This week has been weird for me getting used to a new companion. It's funny, because all of the sisters that came out with me have had a different companion both transfers and I have just had the one. When Sister Kemp got here I really had to adjust things to fit the both of us and not expect it to be the exact same as the last two transfers. It has been interesting for me to see how different missionaries do things and how we can still be obedient by doing things a little differently. I keep thinking about Mom and Dad always making fun of me while I did my homework because to me, the teacher's way is the only way. Guess I haven't learned my lesson because when Sister Kemp asks if we can do things a little differently I immediately want to say "no." I assume it isn't as obedient as the way Sister Ardnt and I did things and that our way is the only way. Wrong! Don't worry though, I am loosening up a little bit. Slowly but surely I will learn to love change. It is also hard to imagine though that anyone could be as obedient as Sister Ardnt. She is very strict.
I can already see that this is going to be a real growing transfer for me, however I am excited to see how it goes! It has been fun to have someone who was in the MTC with me. We get along really well and we have had a few people comment on two red-heads working the area. Watch our 4th ward!
The work in this area has been progressing really well! We taught our referral Hannah on Tuesday and it was such a great lesson! The spirit was so strong. Right before we got started on the lesson her boyfriend walked in and said he wanted to listen to the lesson as well. We gladly invited him in and honestly I expected him to just sit there and make fun of us. As we taught, the spirit was so strong! When I got done reciting the first vision we stopped and asked the two how they were feeling. Hannah responded that she felt security and that she felt really good. Chad, her boyfriend, said excitedly that he felt joyous and like he didn't have to worry about all of the junk that was happening in his life. I was elated to here this! I love when the people we teach can feel the spirit so strong! We explained that it was the holy ghost giving them those feelings and that He was testifying to them that what we were saying was true. We went on with the lesson and after we committed them to read the introduction to the Book of Mormon and the first chapter. As we walked out the door Chad turned to us and said "We will start reading tonight and I will make sure she reads as well!" referring to Hannah. I again doubted them, as to if they would remember our next lesson. Last night however we had another surprise. We went over to the house to teach the little girls Kaitlin and Melissa and as we were leaving Chad was there again. He was outside on his skateboard smoking. doubt sank in again but he yelled to us saying, "Hey! I will see you on Tuesday!" We told him we would be there and that he should bring any questions he had so that we could help him. He replied "I have been reading and don't worry I have questions." He then pulled the Book of Mormon out of his pocket and told us that he had brought it everywhere with him. Sean who lives in this home agreed to that and told us it was Chad's new travel companion. We are so excited to have the opportunity to teach these two children of God. I should not have doubted them in the beginning. I am looking forward to Tuesday and will be preparing with a lot of prayer and scripture study so that I can invite the spirit in this next lesson and help them progress even more.
As for our recent converts, Cheryl is finally making an effort to come to church which is so great! She came yesterday along with Lydia. We have started the new member lessons with both now and are in the process of handing them over to the ward. So far they both have great home teachers who are making sure that the lessons are done and that they are being fellowshipped. I love that the ward has been so great about introducing themselves and making sure that the new members are comfortable in the ward. I know with this ward that I don't have to worry about Lydia and Cheryl getting left behind. They are in good hands.
Those were some of my favorite moments from this week. Sister Kemp and I are still trying to figure out how to best work in unity, but I guess that is how it is the whole transfer; always improving out teaching and working on being better servants of the Lord. I am excited for the progress this area is making and I am so glad that I am still here for at least another transfer!
So, I got an email from Sadie today, let me just say; I was so excited to hear from her! As I wrote her I thought about an experience I had this week during studies. This is the story I told her and I wanted to tell you as well;
Every single time I make a plan to do something He quickly turns me around (even when I am trying to turn back) and shows me a happier way to live. There is a scripture in Genesis 19 and it is the Lord talking to Lot and his wife. He tells them "escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in the plain." As I read that I thought about myself and how I need to stop looking back and stop lingering in the same spot. I need to move forward and progress to higher grounds. Let me tell you, that has made ALL of the difference. The adversary wants us to be unhappy and if he can get us to focus on the negative we will stay on the plain and lose our lives. I am excited for the change this transfer will bring and I can't wait to hear from you all! I love you!
Sister Skeeter
I can already see that this is going to be a real growing transfer for me, however I am excited to see how it goes! It has been fun to have someone who was in the MTC with me. We get along really well and we have had a few people comment on two red-heads working the area. Watch our 4th ward!
The work in this area has been progressing really well! We taught our referral Hannah on Tuesday and it was such a great lesson! The spirit was so strong. Right before we got started on the lesson her boyfriend walked in and said he wanted to listen to the lesson as well. We gladly invited him in and honestly I expected him to just sit there and make fun of us. As we taught, the spirit was so strong! When I got done reciting the first vision we stopped and asked the two how they were feeling. Hannah responded that she felt security and that she felt really good. Chad, her boyfriend, said excitedly that he felt joyous and like he didn't have to worry about all of the junk that was happening in his life. I was elated to here this! I love when the people we teach can feel the spirit so strong! We explained that it was the holy ghost giving them those feelings and that He was testifying to them that what we were saying was true. We went on with the lesson and after we committed them to read the introduction to the Book of Mormon and the first chapter. As we walked out the door Chad turned to us and said "We will start reading tonight and I will make sure she reads as well!" referring to Hannah. I again doubted them, as to if they would remember our next lesson. Last night however we had another surprise. We went over to the house to teach the little girls Kaitlin and Melissa and as we were leaving Chad was there again. He was outside on his skateboard smoking. doubt sank in again but he yelled to us saying, "Hey! I will see you on Tuesday!" We told him we would be there and that he should bring any questions he had so that we could help him. He replied "I have been reading and don't worry I have questions." He then pulled the Book of Mormon out of his pocket and told us that he had brought it everywhere with him. Sean who lives in this home agreed to that and told us it was Chad's new travel companion. We are so excited to have the opportunity to teach these two children of God. I should not have doubted them in the beginning. I am looking forward to Tuesday and will be preparing with a lot of prayer and scripture study so that I can invite the spirit in this next lesson and help them progress even more.
As for our recent converts, Cheryl is finally making an effort to come to church which is so great! She came yesterday along with Lydia. We have started the new member lessons with both now and are in the process of handing them over to the ward. So far they both have great home teachers who are making sure that the lessons are done and that they are being fellowshipped. I love that the ward has been so great about introducing themselves and making sure that the new members are comfortable in the ward. I know with this ward that I don't have to worry about Lydia and Cheryl getting left behind. They are in good hands.
Those were some of my favorite moments from this week. Sister Kemp and I are still trying to figure out how to best work in unity, but I guess that is how it is the whole transfer; always improving out teaching and working on being better servants of the Lord. I am excited for the progress this area is making and I am so glad that I am still here for at least another transfer!
So, I got an email from Sadie today, let me just say; I was so excited to hear from her! As I wrote her I thought about an experience I had this week during studies. This is the story I told her and I wanted to tell you as well;
Every single time I make a plan to do something He quickly turns me around (even when I am trying to turn back) and shows me a happier way to live. There is a scripture in Genesis 19 and it is the Lord talking to Lot and his wife. He tells them "escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in the plain." As I read that I thought about myself and how I need to stop looking back and stop lingering in the same spot. I need to move forward and progress to higher grounds. Let me tell you, that has made ALL of the difference. The adversary wants us to be unhappy and if he can get us to focus on the negative we will stay on the plain and lose our lives. I am excited for the change this transfer will bring and I can't wait to hear from you all! I love you!
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