tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78285530942183874432024-03-05T00:53:40.088-08:00Sister Jacquelyn ElkinsArkansas Bentonville Mission, formerly the Tulsa Oklahoma Mission (covering parts of OK, KS, MO, AR)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-25932337611219544022015-06-15T13:00:00.001-07:002015-06-15T13:01:27.093-07:00TRANSFERS!!!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">NOTE: [Next month Jackie's mission will be named the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Same mission boundaries, but the mission home will be moving to Bentonville and they will have a new mission president.]</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I guess there must be something in the water
or something cause we had 3 members in the ward take a fall - all in 3
different towns and all in 3 different places. Not even the same age and all 3 of
them ended up in the hospital. Talk about crazy!!! They all have great stories
to tell!!!! (Don't worry, they are all good and healing just fine!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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last transfer, he came up to me one day while I was talking to his friend. He
asked me "Does your church bring you peace and happiness in your
life?" We of course told him "IT SURE DOES!!" He then told us he
wanted to meet with us and wanted to learn more! We finally got to meet with
him on Tuesday. ____ has been through SO much in life, due to bad choices
and the bad hands that life dealt has out to him. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He is just a very sad, lonely
man, who wants his family back in his life. He is an alcoholic and doesn't know
how to stop and wants to get his family back. Through the spirit I think we
were able to help him and give him some kind of comfort. I know that the
gospel can heal all wounds! No matter who you are or what you have done. It can
help, if you let it in your life. I look forward on helping ____ make changes
and help him see that Heavenly Father loves him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Transfer calls came! I know you all will never
guess on where I'll be going. So I'll just tell you. I will be....STAYING!!!
Yep! I will be here in ________ for another round!! That will mean that I have
been in _______ for 7 1/2 months!!! WOOT! I'm excited to be here for another
transfer!! It means I get to be with the people I love for even longer!!! I
will also have Sister H. as my companion for another transfer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Funny story, everyone here thought I would for
sure leave ________ cause I have been here for so long, which is to be
expected. On Sunday, when I told everyone that I will be here for another
6 weeks, there was a lot of happiness to be had. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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working with a LOT on helping reactivating some of the Islanders. He and his
family have been teaching me the language and learning the culture. When he
found out that I was staying, he hugged me!!! I wasn't sure what to do....awkward,
yet very heartwarming. He then told me "Now we can do even more work
together!! We will find you even more people to teach!" He then told me
that because I don't force the religion on the Islanders and that I listen to
them and that I try to learn the language it really helped and made a lot of
them come back because of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When I look back on how I used to be when I first came out, down to now - I can't help but laugh. I was never the kind of person to boldly testify. I didn't have the words or ability to say what the truth of this gospel deserves. In the end, that never mattered in the end. </div>
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The Lord didn't want me to be this amazing speaker or have this way with words. All the Lord wanted of me was a simple thing. A worthy heart and willing hands. He says if I make the choice to serve Him, He will help me find my voice.</div>
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I know without a doubt in my mind I was called to serve in the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission for a reason. I refused to fail the Lord in any way. Heavenly Father has given me all that I have. I put my trust in Him. He knows the yearning of my heart. I couldn't or can't keep this gospel of Christ to myself. I want to share this amazing message with everyone that would listen to me.</div>
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How can I keep it to myself when I know that it will lift someone else. <span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I've seen this gospel lift hands that hang down in sorrow. Or strengthening someone's knee's that bend in despair. Or how it can reach out to those who have hopeless hearts and don't even know of the Savors love for them. I've seen this gospel change people's lives for the better. It has given them meaning to their lives. </span></div>
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I'm a witness of Heavenly Father's miracles and his mercy towards everyone. I know what I've seen in the last year has made me a be a totally different person. I know I will never be the same again. Because I know that when I put my trust in the Lord, the truth of the gospel begins to speak from my heart. This gospel moves me till I can't be still. </div>
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Because I know that my Savor walks with me daily. Only through the Savior has guided me through the darkness and was the light to bring me out. I have felt His arms encircle me with love. I'm so grateful that Heavenly Father loved me enough to offer His only Son. </div>
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This week has been so amazing!!!! I don't think I can describe all that has happened this week!!! We got 3 new investigators!!! They are so amazing!!!! The first two, we just showed up at there door and told them who we are. Once they heard that we where missionaries who talk about Christ, they wanted us to meet with them!!! Their names are Maria and Peterina. Such amazing people!! They are so prepared!!!</div>
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So, we have some investigators and lots of potentials who have been wanting to play tether-ball with us. They are all Korean. I thought of a way to make this into a object lesson. (With lots of help form the Holy Ghost). The ball was Satan and we have to punch him to win the game. It worked really well. If you lost, then you had to repent because it was as if Satan got a hold of you. We gave them repentance stories, where they had to tell us how they would repent from something. It worked out really well. We had the neighborhood kids all into it, and they loved to see the Sister Missionaries playing tether-ball in a skirt!!! These kids have pretty much seen us do just about anything in a skirt. They once saw us help them garden in our skirts and bare-feet. (We didn't want to get our shoes dirty, so we took them off). It was tons of fun! They aren't to sure what to think of us sometimes.... </div>
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We must have looked pretty pitiful, for them to invite us in so fast. We got to talk with them and showed them the Because He Lives video. (Which everyone needs to watch it and share with EVERYONE THEY KNOW!!!!) They loved the video and where very touched by it. They loved us and wanted us to come back again!!!! Heavenly Father knows what he is doing by having it rain that day! Everything lead up to that moment for us to meet with this family and to remind them how amazing the church is!!! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-62452767878358102162015-04-13T11:21:00.002-07:002015-04-13T11:24:00.749-07:00Tomatoes, Ankle-bracelets and the Cops<br />
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and state that I'm lacking on emailing you all. I'll need to work on that. This
week has been kind of busy and kind of not at the same time, lots of going on
in the missionary world. In other words this email will be short, so try not to
kill me over it!! *Dodges tomatoes* I will repent next week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Streadbeck and I, had to instruct a district meeting. As soon as we got up
there, in walks in our mission President and his wife!! I'll be
honest...we didn't exactly plan out our instruction. We got busy doing other
things, we planned to just go up there and wing it. Now we are going to be
winging it with our mission president there!!! AAAHH!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the spirit did a face palm to the forehead. He knew we needed help on this one.
Otherwise we are going to look like idiots in front of the mission president.
The spirit came to the rescue and saved our bacon. Our instruction went really
good and I think we pulled it off. Lesson learned. Always be prepared and plan
out your instructions!! You never know who will show up!!!! After our district
meeting, President Shumway and Sister Shumway took us out for lunch!! We had
pizza!!! My favorite!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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week. I went to Bentonville, AR and Sister Streadbeck stayed here in Anderson.
I love going on exchanges!! More so when you get to leave your area and see how
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Training Leader and a member. We went to see one of their less-actives that
they never met before. All they knew that one of the sons who was 18 and had
some issues with the law...kind of liked murdered someone or something. Not too
sure on the details on that. I didn't ask. All we knew was that the son had a
monitored ankle bracelet on. We knocked on this sketched out house. The family
was there and they were super nice!! They let us in and we got to know them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to see the mom on oxygen and smoking at the same time!! You think when you’re
on oxygen it's time to quit smoking!! Not keep going on!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then things got fun,
when in the middle of the lesson we hear a loud knock at the door. It was the
police!!! Everyone got panicked a bit...or a lot. The cop asked for <i>our member</i> that was with us!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They went outside, and
my sister training leader and I, had no clue what to do. We weren't expecting
the member with us to have the cops show up for! We went outside and it just
turned out that the member parked in front of the stop sign. WHEW!!! No biggie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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move her car! Here I was thinking something more exciting was going to
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we have cops show up in the middle of a lesson!! Exchanges never go as planned
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What amazing week this has been!!! This week during district meeting, a lady came in and asked us to help her tie a quilt. We of course, said "YES!!" We had 10 missionaries and 4 of them are sisters learn how to tie two huge quilts that are going to be donated to a hospital for children. I found it rather hilarious to see these Elders tackling tying a quilt. It's a sight you just don't see every day. I got pictures, that will come soon...</div>
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She is hilarious!! We took her to meet a less active family. The only one's that where there was the 13 year old boy and his 20 something year old cousin. While we where meeting with the young boy and talking to him. We (as in Sister Cooper and I) where so focused on talking to the 13 year old boy, that we totally missed what was going on around us. What we missed (and I'm grateful for) was while we where talking, the boy's cousin had came out of the shower completely naked and was walking around the hallway. Sadly, poor Sister Allred saw the boy's naked cousin!!! I think she about had a heart attack. Luckily, we had no clue what happened until after we left the lesson. Never a dull moment when you go out with the missionaries. lol </div>
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I found a hidden meaning in the scripture "I can do all things (Imperfectly) through Christ who strengthens me (perfectly)." I thought that I came on a mission to do things right and to invite people to come unto Christ. But I forget that it is okay to mess up, and to learn and grow in uncomfortable ways. </div>
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I am imperfect and I need help to be perfect. I can't do things on my own. No matter how hard I try. I just can't do it. This week my challenges have been different and molding me to be a better person. At one point this week, I reached a point of "How can I do this?" Then I knelt in prayer, asking Heavenly Father for help. I felt during that prayer that I was strengthened and felt that everything was going to be okay. That I wasn't alone. I never was.</div>
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I needed to rely on the Lord. I may be imperfect all of the time, but Christ is there helping me every step of the way. He knows me and wants to help me. He knows how to help each of us PERFECTLY. It's something I tend to forget sometimes. That Christ is right there helping me. </div>
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I know that this Church is true. I know that this gospel can bless others and be a source of strength to them. I'm so grateful that I have a loving Savior and loves me in all my weaknesses. I look forward to more opportunities of growing and becoming that better person that Christ want's me to be. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's been another
exciting week. It's never a dull moment when you’re around me to began with.
Sorry, that you are left with dull lives while I'm away. Maybe this will let
you know how awesome and exciting I am. Just a little reminder of what an
awesome person I am.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We found out last
Tuesday, that we had to move out of our apartment, to a place that is bigger
and better functioning. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :) Our place
new place is wonderful!! It's on a tri duplex. Has more storage place and
bigger place. We love it and we look forward to making it more homey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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address. I expect letters from everyone!! lol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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got to meet a "scary" goat. We took our new member
Rachel out to visit a less active. When we got there out came
this cute little goat that came charging at Sister Bagby. I
did what companions do when they see a goat charging at their companion. I
laughed. For whatever reason, Sister Bagby was not a fan of
that. She tried hiding behind me. I now became the human goat shield. I
now had both Rachel, and Sister Bagby, hiding behind me, while I was supposed
to be protecting them from the "Scary" goat. The goats
eventually let us teach to these little girls about Christ. I now want a
goat. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our Zone had a set a goal of getting 100% member present lessons. That's
just 20 lessons with along with church members there with us, when we
go out and teach people. At first it seemed impossible. We took it to
the Lord and with help from the wonderful members of Miami, we reached
our goal. We got 22 members present. The ending results were that as a
zone we taught 195 lessons, with the average of 94.1% member present
lessons! WOOT! It took LOTS and LOTS of work. Very stressful. We are so
happy that our hard work paid off!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I can't even begin to
describe all of the miracles we saw this week. I know that the Lord will be
there to help us accomplish our goals and if we keep him involved then we can
do anything. If it matters to us, then it will matter to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I had an interesting
thing happen to me on Saturday night at the Ward Christmas party. I
had broken out in hives and rashes. On my face, neck, shoulders, I looked
beautiful covered in rashes and hives. I knew I was having allergic reaction to
something. I have a few ideas on what it could be. Sunday, the hives
and gotten worse. I was taken to urgent care and given a steroid
shot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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looked somewhat better and not such a scary sight any more. I will
soon be normal, like I said, never a dull moment with me. I'll be always
doing something interesting. I miss you all and hope you all have a wonderful
Christmas. :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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land of Miami, Oklahoma. My excursion this week has been more than magnificent!
We had exchanges this week, I stayed here in Miami, while Sister Bagby went to
Joplin. I was with Sister Goody for the exchange. I guess Sister Goody has been
knocked on the head by the crazy fairy or something. Because during our delight-some
exchange, she said she was going to recommend that I train! I will then be put
on a list of names that our Mission President will go over when we get new
missionaries. I know that it's not missionary-like to dislike being a trainer
and I should WANT to train someone. Sadly, I haven't formulated the desire to
want to train. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like raising a baby. Expect it's more like someone handing you a 19 something year
old and say "Here raise this to all of this to the level of expectations
of a missionary". But you only have 6 or 12 weeks to do it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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training is over, you will ALWAYS be remembered for how that missionary turned
out! If they are bad, they will ask
"Who was your trainer?" There's this saying in the mission, that if a
missionary isn't doing the things they are supposed to its cause of the
trainer. Bad trainer equals bad missionary for however long they serve. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be all said for being a good trainer too. I just don't think I'm ready for that
kind of responsibility. I guess we will see what happens. Good thing that there
is no new sister missionaries coming out until maybe in January. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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invited to another Church’s Christmas festivities. I think you could call it
that...basically it's a church that put on this HUGE reenactment
of Christ's birth - Just a lot more intense and interesting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We showed up, and I
was ready to experience whatever came at me. First, you get paired into a group
of about 10 people or so. Then they take you to their chapel. There, people are
rocking out on the stage, with drums,
guitars, and dancers. While you are watching the performance, you then are
taken outside to a tent, where people then say a prayer over you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who's dressed in robes of Christ's time. He says he's our "Father"
that we must travel to Bethlehem to pay the tax. Mind you it was dark out, and
I'm now following a man who says he's my "father". We went along these
trails where we met other actors who are also headed to Bethlehem to pay the
tax. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who had camel. I did the only logical thing to do and went up to the camel. I
started petting it. It's not very often that you see a camel in Oklahoma! While
I was petting the camel Roman soldiers came on horses. They started yelling and
saying all kinds of things. For those of who know me well, you'll know that I
don't do well when crazy things happen. I just started laughing and not sure
what else to do when people dressed as Roman soldiers start yelling at you. I
kind of stood out by laughing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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see the manger scene. All of it was fun. I knew that we stood out with our
name tags that said that we are from a different church. I didn't care though.
I was so hoping that someone would ask me questions. Nothing. Maybe next
time...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wonderful thing happened! Rachel got baptized!! I wish I could describe to you
how wonderful that baptism was! Rachel was beyond excited about getting
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strong from the moment we sang the opening song. Nothing even happened yet, and
people already had tears in their eyes! It was so intense! The room was
full of the spirit, I know everyone was feeling it. I know that those who came
to baptism, they came to show their love for Rachel. She has became a part of
the ward long before she got baptized. How could you not love Rachel! She's so
easy to love and her humor. She always gets me going. Then the big moment came.
As Rachel stepped into that water, I became overwhelmed with the spirit. I was
overflowing with love, joy, and happiness for Rachel. I wanted to jump up and
down. Or give her the biggest hug ever! When she came out of that water, she
was totally glowing. I knew she was happy. I know that Heavenly Father is proud
of Rachel too. What I was feeling is not even a million times as strong as what
Heavenly Father feels for Rachel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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WOAH DOGIES!! It's cold out side!!! If you were here with me right now, you would be bundled up and looking like an Eskimo right now. Not saying that I personally looking like an Eskimo... it's considered unprofessional. BUT if I could I would dress up as an Eskimo!! They got the right idea on how to stay warm. </div>
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This time of year, I think will be the only time I wish I was an Elder!! It's not all that fun to wear dresses in the winter time all day, every day. Good thing it's going to warm up in a day or two! Back to the 70's weather.</div>
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This week, we went around and shared a Thanksgiving message to everyone we could possibly think of. We went and visited less actives, members, investigators, and anyone that would listen to us really.</div>
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I loved sharing the message of Thanksgiving. In Alma describes it best. It says "Worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit, and in truth; and that ye live in Thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you." (Alma 34:38) There are so MANY blessings that I'm thankful for. I can't even name them all. I will say this though, I am so deeply grateful for the chance to be on my mission at this time. To be around so many wonderful people. I'm so grateful for the gospel in my life. I'm so grateful for the atonement and my Savior for all that he has done for me.</div>
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Then we had a wonderful lesson with Kendra where we made home made pizza and eggnog! It was so good!! Afterwards we did a 1,000 piece puzzle of Christ together. It was a lot of fun. While we where there, Kendra wanted to do this book of Mormon challenge with us. The challenge is you finish the Book of Mormon in 25 days! Starting on December 1, and you'll be finished on Christmas day!! That's only 22 pages a day! No big deal! So, I started today reading my 22 pages. I look forward to doing this Challenge with Kendra and a few others. :) </div>
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Then we started planning the baptism for Rachel!! She will be getting baptized next week!! I'm so excited for her and the chance to be there with her. She will also be doing the Book of Mormon challenge with us. So many good things are going on for Rachel. She is so amazing and has became a dear friend. I'm so blessed to have her in my life!</div>
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This week has been interesting. We started serving at a Native American Family History Center. Where we do, what the genealogy folks would call Indexing. We put the information that they have and type it into this huge database. I'm sure my Mom would be so proud that I'm doing family history work. lol I had to laugh when we started doing this project. Before my mission I would never see myself doing family history work. I thought it was lame and BORING! Now, I know differently. It's actually....well I can't even believe I'm going to say this, but *gulp* It's fun! Wow, I can't believe I said that! That burned a little bit...... </div>
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My favorite part about family history is finding out people's stories. I may not know whole lot about genealogy, but I do know stories. Everyone has one and it's wonderful when you get to find something out about someone.</div>
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This week, we found out that our "Court Ordered" investigator's are moving, and we won't be able to teach them any more. Which is rather sad, but a good thing too. They haven't been coming and they weren't going to make all the requirements for the court. Meaning things could have gotten really dicey for us. As missionaries we are to avoid situations that could involve court issues. That would have been hard to do with these investigators.</div>
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We had a day this week, where it seemed that everyone was being attacked by the spirit of contention. Everywhere we went people where fighting and in just a bad mood. Yet, Sister Bagby and I where happy as we can be! We where laughing and trying to cheery people up, but some people where determined to be in a bad mood. </div>
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Our investigator Sydney is in a mental institution for troubled teens. It was fun and exciting to teach her there. It was definitely a first for me and kind of fun and exciting. Especially when you get to go down a creepy dark alleyway to get the building door. It's so creepy that Sister Bagby has to sing a hymn while we walk there or she will walk really fast and almost ditch me down the alley.</div>
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Then we went and saw a lesson with a lady that I shall call "Susie" to protect her identity. We got there and right away we knew that something was bothering her. "Susie" had completely broken down and told us some deep, and horrible trials that she's going through. Her trials are big and more then anyone should have to bare. Her trials are unfair and seem impossible to go through. I didn't know how to make everything all better. I didn't know the words or actions on what to do. I felt so helpless and unqualified on helping her. Then I realized, that I didn't have the words to say, but the scriptures do! Right away, I thought of a scripture to share with her. It was Proverbs 3: 5-7. Which says:</div>
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<i>"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eye: fear the Lord."</i></div>
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I knew that the spirit was with me to give me the right words on what to say. I told her to trust in God. He loves you and wants to look after you. Bad things may happen, but he isn't going to leave you. You are not alone in this. There are people right here who love you and care for you. Like it says in this scriptures we can't direct our own paths, Heavenly Father will be there to guide you as you go through this difficult time. I know that this burden is hard for you to bare, but never forget that you are alone. You have the gift of the Holy Ghost, he is your personal companion. He will be with you 24/7. He can be a great comfort to you.</div>
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By the end of the lesson, I don't know if I made a difference on anything. I know that she felt a smidge better then she did before. I know that we all have our own difficult trials. Some that seem to big and heavy for us to carry on our own. That we can't see the bright side of the situation or if we'll ever be happy again. We can be doing all the right things in life and still have hard trials thrown at us. I do know this. We are not alone in this. Heavenly Father will not forsake us. We are not alone, no matter how much we feel that way. I know that He is there for us. Carrying us through it. Doesn't matter if we can feel it or not. He's there. I know this. </div>
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On visiting "Susie" I forgot all about my issues and personal problems. They didn't matter any more. I'm here to not focus on myself, but on others. I want others to know that they are not alone. That the gospel is right there to help them through anything. I know this to be true.</div>
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to send an email last week. I sadly ran out of time when we played an epic game
of flourball, with our zone. Now, for those of you who don't know what
flourball is, I'll try my best to explain it to you. What you do is take some
flour and a pair of nylons. You put a handful of flour and put it into the
nylons. Then you roll it up and until you get this awesome flourball. After you
make a bunch of flourballs, you now have ammo to throw at people. (AKA:
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abandon water park and play capture the flag. There are two forts and two
teams. Then you run around with flourballs and try not to get hit...at least
that's what I do. Others might go and get the flag. Now when you get a bunch of
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spend the whole time running around hiding and hoping for the best. That tacit
doesn't always work though. I got hit a lot!! Mostly by the same elder every time!!
Who was my Zone leader by the way!! Next time we play flourball, I will be
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Fall Festival. We thought it would be awesome to set up a booth for the
festival. Our booth was informational types of booth, helping people know more
about our church. We gave out 15 Book of Mormons, and tons of pass along cards!
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Tuesday, we got to go the Kansas City temple!! It's been 5 months since I've
been inside of the temple and boy it felt good!! We had a recent convert and
recent activated member go with us and our Bishop doing the driving. Everyone
was just glowing when we came out of the temple. It was a wonderful experience. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Last Sunday, Sister
Bagby and I had to give a talk in church. Giving a talk isn't a problem for me.
It's more being up there with so many people! I did it though! I didn't faint,
stutter, and managed to sound like I knew what I was talking about. lol
Hopefully it will be awhile until I have to give another talk again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yesterday, we got a
new investigator! Her name is Jurrana. She's from Guam. Jurrana is young and
far from home. Her husband works in Alaska doing something...she is getting
ready to have her first child. She's about 7 months along. What we loved
teaching Jurrana so much and helping her understand the Bible and who Heavenly
Father is. She sees the Bible as God's word. She loves hearing about the
prophets and how the Book of Mormon compares to the Bible. The spirit was strong
in the lesson! I had goose bumps up and down my arms when we talked about Jesus
Christ. I can feel that Jurrana has such a strong spirit about her. I know that
it won't take her long to want to have the desire to be baptized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other other
Investigator Rachel is doing so awesome!! I just love teaching her and helping
her come closer to Heavenly Father. She has amazing sense of humor and is
always getting us laughing during lessons. Yet, we can still have the spirit
there. When we showed her a picture of the temple we asked her what she thought
of it. I loved her response. She said it was "Pure, safe, holy,
peaceful." She wanted to go inside one day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I'm doing really well
here in Miami. I'm finally getting used to the city life and l finally can
sleep through the 2:30am train and the 5:30am train that
comes right next to our apartment!! WOOT!! I still get a bit lost and a bit
turned around when driving. I am getting there though. We are so excited for
General Conference and getting ready to hear the Prophet!! I CAN'T wait!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on October 4th! AAAAHHH!!! It's coming so fast! I don't know where all the
time went! I would LOVE to stay here for another transfer, but we will see
where I might end up. It's all in the Lord's hands now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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know that I am praying for all of you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I'm sure most of you have heard what transpired <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1548734497" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Friday</span></span> (August 22). The <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865609394/LDS-missionary-critically-injured-in-Oklahoma-car-accident.html" target="_blank">tragedy</a> that took place here, in the Tulsa, Oklahoma mission and is very sad - it really hits home to all of us here.</div>
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I knew everyone in that car, especially the 2 sisters and I was fairly close to them. I also knew one of the Elders as well. Elder Koffard had served in Talihina, and it was always fun to meet up with him and talk about the area, people, etc. </div>
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Sister Vea, was a wonderful missionary and it was an honor to get to know her. She will be missed. She had just finished her training, (that week). Now she is ready to do the missionary work on the other side. </div>
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I know that we will now have a new guardian angel watching over us. One that we got to know and who knew us personally. I know she is with the great ones that it talks about in D&C 138 38-47. </div>
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Yet, I am very excited about going and seeing more of this ONLY TRUE MISSION!! :) </div>
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A cool thing is, that Sister Harris my trainer, will now be my Sister Training Leader!! She is in my new stake and I will get to see her!! Even go on exchanges with her!! I'm excited for that! I leave <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1548734499" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Thursday</span></span>! Now I'm trying to see EVERYONE in the next 3 days!</div>
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Along with that, trying to figure out how to pack everything. I haven't moved around since I've been here. So I will master the packing thing....I hope! lol </div>
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Today, I got to play with a wolf! The Sheriff has a pet wolf and he brought him over so I could play with him! Don't worry! I took pictures! The wolf is named Frank! He's such a cutie!! </div>
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I will send out my address next week. As of right now. I don't know it, but you can send it to the mission home and they will forward it! lol </div>
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Well, I am off. I got some packing to do! </div>
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Thanks to everyone for all of your prayers for the families that are going through this tragedy and the missionaries who are affected by this loss. </div>
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I love you all!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well this one will be short, </span><span style="font-size: large;">s</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ince we had a zone outing this morning. We hiked up to Robbers Cave </span><span style="font-size: large;">and </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">hik</span><span style="font-size: large;">ed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the 4th, we got invited to a member's house for the evening. Played games and had some food. Didn't get to see any fireworks since, we had to be back by 9. From the sounds of it, the</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">y </span><span style="font-size: large;">sounded epic.</span></div>
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<a href="http://4legsandatail.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skunk-smell-229x259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #222222; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4legsandatail.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skunk-smell-229x259.jpg" style="background-color: transparent;" /></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;">Funny story. We where headed back to our apartment one night. When we saw a dog (or what we thought was a dog).It was dark and we couldn't really ma</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;">ke it out. For some reason we started talking to it and trying to get the dog to come to us. As we got closer to the dog, we quickly realized that it was no dog we where walking up to. </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">But a skunk!</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"> The skunk had it's tail up ready to give us a wonderful smell,</span><br />
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but <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">before it could spray us we took off running. It was a really close call! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Awesome news! We now have 6 investigators with baptism dates!!! We are so excited and truly humbled to be doing the Lords work. I'm hoping to still be here for the baptisms. Saturday we get the transfer call. We will find out if I'm staying or going. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for Sister Harris, we know for sure that she is going. She's been here for 8 months in one area. That's a long time on a missionary life span. I expect to be getting a new companion. On the </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">b</span><span style="font-size: large;">right </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">s</span><span style="font-size: large;">ide</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">, </span><span style="font-size: large;">I now might run into Brittany Parsons at the transfer. So I just might see her. Or be the one to train her! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a wonderful lesson this week with some investigators. We taught them how to know the Holy Ghost giving them answers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we teach these set of investigators the spirit is always strong. So strong that we all have goose bumps and I can feel the Holy Ghost telling me what to say.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know that Heavenly Father has been guiding us on who to teach. I'm so blessed to have a close relationship with the Holy Ghost. To know what to say and when to say it. I can not teach without the help from Heavenly Father. Staying tune to that still small voice is so important. Even when he has you do something that you don't understand why he has you do it. We do it anyways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I miss you and love you!! I need to head off now. We just got back from hiking and we may or may not be smelling up the library with our awesome smell. So we need to head out and take a much needed shower!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">An investigator got nervous when we asked him what his last name was. He said the only people who asked him that were cops. We laughed and told him that we weren't cops. He said yes we were, we were God cops! I love it! lol</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had such a WONDERFUL week! I'll tell you a little bug miracle we had this week. In our apartment we tend to get a lot of brown recluse spiders, not something that I'm a fan of. So I said a prayer that they would die...the next morning we caught 5 spiders in our spider traps!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Prayer really does work! No matter what you pray about. If it matters to you, then it will matter to our Heavenly Father. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This week we got a new car!! We are so excited about it!! It's a brand new car! Right off the lot! A Toyota Corolla 2014. We named the car Buttercup. Just so we can say,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "Buckle up Buttercup!" </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">That phrase will catch on some day. MWHAHAHA...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have a new investigator this week. She's a cute little 9 year old named Cora. She had woken up one morning and wanted to be baptized. She's set a date for the 4th of August. We asked her how Heavenly Father blesses families. Her response was awesome! She said</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "Heavenly Father gave me a family that won’t poison me or kill me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cora is such amazing little girl and we just love teaching her. You never know what she's going to say. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This week we had taught the Word of Wisdom to some investigators. They had a problem with smoking and some other things. Since they have agreed to cut down on the smoking, they find that the cravings aren't so bad, that it's getting easier to quit. This week we are going to ask them to just stop and no more cutting down. We'll be praying that they will be able to stop smoking and come closer to Heavenly Father for stopping the habit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's an interesting thing I ate this week. It's called Hogs Head cheese. Not sure why they call it cheese. It's made out of a pigs head. (Teeth and all) It looks like a thin slice of ham. It wasn't too bad of a taste. Not something I would go out of my way to eat though. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also learned how to eat fried chicken. (Yes, there's an art to eating fried chicken). Out here they put syrup on the chicken. They put it on there like you would a pancake. At first I thought that sounded gross! Or a heart attack waiting to happen. I tried it though and it actually was pretty good. It added more flavor to the chicken. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The weather is getting better. I now think 86 or 90's is rather cool. That's almost jacket weather! It's not the heat that's the problem it's the humidity. I'll take dry heat any day! lol </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love the work here in Talihina! I'm lovin the people and love seeing the gospel improve their lives. It will never get old when I see someone's testimony grow. I can't even began describe how happy I am to be out here serving the Lord. There is nothing I’d rather be doing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love you all so much! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tuesday we went out
with what we call Sister Traveling Training Leaders. President Shumway had two
sisters become similar to assistants to the president and they have an
assignment to go to all sister areas in the mission in the next two transfers.
So they came out with us! That day we split up, and I stayed in Talihina with
one of the sisters, and Sister Harris went to Wilburton. We had amazing
blessings! We ended up teaching more lessons that day than we did all last
week! (We had a good week last week too!) We had found new people to teach in
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Thursday was a little
different. We had a funeral that day. Sister Harris and I ended up singing a
song for the funeral. I think we sounded good...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Friday was really
cool! We had a few people walk up to us and ask us what we're all about. And
one of them wants to be baptized on his birthday in August! We're so excited
for him. His fiancé is a less active member, and they're both starting to go to
church! We also talked to a young mom who doesn't go to church and wants to
find truth, not just go to church. So of course, we invited her to learn more!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have decided that sometimes Oklahoma feels like a 3rd world country. We
started off the day by finding out that we have cockroaches. We found them on
our clean, drying dishes. That seems like a violation! If there's gotta be
cockroaches, couldn't they be on the dirty dishes? But worry not, we cleaned
really well and did a treatment for bugs not coming in the house (the elders
had a spray thing from last year, we've had problems with spiders too). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Then we go to an
appointment, and there was a thousand flies and at least 5 wasps inside the
building we were meeting at. A hornet almost landed on my shoulder. Not the
most comforting place to be in. Especially since I'm SUPER afraid of bees of
any kind. Usually I start flailing, screaming, and doing some odd ninja moves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I held it together
though, and the investigator we met with really felt the spirit, and came to
church the next day!!! But after that appointment I was really wound up and
stressed, so we went and got a glass of water. Then we went to our next
appointment. While we were there, we sat on a couch full of bedbugs. We then
went back to our apartment and checked our bags and clothes. I really don't
want bedbugs... But it's an epidemic in Talihina. They're not the worst that
could happen though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Then that evening I
had to remove a tick from Sister Harris. The poor thing didn't know how to
remove them and I only heard what not to do. So I did everything that people
say to remove one. By taking a lighter to it and rubbing alcohol on it. It
worked! It came off with its head and all! Sister Harris may or may not have a
burn mark on her. But the tick is gone!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sunday was an
adventure too! We were really worried because we were planning on having 6
investigators at church this week (all of them came!!!!!!!) and it was branch
conference. They're a little different from normal meetings and it was all of
their first times, so we were praying that they would feel the spirit and feel
good about it all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Then another thing we
were worried about was scouts. And that worry manifested itself by giving us
over 50 scouts! So we had 109 people at church, when we told our investigators
that we usually have 30. But there was a huge miracle! One of them was the
young mother, and she was able to be in the nursery with her son and a member
and they talked about the church and made friends. Some of the investigators
were kids with their mom (she's a member, starting to come back to church), so
they were in primary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We had been asked a
few weeks ago to help with singing time in primary, so we took Tommy (who's 25)
with us into primary. He had the option to go to the adult section, but he was
nervous, so he just listened to primary stuff. It was actually the best thing
ever! Heavenly Father really has a plan for all of us! Tommy needed to be in
Primary, he had many cool experiences. He had an answer to a question he had
(why do we have to go to church, I can worship and study on my own). He heard
the beautiful primary songs, and the silly ones. He just needed to be there, so
Heavenly Father made it branch conference and a scout week to make sure that
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">So we had a great
week! And we're going to go do it again! I'm emailing early today because we
have a zone outing and we have to travel a distance. I'm sorry, but I can't
email people back this week! I love you all! Take care! Don't do anything I
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, I'm glad to
report that my sweat glands and pores are fully functioning. They still work in
hot, humid weather. You know you've had a good day’s work, is when you get home
and change clothes you could wring your sweaty clothes out. I've decided that I
like hot weather. Hot weather is nice. But humidity. I can live without that.
That can just go away in stay in a corner somewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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bugs are <i>just starting</i> to come out!
How that is possible I'm not sure. But they are now fully out and ready to play.
Yaya!.....NOT! I found out this week that I'm allergic to mosquito bites. When
I get by them they would swell, then turn into these purple and black bruises.
It looks like Sister Harris is beating me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good thing I'm not in
a place where there are lots of mosquitoes or anything. Otherwise that might be
hard....jk I just have to use tons of bug spray...lots and lots of it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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this strange new land of Talihina. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have to tell you
about this amazing experience I had with some investigators. Before I get into
it, I have to remind you a few things about me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">First of all, as most
of you know I'm TERRIBLE at memorizing stuff. It's a REAL challenge of for me, something
that I have always struggled with.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the last two weeks
I have been working on memorizing Joseph Smith's first prayer. I had been
working on it every chance that I got. To the point that I think I was getting on
Sister Harris’ nerves a bit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Which is all good. It
will teach her patience. lol Which is already has, because she's dealing with
me. :)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyways, as much as I
have been working on it, I still couldn't get it down. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now back to the
investigators, we had entered their home and see that they had been watching the
"Finding Faith In Christ" movie. <i>That
they just found in their apartment</i>. They had no idea that it was one of the
church movies. What was so awesome about it was that the spirit was already
there! The inviting of the spirit was already taken place. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Right off the bat, the
first thing Dax says to us is "Tell me about Joseph Smith". I knew
what was going to happen. I was going to share that scripture that I had been
working so hard on memorizing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My companion wanted me
to tell them the story of Joseph Smith, because she knew that I had a special
relationship with the story. I said a prayer in my heart that I wouldn't
stutter, and that I would be able to share that scripture that I had memorized
with them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I began the story of
Joseph Smith. Right as I opened my mouth, I could feel my nervousness leave my
body. I felt calm and I knew that the Spirit was there. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I told them that
Joseph Smith was a young boy, who was looking for the <i>one</i> true church. That he had opened his scripture to James 1:5.
Looking for answers, when he read that verse saying "If any of you lack
Wisdom let them ask of God". <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I told them that
Joseph Smith did what that said and went out to a grove of trees. Got on his
knees and prayed to Heavenly Father. Then came the part of sharing that
scripture, the moment had come for me to share it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>call<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>upon God to deliver me out of the
power of this enemy which had seized upon me, and at the very moment when I was
ready to sink into<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>despair<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and abandon myself to destruction—not
to an imaginary ruin, but to the power of some actual being from the unseen
world, who had such marvelous power as I had never before felt in any
being—just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>light<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>exactly over my head, above the
brightness of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>sun, which
descended gradually until it fell upon me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I found myself<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>delivered<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>from the enemy which held me bound.
When the light rested upon me I<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>sawtwo<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Personages, whose brightness and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>glory<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>defy all description,standing<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>above me in the air. One of them spake
unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—<em><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">This is My</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span><em><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">BelovedSon. Hear Him!</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I opened my mouth,
I felt the Spirit enter that room with such force. I shared that scripture for
the first time, being able to say it without any problems. I said it with power
and looked them in the eye. Wanting them to know what I felt towards Joseph
Smith. That he really saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had Goosebumps all
over me and as I spoke I knew that they could feel the Spirit there. They had
tears in their eyes and knew what I spoke was true. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know that Joseph
Smith is a true prophet. I know that what took place in that grove of trees was
truly a special experience. I've been in that grove of trees. I know what took
place there really happened.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so grateful for
Joseph Smith for bringing about the restoration of the gospel. For translating
the Book Of Mormon. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and helped me
memorize that scripture so I can share His message. I'm truly blessed and
watched over. How great is this work!!! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love to all!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sister Elkins </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-58428083344997140562014-05-26T14:19:00.001-07:002014-05-26T14:19:09.289-07:00Make Plans If You Want to See God Laugh<h3>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: small;">HELLO
FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I am truly humbled and
feel my Saviors love right now. Sometimes as missionaries or non-missionaries,
we make plans with all the best intentions thinking that's what God wants us to
do. My companion and I quickly found out the hard way that we are doing the
Lord's work and not our own. <span style="color: #76a5af;">We are on His time frame</span>. Here's an example of
what I'm referring to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Last Saturday, my
companion and I had set out with a full schedule. We were thinking of all the
things we were going to get done and the people that we would see. Then
Heavenly Father laughed at our plans and quickly did away with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">By 3 all
of our plans and our back up plans had all failed. Every single one! Not sure
what to do or who to visit, we kept walking around hoping to see someone. Or
anyone! <u>But it was like it was a ghost town!</u> No one was out or even home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Discouraged and trying to figure out where to go. We started walking down this
street, when we <span style="color: #45818e;">FINALLY</span> saw 3 people outside working in someone's yard. We
quickly went over to them, and they agreed to talk with us the next day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We went over and I have
to say it was the best lesson we have taught since I've been out on my mission.
The spirit was so strong there and they were just so excited to hear our
message. Then we asked them to be baptized and they agreed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> What was even the
best part was that when I handed the Book of Mormon to one of the investigators
for the first time. He just popped it open and the first thing he read was
<span style="color: #a2c4c9;">"when you are baptized you will receive eternal life." </span>That right
there just confirmed with him that he made the right choice to be baptized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Ever since that day he's read the assigned chapters twice and just loves the
Book of Mormon. He loves how simple it is to understand and loves the
stories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We had to have all of our
plans to fail in order to find these young people. Who have been looking for
the truth and how to come closer to our Heavenly Father. I know that Heavenly
Father has these investigators prepared to receive our message. All we had to
do was find them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">My companion and I,
realized that even though we had righteous plans for that day, they were not
what God had planned. I'm so glad to have this gospel in my life, to have the
<a href="http://www.mormon.org/" target="_blank">Book of Mormon</a> and to have the gift of the Holy Ghost to be a guide, protector,
and a comforter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I have been called to do
such wonderful things and I know that for the rest of my mission I will
continue to see the Gospel bless people's lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Well, this Saturday is
Transfer calls! Not sure who will be leaving or staying. I recommend that
whatever you plan on sending me should be sent out before Saturday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I love
you all and <span style="color: #45818e;">God BLESS</span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">D&C 4:3 [</span><span style="background-color: #fefbbf; color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 22px;">Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are </span><span style="background-color: #fefbbf; color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 22px;">called</span><span style="background-color: #fefbbf; color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 22px;"> to the work]</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 22px;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">Sister Jackie Elkins</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-68188892750235319972014-05-19T13:36:00.003-07:002014-05-19T13:36:55.855-07:00I Got The Chiggers In Me!<!--[if !mso]>
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slowly starting to feel like a missionary!! <span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: #990000;">This week we have 8 new
investigators!! Four of those have baptismal dates!!</span> </span>I'm super excited to be
doing this great work!! <span style="color: #073763;">How great is my CALLING!!!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="background-color: #20124d;"><br /></span></span></div>
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week we had exchanges and that was more stressful then I would like it to be. I
had to show the Sister Training Leader my area and the work we have been doing.
Plus get evaluated at the end. Boy, was I on a stress roller coaster! I made it
through and I passed on everything. With all high marks! </span></div>
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I have personal interviews with President Shumway. I'm a bit nervous and not at
the same time. Hopefully I won't say anything dumb....</span></div>
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night I finally got my first chigger bite! Alright it wasn't just 1 bite. It
was 16 bites!!! Needless to say, I did not handle the situation well. I had to
take a bleach bath to kill them. Because they stay on you (inside your skin!!!)
and there's very few things that can kill them. Their bites are worse than
mosquito bites, they itch like none other. If you scratch them, the chigger
then leaves the bite and goes somewhere else on your body to suck your blood.
So, it's like super-duper important NOT to itch them. </span></div>
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couldn't handle the thought that there was a tiny bug on me that I couldn't see
or touch. I pretty much had a melt down and begged my companion to just chop my
legs off and that I didn't need them. lol </span></div>
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thought I was a little more than crazy seeing me freak out about this! But how
could you not freak out!! Sister Harris says I would die if I ended up in a 3rd
world country. lol </span></div>
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the bath helped and now I just have to not scratch the bites! </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-78758504725521505052014-05-12T17:32:00.002-07:002014-05-12T17:35:16.935-07:00Bring on the Squirrels, Snakes, Armadillos, and the Turtles!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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Friends and FAMILY!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It's now been a whole
month of being out as a missionary! Woot! Crazy how time flies! Friday,
was my first Zone Conference! It was a 3 hour drive to Tulsa. It was worth it
though. I learned so much about what I need to do to be that better missionary!
It was nice to see all the other missionaries too! Sometimes when you’re so far
from others, you forget that you’re not the only one out on a mission.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This week became an
official Oklahoman, when I ran over an armadillo. It sadly I couldn't avoid
hitting it. The roads were wet and I had a 5 second decision to make. I felt
horrible about it and couldn't help cry a little about hitting the poor guy. My
companion (Sister Harris) likes to refer to me a murder and tells people that
I'm a killer. It's all in good fun though....I think.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Well, it's hot here and
getting ridiculously muggy. Here it starts off as somewhat cool, then it just
builds into this awesome heat that doesn't let up tell past midnight. So
walking out in this awesome heat and mugginess is great character building
experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Another great things
that comes with the heat is snakes. They are EVERYWHERE out here. I do mean
EVERYWHERE!! We have to be very careful while we are out walking and always
looking on the side of roads for them. We did see a snake and the first thing
we did was take a picture of it. It didn't hurt us or anything. So that's
awesome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We have two new
investigators this week and one of them is a Jehovah Witness! We think it would
be awesome to convert one of them. The Baptist out here are more than a little
scared of us. They think we are some cult and have the devil tapped inside of
us. They like to go around to member’s homes and pray for their souls. They are
just so cute when they tell me I'm a Sorcerer or the devil worshiper. Good
times, good times. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Got to go save some souls!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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anyone wants to send me some letters...hint, hint! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Talihina, OK 74571<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-5391354461046977942014-05-05T10:36:00.001-07:002014-05-05T10:41:22.176-07:00Running From Bees and Loving the Storms!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, I'm surviving being out here in the woods and the heat. Luckily, we have a nice breeze to cool us down a bit...We are due to have a storm Thursday to Sunday. This means that people tend to act a little more crazy than usual. Storms around here tend to be on the intense side. I think they are cool and make great journal entries. Others just don't see how great they are yet. I'm working changing that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love being a missionary! I get to talk to all kinds of people and I just love seeing how someone feels the spirit for the first time. Or finally see that Heavenly Father loves them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had a "Fun" experience the other day. We were doing a service project in this lady's back yard. When a red wasp (they are super mean by the way) thought it would be fun to chase me. I totally lost my cool and ran in a field trying to get away from the wasp! It wouldn't leave me alone! Here I was running in a zigzag pattern (thinking that might help lose it) yelling and screaming, arms waving in the air, while my companion and the lady we were serving just watched while laughing at me. I never ran so fast in my life, ran until finally the wasp left me alone. I swear the bee's here have it out for me!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so blessed and happy to be here!! I miss everyone! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love you all!</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-44638575778851549712014-04-28T14:35:00.001-07:002014-04-28T14:40:39.775-07:00My First Area. I Swear I Am in Another World.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Going on a mission is a
lot like dying. I've died and came to be with Jesus Christ. I'm no longer the
person I was before my mission. I've been reborn through Jesus Christ. By becoming
a personal representative of Jesus Christ, I've never known Heavenly Father as
much as I do now. I rely on him for EVERY single thing I do. Big or small. I
rely on him. I have such trust in HIM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I may not get the
lessons down. I may have sunburn, or poison oak. I may not be used to the heat
or the long hours. But I know that my Heavenly Father is carrying me. When I'm
at my weakest, He's there to make me stronger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>"Good timber does
not grow with ease,</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>the</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>stronger the wind, the stronger trees</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>The further sky, the
greater length. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>The more the storm, the
more the strength. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>By sun and cold, by rain
and snow, <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>in trees and men good
timbers grow." </i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Only Heavenly Father
knows the depths of our trials, our pain, and our suffering. He alone offers us
eternal peace in times of adversity. He alone touches our tortured souls with
his comforting words: "Come unto me, all ye that labor and heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden is light."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Whether it is the best
of times or the worst of times, HE is with us. He has promised that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Family and Friends may
we strive to be close to our Heavenly Father. We truly need HIM every hour,
whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downtown Talihina, OK</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Well, I'm in my first
area! It's in Talihina, OK [population 1,211]. What a place to be too! It's in the Choctaw nation.
It's in the middle of nowhere, and I do mean in the middle of nowhere! Out in
the woods, with the bears, snakes, mountain lions, chiggers, ticks, flies. The
nearest Walmart is two hours away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The town is very, very
rundown and small. The people here are sweet and nice. They truly make me
thankful for everything I have. They don't have much here, as they don't have work much
here. It's mostly people that are living on disability and are retired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">My area
is 80 miles long! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There is a VERY small
branch here. There are 200 members in my area, but only 20 active members.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">My
role as a missionary here is to reactive the less active. We have a lot of work
ahead of us. But, I'm looking forward to it. I already have an investigator
with a baptismal date. For May 15th, his name is Lester. He's an older gentle
soul. I'm super excited for him. On Saturday, we taught him the Word of Wisdom.
He's going to quit cold turkey. I'm so happy for him!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I love being a
missionary!! I love you all so much! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u>I want all of you to know that I love this gospel so much.</u> I have a better understanding of my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I feel so honored to wear his name everyday. I know that Jesus Christ died on the cross for ME! And for you too.</div>
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I can't even began to tell you how thankful I am to have it in my life. Being at the MTC, I get to have a better understanding of just how wonderful this gospel really is. </div>
To start things off, about being here at the MTC, I love it here!!!!!!! I really do!! I don't want to go next week!</div>
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I believe that the name tag on the missionaries chest is a badge of kindness. Everywhere I go, everyone always says "hi" or are there to help me out. I truly feel a kinship with the missionaries here.</div>
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I have two companions, Sister Oliva (From Maryland, Washington D.C.) and Sister Barrett is from Highland, Utah. I get along with them so well. We work so well as a companions. I don't mind that I'm stuck with them 24/7. </div>
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As for my district. I love them! They are like a family to me. From the moment we all met we became a strong, together, district. There's only 4 Elders in my district. They are between the ages of 18 and 19. They may be young, but their testimony of the gospel is way beyond their years. I really admire them. They are always looking for ways to serve and look out for us. </div>
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The food here is crazy! They have just about everything you could ever want! Like Milk Rootbeer! I never tried it, but the Elders love it. lol </div>
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Last night Elder Neil A. Anderson from the 12 Apostles came and talked to us. It was amazing!! We got to question him and have discussions with him. Also Sunday, we will have ANOTHER member of the 12 Apostles come speak to us.</div>
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Which, I just so happen to be leading the choir for that! I somehow ended up with the calling of Music coordinator. Not sure how that happened. They think I lead music so well, and I know a lot about music. lol </div>
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I'm now in charge of a choir and running the music program here. I think the first day I freaked out and had no clue what I'm doing. Now I know that GOD just wants me to know how to lead, and do it by having me lead in front of an apostle. I don't know yet which apostle that will come on Sunday. I'm sure it will be great....maybe..</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">My days are long here at the MTC. It's from Sun-up to Sundown. I've never been so busy in my life! Even P-day's are crazy! Today, I get to go to the temple. I'm really looking forward to that! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Heavenly Father knew what he was doing by having me serve a mission. I can feel the angels of the Lord watching over me. Already they've literally saved my life! I'm so thankful that I'm worthy and the God saw fit that I am to be saved. I wish I can have the words to tell you how amazing this gospel is. I love it!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Well, my time is up. Miss you and love you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">[Note from Jackie's mom] Jackie will be in the MTC until the 23rd of April and would love hearing from you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Well, the big day has
finally arrived. Tomorrow I embark on a new adventure. All though, I believe
half the adventure is packing everything you could possibly need in the next 18
months into two suitcases is no easy feat. Not only do I have to somehow get
everything to fit, but it all has to weigh less than 50 pounds!! I kind of
wished I had some clowns to help me pack; they seem to be the experts on how to
fit things into small places. Sadly, I </span><span style="font-size: 19.09090805053711px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> know any clowns available to help
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Good thing I have years of
practice playing Tetris, it all came down to what do I need the most and how to
make it fit just so. By the time I was done packing, I </span><span style="font-size: 19.09090805053711px;">couldn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> help but jump
in the air with one fist thrust into the air. I felt like I just defeated the
packing dragon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Things became very real
for me that I was leaving when I saw the Stake President to be set apart to be
a missionary. I </span><span style="font-size: 19.09090805053711px;">couldn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> decide if I should be nervous or excited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I do know this. I was
called to serve in the great land of Tulsa, Oklahoma for a reason. I know that
my Heavenly Father has a plan for me. That I’m going out to Tulsa Mission, to
find those lost sheep. I can’t wait to share my faith and bring hope to those
who are in darkness and looking for the light of Christ. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> I </span><span style="font-size: 19.09090805053711px;">couldn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> be happier than I am right now. I
know I’ll experience so many things on my mission. I can’t wait to get
started!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828553094218387443.post-75264026589602660212014-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:002014-03-05T19:38:36.511-08:00MTC Here I Come!<span style="font-size: large;">I leave for the MTC on April 9. I'm counting the days and feverishly trying to gather what I need and somehow get everything into 2 suitcases! I need Hermione's bag with the undetectable expansion spell on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have worked so hard and so long, now that I am finally going - I am SO EXCITED!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to be the Lord's missionary. So watch out everyone in the Tulsa Oklahoma mission - I'm coming for you! You won't even know what hit you....it will be the Spirit and I'm bringing it with me!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0