Dear Family,
Did you get your birthday box okay this week?
Yes, I did get my birthday box this week, funny story about that. Sister Rigley and I were heading out to go out and work (Sister Rigley had some letters to drop off) and we saw the postal worker and he told us that the package on top of the mail unit was ours (mine, really) and it was the package you sent. We took it up to the apartment so the things inside wouldn't melt. Good thing too it was a HOT day and there were things that could melt.
Are you ready to have a little party to celebrate your 22nd birthday?! I hope you get to have a little fun and a little celebration.
Yes. Yes I am. I hope I get to have a little fun as well. I think I deserve at least a little fun.
Oh, and you should have had a baptismal service last Saturday. How did that go?
Yes! we did have a baptism this weekend. Her name is Sara Edmonds. We had to start her baptism a little late because the font wasn't filling as fast as we wanted it to (it was started too late for the program to be on time). Don't worry though, no one minded it. Sara was apprehensive about her baptism, but that was to be expected. Sara was baptized by a member of the ward, Brother Rucker, who is just awesome, a feller who's sensitive to the things which are spiritual.
It's almost time for dinner so I'm gonna have to wrap this up, but just send the questions again next week and I'll answer them then. Love.
Showing posts with label mcminnville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mcminnville. Show all posts
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Transfer 7 Week 5, September 21, 2010
This was all we got from Angie:
Okay, here's the explanation to the pictures. The garden with deer is the apartment we live in. My comp and I. The photos with the little girls—the close up on three of them, one of the girls looks like Lisa did when she was younger. I took the picture of it because the girl reminded me of Lisa.
Okay, here's the explanation to the pictures. The garden with deer is the apartment we live in. My comp and I. The photos with the little girls—the close up on three of them, one of the girls looks like Lisa did when she was younger. I took the picture of it because the girl reminded me of Lisa.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Transfer 7 Week 4, September 13, 2010
Dear Family,
I guess I should start off by telling y'all a little more about Sister Rigley since both Ma and Mim E (Grandma) have asked me in both of their emails.
Sister Rigley is from . . . you guessed it, Utah! She's from Layton, Utah. She's been out for a little over a year. We've been having a hard time, but this past weekend we worked things out and I'm gonna send the evidence of what we did to get some unity in this companionship.
The baptism we were going to have this past Saturday (Sept. 11) has now been scheduled for the 25th. Yay! We'll have two entering the waters of baptism that day, and they both came to church yesterday!
I'm glad to hear that Amanda has had Riley. I hope she sends me something telling me about him. I don't like being outta the loop, especially when it comes to my friends.
2nd Email
Mom, I've thought of something that I want for my birthday. Dancer knee pads. I fell this past week and hurt my knee (part of the pictures I just sent). My companion would also like some labels so she doesn't have to write her name on every letter she sends. Her name is: Sister Rachel Marie Rigley. Thank you so much.
And speaking of letters I could use some more stamps! (I figure I'd ask since my birthday's almost here.)
I guess I should start off by telling y'all a little more about Sister Rigley since both Ma and Mim E (Grandma) have asked me in both of their emails.
Sister Rigley is from . . . you guessed it, Utah! She's from Layton, Utah. She's been out for a little over a year. We've been having a hard time, but this past weekend we worked things out and I'm gonna send the evidence of what we did to get some unity in this companionship.
The baptism we were going to have this past Saturday (Sept. 11) has now been scheduled for the 25th. Yay! We'll have two entering the waters of baptism that day, and they both came to church yesterday!
I'm glad to hear that Amanda has had Riley. I hope she sends me something telling me about him. I don't like being outta the loop, especially when it comes to my friends.
2nd Email
Mom, I've thought of something that I want for my birthday. Dancer knee pads. I fell this past week and hurt my knee (part of the pictures I just sent). My companion would also like some labels so she doesn't have to write her name on every letter she sends. Her name is: Sister Rachel Marie Rigley. Thank you so much.
And speaking of letters I could use some more stamps! (I figure I'd ask since my birthday's almost here.)
Monday, September 6, 2010
Transfer 7 Week 3, September 6, 2010
It's me, Sister Whitehead. It's Monday, September 6, 2010. I'm sitting here in the Family History Center at the church in McMinnville with Sister Rigley and the Spanish Elders, Elder Goodman, Elder Lowry, and Elder Shoun (like town). I just read all y'all's emails and am now responding to it.
Mom, when did you tryout for the MoTab? I don't think you told me that, perhaps you did, I just don't remember.
I'm having a bit of a hard time. I feel burned in McMinnville. This is my 3rd transfer and I've only been in areas for 2, so this is new to me. I don't know if I can handle it—well I know I can, because I know the Lord won't give me something I can't handle. To be honest, that's how I've been handling a lot of this that has happened out here in Tennessee.
This past week has been pretty hard. We had three baptismal dates at the beginning of last week and now we only have one. One of the dropped dates is because we haven't been able to see him, the other dropped date is because she doesn't feel prepared for baptism. (She is, she just doesn't know it. She's pretty much a dry Mormon.)
Not a lot has been done I'm sad to say, so this is all I have to report on.
Mom, when did you tryout for the MoTab? I don't think you told me that, perhaps you did, I just don't remember.
I'm having a bit of a hard time. I feel burned in McMinnville. This is my 3rd transfer and I've only been in areas for 2, so this is new to me. I don't know if I can handle it—well I know I can, because I know the Lord won't give me something I can't handle. To be honest, that's how I've been handling a lot of this that has happened out here in Tennessee.
This past week has been pretty hard. We had three baptismal dates at the beginning of last week and now we only have one. One of the dropped dates is because we haven't been able to see him, the other dropped date is because she doesn't feel prepared for baptism. (She is, she just doesn't know it. She's pretty much a dry Mormon.)
Not a lot has been done I'm sad to say, so this is all I have to report on.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Transfer 7 Week 2, August 30, 2010
For the past couple of days I haven't really been feeling all that good. My nose is all runny and my throat is itchy, really, really, REALLY itchy, my head even kinda hurts. Oh and we have like no money for food. That's fun. No money for food.
I need to clarify something from last week’s email. I said that my comp was a “mess,” and in the South "mess" means something different than it does in the West. In the west mess means they're messy, they aren't all that clean. Here it means something different, and for the life of me I can't think of what it means at the moment. (I think it's because of my head and my stuffed nose.)
When did Amanda get engaged? If I remember correctly she was soon to be engaged a few months before I left. It feels so weird hearing about people I know getting married and having kids (preferably in that order [I've met quite a few people who have children, but are not married, some have been those that I've been one of their missionaries. It's amazing what happens when the mother has a child at a young age, her daughter does too, and it just continues like this, unless they don't want to be like their mother/grandmother]).
Since I'm not feelin' all that great I'm gonna go now, sorry it wasn't that long of a letter.
I need to clarify something from last week’s email. I said that my comp was a “mess,” and in the South "mess" means something different than it does in the West. In the west mess means they're messy, they aren't all that clean. Here it means something different, and for the life of me I can't think of what it means at the moment. (I think it's because of my head and my stuffed nose.)
When did Amanda get engaged? If I remember correctly she was soon to be engaged a few months before I left. It feels so weird hearing about people I know getting married and having kids (preferably in that order [I've met quite a few people who have children, but are not married, some have been those that I've been one of their missionaries. It's amazing what happens when the mother has a child at a young age, her daughter does too, and it just continues like this, unless they don't want to be like their mother/grandmother]).
Since I'm not feelin' all that great I'm gonna go now, sorry it wasn't that long of a letter.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Transfer 7 Week 1, August 23, 2010
Dear Family,
Transfers are tomorrow and Sister Winder is going to Franklin, and that of course means I'm staying here in McMinnville. The new sister that's coming is Sister Rigley, yes that's right, rigley, like the gum. This means that three of my companions came out together (Sister Blackham, Sister Winder, and of course my new comp, Sister Rigley) and two that have been her comp in the past, Sister Blackham and Sister Goff. I hear that Sister Rigley is a “mess,”* and I can’t wait until we are offically comps!
McMinnville really needs fresh "blood" to get it moving again. That's all I have for now.
*Apparently a good thing!
Transfers are tomorrow and Sister Winder is going to Franklin, and that of course means I'm staying here in McMinnville. The new sister that's coming is Sister Rigley, yes that's right, rigley, like the gum. This means that three of my companions came out together (Sister Blackham, Sister Winder, and of course my new comp, Sister Rigley) and two that have been her comp in the past, Sister Blackham and Sister Goff. I hear that Sister Rigley is a “mess,”* and I can’t wait until we are offically comps!
McMinnville really needs fresh "blood" to get it moving again. That's all I have for now.
*Apparently a good thing!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 6, August 16, 2010
Dear Fam,
I did get the letter Grandma sent me with the spending money in it. And Yes I got the package you sent me as well, and of course I liked the things within, and yes to the hump day gift.
My comp and I are doing okay, the work is a little slow, but it's starting to pick up a bit. Very hot, very hot indeed, we've been praying for it to cool down and it kinda has for the last little bit. No one's really outdoors until about 9. Details, well, I'm having a bit of a hard time with everything that's going on. If you have any insights that might help I'd more than appreciate it.
I did get the letter Grandma sent me with the spending money in it. And Yes I got the package you sent me as well, and of course I liked the things within, and yes to the hump day gift.
My comp and I are doing okay, the work is a little slow, but it's starting to pick up a bit. Very hot, very hot indeed, we've been praying for it to cool down and it kinda has for the last little bit. No one's really outdoors until about 9. Details, well, I'm having a bit of a hard time with everything that's going on. If you have any insights that might help I'd more than appreciate it.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 5, August 9, 2010
Okay, Well not much has happened this week. Um . . . . In 9 days is my 9 month mark, yay! I don't really know what to say . . . . Oh, transfers are next week . . . no two weeks from now, I think. Anywho, transfers are comin' up.
I'm not gonna beg anymore for letters, no one wants to talk to me that way so what's the point in looking forward to mail anymore?
I'm not gonna beg anymore for letters, no one wants to talk to me that way so what's the point in looking forward to mail anymore?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 4, August 2, 2010
Dear Family,
I only have a few more days before I reach my half-way point (okay, really it's sixteen days, but still). It doesn't feel like I've been out for almost nine months. In fact, It only feels like last month I came from the MTC. I don't feel any smarter than I did when I came out, I don't feel that much different, if any thing I'm a little thinner, and a bit darker and have a few scars from the telestial bugs we know as mosquitos. I suppose I talk a bit more, but not that much more. I don't feel that much different than when I first wanted to come out.
(This part of my letter has nothing to do with the first paragraph, or hopefully the rest). It's amazing what Satan can do. How he can make us think that what we are feeling is from God. One of the people we know here in McMinnville has read from the scriptures and felt impressed that we as a Christian people should ban all the bad, evil stuff---porn, drugs, alcohol, etc.---from here. We listened the first time they told us this. When we went over again their religious leader had told her that it was Satan that had misguided her. They didn't like the feeling they got when he said this. We talked about how Satan is the perfect deceiver, and how what he did, started them to question about everything they've felt.
Now, onto more happier things.
Mom, I was wondering if you'd send me a dictionary in the box you're sending me, me English is gone down. I really need it! Transfers are happening soon (not this upcoming week but within the next 2 or 3, or so). I'll most likely stay here so that would make at least 4 1/2 months in McMinnville.
We moved last week. We are now in Apartment 204, not 203. We moved one apartment over, only down side is that there's a weird guy who likes us (Sister Winder) and he's moved to 203, so we're neighbors (we try to avoid him at all costs). 204 is really nice, it was once the office for the D'Ville Apartment complex. It's a two room apartment, so it's bigger, and kept up very well and we're very happy with it. The other room is for exercise! The elders have tried to get us (me) to tennis. They CDP me all the time, I really like it, then again, they're begging in away and I like it when people beg. I know, I'm a little odd on that point, but a part of me likes it when someone begs, I think it has to do with the fact that I feel like I'm in charge.
Mom I was wondering if I could have Timmy's Mission address, I want to send him something. I was also wondering if you knew when Amanda's baby shower was and if you'd tell me so I could send her something and if you don't if you'd ask. thanks!:)
Well, time's almost up, so I say far well to all!
Sister Whitehead
I only have a few more days before I reach my half-way point (okay, really it's sixteen days, but still). It doesn't feel like I've been out for almost nine months. In fact, It only feels like last month I came from the MTC. I don't feel any smarter than I did when I came out, I don't feel that much different, if any thing I'm a little thinner, and a bit darker and have a few scars from the telestial bugs we know as mosquitos. I suppose I talk a bit more, but not that much more. I don't feel that much different than when I first wanted to come out.
(This part of my letter has nothing to do with the first paragraph, or hopefully the rest). It's amazing what Satan can do. How he can make us think that what we are feeling is from God. One of the people we know here in McMinnville has read from the scriptures and felt impressed that we as a Christian people should ban all the bad, evil stuff---porn, drugs, alcohol, etc.---from here. We listened the first time they told us this. When we went over again their religious leader had told her that it was Satan that had misguided her. They didn't like the feeling they got when he said this. We talked about how Satan is the perfect deceiver, and how what he did, started them to question about everything they've felt.
Now, onto more happier things.
Mom, I was wondering if you'd send me a dictionary in the box you're sending me, me English is gone down. I really need it! Transfers are happening soon (not this upcoming week but within the next 2 or 3, or so). I'll most likely stay here so that would make at least 4 1/2 months in McMinnville.
We moved last week. We are now in Apartment 204, not 203. We moved one apartment over, only down side is that there's a weird guy who likes us (Sister Winder) and he's moved to 203, so we're neighbors (we try to avoid him at all costs). 204 is really nice, it was once the office for the D'Ville Apartment complex. It's a two room apartment, so it's bigger, and kept up very well and we're very happy with it. The other room is for exercise! The elders have tried to get us (me) to tennis. They CDP me all the time, I really like it, then again, they're begging in away and I like it when people beg. I know, I'm a little odd on that point, but a part of me likes it when someone begs, I think it has to do with the fact that I feel like I'm in charge.
Mom I was wondering if I could have Timmy's Mission address, I want to send him something. I was also wondering if you knew when Amanda's baby shower was and if you'd tell me so I could send her something and if you don't if you'd ask. thanks!:)
Well, time's almost up, so I say far well to all!
Sister Whitehead
Monday, July 26, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 3, July 26, 2010
Dear Family,
It's good to hear about all y'all's week. I really did enjoy the package from the YW. When I saw the key in our mail box slot-thingy I thought Sister Winder had gotten another package, she's the one who usually does, but when the package was for me, I was surprised! (Mom, you don't have to worry about me being nice I sent Sister Davis a thank you card as soon as I got the package, and I asked her to thank the YW.)
This week has been kinda slow, and hot, really, really, really HOT! Our Daily Contacts (DC) is low this week because of it being so stinkin' hot here, no one wants to be outside, not even us, but by being outside in the heat it sparks an interest in people to want to know why we're outside. Sister Winder and I have talked to a lot of people about why we come out on missions (it was brought on by Sister Woodall not being there. Remember, Sister Woodall was the mini-missionary, and they wanted to know where she was).
I was wondering if you could send me the Ensign every month, we get it here, but we use them as visuals for our investigators. I'd just like my own copy that I can mark up and stuff and now with Zone Conferences being every three months instead of every month I don't know what they'll do for the Ensign.
I can't think of anything else. So . . . .
Love
It's good to hear about all y'all's week. I really did enjoy the package from the YW. When I saw the key in our mail box slot-thingy I thought Sister Winder had gotten another package, she's the one who usually does, but when the package was for me, I was surprised! (Mom, you don't have to worry about me being nice I sent Sister Davis a thank you card as soon as I got the package, and I asked her to thank the YW.)
This week has been kinda slow, and hot, really, really, really HOT! Our Daily Contacts (DC) is low this week because of it being so stinkin' hot here, no one wants to be outside, not even us, but by being outside in the heat it sparks an interest in people to want to know why we're outside. Sister Winder and I have talked to a lot of people about why we come out on missions (it was brought on by Sister Woodall not being there. Remember, Sister Woodall was the mini-missionary, and they wanted to know where she was).
I was wondering if you could send me the Ensign every month, we get it here, but we use them as visuals for our investigators. I'd just like my own copy that I can mark up and stuff and now with Zone Conferences being every three months instead of every month I don't know what they'll do for the Ensign.
I can't think of anything else. So . . . .
Love
Monday, July 19, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 2, July 19, 2010
Email 1 (about the knives she mailed home):
Okay, the ones in the red paper bag thingy, those are for dad (his father's day gift—a recent convert in Dickson gave those to me and Sister Goff). The small pocket knife and the other(s?) are mine/my future husband’s. Isn't John Fuller nice?
What would you like me to say for YWs?
Email 2 (again about the knives):
No, but if Dad can't remember than perhaps if I saw them I could tell. I know that there are two mother of pearl knives the big one is for dad and the small one is mine. There's one in a leather holder that one is for Dad. There's one for "Mr. Right" I don't really remember what that one looks like, Sister Goff and I opened the box to see what it was (we weren't supposed to), and it's a really nice knife as well, though I believe that one was in a box like my knife. If there are any other knives, I don't know.
Email 3:
I'll start off with questions they might have that you can answer when they ask it or at the end if they don't.
Questions/Answers:
1. Q: Should girls serve missions if they aren't dating anyone when they're 21?
A: No, if sisters aren't dating anyone when they are 21, they have many options before them, continue schooling, or if they so desire, they may serve a mission, even if when they were younger they didn't think (or want) to serve a mission. So, pretty much ask God if it is His will for you to serve a full-time mission with the black tag.
2. Q: Why do sisters have to wait until they're 21 to serve a mission and why is it only for 18 months and not 24?
A: Well, we (Sister Winder and I) recently had a mini-missionary as another companion and we know why we have to wait. One, while we tend to be more mature than the elders a mission is really, really, really hard and we need that extra time to prepare ourselves. For elders a mission is their preparation.
3. Q: What's a mini-missionary? (Mom you don't have to answer this if they don't ask.)
A: A mini-missionary is someone who comes out to see what a mission is like, only they serve for two weeks instead of 1 1/2 or two years.
Okay, I'll now talk about my experiences.
I've been one of the missionaries to see at least 6 people come to the water's edge (baptism). It's amazing to see what a difference the gospel makes in the lives of our sisters and brothers. I have to say that the best time I've had on my mission was when we taught member's friends/family and they were baptized into this church. I never wanted to serve a mission. Never, if you had asked me on my twentieth birthday if I wanted to serve a mission, I would have told you no, however, I'm glad I'm here helping the work progress. I know in Utah it doesn't seem like there's much to do as far as missionary work is concerned, but just being a good example to others helps a lot! You don't even have to do much, going to the temple is doing missionary work, you are helping others receive salvation. That's what a missionary does, we help people receive salvation.
My time is almost up, I must get going.
Love Sister Whitehead.
Okay, the ones in the red paper bag thingy, those are for dad (his father's day gift—a recent convert in Dickson gave those to me and Sister Goff). The small pocket knife and the other(s?) are mine/my future husband’s. Isn't John Fuller nice?
What would you like me to say for YWs?
Email 2 (again about the knives):
No, but if Dad can't remember than perhaps if I saw them I could tell. I know that there are two mother of pearl knives the big one is for dad and the small one is mine. There's one in a leather holder that one is for Dad. There's one for "Mr. Right" I don't really remember what that one looks like, Sister Goff and I opened the box to see what it was (we weren't supposed to), and it's a really nice knife as well, though I believe that one was in a box like my knife. If there are any other knives, I don't know.
Email 3:
I'll start off with questions they might have that you can answer when they ask it or at the end if they don't.
Questions/Answers:
1. Q: Should girls serve missions if they aren't dating anyone when they're 21?
A: No, if sisters aren't dating anyone when they are 21, they have many options before them, continue schooling, or if they so desire, they may serve a mission, even if when they were younger they didn't think (or want) to serve a mission. So, pretty much ask God if it is His will for you to serve a full-time mission with the black tag.
2. Q: Why do sisters have to wait until they're 21 to serve a mission and why is it only for 18 months and not 24?
A: Well, we (Sister Winder and I) recently had a mini-missionary as another companion and we know why we have to wait. One, while we tend to be more mature than the elders a mission is really, really, really hard and we need that extra time to prepare ourselves. For elders a mission is their preparation.
3. Q: What's a mini-missionary? (Mom you don't have to answer this if they don't ask.)
A: A mini-missionary is someone who comes out to see what a mission is like, only they serve for two weeks instead of 1 1/2 or two years.
Okay, I'll now talk about my experiences.
I've been one of the missionaries to see at least 6 people come to the water's edge (baptism). It's amazing to see what a difference the gospel makes in the lives of our sisters and brothers. I have to say that the best time I've had on my mission was when we taught member's friends/family and they were baptized into this church. I never wanted to serve a mission. Never, if you had asked me on my twentieth birthday if I wanted to serve a mission, I would have told you no, however, I'm glad I'm here helping the work progress. I know in Utah it doesn't seem like there's much to do as far as missionary work is concerned, but just being a good example to others helps a lot! You don't even have to do much, going to the temple is doing missionary work, you are helping others receive salvation. That's what a missionary does, we help people receive salvation.
My time is almost up, I must get going.
Love Sister Whitehead.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Transfer 6 Week 1, July 12, 2010
Hello family!
Transfer news: first the English elders (Zone Leaders) Elder Campbell is leaving McMinnville, I don't know where he's going. Elder Carpenter is staying and his new companion is Elder Nicholl, I get Elder Nicholl again! Yay!!!! He's an awesome missionary/leader. The Spanish elders, Elder Ulmer and Elder Vasquez are being whitewashed out, I don't, however remember who's coming in to replace them. Sister Winder and I are staying here. Fun.
Will the Ward be doing anything special for Pioneer Day?
Yes, the ward is doing something in Altamont, and also in town they'll be watching a movie or more, somethin' like that.
How did things go with your mini-missionary? (What is a mini-missionary, by the way?)
I'll tell you that next week, so ask again, she's still here. A mini-missionary is someone who wants to see what it's like to be a missionary without being a full-term missionary. They're just out for two weeks, and then they go back to "normal" life.
Just so you know, I have a copy of Preach My Gospel in both English and Dutch and I'm working on reading them side-by-side. I just might finish the book later this summer or early fall (which is to say I'm not speed-reading them).
That's so cool! I love how you want to keep your mission language up, in the words of Elder Vasquez, that's awesome.
Let's see, I sent you the talk you wanted by Neil Anderson, did you get it? Did you also get the padded envelope with your new debit card? And did you understand that you just need to call either of the phone numbers to activate the card and that you don't have to use our home phone to do it?
The answer to all of these questions is yes.
Tell us anything else interesting that's going on. Are things any better with Kenny Priest or Linda Presley?
No, not really, we reset a date with Kenny, but he has a phobia of crowds that we need to overcome first before he will come to church, or at least have him meet a lot of people in the ward so he doesn't feel alone, somethin' like that.
And what great news about Wanda Kelly! I'm excited about that!
I know! (took her long enough). I'm so happy for her and her family. I know they'll be blessed.
For the past week I haven't really been feeling well, I go out and teachify, but my stomach hurts if I stop and have a moment to myself, so at lunch and dinner I take a nap. If any of you have a suggestion as to how I can feel better please let me know.
Love, Sister Angela Elizabeth Whitehead
Transfer news: first the English elders (Zone Leaders) Elder Campbell is leaving McMinnville, I don't know where he's going. Elder Carpenter is staying and his new companion is Elder Nicholl, I get Elder Nicholl again! Yay!!!! He's an awesome missionary/leader. The Spanish elders, Elder Ulmer and Elder Vasquez are being whitewashed out, I don't, however remember who's coming in to replace them. Sister Winder and I are staying here. Fun.
Will the Ward be doing anything special for Pioneer Day?
Yes, the ward is doing something in Altamont, and also in town they'll be watching a movie or more, somethin' like that.
How did things go with your mini-missionary? (What is a mini-missionary, by the way?)
I'll tell you that next week, so ask again, she's still here. A mini-missionary is someone who wants to see what it's like to be a missionary without being a full-term missionary. They're just out for two weeks, and then they go back to "normal" life.
Just so you know, I have a copy of Preach My Gospel in both English and Dutch and I'm working on reading them side-by-side. I just might finish the book later this summer or early fall (which is to say I'm not speed-reading them).
That's so cool! I love how you want to keep your mission language up, in the words of Elder Vasquez, that's awesome.
Let's see, I sent you the talk you wanted by Neil Anderson, did you get it? Did you also get the padded envelope with your new debit card? And did you understand that you just need to call either of the phone numbers to activate the card and that you don't have to use our home phone to do it?
The answer to all of these questions is yes.
Tell us anything else interesting that's going on. Are things any better with Kenny Priest or Linda Presley?
No, not really, we reset a date with Kenny, but he has a phobia of crowds that we need to overcome first before he will come to church, or at least have him meet a lot of people in the ward so he doesn't feel alone, somethin' like that.
And what great news about Wanda Kelly! I'm excited about that!
I know! (took her long enough). I'm so happy for her and her family. I know they'll be blessed.
For the past week I haven't really been feeling well, I go out and teachify, but my stomach hurts if I stop and have a moment to myself, so at lunch and dinner I take a nap. If any of you have a suggestion as to how I can feel better please let me know.
Love, Sister Angela Elizabeth Whitehead
Monday, July 5, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 6, July 5, 2010
Dear Fammawee,
Angela, you said you've got baptismal dates set. Who are your investigators? How are they doing? Well, first our baptism dates have been postponed, they didn't come to church yesterday, and I don't think they'll find a good reason to, unless we teach them with more pure doctrine. They were/are Kenny Priest, we met him contacting, (it's kinda like tracting only we don't knock on doors---tracting isn't my favorite thing in the world, it doesn't get many people to water's edge). Though one person that I met tracting did get baptized on Saturday . . . finally. For those of you who know Wanda Kelly, (Sister Blackham and I first set the date with her for January 16th, but it fell through because of her family).
The other is Linda Presley. We also met Linda contacting, there isn't much to say there. I feel bad that I don't have any good feelings about them, I know they're children of God, and that one day they will be baptized, but I'm just not feelin' it lately, I really hope I'm not getting into a funk.
How did Sister Hutchings happen to be with you for setting one of those dates? We had interviews that day, and President Hutchings, Sister Hutchings and one of the APs, Elder Hare (a Spanish elder) went on exchanges with us from 6-9. It was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome that she came with us.
Are you scorching in the heat or getting along okay? When our AC went out Sister Winder and I were drenched in our own sweat, and the apartment gave us no relief, in fact in the morning it was cooler outside than in.
Is your apartment air conditioned? FINALLY! We have our AC back on, and I can't tell you how happy I am! Though one nice thing about no AC for the weekend it helped Sister Winder and I get used to the heat, so being outside isn't as bad as it once was.
Have you been getting the snail mail letters I've been sending okay? Yes, I have, and if I could, I'd like to make a request for a talk, it's by Neil L. Anderson, it's called, "Repent that I may heal you." I really like it and would love to read it from time to time, like I do with the other talks I have.
Tell us anything you can think of to share. It's all interesting to us! Well, it really isn't that positive, but I feel that I need to get it off my chest so that I don't think about it anymore and I can focus on the work at hand. The ward here seems nice to us, but they would much rather help the elders than the sisters, and I'm not just talking about meals, we can handle the no meals thing. This ward is just so worked I think they need to remove the sisters for a time, I know that there are some less actives/excommunicated members who wouldn't like that, but the ward, in my own opinion, needs a swift kick in the rear. I know that those that we've been teaching haven't been to church, and honestly I don't blame them. In Gospel Principles the members trash other churches and at the same time they aren't, saying somefing like, "In other churches they don't have the priesthood authority of God," or they talk about things that only members would know, things that are too overwhelming for people looking into the church. I hope all of you try not to talk too in depth of the doctrines of the church when in R/S or where ever you may be. We are told in Preach My Gospel that we are not to teach all we know to our investigators. I honestly think that every member should have a copy of "Preach My Gospel."
Sister Winder and I must get our food for this week before one so that we can be ready for the mini-missionary that we'll be getting later today I'll write more later, but for now,
Love!
Angela, you said you've got baptismal dates set. Who are your investigators? How are they doing? Well, first our baptism dates have been postponed, they didn't come to church yesterday, and I don't think they'll find a good reason to, unless we teach them with more pure doctrine. They were/are Kenny Priest, we met him contacting, (it's kinda like tracting only we don't knock on doors---tracting isn't my favorite thing in the world, it doesn't get many people to water's edge). Though one person that I met tracting did get baptized on Saturday . . . finally. For those of you who know Wanda Kelly, (Sister Blackham and I first set the date with her for January 16th, but it fell through because of her family).
The other is Linda Presley. We also met Linda contacting, there isn't much to say there. I feel bad that I don't have any good feelings about them, I know they're children of God, and that one day they will be baptized, but I'm just not feelin' it lately, I really hope I'm not getting into a funk.
How did Sister Hutchings happen to be with you for setting one of those dates? We had interviews that day, and President Hutchings, Sister Hutchings and one of the APs, Elder Hare (a Spanish elder) went on exchanges with us from 6-9. It was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome that she came with us.
Are you scorching in the heat or getting along okay? When our AC went out Sister Winder and I were drenched in our own sweat, and the apartment gave us no relief, in fact in the morning it was cooler outside than in.
Is your apartment air conditioned? FINALLY! We have our AC back on, and I can't tell you how happy I am! Though one nice thing about no AC for the weekend it helped Sister Winder and I get used to the heat, so being outside isn't as bad as it once was.
Have you been getting the snail mail letters I've been sending okay? Yes, I have, and if I could, I'd like to make a request for a talk, it's by Neil L. Anderson, it's called, "Repent that I may heal you." I really like it and would love to read it from time to time, like I do with the other talks I have.
Tell us anything you can think of to share. It's all interesting to us! Well, it really isn't that positive, but I feel that I need to get it off my chest so that I don't think about it anymore and I can focus on the work at hand. The ward here seems nice to us, but they would much rather help the elders than the sisters, and I'm not just talking about meals, we can handle the no meals thing. This ward is just so worked I think they need to remove the sisters for a time, I know that there are some less actives/excommunicated members who wouldn't like that, but the ward, in my own opinion, needs a swift kick in the rear. I know that those that we've been teaching haven't been to church, and honestly I don't blame them. In Gospel Principles the members trash other churches and at the same time they aren't, saying somefing like, "In other churches they don't have the priesthood authority of God," or they talk about things that only members would know, things that are too overwhelming for people looking into the church. I hope all of you try not to talk too in depth of the doctrines of the church when in R/S or where ever you may be. We are told in Preach My Gospel that we are not to teach all we know to our investigators. I honestly think that every member should have a copy of "Preach My Gospel."
Sister Winder and I must get our food for this week before one so that we can be ready for the mini-missionary that we'll be getting later today I'll write more later, but for now,
Love!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 5, June 28, 2010
How about you, Angie, what's been happening out your way? I don't have any specific questions, so just tell us about what you've been doing.
We set two baptism dates this past week. Sister Hutchings was with us for one of them, that was cool.
I was thinking about Grandpa this morning thinking about when he passed away when I was on my mission. If he were to pass away closer to the end of my mission I would want to go home to be at the funeral, so I'm grateful that I was just beginning my mission when it occurred.
Mom, I was wondering if you would send me an ipod, not my touch but perhaps the ipod Lisa was using before I let her use the touch.
Did Lisa go to R/S on Sunday? I hope she had a good time. What should I say in my email for the sisters in R/S?
Oh, I would use my JP card for a lot more things but it declines for like the last two weeks of the month so I gotta use my own card or not buy food at all and starve. I personally think it's dumb that it stops working when we have the money for what we need, but we cannot buy it because our cards don't work. I hate it.
We set two baptism dates this past week. Sister Hutchings was with us for one of them, that was cool.
I was thinking about Grandpa this morning thinking about when he passed away when I was on my mission. If he were to pass away closer to the end of my mission I would want to go home to be at the funeral, so I'm grateful that I was just beginning my mission when it occurred.
Mom, I was wondering if you would send me an ipod, not my touch but perhaps the ipod Lisa was using before I let her use the touch.
Did Lisa go to R/S on Sunday? I hope she had a good time. What should I say in my email for the sisters in R/S?
Oh, I would use my JP card for a lot more things but it declines for like the last two weeks of the month so I gotta use my own card or not buy food at all and starve. I personally think it's dumb that it stops working when we have the money for what we need, but we cannot buy it because our cards don't work. I hate it.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 4, June 21, 2010
Dear Family,
1. You never did say, can we assume you have the cast off and you got a clean bill of health for the broken wrist and elbow? Yes the cast is off. Though for contacting Sister Winder and I are thinking about wearing it so people will talk to us, and so we can get waves (five waves equals one contact).
2. How are you and Sister Winder getting along? Sister Winder and I are getting along pretty well; at first she didn't like the mess I made when I unpacked.
3. Are you finding people to teach? Yes, we're finding people to teach, but the area has just been worked that it's kinda hard.
4. How's the weather affecting you (if at all)? It's hard, it's really, really, REALLY HOT. So no one is outside sittin' on their porches (I can understand why), or outside in general because it's so stinkin' hot.
5. What's it like in your new area? McMinnville is a small city, but there are 3 companionships of missionaries (a set of English elders, a set of Spanish, and of course yours truly and Sister Winder).
6. Similar to the other cities or different? McMinnville is somewhat similiar to Cookeville, it's been worked almost to the bone. The members here aren't as friendly and they don't want to come out with us on exchanges or feed us. (At least the sisters they don't. I've seen the elders’ [list] and they have like every day filled where we're lucky if we have two a week.)
7. Did you do anything special for Father's Day? Unless contacting is "special," nope.
8. Were you invited to dinner any where? The answer is the same to that as above, nope.
love.
1. You never did say, can we assume you have the cast off and you got a clean bill of health for the broken wrist and elbow? Yes the cast is off. Though for contacting Sister Winder and I are thinking about wearing it so people will talk to us, and so we can get waves (five waves equals one contact).
2. How are you and Sister Winder getting along? Sister Winder and I are getting along pretty well; at first she didn't like the mess I made when I unpacked.
3. Are you finding people to teach? Yes, we're finding people to teach, but the area has just been worked that it's kinda hard.
4. How's the weather affecting you (if at all)? It's hard, it's really, really, REALLY HOT. So no one is outside sittin' on their porches (I can understand why), or outside in general because it's so stinkin' hot.
5. What's it like in your new area? McMinnville is a small city, but there are 3 companionships of missionaries (a set of English elders, a set of Spanish, and of course yours truly and Sister Winder).
6. Similar to the other cities or different? McMinnville is somewhat similiar to Cookeville, it's been worked almost to the bone. The members here aren't as friendly and they don't want to come out with us on exchanges or feed us. (At least the sisters they don't. I've seen the elders’ [list] and they have like every day filled where we're lucky if we have two a week.)
7. Did you do anything special for Father's Day? Unless contacting is "special," nope.
8. Were you invited to dinner any where? The answer is the same to that as above, nope.
love.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 3, June 14, 2010
We told Bro. Gooden (Ward Mission Leader) about my seizure (we were talking about an investigator) he joked that I should have a seizure at every investigator's home so that they'll join the church. We both said no. [Angie missed her meds for a few days and had a grand mal seizure. Another fun call from the mission president—NOT!] I have a fear that my medication won't last very much longer. I have enough until the next shipment, but I feel it effectiveness is going down, don't really know why but I do. [Probably because she’d reduced the amount in her system...silly girl!]
Monday, June 7, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 2, June 7, 2010
Q&A:
Angie, I'm anxious to hear more about you and Sister Winder. You knew her back in your Cookeville days, right?
Yup, Sister Winder and I knew each other in Cookeville, Tennessee before Sister Goff and I left for Dickson (I miss Dickson ) but I'll work hard here in McMinnville.
I'm especially wanting your local address. If you don't know it by heart already, I bet she does, so be sure to send it.
103 Main Street Apt 203 McMinnville, Tennessee I don't know the zip code (sorry) [It's 37110.]
How's the work in McMinnville? Have you got people you're teaching? How's the Ward and the members?
The work isn't really moving. There have been sisters in McMinnville for at least two years and the area is just worked to bits. There are a few people that we have in our teaching pool, none, however are progressing. The ward is . . . well I don't want to sound harsh or anything, but the ward is exhausted. They've had missionaries here forever and I think they just need a break for a litttle while.
I sent you other emails earlier this week, so be sure you answer ALL the questions!!
We heard about Meagan (CA Spanish speaking mission) and Tyler (MI mission) yesterday—Meagan is doing really well and is also learning Korean and teaching in that language. Tyler is also doing really well and shared how he and his companion are sometimes using sidewalk chalk to contact. They write a question on the sidewalk and then write: Want to know the answer? Call: (cell phone number). Sister Harrison said they got more than 20 phone calls after that! Can you believe it?!
Yeah, I can. Makes sense—get them thinking then they call, set up an appointment then we have them hooked. hehehe.
What's Sister Winder's first name?
Sister Winder's first name is Alexandra
How long has she been out?
She's been out for about a year now.
Did you have any other baptisms before you left Dickson? (I think John's was the last you wrote about.)
Anthony was the last baptism we had in Dickson before I got transferred. Anthony is John's great-nephew. He's a really good kid.
Did you take your bike with you or loan it to the Sister who needs one?
I loaned it to a sister who has just come. She didn't have a bike and she needed one so I let her have mine. I want to use it after the mission so I'm sure I can get it back.
Did Sister Winder already have a car or did you take the one from Dickson with you?
McMinnville already had a car, so Dickson still has Jose Jr.
How was the trip to McMinnville?
Long, It took over two hours to get here, and it shouldn't've taken that long. Those that brought Sister Winder and I to McMinnville took awhile to get us here.
What ward are you assigned to?
The McMinnville Ward (That really isn't a surprise, is it? The ward is named after the city.)
Angie, I'm anxious to hear more about you and Sister Winder. You knew her back in your Cookeville days, right?
Yup, Sister Winder and I knew each other in Cookeville, Tennessee before Sister Goff and I left for Dickson (I miss Dickson ) but I'll work hard here in McMinnville.
I'm especially wanting your local address. If you don't know it by heart already, I bet she does, so be sure to send it.
103 Main Street Apt 203 McMinnville, Tennessee I don't know the zip code (sorry) [It's 37110.]
How's the work in McMinnville? Have you got people you're teaching? How's the Ward and the members?
The work isn't really moving. There have been sisters in McMinnville for at least two years and the area is just worked to bits. There are a few people that we have in our teaching pool, none, however are progressing. The ward is . . . well I don't want to sound harsh or anything, but the ward is exhausted. They've had missionaries here forever and I think they just need a break for a litttle while.
I sent you other emails earlier this week, so be sure you answer ALL the questions!!
We heard about Meagan (CA Spanish speaking mission) and Tyler (MI mission) yesterday—Meagan is doing really well and is also learning Korean and teaching in that language. Tyler is also doing really well and shared how he and his companion are sometimes using sidewalk chalk to contact. They write a question on the sidewalk and then write: Want to know the answer? Call: (cell phone number). Sister Harrison said they got more than 20 phone calls after that! Can you believe it?!
Yeah, I can. Makes sense—get them thinking then they call, set up an appointment then we have them hooked. hehehe.
What's Sister Winder's first name?
Sister Winder's first name is Alexandra
How long has she been out?
She's been out for about a year now.
Did you have any other baptisms before you left Dickson? (I think John's was the last you wrote about.)
Anthony was the last baptism we had in Dickson before I got transferred. Anthony is John's great-nephew. He's a really good kid.
Did you take your bike with you or loan it to the Sister who needs one?
I loaned it to a sister who has just come. She didn't have a bike and she needed one so I let her have mine. I want to use it after the mission so I'm sure I can get it back.
Did Sister Winder already have a car or did you take the one from Dickson with you?
McMinnville already had a car, so Dickson still has Jose Jr.
How was the trip to McMinnville?
Long, It took over two hours to get here, and it shouldn't've taken that long. Those that brought Sister Winder and I to McMinnville took awhile to get us here.
What ward are you assigned to?
The McMinnville Ward (That really isn't a surprise, is it? The ward is named after the city.)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Transfer 5 Week 1, May 31, 2010
Transfer news!
So I'm sorry that I haven't been able to email y'all for the past coupler weeks; the computers were acting strange in Dickson where I no longer am serving.
First and foremost transfers were today and Sister Goff and I are no longer comps. I'm now serving with Sister Winder in McMinnville (Mac-min-vul) and Sister Goff is still in Dickson. I'm gonna miss those in Dickson, I know I was only there for three months but a lot happened in those three months and I bonded with people a bit more than I did in Cookeville. I hope that I can bond with people here in McMinnville as I did with those in Dickson.
I gotta go. I'll talk with y'all soon.
love.
So I'm sorry that I haven't been able to email y'all for the past coupler weeks; the computers were acting strange in Dickson where I no longer am serving.
First and foremost transfers were today and Sister Goff and I are no longer comps. I'm now serving with Sister Winder in McMinnville (Mac-min-vul) and Sister Goff is still in Dickson. I'm gonna miss those in Dickson, I know I was only there for three months but a lot happened in those three months and I bonded with people a bit more than I did in Cookeville. I hope that I can bond with people here in McMinnville as I did with those in Dickson.
I gotta go. I'll talk with y'all soon.
love.
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