Hello all, I guess I will first begin with an explanation of the subect of this email, so last week, we went to an investigators house and well there apartments are gated but they gave us a clikcer and a parking space there because we have a few investigators and members, so one of our investigators gave us permission to park in their spot since they don't have a car, and so long story short we were in the middle of the lesson when our investigators ran in and said our car was being towed, so we ran out and sure enough the tow truck was about to pull out, turns out the neighbor of the investigator called on us, but after some money we luckily got the car back, I am soo grateful for our investigators watching out for us, so we could get our car back, before we didn't know where it was. That was the crazy thing of this week.
Also we had a lesson with our investigator Arnulfo this week, and it was so good because, at one of our lessons he said he had a question, and he asked what do I need to do to prepare for baptism? He is soo cool and so ready, it's evidence to me that the Lord truly is preparing his children to accept and here the gospel. He is such a great investigator, he came to church for the 2nd time yesterday which was the primary program, my favorite sunday of the year I think, I loved it.
Other random things, we stopped to get Elote (corn on the cob, with mayo, chile and cheese) it's way good, and then we saw these kids with halloween costumes so we gave them a treat (pass a long cards) and they were so excited it was awesome! Also speaking of weird things we also tried these mango popsicles with chile on it, apparently those 2 don't mix so well.
Well anyway those are just a few of the highlights of the week. It was soo good! I love the gospel so much I fall more in love with it everyday and my testimony is growing. I know this gospel is true, and that The Book Of Mormon is the word of God, there is power to that book. I love it soo much. Joseph Smith was the prophet to restore this church, and I'm grateful for his courage and faith each and everyday. I love you all soo much as well, thanks for the support (and letters) *hint hint*
Love, Hermana Love
Monday, October 24, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Week 1 in Rimgrove!
Well this past week in my new area was soo awesome! Well the beginning of the week, we were in Covina my old area as a trio but then on Tuesday we separated when Hermana Judd went to Arcadia to get her new trainee and I and Hermana Taylor went to Rimgrove, where we were greeted by a crazy bachelors pad. Our first lesson that day was with a referral and he is so solid, he accepted a baptismal date for the end of this month, and he kept wanting us to go read with him, and he came to church yesterday. His name is Arnulfo and he is such a golden investigator, after we explain something he explains it back to us much better then we did in the first place, because lets be honest our Spanish is not super awesome, so that gift of tongues is really coming into play. Also up until now my companions have taken the phone calls but now I am back to being the passenger in the car, and so now I am trying to master Spanish on the phone, it ends up pretty disastrous sometimes. But we just laugh about it.
Oh we have these other investigators Nery and Estella they have been investigating for 8 months and they are better members than some actual members, they are waiting for Nery to be divorced so they can married and baptized, sometimes I forget they are investigators because they are soo solid, and patient.
We have been having friends in our pad lately, cockroaches, the first night we saw one it was the size of the quarter and we had no idea what it was but we took a picture and showed it to our district and they told us they were cockroaches, so we spent several evenings chasing them around trying to catch them.
Also my companion is hilarious the other day we went to check someone, and when we got back we realized she had left her car door open. It was soo funny. Other funny contacting stories a guy asked us where we were from because he knew we weren't from there because we are white, which is funny because its America. I also got bit by a dog this week, it was more like a nibble so no harm done.
The best part of this week is me and my companion tried to be creative and were going to set up a booth with Book of Mormons, but then the Elders said something like needing a permit, plus we couldn't find a good spot, so were going to look harder this week and try it somewhere hopefully we don't get in trouble, we'll see.
Oh and this Spanish ward has a choir, and it's pretty legit being a Spanish ward, and of course all of us missionaries are in it, we sang a song on Sunday, it was great.
So that's my life! stay tuned for next week.
Love, HermanaLove
Oh we have these other investigators Nery and Estella they have been investigating for 8 months and they are better members than some actual members, they are waiting for Nery to be divorced so they can married and baptized, sometimes I forget they are investigators because they are soo solid, and patient.
We have been having friends in our pad lately, cockroaches, the first night we saw one it was the size of the quarter and we had no idea what it was but we took a picture and showed it to our district and they told us they were cockroaches, so we spent several evenings chasing them around trying to catch them.
Also my companion is hilarious the other day we went to check someone, and when we got back we realized she had left her car door open. It was soo funny. Other funny contacting stories a guy asked us where we were from because he knew we weren't from there because we are white, which is funny because its America. I also got bit by a dog this week, it was more like a nibble so no harm done.
The best part of this week is me and my companion tried to be creative and were going to set up a booth with Book of Mormons, but then the Elders said something like needing a permit, plus we couldn't find a good spot, so were going to look harder this week and try it somewhere hopefully we don't get in trouble, we'll see.
Oh and this Spanish ward has a choir, and it's pretty legit being a Spanish ward, and of course all of us missionaries are in it, we sang a song on Sunday, it was great.
So that's my life! stay tuned for next week.
Love, HermanaLove
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Transfers Yet Again!
Well Hello all!!
I had a pretty great week this past week our area here in Covina has been moving a little slow with investigators this transfer but this past week, we got a bunch of referrals and just found all these new investigators, which was super awesome and really a blessing, because of what is happening in Covina these next few transfers, We got a call for transfers again, and my companion sister Judd is going to be training here in Covina, her new trainee will arrive later today, which means that I have been in a trio here in Covina for the past few days, with my new companion sister Taylor, she just got here a transfer ago and so once again I am packing my bags and heading off to a new ward called Rimgrove, I haven't seen the area yet, but I will finally get there today, it should be super fun. I guess President doesn't like to keep me in an area or with a companion very long, because I've had a new companion every transfer and I have already been to 3 of the 4 Spanish sister areas. Let's just say I am becoming a pro at packing. I'm really going to be stepping it up this transfer because Sister Taylor doesn't know very much Spanish, neither do I but I am going to get better very quickly. Oh also sister Taylor goes to Utah State as well and she reminds me of Stacey, her handwriting her mannerisms and everything, so Stacey I suddenly feel like your on the mission with me it's crazy!
Oh also something random, I forgot to mention this a while ago but we had sisters training a few weeks ago and when we had it David Archuleta came and sang be still my soul for us and it turns out that he has been hanging out with our president and the AP's here in this mission so it's super crazy and random. Oh also turns out my raincoat works well, last week we planned to ride our bikes for half the day, but then we woke up we changed our minds because it rained a ridiculous amount that day all the streets were flooding! It was a little bit ridiculous, and so oh boy I am looking forward to such a rainy winter.
Well anyway I just want to let you know I know this gospel is true and that God truly loves us because we are his children, and that God and Christ both live and they are with us each and every day. I have also gained a greater testimony on how God truly does know each of us personally and truly is looking out for us, and assisting us every step of the way. I love this gospel so much and love you all soo much!
Love, HermanaLove
p.s. Happy Columbus day yesterday thus the email today!
I had a pretty great week this past week our area here in Covina has been moving a little slow with investigators this transfer but this past week, we got a bunch of referrals and just found all these new investigators, which was super awesome and really a blessing, because of what is happening in Covina these next few transfers, We got a call for transfers again, and my companion sister Judd is going to be training here in Covina, her new trainee will arrive later today, which means that I have been in a trio here in Covina for the past few days, with my new companion sister Taylor, she just got here a transfer ago and so once again I am packing my bags and heading off to a new ward called Rimgrove, I haven't seen the area yet, but I will finally get there today, it should be super fun. I guess President doesn't like to keep me in an area or with a companion very long, because I've had a new companion every transfer and I have already been to 3 of the 4 Spanish sister areas. Let's just say I am becoming a pro at packing. I'm really going to be stepping it up this transfer because Sister Taylor doesn't know very much Spanish, neither do I but I am going to get better very quickly. Oh also sister Taylor goes to Utah State as well and she reminds me of Stacey, her handwriting her mannerisms and everything, so Stacey I suddenly feel like your on the mission with me it's crazy!
Oh also something random, I forgot to mention this a while ago but we had sisters training a few weeks ago and when we had it David Archuleta came and sang be still my soul for us and it turns out that he has been hanging out with our president and the AP's here in this mission so it's super crazy and random. Oh also turns out my raincoat works well, last week we planned to ride our bikes for half the day, but then we woke up we changed our minds because it rained a ridiculous amount that day all the streets were flooding! It was a little bit ridiculous, and so oh boy I am looking forward to such a rainy winter.
Well anyway I just want to let you know I know this gospel is true and that God truly loves us because we are his children, and that God and Christ both live and they are with us each and every day. I have also gained a greater testimony on how God truly does know each of us personally and truly is looking out for us, and assisting us every step of the way. I love this gospel so much and love you all soo much!
Love, HermanaLove
p.s. Happy Columbus day yesterday thus the email today!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
General Conference is the Best!
Yes I am super uplifted by General conference! I loved it soo much! I don't know why it really got to me this time I felt like (but did not) crying during the entire thing I guess the spirit just really is getting to me, and it's so awesome because I cannot wait to share these stories with investigators, recent converts and less active members. President Monson seemed a little more lively this conference especially with his first "hello" greeting. We were laughing at that and then I think one of my favorite talks was that of Elder Christoffersonreminding us to smile when we talk of repentance. I really loved it. Oh man I just love hearing the words of the prophets.
Also this week we had sisters training and it was super awesome, President Becerra is really inspired. I felt so uplifted after that not to mention I was already uplifted from the relief society broadcast that I loved so much that I am determined to help all the sisters, in this area to at least read president Uchtdorfs talk, I noticed he had the same theme for conference as well, it was awesome!
Well I guess that's all for now!
Love, HermanaLove
Also this week we had sisters training and it was super awesome, President Becerra is really inspired. I felt so uplifted after that not to mention I was already uplifted from the relief society broadcast that I loved so much that I am determined to help all the sisters, in this area to at least read president Uchtdorfs talk, I noticed he had the same theme for conference as well, it was awesome!
Well I guess that's all for now!
Love, HermanaLove
Monday, September 26, 2011
Forget Me Not!
Now those of you who got to go to the relief society broadcast understand the title of my email. President Uchtdorf is the best! Well actually the whole relief society presidency is awesome! I loved the broadcast and now seeing the beginning of conference just makes me soo much more excited for conference this weekend I love it! I am now anxiously awaiting the november Liahona so I can reread all the talks from relief society of all the ones I heard. I made a goal to read all the talks from the april conference in spanish before this conference, and the good news is I only have sunday afternoon session and like 6 days, I think that I will make it! I hope my excitement for conference is getting everyone else excited because conference is the best.
So apart from the broadcast, on friday this past week our whole mission met in Arcadia for a working with members training, in which sister diana holsher (sp?) came and spoke she came from San Antonio Texas, but it was really awesome, it made me soo excited to work with members and I'm really looking forward to this week to working with them, this will really help the work in our mission progress, because it's just awesome I can't explain it, we just learned that missionaries are part of the spirtual conversion and members are part of the social conversion and once we both learn our parts things will be much better. Our district decided to see which companionship can get the most member lessons this week, we'll see who wins, it's fun to be able to have competitions that really helps us all progress in the work.
Also this week has been pretty good in general, we set a baptismal date for an investigator, and then spent a lot of time meeting new people and finding more people that way, it's fun to see what others religious beliefs are and the different ways people react to us, yup so that's basically what is going down here in Covina.
We have some exciting things coming up this week, we are having a sisters training with our mission president, ward activity, and general conference, so be prepared for some exciting stories this next week.
Love you all, Love Hermana Love
So apart from the broadcast, on friday this past week our whole mission met in Arcadia for a working with members training, in which sister diana holsher (sp?) came and spoke she came from San Antonio Texas, but it was really awesome, it made me soo excited to work with members and I'm really looking forward to this week to working with them, this will really help the work in our mission progress, because it's just awesome I can't explain it, we just learned that missionaries are part of the spirtual conversion and members are part of the social conversion and once we both learn our parts things will be much better. Our district decided to see which companionship can get the most member lessons this week, we'll see who wins, it's fun to be able to have competitions that really helps us all progress in the work.
Also this week has been pretty good in general, we set a baptismal date for an investigator, and then spent a lot of time meeting new people and finding more people that way, it's fun to see what others religious beliefs are and the different ways people react to us, yup so that's basically what is going down here in Covina.
We have some exciting things coming up this week, we are having a sisters training with our mission president, ward activity, and general conference, so be prepared for some exciting stories this next week.
Love you all, Love Hermana Love
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I Love to See the Temple!
Well today has been such a great day this far, we left at 5:30 this morning for the LA temple, a member with a 15 passenger van took me and my companion and 8 other elders to the temple, it was soo nice of them, so we were super happy to be able to go since it has been quite a few months since I have been able to go, so I am very happy right now, we also had an awesome week last week with some really powerful lessons. We actually committed an investigator Estefany who is 15 to be baptized this coming Sunday after resolving some doubts that she had, it was really powerful, she is soo ready. Then a few days later we had a lesson with Sally another investigator and committed her for the 25th of September, so September has some exciting days ahead. Also we are making some progress with some less-actives we've been trying to get a hold of and finally for the 1st time since I've got here we've actually got in contact with some of them, so it is soo cool, to see all our work going somewhere and that we are able to see results from our labors.
Oh also last Wednesday we rode our bikes to the church and it was conveniently the hottest day of the week 108 degrees. The church is only 3 miles away it's a gradual hill on the way there, but by the time I got there I was dying and had a whole lot more respect for the Elders who only have their bikes, I guess I am out of shape I was sore the rest of the day and we haven't rode our bikes since, but we probably will be soon.
Also we had a scare last weekend, President Gutierrez who is the first counselor in our mission presidency and also in the last ward I served with went hiking with a bunch of people from the church but then during the hike he was lost, but they luckily found him a day later and was fine because he is a survivor. So it was good!
Anyway so life is pretty good here in Covina, I'm really looking forward to this next week, because everyday is exciting as a missionary and hope you all have a good week as well.
I love you all! Love,
HermanaLove
oh and here is a thought " There must be works with faith. How foolish it would be to ask the Lord to give us knowledge, but how wise to ask the Lord's help to acquireknowledge, to study constructively, to think clearly, and to retain things that we have learned " I'm not sure who said but I love it and I know it is soo true!!
Oh also last Wednesday we rode our bikes to the church and it was conveniently the hottest day of the week 108 degrees. The church is only 3 miles away it's a gradual hill on the way there, but by the time I got there I was dying and had a whole lot more respect for the Elders who only have their bikes, I guess I am out of shape I was sore the rest of the day and we haven't rode our bikes since, but we probably will be soon.
Also we had a scare last weekend, President Gutierrez who is the first counselor in our mission presidency and also in the last ward I served with went hiking with a bunch of people from the church but then during the hike he was lost, but they luckily found him a day later and was fine because he is a survivor. So it was good!
Anyway so life is pretty good here in Covina, I'm really looking forward to this next week, because everyday is exciting as a missionary and hope you all have a good week as well.
I love you all! Love,
HermanaLove
oh and here is a thought " There must be works with faith. How foolish it would be to ask the Lord to give us knowledge, but how wise to ask the Lord's help to acquireknowledge, to study constructively, to think clearly, and to retain things that we have learned " I'm not sure who said but I love it and I know it is soo true!!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
1st Week in Covina!
Well I just experienced my 1st week of my 3rd area in the mission and with my 5th companion in the field, and things are great! it's fun! On tuesdays (today) we get to go to a citizen center and serve them lunch for service it is very fun, today we listened to a man go on for 20 minutes about a lot of crazy things, like how he had a mormon friend, but it is really enjoyable! And speaking of people talking about people going on rants we were knocking and last week we knocked into someone who went off about how we was a professional tennis player but then for a while he was debating playing tennis or being a minister, it was impossible to get away but I love it, because the mission is so different every single day!
Also I guess I am learning everyday how amazing the spirit is because last week it was getting dark and we weren't sure where we should be and we decided to go visit a member, and I was lucky we followed that prompting, because she was preparing to go on a camping trip and we were able to help her get ready because she needed a little help, it's crazy how even just a small little thing can be soo important to someone else, and we would not have gone if we were not listening to the Spirit, so thus I am very grateful for the spirit in my life.
Then On Friday I had a mini-christmas, why because the housing Elder brought my bike to our apartment so I finally get to ride my bike, we haven't ridden them yet but we will probably ride them tomorrow, I'm excited to get a bit more exercise and hopefully to be able to talk to more people rather than when we are in the car, so I am super happy about that, and can't wait to finally ride it.
On sunday, we had a mission wide fast our fast was to double baptisms, so great things are about to happen here in the California Mission with the power of several missionaries fasting for the same purpose. And also since I was a new missionary in the ward I was asked to bear my testimony, and it was good. I'm really happy to be back in Spanish too because I feel like my limited spanish knowledge was going down last transfer being in English but I am really excited to work with the hispanic people again, we also found out that we get pday next tuesday because next tuesday we get to go to the LA temple and I am really excited! It's been a while since I've been.
Anyway well I hope everyone else is doing good and that life is good back home! I love you all and hope you have a great day!
Love, Hermana Love
Also I guess I am learning everyday how amazing the spirit is because last week it was getting dark and we weren't sure where we should be and we decided to go visit a member, and I was lucky we followed that prompting, because she was preparing to go on a camping trip and we were able to help her get ready because she needed a little help, it's crazy how even just a small little thing can be soo important to someone else, and we would not have gone if we were not listening to the Spirit, so thus I am very grateful for the spirit in my life.
Then On Friday I had a mini-christmas, why because the housing Elder brought my bike to our apartment so I finally get to ride my bike, we haven't ridden them yet but we will probably ride them tomorrow, I'm excited to get a bit more exercise and hopefully to be able to talk to more people rather than when we are in the car, so I am super happy about that, and can't wait to finally ride it.
On sunday, we had a mission wide fast our fast was to double baptisms, so great things are about to happen here in the California Mission with the power of several missionaries fasting for the same purpose. And also since I was a new missionary in the ward I was asked to bear my testimony, and it was good. I'm really happy to be back in Spanish too because I feel like my limited spanish knowledge was going down last transfer being in English but I am really excited to work with the hispanic people again, we also found out that we get pday next tuesday because next tuesday we get to go to the LA temple and I am really excited! It's been a while since I've been.
Anyway well I hope everyone else is doing good and that life is good back home! I love you all and hope you have a great day!
Love, Hermana Love
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