chicken and Jamie made pigs in a blanket. (My favorite was the pigs in a blanket).
I got shirts and stamps and cash. I also got a straightener and a blow dryer. These are just to name a few. I don't know what else to say since I got to talk with y'all on Christmas. Enjoy this week and know that I love you!
On Saturday we found out about transfers. I don't know if Mom has told anyone the news so I'll share it here. Sister Austin's opening an area (Hopkinsville, KY). Sister Koford will be the driver here and I'm now Senior Companion. I don't really know how I feel. I know that I can do it because the Lord doesn't put us into situations that we can't handle or can't do. I know that He was with me when I was the only Laurel, president of that class, and was a Stake YCL (youth camp leader) at girls camp my last year there. I know with His help I can do what I've been called to do. There's not much to say, or at least, I can't think of much to say more.
We had a good Christmas. Christmas Eve we went over to the Bishop's house for dinner and a skit of Christ's birth. The three of us were they wise [wo]men, Apri (the ward mission leader's daughter) was Mary, her mom played Joseph, and our wonderful WML played the donkey on which Mary came to Bethlehem. Two of the bishop's children played shepherds, the youngest child and a YSA in the ward played the angel/choir of angels. Bishop was the narrator and his wife was the inn keeper. It was a really good night.
Christmas we went over to the Larsons (WML) for breakfast and dinner we went over to Jamie's. Sisters Austin and Koford made chicken and Jamie made pigs in a blanket. (My favorite was the pigs in a blanket).
I got shirts and stamps and cash. I also got a straightener and a blow dryer. These are just to name a few. I don't know what else to say since I got to talk with y'all on Christmas. Enjoy this week and know that I love you!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Transfer 9 Week 6, December 20, 2010
Dear Mom/Family,
The situation with the comps is a little better I suppose. We've talked a lot about transfers and where we might go. One of our RCs [recent converts] said that I would be going and that I needed to come to terms with that fact. I didn't really liked how she said it, but I knew it to be true, and if I leave, I leave. I can't believe we are at week six of my ninth transfer in the field, and it's almost Christmas. I can remember telling President Hutchings that before we knew it Christmas would be here (I had been talking about how fast time was going).
There have been times when I think I give too much. (gift wise). There are a lot of presents under the trees (we have 3), most are from our families, and from ourselves most are from me. I'm not sure if they've even gotten me anything, not that that matters, but I just feel alone, not a part of the companionship at times and when I try, they don't want me to be there. They stop talking when I enter the room and it makes me feel as though they were talking about me, and the looks they give . . . I just hate it. There are times when I want to call and quit being a missionary because of how I feel. (Obviously I'm still here so I haven't called and quit.)
Enough of the sad. We will be having breakfast with the WML and his family at 10 so we can call then on their phones and on ours so I will most likely be calling in the morning, about 10 for ya'll, I'm not gonna make dad get up before nine to talk with me. We will also be having dinner with Jamie, and open some presents with her.
I think I'm gonna give my comps some gift cards for Walmart (one card each---I'm not that giving), along with something else. I just hope I can get the gift cards without them knowing.
Well, there are others that I need to write so I will leave ya'll with a wish for you to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Second Email
I forgot to say that I have the gifts you sent. I'm not sure if I have the ones grandma sent. The gifts only said "love mom and dad," so I don't know what if anything has happened to the gifts she sent. Maybe I'll get them today.
The situation with the comps is a little better I suppose. We've talked a lot about transfers and where we might go. One of our RCs [recent converts] said that I would be going and that I needed to come to terms with that fact. I didn't really liked how she said it, but I knew it to be true, and if I leave, I leave. I can't believe we are at week six of my ninth transfer in the field, and it's almost Christmas. I can remember telling President Hutchings that before we knew it Christmas would be here (I had been talking about how fast time was going).
There have been times when I think I give too much. (gift wise). There are a lot of presents under the trees (we have 3), most are from our families, and from ourselves most are from me. I'm not sure if they've even gotten me anything, not that that matters, but I just feel alone, not a part of the companionship at times and when I try, they don't want me to be there. They stop talking when I enter the room and it makes me feel as though they were talking about me, and the looks they give . . . I just hate it. There are times when I want to call and quit being a missionary because of how I feel. (Obviously I'm still here so I haven't called and quit.)
Enough of the sad. We will be having breakfast with the WML and his family at 10 so we can call then on their phones and on ours so I will most likely be calling in the morning, about 10 for ya'll, I'm not gonna make dad get up before nine to talk with me. We will also be having dinner with Jamie, and open some presents with her.
I think I'm gonna give my comps some gift cards for Walmart (one card each---I'm not that giving), along with something else. I just hope I can get the gift cards without them knowing.
Well, there are others that I need to write so I will leave ya'll with a wish for you to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
Second Email
I forgot to say that I have the gifts you sent. I'm not sure if I have the ones grandma sent. The gifts only said "love mom and dad," so I don't know what if anything has happened to the gifts she sent. Maybe I'll get them today.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Transfer 9 Week 5, December 13, 2010
I can't believe it's week 5 of my ninth transfer. First I have a few questions to ask.
1. I'm wondering if you'd send me a picture of Bill at his baptism and also a picture of a temple. I want to send him a Christmas card with those pictures in it. thanks!
2. What is Myriah's and Neeka's address(es)? I've written them letters, but they've just come back to me and I want to know why, and thanks.
Okay, so Mom wanted to know more about Charlie's baptism (as I'm sure you all do). So we met Charles one of the first days we were in Murray. He's the boyfriend of one of the members and we taught him for about a transfer before he committed to be baptized. First he was "late" to his interview, and "late" to his baptism. When I say "late" I mean he was there at the time we said he needed to be there, for his baptism he was there AT six, he had forgotten some things and Whitney didn't have her phone to call us and let us know they were running late. He also worried us when it was his confirmation day (they were late coming in), and yesterday he got the priesthood. I'm so happy for him!
Yesterday it snowed! Sister Koford wasn't feeling good either, so we stayed in the whole day. (By 6 we were told to park our cars so it wasn't that big of a deal for us, only thing is now we have two car fast days for this month! fun I love to walk.... not.)
Well, time's almost up. I gotta go. I love you all and have a good week!
1. I'm wondering if you'd send me a picture of Bill at his baptism and also a picture of a temple. I want to send him a Christmas card with those pictures in it. thanks!
2. What is Myriah's and Neeka's address(es)? I've written them letters, but they've just come back to me and I want to know why, and thanks.
Okay, so Mom wanted to know more about Charlie's baptism (as I'm sure you all do). So we met Charles one of the first days we were in Murray. He's the boyfriend of one of the members and we taught him for about a transfer before he committed to be baptized. First he was "late" to his interview, and "late" to his baptism. When I say "late" I mean he was there at the time we said he needed to be there, for his baptism he was there AT six, he had forgotten some things and Whitney didn't have her phone to call us and let us know they were running late. He also worried us when it was his confirmation day (they were late coming in), and yesterday he got the priesthood. I'm so happy for him!
Yesterday it snowed! Sister Koford wasn't feeling good either, so we stayed in the whole day. (By 6 we were told to park our cars so it wasn't that big of a deal for us, only thing is now we have two car fast days for this month! fun I love to walk.... not.)
Well, time's almost up. I gotta go. I love you all and have a good week!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Transfer 9 Week 3, November 29, 2010
Dear Family,
Here are the questions mom asked me:
So tell us about Thanksgiving and how things have gone for the three of you this week.
We spent Thanksgiving with this really awesome family in the ward, the Larsons (Ward Mission Leader and his family) along with Jamie (RC) and two of her sisters, and a friends of the Larsons. We learned how to crochet flowers to put in one's hair, it was fun. It's been hard, I don't like trios, I feel like an outsider. I hardly, if ever, feel included in the companionship, and what happened yesterday didn't help things any.
Any new investigators?
We have a few, some of them speak Spanish. (It's one of Sister Austin's goals to start a Spanish group in Murray).
Ward activities?
There was an activity on Thanksgiving for those who didn't have anyone to be with on Thanksgiving to go to. There's a few for Christmas. I don't know if we're going to any of those.
Interesting stories to tell?
First off, on Thursday, We have a BAPTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His name is Charles Rupert.
Okay, now for what happened yesterday. They got mad at me for telling one of the members what had happened. I was telling her the story, and one of them interrupted me, so it sounded worse for her than it would have. Have I said how much I hate trios?
Here are the questions mom asked me:
So tell us about Thanksgiving and how things have gone for the three of you this week.
We spent Thanksgiving with this really awesome family in the ward, the Larsons (Ward Mission Leader and his family) along with Jamie (RC) and two of her sisters, and a friends of the Larsons. We learned how to crochet flowers to put in one's hair, it was fun. It's been hard, I don't like trios, I feel like an outsider. I hardly, if ever, feel included in the companionship, and what happened yesterday didn't help things any.
Any new investigators?
We have a few, some of them speak Spanish. (It's one of Sister Austin's goals to start a Spanish group in Murray).
Ward activities?
There was an activity on Thanksgiving for those who didn't have anyone to be with on Thanksgiving to go to. There's a few for Christmas. I don't know if we're going to any of those.
Interesting stories to tell?
First off, on Thursday, We have a BAPTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His name is Charles Rupert.
Okay, now for what happened yesterday. They got mad at me for telling one of the members what had happened. I was telling her the story, and one of them interrupted me, so it sounded worse for her than it would have. Have I said how much I hate trios?
Monday, November 22, 2010
Transfer 9 Week 2, November 22, 2010
Dear Familiar Units,
We've had another baptism this past week. Her name is Samantha Chilton and she’s nine years old. Sister Larson, the Primary President (and the Ward Mission Leader's wife) asked Anna, her mom, if we could come and teach Samantha the lessons. We set a date with Samantha the first lesson we had with her, and when we were planning out her program she didn't care who did what, she just wanted to be baptized. (How cool is that?) She also wanted it to be as short as it could (again so she could be baptized. Sam might have ADHD, or ADD, but she is SMART! She read everything we gave her, she drew pictures of what she had read, she was just soaking everything up like a sponge.
We had one of our investigators, who we've been trying to get to come to church, come. She LOVED it! She wants to come back next week. Ah, the miracles we're seeing. here in Murray, KY (I wanted to say Dickson, TN, MY area). I cannot wait until she and her husband, Jay get baptized. That reminds me, Bill's year is almost here, he and Renee can get sealed! Oh what joy there is in doing missionary work!
I love all of you!
Second Email
I was excited that you are excited about getting a second companion. Tell us about Sister Koford—where she's from, how long she's been out, what's her first name?
Sister Koford is a new missionary she's been out for a transfer, so this is her second one. Sister Koford is also my little sister. She's from Riverton (or some city by SLC). Her first name is Katie, and if you want to make her some labels I think she would like it, maybe for Christmas?
How are the three of you fitting in your apartment?
Well, the apartment is small. We switched rooms. The bedroom was in the smaller room and the study room is now in the old bedroom. There isn't a lot of room but we aren't as squashed as we could be.
Are you getting along well?
For the most part, yes, we are. I'm not very found of trios so I think that says a lot for how it may appear to y'all.
Do you have plans for Thanksgiving?
Yup, we're going to the Larsons for Thanksgivin' dinner.
How are the investigators?
They is good. They're progressing for the most part.
Do you still have anyone scheduled for baptism on the 30th?
Nope, it was dropped because they didn't come to church.
Does Murray get snow or just cold and wet?
It's getting cold. I don't know if it snows or not, but it does freeze over.
Did you do anything special to celebrate your one-year anniversary?
I blew fire. That was cool
Did you get the Thanksgiving card with your "present"? And I did send you the Ensign—it should arrive by tomorrow at the latest.
Yup I did and thank you for it.
Christmas gifts?
Cash and stamps, since transfers are three days after Christmas.
We've had another baptism this past week. Her name is Samantha Chilton and she’s nine years old. Sister Larson, the Primary President (and the Ward Mission Leader's wife) asked Anna, her mom, if we could come and teach Samantha the lessons. We set a date with Samantha the first lesson we had with her, and when we were planning out her program she didn't care who did what, she just wanted to be baptized. (How cool is that?) She also wanted it to be as short as it could (again so she could be baptized. Sam might have ADHD, or ADD, but she is SMART! She read everything we gave her, she drew pictures of what she had read, she was just soaking everything up like a sponge.
We had one of our investigators, who we've been trying to get to come to church, come. She LOVED it! She wants to come back next week. Ah, the miracles we're seeing. here in Murray, KY (I wanted to say Dickson, TN, MY area). I cannot wait until she and her husband, Jay get baptized. That reminds me, Bill's year is almost here, he and Renee can get sealed! Oh what joy there is in doing missionary work!
I love all of you!
Second Email
I was excited that you are excited about getting a second companion. Tell us about Sister Koford—where she's from, how long she's been out, what's her first name?
Sister Koford is a new missionary she's been out for a transfer, so this is her second one. Sister Koford is also my little sister. She's from Riverton (or some city by SLC). Her first name is Katie, and if you want to make her some labels I think she would like it, maybe for Christmas?
How are the three of you fitting in your apartment?
Well, the apartment is small. We switched rooms. The bedroom was in the smaller room and the study room is now in the old bedroom. There isn't a lot of room but we aren't as squashed as we could be.
Are you getting along well?
For the most part, yes, we are. I'm not very found of trios so I think that says a lot for how it may appear to y'all.
Do you have plans for Thanksgiving?
Yup, we're going to the Larsons for Thanksgivin' dinner.
How are the investigators?
They is good. They're progressing for the most part.
Do you still have anyone scheduled for baptism on the 30th?
Nope, it was dropped because they didn't come to church.
Does Murray get snow or just cold and wet?
It's getting cold. I don't know if it snows or not, but it does freeze over.
Did you do anything special to celebrate your one-year anniversary?
I blew fire. That was cool
Did you get the Thanksgiving card with your "present"? And I did send you the Ensign—it should arrive by tomorrow at the latest.
Yup I did and thank you for it.
Christmas gifts?
Cash and stamps, since transfers are three days after Christmas.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Transfer 9 Week 1, November 15, 2010
Dear Mom/Family,
News about transfers. There's going to be a change in the Murray Ward. There will now be three of us instead of just two; so, Sister Austin and I are staying and my "little sister," Sister Koford, will be here in Murray. I can't wait!
We had a baptism this past week. It was Jamie's baptism. Her date was for the 17th of December, but it was too far away for her. She asked if we could move it up some, and we asked her when she wanted it to be. "This weekend?" she asked timidly.
"Sure!" we said, cheerfully.
We then started to plan for her baptism. Sister Austin and I played a part in her baptism. Sister Austin gave the talk on baptism and I said the closing prayer. The refreshments were good. Xiena, a member of the ward made the goodies. (Xiena makes really good food.) There were a lot of people there for her. I was really excited to see so many there. Seeing how many people cared for Jamie made me really happy, knowing that she had a family she could turn to whenever she needed. I can't believe that it was only last week that she was kicked out and now she's a member of the Church. If I didn't know that the Gospel is true, I would now with what happened to Jamie.
Barbie's funeral will be this Saturday at a Baptist Church. I met some people who knew the other woman when Sister Austin and I were at Angel's Attic, volunteering there this past Saturday. It's sad what happened to Barbie, but now there's nothing holding her back from joining the Church, and perhaps her husband and brother will be more open to our message.
Time's almost out. I love you!
News about transfers. There's going to be a change in the Murray Ward. There will now be three of us instead of just two; so, Sister Austin and I are staying and my "little sister," Sister Koford, will be here in Murray. I can't wait!
We had a baptism this past week. It was Jamie's baptism. Her date was for the 17th of December, but it was too far away for her. She asked if we could move it up some, and we asked her when she wanted it to be. "This weekend?" she asked timidly.
"Sure!" we said, cheerfully.
We then started to plan for her baptism. Sister Austin and I played a part in her baptism. Sister Austin gave the talk on baptism and I said the closing prayer. The refreshments were good. Xiena, a member of the ward made the goodies. (Xiena makes really good food.) There were a lot of people there for her. I was really excited to see so many there. Seeing how many people cared for Jamie made me really happy, knowing that she had a family she could turn to whenever she needed. I can't believe that it was only last week that she was kicked out and now she's a member of the Church. If I didn't know that the Gospel is true, I would now with what happened to Jamie.
Barbie's funeral will be this Saturday at a Baptist Church. I met some people who knew the other woman when Sister Austin and I were at Angel's Attic, volunteering there this past Saturday. It's sad what happened to Barbie, but now there's nothing holding her back from joining the Church, and perhaps her husband and brother will be more open to our message.
Time's almost out. I love you!
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