In all honesty I don't remember a whole ton about what happened this past week. The exciting thing is that Arnulfo had his baptism interview and he passed! We changed his baptism date so he's getting baptized on Wednesday we hope. But that Satan is a fighter, so we are praying that everything will work out!
We received a referral this week as well from the English missionaries and we went, and it was some catholics, and we had a good conversation with them, and we'll be going back this week, so we are very excited! They are really nice!
On Friday our no car day, we asked one of our members if she wanted to go on a lesson with us and she was really nice, she stayed with us the whole day so we could get a lot more accomplished, and she took us every where, she is planning to get married soon though and she'll be moving out of state which is sad because we love her.
Yesterday we finally got one of our investigators and less-actives to come to church, it was awesome because the ward really fellow shipped them and they really liked it! It was awesome!
I don't really remember much more so sorry this is short, but next week should be exciting because we have zone conference, baptism, exchanges and a missionary fireside coming up! Well I love you all!
Love, Hermana Love
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
11 Months!!
Yes! it's crazy! 11 months ago I entered the Provo MTC! Time goes way fast, because I still feel like I was just in the MTC yesterday, but now here I am almost gone for a year, and I still have lots of work to do.
This week was really awesome! We committed Arnulfo to get baptized next Monday, during our P-day, we are soo excited for it to actually happen now, because Arnulfo is soo awesome! He's been ready since the day we met him back in October, and he is legit, he comes to church for sacrament and Sunday School, and then goes straight to work, and that is after getting off sometimes at like 2 in the morning the night before. He is way cool! We also had some awesome member lessons where we are finally starting to receive referrals from them, that means that they trust us. We are loving it! Also on Friday we rode the bus, and on the bus we found one of our potentials that we have been looking for, for several days now. She says she's confused about religion and learning more would confuse her more, which if she would just listen she wouldn't be confused anymore. We also met a less-active member from the English ward, and we had a good talk with him as well, it was a cool day for riding the bus, I am starting to realize why dad likes to ride the bus soo much. It is a good time to have conversations with people.
Yesterday we had stake conference which was awesome, we called our investigators that have never come to church yet to see if they were coming and they said yes, so we were driving there way super excited! But they never showed, I don't get it they are soo awesome, they love the Book of Mormon, but they just don't come to church. But Stake Conference was awesome, since I've been serving in the same stake the whole time, I got to see the members from my other areas there and they still remember me, it was soo fun! I loved it although my convert from Chino, wasn't there, but the sisters says he still goes to church weekly. But Stake Conference was cool because it was a broadcast, so we heard from, Elder Steven E. Snow, Elder Johnston, Sister Barbara Thompson, and Elder Perry, and I even understood almost everything, slowly but surely I'm getting there to fluent Spanish.
Well yup, it was a good week and another successful week is well on its way! I love you all lots!
Love, Hermana Love
This week was really awesome! We committed Arnulfo to get baptized next Monday, during our P-day, we are soo excited for it to actually happen now, because Arnulfo is soo awesome! He's been ready since the day we met him back in October, and he is legit, he comes to church for sacrament and Sunday School, and then goes straight to work, and that is after getting off sometimes at like 2 in the morning the night before. He is way cool! We also had some awesome member lessons where we are finally starting to receive referrals from them, that means that they trust us. We are loving it! Also on Friday we rode the bus, and on the bus we found one of our potentials that we have been looking for, for several days now. She says she's confused about religion and learning more would confuse her more, which if she would just listen she wouldn't be confused anymore. We also met a less-active member from the English ward, and we had a good talk with him as well, it was a cool day for riding the bus, I am starting to realize why dad likes to ride the bus soo much. It is a good time to have conversations with people.
Yesterday we had stake conference which was awesome, we called our investigators that have never come to church yet to see if they were coming and they said yes, so we were driving there way super excited! But they never showed, I don't get it they are soo awesome, they love the Book of Mormon, but they just don't come to church. But Stake Conference was awesome, since I've been serving in the same stake the whole time, I got to see the members from my other areas there and they still remember me, it was soo fun! I loved it although my convert from Chino, wasn't there, but the sisters says he still goes to church weekly. But Stake Conference was cool because it was a broadcast, so we heard from, Elder Steven E. Snow, Elder Johnston, Sister Barbara Thompson, and Elder Perry, and I even understood almost everything, slowly but surely I'm getting there to fluent Spanish.
Well yup, it was a good week and another successful week is well on its way! I love you all lots!
Love, Hermana Love
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A Week of Tender Mercies!
Well this week was pretty interesting! It was very good though as well! So this past week there was a training meeting in Arcadia, that some sisters were chosen to go to, but it was crazy because the day before the metting my companion and I were studying when the phone rings and we look to see that it is the AP's and we were nervous thinking it's only the first week of the transfer it can't be ET's but they just wanted us to be companions for the day with one of the sisters who wasn't going to the meeting. So it was really fun!
Then we were getting really nervous because one of our investigators Arnulfo who we have been trying to get a hold of all week, was next to impossible to contact he wouldn't return our calls or anything. So finally we thought well maybe he needs a break but we'll at least text to ask if he wants to come to church, and guess what? He came to church! It was exciting! It turns out he had been sick and working a lot, so luckily we didn't lose him.
Another investigator we had also seemed to be losing interest during our lessons, and after saying they would come to church, didn't show up again, but we went over yesterday, and had a great lesson with him so everything is going well with him still.
Also this week both me and Hna. Mulitalo got the cold, so it was challenging to do the work but still pushing through. So we went one day to check on some formers who live in the same apartment complex as our investigators Nery and Estela, and while we were there they saw us and invited us to come eat, chicken soup, but it was chicken feet soup. We were nervous, but chicken feet really isn't that bad, and it did make me feel better, also while we were over there we went into the laundry room with them, where we met a lady who happens to be very confused about religion right now, and so it's prime for us, we still have yet to find her at home again, but I don't think it was a coincidence that we met her there.
Also we rode the bus on friday! It was fun! But we were very nervous since we never have before, we were hoping we wouldn't miss it that we would have the right amount of money, and get on the right bus, it took us 2 buses to get where we were going but it worked out fine, so it was pretty awesome, and we got to our appointment right on time, so that was very lucky. It was a fun and adventurous day.
This week was very exciting full of miracles and pleasant surprises. It really is true that the lord know and loves each one of us individually, and he knows what his children need, and when he put our faith in him all things are possible! I am so grateful for this mission and the things I am learning here. It's a great experience!
Hope all is well with you all and Happy martin luther king day yesterday, at least I think that's what Holiday it was,
Love, Hermana Love
Then we were getting really nervous because one of our investigators Arnulfo who we have been trying to get a hold of all week, was next to impossible to contact he wouldn't return our calls or anything. So finally we thought well maybe he needs a break but we'll at least text to ask if he wants to come to church, and guess what? He came to church! It was exciting! It turns out he had been sick and working a lot, so luckily we didn't lose him.
Another investigator we had also seemed to be losing interest during our lessons, and after saying they would come to church, didn't show up again, but we went over yesterday, and had a great lesson with him so everything is going well with him still.
Also this week both me and Hna. Mulitalo got the cold, so it was challenging to do the work but still pushing through. So we went one day to check on some formers who live in the same apartment complex as our investigators Nery and Estela, and while we were there they saw us and invited us to come eat, chicken soup, but it was chicken feet soup. We were nervous, but chicken feet really isn't that bad, and it did make me feel better, also while we were over there we went into the laundry room with them, where we met a lady who happens to be very confused about religion right now, and so it's prime for us, we still have yet to find her at home again, but I don't think it was a coincidence that we met her there.
Also we rode the bus on friday! It was fun! But we were very nervous since we never have before, we were hoping we wouldn't miss it that we would have the right amount of money, and get on the right bus, it took us 2 buses to get where we were going but it worked out fine, so it was pretty awesome, and we got to our appointment right on time, so that was very lucky. It was a fun and adventurous day.
This week was very exciting full of miracles and pleasant surprises. It really is true that the lord know and loves each one of us individually, and he knows what his children need, and when he put our faith in him all things are possible! I am so grateful for this mission and the things I am learning here. It's a great experience!
Hope all is well with you all and Happy martin luther king day yesterday, at least I think that's what Holiday it was,
Love, Hermana Love
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy 2012!
Well since all the libraries were closed yesterday for the new year we get to email today instead of yesterday, and the last week of December went zooming by, so fast I can't even remember really what happened. We rode our bikes one day last week, and speaking of which we now have a scheduled bike day starting this week, we must ride our bikes on Fridays, that will be interesting because our area is ginormous. Oh yeah! I'm still in Rimgrove but not in a trio anymore, Sister Taylor left to the complete other side of the mission to open a new sisters area, and Hermana Mulitalo and I will be staying here together for at least another transfer, so it should be good because I love Rimgrove. Plus I don't have to sleep on the floor anymore, although it was really comfy.
Here is a story that Dad will love! This past week we went to a recent converts and we showed her a movie about families because she is about to become a mom, well she decided we should have a snack while we watch. Guess what it was? CUCUMBERS!! with CHILI on it too of course my 2 favorite things. I luckily got away with only eating 2 slices.
We also had some awesome lessons about goals with our members, and less-actives this year....and one of our less-actives came to church yesterday! We were sooo excited!
We had a language training this week as well which helped a lot so that we can make our studies more effective I was really excited about it.
Then the end of the week came and it was new years eve, the day of transfer calls and, now suddenly it is Tuesday, this week and weekend flew by! Also I feel a little weird because now it's 2012 I will be home this year, and so that is weird because I just barely got to the MTC it feels like, and their is a lot of work to do, especially since our mission vision for the Spanish missionaries is to baptize weekly! It's going to happen! I can feel it coming. Already we have contacted some promising people, so we are soo lucky!
Well I hope you all had a great new years, and you have a vision of your 2012 this year! I love you all and I pray for you each! I'm so very grateful for this gospel and for the chance that I have to be here and serving the Lord full time! This is a great work, and I challenge of you to pray for some awesome missionary experiences this year because their is nothing better than helping others receive the restored gospel. I love you all!
Love, Hermana Love
Here is a story that Dad will love! This past week we went to a recent converts and we showed her a movie about families because she is about to become a mom, well she decided we should have a snack while we watch. Guess what it was? CUCUMBERS!! with CHILI on it too of course my 2 favorite things. I luckily got away with only eating 2 slices.
We also had some awesome lessons about goals with our members, and less-actives this year....and one of our less-actives came to church yesterday! We were sooo excited!
We had a language training this week as well which helped a lot so that we can make our studies more effective I was really excited about it.
Then the end of the week came and it was new years eve, the day of transfer calls and, now suddenly it is Tuesday, this week and weekend flew by! Also I feel a little weird because now it's 2012 I will be home this year, and so that is weird because I just barely got to the MTC it feels like, and their is a lot of work to do, especially since our mission vision for the Spanish missionaries is to baptize weekly! It's going to happen! I can feel it coming. Already we have contacted some promising people, so we are soo lucky!
Well I hope you all had a great new years, and you have a vision of your 2012 this year! I love you all and I pray for you each! I'm so very grateful for this gospel and for the chance that I have to be here and serving the Lord full time! This is a great work, and I challenge of you to pray for some awesome missionary experiences this year because their is nothing better than helping others receive the restored gospel. I love you all!
Love, Hermana Love
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