It was so so so so great to be able to talk to y'all yesterday! Time was way tooo short, especially when the computer died and I wasn't able to say a proper goodbye. That made me a little frustrated but I guess I'll live. This past week has been so crazy busy. We hardly have enough time to do anything, and there definitely wasn't enough time to get trunky about waiting to talk to y'all. We have so many appointments these days and service opportunities. It's the busiest that I've been my entire mission this consistently. Which is fantastic! We also get fed alot. As in, sometimes we get fed almost every meal...one night we had two dinner appointments. Worst. Thing. Ever.
Last Monday we were very disappointed that we weren't able to go to the prison outlet since it's closed on Monday's. So that'll have to be added whenever I get to come back and visit. All the remotely interesting things here are closed on Monday. They just don't want us to have fun. We were able to teach a couple lessons that evening to some less active families which is fun!
Tuesday after district meeting we had a lesson with Lauren, the psychic. We taught her the Plan of Salvation. I thought that would resolve her reincarnation beliefs but not so much. We just had to come out and say that we don't believe in reincarnation. She took it okay, but isn't too sure about it. That's where prayer and the Book of Mormon get to come in and resolve some concerns! We also had a first lesson with a miracle new investigator Rochelle. She is 24 and covered in tattoos and piercings. She is looking for a church to raise her 10 month old son in. She's even started reading the Bible to him every night. How adorable! She was way open and had a few questions about the church. She wants to attend. So we taught her about the Book of Mormon and we're going back to teach her the full Restoration tomorrow! She is so nice and just amazing! Tuesday night after dinner we were walking to our car and stopped to talk to a couple in their garage, Todd and Suzie. They were nice and he was way chatty. We found out that he can see ghost. Seems like everyone around here has that ability, must be something in the water. At one point he looked at me and said, "I haven't met a single girl from Georgia that isn't gorgeous." Awkward. He kept asking what the requirements were to join the church. We set up a return appointment for the next day, taught him part of the restoration and he agreed to be baptized. He also told me that he felt a connection between us? I guess missionaries are assigned to certain areas for a reason.ha. And later voiced how he wants to divorce his wife, which is so so sad. We're actually going to teach him today during P-Day, and hopefully get him a date to be baptized on.
Wednesday we finished painting a garage, and then we taught Todd. Did some service at Renatta's trailer. Renatta is in Minnesota for a while. Her mom is dying so she's taking care of some stuff back there. She just has one trial after another. But whenever she gets back we're gonna have this trailer looking real nice! We were even able to acquire some awesome paint colors! She might just end up with a red door :) We also ate with this funny family the DeBoers. They just started coming back to church.
Thursday we were able to get in with a couple of investigators and were able to kinda see how they are doing. And to invite them to come to a ward activity that was on Saturday. We also taught Barbara. She loved the Plan of Salvation and is reading a lot of the Book of Mormon. She said she would have already read it all if it was bigger print, so we have one in bigger print coming for her. She told us that we were able to answer all of her questions without even knowing what they were. And that we knew exactly what scriptures to share when. It's nice to know that you're teaching by the spirit, because sometimes it's hard to recognize. You just have to trust your good thoughts. She has been praying, but says she hasn't got an answer that it's true yet. But said she would be baptized when she does.
Friday we did some more service at the trailer. We had breakfast for supper at the Christman's. And we were able to go and show several investigators and less active families this cool video about moms! It was fun to be able to talk about you, mom :)
Saturday we had service from 8-5. With the most awesome lunch break in between! Raelene came down and had lunch with us! Chick-fil-A...yumm! She is doing really good. She has some hard things going on but is such a strong lady! I love her! We also had the ward activity that night. Some of our investigators came which was awesome!! It was a carnival and was pretty fun. They had a silent auction and games and food and such. It was enjoyable.
Sunday meetings and church consumed majority on the day! I did manage to get two Mother's Day gifts from church!haha.And then I got to talk to my wonderful family! Tell Jeb that he's a punk for not being there. I just loved seeing and hearing from y'all. Sister Hibbard said y'all had really strong southern accents.haha.
It was a packed week full of all sorts of good stuff! And we have multiple teaching appointments each day this week! It's almost like the work is hastening!! I hope y'all have a great week!
Love,
Sister Adams
Part 2: Soccer
Part 3: Breakfast and Getting Ready
Part 4: Studies
Part 5: Extra Hour of Training
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| Extra hour of training our President is having us do. Sisters Lattin and Woolstehume joined us! Part 6: Out we go!! |
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| We are searching for lost souls... we will find them... |
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| We see all sorts of God's great creatures! Part 7: Lunch |
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| Do not tell my mama this is what I eat for lunch |
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| Our appointments dog...looks just like the dog on Sandlot |
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