tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49768158980565640442024-02-06T21:42:17.490-08:00Sister McLeod's MissionKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09460094395591417701noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-7845395739068699342014-11-10T09:24:00.000-08:002014-11-10T09:24:51.336-08:00Testimony<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>SURREAL</b>: Haha when strange or funny or undescribable things happen to us-which is on like an hourly basis-Sister Barnes and I just turn to each other and say surreal? and the other one answers surreal!, and that is how i feel writing my last email SURREAL! It has been the greatest blessing to end my mission with Sister Barnes. We are seriously one when it comes to our reactions to things or just our humour or teaching. Heavenly Father has been so kind to me and I truly am so blessed to be able serve a mission and end in Bournemouth. This past week has been amazing. We were able to have 14 different members/families come on teaches with us. It has this tri-fect of strengthening missionaries, members, and investigators faith in Jesus Christ. This is what missionary work is all about. Uniting us all in understanding how blessed we are to have a compassionate, forgiving, consistent Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ who has restored the truth through living prophets.</span><br />
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<b>Paulo</b>: A special moment this week was when we were teaching Paulo at Mike's home with another member, Louise. We found Mike in the beginning of July on the street as he was delivering parcels and he was baptised in August. When we were asking Paulo who he wanted to baptise him,and he turned to Mike and asked him. Mike, very touched, accepted his invitation and so it will be a very special upcoming <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470303522" 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;">Saturday</span></span> seeing my recent convert baptise my newer recent convert. I love that this gospel is perpetual. It never ends and I am grateful to understand the eternal perspective. Happiness really is the only thing that doubles when you share it. I got an e-mail from Chris who is back in Mexico. A year ago today he was confirmed a member of church and received the priesthood.</div>
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<b>Lost Sheep</b>: We were street contacting and off to the next appointment, but I felt specifically the need to talk to this certain man. His name is Remy. He is from an island off the coast of Madagascar I can't pronounce and we couldn't understand him completely since his native language is French, but we scheduled an appointment to meet. We realised he was baptised 8 years ago and is keen to come back. He works in a hotel and never has been able to have Sundays off, but said he would ask his boss in January. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470303523" 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 Saturday</span></span>, he texted us saying a miracle happened where he had <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470303524" 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;">Sunday</span></span> off and would be able to come to church. He said this never happens and he loved really enjoyed being back at church. It is things like these that remind me how mindful God is of every person.</div>
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<b>Hot chocolate and chapel tours</b>: We set up a little table in front of oru chapel and invited people to come in for a tour and some hot chocolate. It was really effective especially since it is starting to get a bit colder. I would send a pic, but left my camera.</div>
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<b>My testimony</b>: I was reading a talk by President Monson this morning and the quote "decisions determine destiny" stood out to me. I was realising that this mission has been the greatest decision I have ever made in my life. It seems like yesterday I was in Jerusalem when I heard President Monson announce the age change. I knew at that moment that the Spirit was telling me I needed to go. I have never wavered from that thought as I have been called to serve here in England. I have had so many moments that have made me realise how important the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is in my life. I never understood the scripture that says how great your joy will be in bringing one and many into the gospel, until this past year and a half. The only way I can describe it is that it feels like you are a cup and you are overflowing with joy and you can't even catch it all or explain why it is happening. Well I know why it can happen, and it is all made possible through our Savior Jesus Christ. I have learned so much, but I have also learned that I don't need to know everything.That is where faith comes in. I think I have heard most anti-mormon questions and opinions being here in England, and it has strengthened my faith even more. I truly know that there is opposition in all things. Just look to the source of Jesus Christ who descended below all things because he loved us so much and knew in the end it would be worth it. I am confident in who I am as a daughter of God and disciple of Jesus Christ. I am confident in the doctrines of Christ which are faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the holy Ghost and enduring to the end. I know Jesus Christ died for us, but that He lives again and loves us. he knows us personally. The truth will always be battled, and that is why we need to stand firm in our testimonies of Christ and focusing on the things that matter most. I go to church because I know it is literally Christ's church here on earth and that the authority of God has been restored that opens the blessing and connection between Heaven and Earth. I sustain and support the leaders called in His church. I know they are called of God. I know these things by the small and simple things of prayer, reading the scriptures, going to church, and keeping the commandments. I know that the reason why we need faith is because we need to act every day to learn how to become more like our Savior. I love the family I have adopted here in England. I love these people. I will always treasure this year and a half, but I know my work is not done. This is only the beginning to helping me realise what type of person, mother, artist, sister, aunt, wife, missionary, etc. the Lord needs me to become. To anyone thinking of serving a mission I quote Elder Scott in the last conference with my finger raised saying "DO IT." I love all of you so much. I am excited for the next chapter of my life. I am not sure how it all will go, but I just know if I stay close to God, he will kindly guide me to where I need to be and who I need to become.</div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-69365106398322010322014-11-03T08:14:00.000-08:002014-11-10T08:26:34.640-08:00Lessons Learned<div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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1. My mission never really ends.</div>
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2. People who fall away from the church just need to feel sincere and consistent love to come back.</div>
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4. There is opposition in all things.</div>
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5. True Faith in Jesus Christ leads to diligent, consistent action.</div>
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6. The small and simple things are actually the largest and most significant in spirituality. If you are struggling, go back to the basics.</div>
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7. We all have weaknesses, but when we rely on the Lord they can become our strengths</div>
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8. Use your talents and the unique person you are to share the gospel.</div>
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9. The Book of Mormon opens the door to truth, personal revelation, and Jesus Christ.</div>
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10. The worth of every soul is great in the sight of God- leave judgments at the door. Like my good friend Mother Theresa said "If you judge someone, you have no time to love them."</div>
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11. Obedience brings happiness. Disobedience does not. Obedience is the only way to progress.</div>
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"<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">therewith</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"> to be </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">content</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); color: #2f393a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">." Phillipians <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470303521" 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;">4:11</span></span></span></div>
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<b>Content</b>: I came across this in my scriptures this morning and I felt like it really spoke to me in how I am feeling at the moment because everyone loves to ask you how you are feeling as your time is dwindling on your mission. I honestly feel content with life, and I know that is a choice that we can make every day in whatever situation and location we may find ourselves. I have 2 weeks left and am going to work hard and enjoy this time, but I know my mission is just starting a new chapter soon that is exciting and different. I am so exicted for Paulo's baptism coming up and we are teaching some amazing people who I love so dearly. I love you all so much and hope you are content where you are at this moment:)</div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-73166698079753265782014-10-27T16:39:00.000-07:002014-11-09T16:41:28.177-08:00Balloon Popping<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The moment where you feel more comfortable in ward council than at a YSA game night....</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">that is when you know you've been on a mission a good long time. Haha, ya that was me and Sister Barnes this week.</span><br />
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<b>Balloon popping</b>: I had an exchange with Sister Jacobsen. I don't know if I told you how I totally thought I was going to train her instead of Sister Schmidt, but that is the one. She is AMAZING! She was born in Denmark, but then grew up in Zimbabwe, then went to uni in England to study law and is a convert of 3 years. She has such a powerful testimony that just hits you to the core with the Spirit. We stayed in Bournemouth and had a jam packed day of teaching, but then we did some finding. We wrote a question (ie: Do you believe in God? What do you think happens after we die, you know question of the soul type of stuff) and rolled it up and put it in a balloon. We blew it up and just went around asking people if they wanted to pop a balloon and answer a question inside. It was so effective! Most nearly everyone we stopped was game for it. It was cool that a girl said she wouldn't have stopped to talk to us unless she was intrigued by the balloon. I mean who doesn't love popping a balloon.</div>
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<b>Stake Conference</b>: We had stake conference this weekend and Sister Barnes and I were asked to teach the Restoration in 10 minutes to a fake investigator in front of everyone. We were nervous, but the Spirit kicked in and was really special. The Poole stake is getting bigger and can't hold everyone in Poole so this is the first time they hired a place in the Bournemouth International Centre. It was really cool, and Paulo our investigator really loved it. He is doing amazing and is planning to be baptised on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470303519" 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;">November 15th</span></span>, but he wants it to be earlier so that is awesome! </div>
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We really had an amazing week, and I was able to really feel the Spirit more fully in every aspect. I'm so grateful to be here in this place in this moment surrounded by people I love so much. I'm really trying to focus on the moment because this time is precious to the Lord and it His time not my own, and I better not waste it. I love you all and hope you are enjoying the moment of today.</div>
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Haha, just a little fun Sister Barnes and I had on an empty bus one night coming home. We tried to look like we were on a roller coaster...ohh the things that amuse Sister Barnes and I. We laugh so much. She will literally kill me on the mission from laughter.</div>
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<b>When it really hits you</b>: On Wednesday I found out my old companion Sister Anderson had a tragedy in her family. Her sister with 2 little girls suddenly died of a brain tumor and she was able to fly out to Denmark to be with her family. When I read that, I immediately started balling and I felt so much sadness for her and her family. There is such a special bond you can make with your mission companions especially when we have been writing each each week after being together. When I returned to the flat, I just got down on my knees and prayed with the Lord for comfort for her and her family. It seems like when I feel the Spirit the most it is when I am praying for others to have peace amidst their difficulty. If you could keep her family in your prayers, that would be amazing. I am grateful for the principle that our families last forever and death is but a temporary pause into our eternal progression. I know that this is possible through the atonement of Jesus Christ. I love my Saviour and his ability to help each of us amidst the storms of life.</div>
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<b>Questions and Answers</b>: I wrote 5 questions for conference that I prayed would be answered. 4/5 of them have been answered and I just assume the other answer is in the one session I didn't watch because of the time difference in England. It is truly amazing how the Spirit presses on your heart and mind the things you need to act upon and think about. I think a talk that really stood out to me was Elder Jeffrey R. Holland about the poor and poor in spirit. Shocker, right? I just am realizing how much more aware I need to be of those in need. I love that Elder Holland said it was something he did not know the answer to, but that he knew that God knows the answers and as we seek His counsel in prayer we can know how we can help the poor and needy on an individual basis. Isn't that great about life? We can seek heaven's help and receive answers. </div>
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<b>Conference</b>: It was such a cool miracle this week as we were teaching this sincere, humble guy named Manny and he said he wished someone he knew was learning about the gospel too. We said you would really get on with this other guy we are teaching named Rodney. Well, turns out they are really good friends. Both of them came to conference and were impressed by the words spoken. They are both seeking the truth, coming from Christian backgrounds, one from Zimbabwe and the other from Nigeria. We are excited to see how they will progress now they are in it together. </div>
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We were able to go to the temple this week with our hilarious investigator Harry! Mike, our recent convert drove us with Candy (an awesome American who is here for film masters). Harry is obsessed with going to Utah after his baptism to see the Salt Lake temple, and he makes me smile. He is from London and can talk your ear off, but he is sincere and is loving learning. This is the last week of the transfer and I sure hope that Sister Barnes and I get to stay together in Bournemouth. I correct Sister Barnes when she says Americanisms, (ie: car park instead of parking lot, mobile instead of cell phone, rubbish bin, in stead of garbage bag) but I am not sure if she is just preparing me for going back to America. Anyways I do not have an accent, so everyone lower your expectations, but I do love the British terminology and will have to adjust to not adding an "u" to every word like saviour. Anyways I love you all so much! The gospel is true and am so grateful to be able to listen to the words of the prophet and his apostles. It is my favourite time of the year, and I have started writing questions down to prepare myself for the answers that the Spirit can give during conference.I invite you all to do likewise. I am so grateful for the Spirit nudging to be change and be better each day. I love all of you loads!</div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-1895053965081379042014-09-15T21:37:00.000-07:002014-09-15T21:38:06.260-07:00Women's Conference<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>European Women's Conference</b>: It was the first ever conference for women held in Europe in Frankfurt, Germany and it was amazing to hear the words of Elder Bednar and Elder Ballard. Elder Bednar talked of the enabling power of Christ's Atonement and gave the example of his wife who suffered with morning sickness 24/7 for 8 months of her first pregnancy. He saw everyday the power that was given to her to endure each day and it was a power beyond her own-through Christ. What left an impression with me was how both of these apostles talked about women in the most sincere and loving way to the point where I don't know how you didn't leave feeling like the best person in the planet. I felt so much love, and that is the greatest gift you can give a person when you are giving a talk or lesson. Another thing I thought about was when he said in talking about the apostles and prophet was that "they are better in private that they are in public." He said I serve with modern day Moronis and I loved that concept in applying in my own life. What am I like when no when is around or in the private moments with people? I know these men are truly called of the Lord to be apostles and prophets of Jesus Christ. We have a living day prophet who I love so dearly. I am so excited for general conference coming up in October.</span><br />
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<b>Week</b>: This week has been wonderful. We were able to see a lot of people and involve the members in the work more fully. I have been so blessed with every ward I have served in England. These people are amazing. My favourite teach this week was with a 21 year old named Rodney. He prayed on his 21st birthday (last week) that he could find the truth about religions, and we knocked <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1046809349" 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 Monday</span></span>. When he told his Dad, he showed him a lot of anti-Mormon material, but still met with us and feels like there is something that he has never felt before. We had a powerful lesson with him, and I don't fret about these things because I know God is more powerful than man, and he will let us know the truth.</div>
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<b>Sister Barnes</b>: is Godsent. Seriously I love her so much and I definitely needed her at this moment in time on my mission. I love training new missionaries, but it is really nice to have a break from it to be honest. She is very similar to Sister Chamberlain and we are finding so much happiness teaching and finding with the Spirit, but also dying of laughter at times. She is hilarious, and I don't know what it is about American girl humour, but I have sure missed it.<div style="font-weight: normal;">
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<b>MLC</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">: This was one of the most spiritual experiences on mission. This missionary leadership counsel in the past has been more of people giving presentations and listening, but this time it was all about participating and counseling together as a mission. It was amazing to hear everyone's ideas about what the next steps forward are for the misssion, what are our weaknesses, and what we need to change. This month was the highest baptising month for years and our mission is almost double of what it was last year, but we felt some things needed to change to continue and increase the Lord's work. A lot of things were talked about and there will be a lot of changes, but they are necessary for becoming more Christlike missionaries. Lately there have been a lot of emphasis on numbers, and everyone kept saying that they feel the Spirit, the quality, and mentality needs to be more focused on ministering to people, not fulfilling a quota. The Spirit was so strong and we all kneeled together in prayer and most of us were in tears. I can't describe it, but we felt so much unity together and with the Lord. It reawakened a part of me that I felt was missing lately as I was doing "missionary things" and going through the motions at times. I felt empowered to seek personal revelation for Bournemouth and what the people need here. It was simply amazing, and taught me so many things. I love that we learn the most as we share experiences and thoughts with one another.</span></div>
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<b>Spirit</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">: hit me like a ton of bricks. Sister Barnes and I have been really focusing on making things more personal to people we meet on the street and in our teaches. There are so many experiences this week, but I'll share something that happened yesterday that I will never forget. We were teaching a man named Matthew who is from Iran and converted to Christianity in 2009 with the cutest member in the world Dezeli (who is from Brazil and reminds me of Silvia's mom-random fyi). When we were teaching him the Restoration we got to sharing about Joseph Smith and the First vision. I shared in Joseph Smith's own words recounting the experience and you could feel he was hanging onto every word I spoke and he said after that he had never felt something like this before in a Christian church before and he was speechless. It is hard to explain feelings and moments on your mission, but I am so grateful to be able to share this truth that Jospeh Smith really has restored Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father's truth to this Earth. I know this gospel of Jesus Christ is true. </span></div>
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<b>Mike and Cliff</b><span style="font-weight: normal;">: Mike is who just got baptized last week and Cliff is a returning less active and they received the priesthood! So amazing to be feel and be apart of :) 2 more worthy men on this earth who will bless the lives of so many.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Sister O'brien, Mongare, and Barnes and me spending the night in Winchester before MLC</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Sister Mongare has the lonogest hair ever!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This is a pic of the elders and sisters who came out at the same time at MLC. Best group ever!!!!!!! </span></div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-18597589263960059242014-08-25T10:18:00.000-07:002014-08-25T10:19:18.628-07:00Baptism, Transfers, Creativity, & P-day Fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuitBhD75ZzGl4oy3mbl8OqW-ohn0KDwZFc-wnlsHsiinJUd98g3bA4YKgeiv5KILR0WuvoDkI0B_j_g_YpsIcSxuj2eSOGjhDlydm6GK5esxPAAMBTLsMlLNmQjkjxKGkPaqHr5GFrI/s1600/107_4365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuitBhD75ZzGl4oy3mbl8OqW-ohn0KDwZFc-wnlsHsiinJUd98g3bA4YKgeiv5KILR0WuvoDkI0B_j_g_YpsIcSxuj2eSOGjhDlydm6GK5esxPAAMBTLsMlLNmQjkjxKGkPaqHr5GFrI/s1600/107_4365.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Mike's Baptism</b>: My favourite part of mike getting baptised and confirmed was when he bore his own testimony right before. It was simple, beautiful, pure, and filled the room with the Spirit. He has progressed so much in just 2 months and he is so happy to be apart of the church. He bought a new suit and looked so sharpe and full of light. We were able to teach Mike at the Gernettis a couple of times (this awesome Italian couple with the cutest little baby) and Filipo was able to baptise him and another member who we love Ian Lever confirmed him on Sunday</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. A lot of members were able to come and support him and it was just a beautiful note to end the transfers on.</span><br />
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<b>Transfers</b>: I just love seeing missionaries faces when we see President Millar calling. It's this feeling of excitement and nervousness. Sister Sargsyan is moving to Guilford to be with SISTER CHAMBERLAIN!!! so two of my daughters will be serving together :) and I will be serving with my granddaughter SISTER BARNES!!! who sister Chamberlain trained. Funny how it is a little family ordeal. Sister Barnes is from Wyoming and so I am stoked to be with her. I have a really good feeling about these moves and even happier I get to see Sister Chamberlain at MLC because she just got called to be a sister training leader. I haven't seen her forever and I'm going to scream when I see her. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_19685716" 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;">Tuesday</span></span> night will be like a slumber party because 8 sisters are staying at our flat because moves in the morning are always crazy with different cars going to different places and swapping.</div>
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<b>Miracle of Mike</b>: We have been meeting with Mike since beginning of July and his baptismal date is for August 23, this Saturday. He has been to church 5 times, but because of his job he hasn't been able to come to sacrament meeting and he has been in the process of quitting smoking. In order for him to be baptised, he needed to come this week and he needed to pray specifically. He believes in everything, but he hasn't ever prayed specifically so on Saturday we committed him to pray about being able to come to church and if he was ready to make that commitment this week. He wasn't sure on Saturday, but in the evening he said he got down on his knees and sincerely prayed about a lot of things. Well during the start of church Mike was not there and we thought he couldn't make it. During the beginning of the sacrament, I was just reading the words of the sacrament hymn and reflecting on the Saviour and especially thinking of Mike. I said a prayer for him and when I looked up from the hymn book, 2 pews in front of me was Mike. I thought I was hallucinating at first. I did not even see or hear him walk in. I literally thought he teleported there. Shocked I just squeezed Sister Sargsyan's arm. He just turned back to us and smiled. He told us for the first time he felt like God had really answered His prayers to be able to make it that morning and be able to be baptised. A new light had come into Mike that I hadn't seen before. He was hesitant a week ago about quitting smoking, but today he said he had smoked his last cigarette. When talking about baptism, he was giddy like a school boy and started calling all the people he wanted to be apart of it. This was a miracle. I cannot believe it honestly. We really thought he was going to have to push his date back because we felt he wasn't ready, but it is amazing that prayer is what really builds our faith and propels us forward. When he specifically asked, God specifically answered. Saturday will be so special. He has been through so much in his life and can't wait to be baptised and receive the Holy Ghost.</div>
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<b>Temple</b>: We were able to go to the temple with Mike and Brenda. Mike is just loving the gospel and is such good friends with so many members already. Brenda is hilarious, she is a member who came along and we had such a wonderful time. I have loved being able to go to the temple at different seasons literally and metaphorically on my mission. The first was at Christmas when the frost covered the grass and we were able to do a session with all the missionaries. The second was in spring with Maxie, George, Eve, and Sister Andersen where the flowers were blooming. And the third was with Mike, Brenda, and Sister Sargsyan where it was sunny and warm as ever. Everytime I walk the temple grounds there is a overwhelming feeling of peace, and it really is a slice of perfection. The sweetest thing was to see Mike by himself buy a large picture of the temple at the distribution center and say he was going to get a frame for it. He remarked on how simply beautiful the experience was and how special it was to enjoy it with him.</div>
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<b>The best 24 hours</b>: I was able to go on exchanges with Sister Walmsley from New Zealand in Weymouth this week and it was AMAZING. We were instantly best friends and it is weird, I feel like I've known and served with her for ages. Already planning to go visit her. The cool thing was she had a dream a couple months ago that she was going to serve with me, so she is pretty much a prophetess. But really, it was an answer to both of our prayers because we were able to see so many miracles and talk so openly about everything. She came out at the same time, but she is a visitors center sister and so she was there for the first 10 months and then has been out for a couple months. And she will be famous one day in the world of Mormon music, because she is seriously so talented in singing and playing the guitar. Our mission has been really into thinking of creative ways to find and so Sister Walmsley and I took her guitar out to go finding all day and she was able to touch so many people's hearts by singing songs she has composed on her mission. I was tearing up and the people were too because it was so beautiful. Music brings the Spirit quicker than anything. Pretty much we were on fire the whole day (well Heavenly Father was blessing us of course-not getting prideful) and we found the coolest people and to top it off one of their members owns a hotel and told us to come for a proper English roast for dinner. From this exchange, we learned so many things from each other and I really am learning that the whole point of this gospel is to help one another. It is not just about giving service, it is also about receiving. Jesus taught us this as he washed all of his disciples feet. Peter first objected, but Jesus reminded him that he needed to let him serve him. I helped Sister Walmsley with things, and she helped me with things and it makes the whole world go round. I am so mad I didn't take a picture, but ill send on next week.</div>
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<b>1</b>. On Thursdays, we do a Family Home Evening type of activity and lesson for our investigators and members. One of the recent converts has a 11 years old boy who has asbergers and has had his ups and downs in deciding if he wants to join the church. He is extremely intelligent and hyperactive. When we were in the lesson part, he wasn't paying attention (or what we thought) and when we watched this Mormon message it completely brought the Spirit. His little brother and him shared the most sincere desires to really test to see if there is a God through praying and fasting. Their words were so sincere and honest and it was one of the most powerful lessons I've been in.</div>
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<b>Diversity</b>: I do appreciate the diversity of Bourenmouth. One day we taught an Algerian, Oman girls, Russian, English, South African, and Indian all in one day! It is so nice that Sister S knows so many languages.</div>
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Well I love you so much. I really appreciate all of your prayer and love. I really feel it so much. Bournemouth is the best. So beautiful. It has been an amazing summer. I love seeing and hearing from all of you and I just am so thankful for everything in my life. The gospel really has given me so much strength throughout my life and especially on the mission. I love you all and you must watch this! Haha, if any of you watch one tree hill i totally had a flash back to that in the beginning with the basketball. anyways, it is so powerful!</div>
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<br />MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-8336863147623689552014-07-28T13:53:00.000-07:002014-08-04T13:54:37.349-07:00Blessings<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>This week</b>: It was a bit of a crazy week to say the least. Ended up in hospital in the middle of the night, but things are working out and we met with another doctor later on in the week and are continuing to meet with them to figure out what is happening with Sister Sargsyan. Won't go into detail about it all, but it is so hard to see someone in pain and not be able to do anything about it. I really wish I could switch with her or just get a giant pain vacuum. </span><br />
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<b>Crazy guy</b>: There was this man we met on the street that we invited to church and he ended up coming. Well, turns out he just wants to marry my companion and I have never prayed so hard during a church meeting for him not to do anything crazy. </div>
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<b>Blessings</b>: Seriously on my mission it seems like the hardest of weeks the Lord blesses you the most. He is so very kind and I am so grateful for prayer. This week it seems like I am in continuous prayer in my heart and really know that my Heavenly Father is there and listening and helping me and the people I am around. We were able to find some really cool new people to teach that are really interested and almost every dinner appointment we had we were able to bring an investigator and teach them. Mike is planning to be baptised in August and he is doing so great. He already loves the members so much and has felt the influence of God increase exponentially in his life these past 3 weeks of meeting with us. He is in the process of quitting smoking and I love hearing his prayers. You really can tell if a person is progressing by their prayers. Mike's are so humble and pure. So beautiful.</div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-86696167053890122882014-07-21T20:35:00.000-07:002014-07-23T20:35:18.334-07:00Testify<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Miracle</b>: So Sister Sargsyan has been having crazy intense migraines every day(lasting from like 10 mins to a few hours), and she is being the biggest trooper ever but I love how I really know the Lord loves his missionaries. After church yesterday she had another one and the elders gave her a blessing. We went on our way (she was still in pain) and we stopped a couple people in our path until we met Tim. Tim is someone we taught in the first couple of weeks and said he would meet us again only if our paths ever crossed again. Bournemouth is huge and lo and behold we see him again and he has actually been reading the Book of Mormon. We had a great street teach and he wanted to meet again. Sister Sargsyan said that as soon as she started testifying her pain went away. It is amazing that that cure to physical, emotional, spiritual pain in the mission is juts sharing our testimonies. It is the best fix for anything. I love it and love how the Lord is mindful of all of our situations.</span><br />
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-86379559573365229932014-07-14T20:48:00.000-07:002014-07-23T20:48:38.210-07:00Make the World Shine Where you Stand<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<b>Emma Jane Headrick</b>: Is the new cutest baby girl in the world and a little shoutout to my sister April! I love my family so much and can't wait to meet this new little cutie:)</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>E-mailing</b>: Ha I feel like most of my e-mailing is to my old companions or other missionaries all over the world, but I wanted to start with that quote from my dear Sister Schmidt. She is pumped that Germany won the world cup and Teignmouth is still doing amazing :) I miss that place. It is funny you get to an area and when you leave you think man there is no ward or place better, but then you say the same thing again when you leave another area. But I love that idea about wheverever you are in life or the world make it a little brighter.</span></div>
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<b>Transfers</b>: I'm still here in Bournemouth with Sister Sargsyan this upcoming transfer and loving reflecting on a transfer to see all of the little miracles and progress even if is the littlest things progress is still progress. I don't have too much time to write today but sending all my love and I want to leave you with this quote that my good friend, Hailey I met in Jerusalem just sent me.</div>
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"We are never alone. The teacher is always silent during a test. There are so many times in our lives where we feel alone. No one there to hold your hand, dry your tears or give you words of encouragement. But we are truly never alone, God is always there and hears our prayers. Sometimes we may have to struggle, get hurt and betrayed. Without struggle how would we grow? The Lord only puts you through something He intends to help you through. He is always there no matter if He answers your prayers directly or not; He has a plan for you, He knows you're strong enough to overcome. In the toughest of days, it is essential to stay obedient and have faith. Your loving Father in Heaven would never leave you alone in this mortality to wander in the dark. You need not be deceived You can overcome the darkness of this world and discover divine truth."</div>
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I really know we are never alone, and am so grateful for spreading this simple, yet most important truth every day.</div>
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MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-82224311219190408582014-07-07T20:01:00.000-07:002014-07-07T20:01:19.378-07:004th of July<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Hospital</b>: We were on the bus headed to an appointment and right when we got off the bus Sister Sargsyan just said I feel like I'm going to lose my mind (she meant pass out) and then said she could not feel the right side of her body or her face so i helped her to sit down and rushed to this store next door to get her some water. She really couldn't communicate very well and so I called President and he said to go to the hospital. We called a member to pick us up and we went there and they couldn't figure out why and it eventually wore off after 3 hours. It was a bit scary, but just felt a peace through it all. From that experience I learned we have the most loving members, many of them coming right when they heard especially to give her a blessing. She cannot sleep at all still so going on like a week of getting 1-2 hours of sleep, but she is the biggest trooper. She is still working hard, even though I have no idea how her body is doing it. President came to our church to see how she was doing, and we are meeting with a doc this week. So keep Sister Sargsyan in your prayers. </span><br />
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<b>4th of July</b>: I was on exchanges with Sister Nelson (from Utah) in Salisbury so in the beginning of our companion study we did a little remix mash of american hymns. Good to be with an American. I love England, but the 4th of July is my favorite holiday. One of our members has a sister from Ohio who is living here, and so she put on a 4th of July party (on the 5th). It was so cute how she was decked out with everything American and making sure eveything was right. Also on that day, the Poole Stake celebrated 50 years of it being built so there was a massive dinner and celebration with 250 members. And it was cool to hear a lot of memebrs stories of helping to build it. Such a good time, so in a way the 4th was celebrated here across the pond :)</div>
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<b>A few miracles</b>: We met this man named Mike as he was delivering parcels, and he is the best. He wants to get baptised and quit smoking and was able to come with us to the fourth of july party and the poole celebration and just loved all the members. We stopped a man in the street and turns out he was baptised when he was 10 and hadn't been to church for 25 years and wanted to come...and so he did and loved it! It has been a good week filled with some hospital drama, but accompanied always with miracles and fun. I love you all so much!</div>
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<b>200</b>: Our mission ever since January has been working to have 200 people at church by the month of June. I think the highest we ever got was 180 a couple months ago. Our mission all fasted and prayed together last week to reach our goal since it would be the last week of June. And this week there was 203 people! I just love the combined and collective power of faith. The part member family we are teaching is the best. Phoebe is 11, Jack is 13, and Brad is 16. The three of them came to church yesterday and loved it. We had a ward picnic after and then a baptism of one of the members. We are really focusing on building and supporting the members in their missionary work and they are being so willing! </div>
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<b>DVD Contacting</b>: We wanted to switch things up in our finding so we took the portable DVD player with some Mormon messages and went around asking people if they wanted to be uplifted by a short inspiring message. We had a really positive experience and met a man from Teignmouth who we referred to the sisters there!!!! I think we will be doing some more of that because I mean who doesn't want to see a Mormon message! Haha, I seriously love those videos so much. Who needs television when you've got those!? Even after the mish, I am going to always be watching those. <a href="http://mormonchannel.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mormonchannel.org</a> is the best.</div>
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<b>Funny things</b>: There are too many too count. But there was this one man from Saudi Arabia who would not stop trying to ask Sister Sargsyan on a date. I mean relentless. He was not going to take no for an answer or an explanation we are missionaries or anything. So we ended up giving him Teignmouth's number so that will be a fun phone call for them :) </div>
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<b>God knows us</b>: I was having a particularly hard moment one day and I got my first letter in this flat from my family and it is amazing what a couple words can do to give you comfort. My sister wrote something along the lines of try your best and do everything you can, but then leave the rest for Heavenly Father to figure it out. Those words helped me so much, and I also love how Heavenly Father gives us those reminders all the time in the scriptures. The gospel is all about remembering and so grateful to constantly being reminded that God knows us and wants to help us out all the time. </div>
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I'll forward the ones sisters sent me from our week :) </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">On P-day we went to this waffle place. All I have to say is oreo. nutella. ice cream. bananas. and waffle= the greatest thing ever created!</span></div>
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<b>Bournemouth</b>: The great. It is sooo sunny and warm and so many people out. It is great being new sisters because families are giving you people that they think sisters would be better for and so we are starting to have a good investigator pool with part member families. </div>
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<b>Training</b>: Sister Sargsyan keeps on coming out with the craziest stories about her life and mini mission in Georgia that is so hilarious. I think I need to write a book for her. Like for example in Armenia I guess it is common for men to try to kidnap the person they want to marry if she refuses and this one man (out of many admirers of Sister S) tried to take her when she was going to her car in the grocery store car park, and I guess he is still parked out near his house today waiting for her! Creepy. He even bought her a car. Anyways stories like this keep coming up and I am just loving it. It is so interesting training a lot because every experience and person is completely different. You have sweetheart Sister Chamberlain who I got along really well with in Bath where I was really nervous to train and all our investigators seemed to drop us right before she came. You have sensitive and thoughtful Sister Andersen from Denmark coming into the new area of Teignmouth and starting from 1 investigator and building the area. You have hilarious, talkative, straightforward Sister Schmidt from Germany coming in at the height of success in Teignmouth. And then we've got confident and glamorous Sister Sargsyan from Armenia coming into Bournemouth, both of us new to the area figuring it out and learning English. Missionaries have come up to me and said oh you must be the best trainer, but honestly I feel like I am learning so much every time, being humble and realising how many things I need to work on. I am so grateful for companions being patient with me. I am learning by trial and error with every companion and I liken that to how it will be as a mother. Every child and circumstance in your life will be different. But I love the gospel and the ability to change everyday and just keep trying amidst imperfect. </div>
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Well I love you all so much! It is so exciting to here updates here and there and shoutout to Mrs. Kaitlyn Taylor who is not Kaitlyn Taylor anymore. I saw one picture and you looked beautiful. Have such a lovely and sunny week. Someone said it is going to be a warm summer in England so I will take that!</div>
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<b>Bournemouth</b>: It is so diverse and there are so many people everywhere! Kind of a crazy place. We have had some cool experiences when we started talking to someone, and a couple people overheard and came to join us. One time it turned out to be a Christian from Angola, a Muslim family from Pakistan, and us speaking about the plan of salvation. Another time we stopped a man in the street from Portugal and went to a bench, and when we stopped talking to him two English guys from the military were intrigued and wanted to learn more. When we were talking to them, a man heard the word Jesus and wanted to join in. He told us he ran a Christian radio station and wanted us to come on it. And someone else we met wants us to come to an interfaith forum, so ya we are meeting loads of people and just building our teaching pool, weeding out who is really interested, but there are loads and loads of potentials.</div>
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<b>World Cup</b>: One of our neighbors are Brasilians and were going nuts when Brazil played, it was good fun listening to them and Sister Sargsyan stealthily took some pics or their dancing and celebrating, I'll send some next week. And when we were someing home there was a massive group of people all celebrating and getting ready for England to play. I don't know if they won or not, but ya world cup is a big deal over here. I completely forgot basketball existed until my Dad told me their was the NBA championship.</div>
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<b>Sister Sargsyan</b>: Just some fun facts about my comp. She was Miss Armenia like 5 times and has met Kim Kardashian. Her dad is the stake president in Armenia, there is one stake and they joined the church when she was 2. She is really funny and kind of a diva and we are writing down funny moments of learning enlgish every day. For instance, we were inviting someone to a musical fireside and she said ya come and we will sit by the fire and sing songs. soooo funny, but yes fireside is a weird word.</div>
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<b>Missionaries</b>: On Wednesday I made the last trek from the Plymouth zone to Staines. There were so many missionaries there and it was so good to see a lot of people I haven't seen for a while. All of my district from the MTC was there and we took a pic together. So fun to see how much we have grown in one year. One just got called to be an AP, 2 are zone leaders, and the other 2 are district leaders and training. Sister Cowley just came off the Channel Island Jersey and is sister training leadering it up in the reading zone. love it!</div>
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<b>Sister Sargsyan</b>: My new companion is from ARMENIA!!! Ya I had to look on a map too... She began learning English 2 weeks ago in the MTC and it is her 6th language! She speaks Russian, Farsi, Spanish, Armenian, and Georgian. She is super beautiful and very glamous. It has been a really fun last couple of days getting to know each other and this new area.</div>
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<b>Bournemouth</b>: Bournemouth is so beauitful and so different than quiet, white-filled people of Teignmouth. There is a university here and it is a proper city and SO diverse. It is also very touristy. I seriously have talked to people from like 50 different countries already. There is a nice white sandy beach and we live right near the high street, so it is a good location. The Bournemouth ward feels like a proper American ward and hasn't had sister for years so they are really liking us. There are a million activities going on and they are a very involved ward. It is pretty large, and there are another set of elders in the ward. They had 2 Chinese elders here and one of the elders in Staines handed me the key to the flat and phone and said good luck. The flat was not in the worst condition, but we are definietly going to spend some time cleaning. It is amazing how the Lord is helping me understand all the different buses and areas very quickly. There is so much potential here and right now we are focusing on just getting to know and serve the members, and to build our investigator pool because we started from scratch but are already meeting with 3 people these next couple of days. There are so many people here so we are always talking to everyone. SO blessed to be here and exicted for the progress ahead.</div>
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<b>Miracles</b>: I feel like there are too many to count, but it just seems like there have been members we have met and people on the street that need us at this time and it is amazing how the Lord directs you even though you may think it is all random or you are going in the wrong direction. I honestly haven't gotten stressed because I know I just have to trust in the Lord where I need to be. One lady took a route she has never been before and has been lately thinking about where her Dad is who passed away recently. Gabby from Venzuela feels like there is somethign missing from her life and wants to learn more. Steven asked for the Book of Mormon and is seeking to find the right church. Amazing things happening and excited to keep on trusting in the Lord to be in the right place and say the right things.</div>
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Wow what a lovely week! I am just filled with gratitude for the love I feel for evey person I've met in Teignmouth and Newton Abbot. My eyes have been annoyingly leaking. I took pictures of a lot of people who have made an impact on my life. I didn't get everyone, but here are a million pictures.<br />
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<b>Judy's baptism</b>: I have been teaching Judy since December. It was really cool how it all came to be because we felt prompted to go by a older member Denise who lived at the very top of Teignmouth when I was with Sister Andersen. Me being a novice to Teignmouth I thought it would take 15 minutes to walk there, but with the hills it ended up being 50 minutes. I am proud to say when Sister Schmidt and I walked there a couple of days ago it only took 30 minutes, so I'm getting in shape with all these hills :) But during that time with Denise the Spirit was very strong as we got to know her and when we asked if there was anyone we could go by, she told us about her beloved friend Judy whom she has known for 30 years. We stopped by and once every 2 weeks turned into once a week which turned in to 2 then 3 times a week. Judy cannot lie, and it has been so fun teaching her because she will say exactly what is on her mind and ask wonderful questions. She has a heart of gold and does anything for her family and friends. I love her so much. The baptismal service was so special as Denise spoke about friendship. They were both in tears and it just made me tear up as well. Charlotte, her grand-daughter sang "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing." At the last moment she got scared she couldn't hit the high parts so we offered to sing it with her. Man we, or more me, made her look good because of my not so good voice, but it was special and she is the cutest and has made me braclets and a little smirf for a good bye present. What a special memory to end in Teignmouth.<br />
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<b>Miracle teach</b>: I want to talk about this miracle of a teach we had. We met Christina on the street a month back. She is 17 and we have been meeting her at this little bench/pavilion right by the sea when members aren't able to have her in their home. We came to the teach with Elisa, a member who just got called to the Adelaide Australia mission (fun fact for you all), and turns out Christina brought her friend Louise who is interested. It gets better. We start teaching word of wisdom and law of chastity after a brief overview and how to begin teaching for Louise when a lovely girl turns around from another bench and says "Hey! I am really interested in what you are talking about, can I join in?". It was such an amazing experience and we are now meeting with both of those girls as well as Christina. Christina's mom let her finally come to church and so that was another miracle as well!</div>
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<b>Teignmouth</b>: I have loved this place and people with all my heart and I've really learned on the mission that home is where ever the gospel and love is. I am grateful to have seen the incredible progress of this area and see Kieron, Paul, Judy enters the waters of baptism. Things are conitnuing to progress and hopefully when I visit in a couple years there will be a Teignmouth ward.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4976815898056564044.post-46927244467243382372014-05-26T14:59:00.000-07:002014-06-01T15:03:05.862-07:00Updates<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sorry this will be a short letter because it is a bank holiday here and we had to go to the McMurtrey's to email and I am on their tablet and it is super frustrating to write on and taking forever. So sorry if I haven't responded to you, next week for sure! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Updates</b>: We had interviews with President this week and he said I would be going next week. He didn't know where or with who, but I'll be finding out this week. Teignmouth feels like home and I have loved every minute these past 7 months, but I am ready for a new chapter and challenge of my life and mission. Change is good. I will miss Sister Schmidt and everyone but as my good friend Kieron always says it's only bye for now. Judy is getting baptised on Saturday so that is really special :) I love her so much and so proud of her decision. She was thinking of moving the following week, but as soon as she heard I would probably be going, she said, "Well you have to be there so May 31 it is!" :) May 31 is also the day my trainer, Sister Barker is getting married. So it is a good day to make some covenants with God. :) I love what my president said when I asked him about how you endure well to the end of your mission and life. He said, "When you view your mission as your own time you will say I've done enough and deserve a break and towards the end you may use it as an excuse to not work as hard. When you see your mission as the Lord's, you will understand that this is His time and you would never want to waste this any of His precious time. And you will see that your work doesn't end even when you go home." I think we can apply that to the rest of our lives. He has all given us this life and body to learn, grow, and develop and we should be grateful for it. We should be selfless with our talents and time because it is not really ours, it is His. I love sharing Alma 34:32 with so many people. This really is the time to prepare to meet God and enjoy this life helping one another. I love you all and hope you have a lovely week. I can be patient with people being rude, but my patience with this tablet is testing me. Haha, I have never been the best with technology. Love you loads.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sister McLeod</span>MAEHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731835565377658996noreply@blogger.com0