Hello again family,
Another
week has gone by. Only two more weeks in this transfer. Time is just
flying out here. I am glad that everyone is still doing so well at home
and everyone is still alive. That is a good thing. I would love some
dehydrated apples, if you have any left over.
Well onto this last week. Elder Robbins came for a few
days. On Tuesday night he had a devotional for any recent converts,
less active members or investigators. We were able to get Bill and
Nancy Bevacco there. It was really good and we enjoyed it. He talked
about how the Book of Mormon really is the key to knowing and even if
you don't feel ready, it is okay. None of us are perfect and we are all
still working on becoming better, so it is time to just take that step
and trust the Lord.
On Wednesday, we met at the mission office at 10 in the
morning and didn't get back until 830 at night. We got bused up to
Apple Valley and met with the two zones there for the zone conference
with Elder Robbins. We got our flu shots and took care of a few other
things. We then listened to Elder Robbins from 130 til 530. He spoke
along with Sister Robbins and President and Sister Hobbs. It was really
good. Elder Robbins talked about planning and how helpful it is and
things like that. He also talked about hope and striving to develop
that Christlike attribute. He took about an hour and a half to do a
question and answer session. He only answered about three questions
because he really answered everyone. He didn't leave a loose string in
any of those answers.
After we left, the car I was in went out to dinner. I
was with three elders and two sisters who are not my companion. We had
six sisters going and they had to split us up 3 and 3 so Sister Pollard
and I split. Which I am okay with because Sister Beagly, who is one of
the sisters I got put with is a hoot. She is so funny. We were
basically laughing all day long. We had a fun time together, and Sister
Hudrlick, who was the one that drove us, is also super great and
everyone just loves her. If you ever see Sister Schiess (spelling??)
around, you should ask her about Sister Hudrlick (it is pronounce
hurdlick though...weird spelling) On Wednesday Sister Hudrlick was
actually talking about Sister Schiess. So I know they know each other.
Yesterday at church, the Chamberlins came. They stayed
for all three hours again. This time the mom, Erica, actually came and
stayed too. Richard, the dad was telling us how much the three kids
loved church last week and couldn't wait to come back again. Erica was
listening to them, threw her arms up in the air and said, "Well I guess
we are going to be Mormon then." So that was great.
Saturday all five of them came to the church to
practice for the program and then they all came to church. We sat front
and center with Richard and Erica. It was so cool to see Isabella,
Bianca, and Talon up there with the rest of the kids participating just
like they had always been there. The teachers made sure that Talon was
in front (because he is little for his age). It was amazing to see them
singing along and speaking and making friends with all the other kids.
I think that will really help Erica as well. I think having her see
how welcomed we made the kids feel and how we just took them in and let
them do everything all the other kids were doing will really help.
They love the primary president, who is amazing and
promised her that they were coming next week to church and Erica said
she would be there too. I am really excited to see where this will go.
They are planning on going to activity days on Wednesday as well. I
told Darcy I would get a picture of them and send it to you guys soon.
Hopefully I will remember to do that.
Well that is about the most of what happened here this
week. The weather is just beautiful and pretty and nice :) I hope you
are all jealous. I hope you have a good week and I will talk to you
next week
Love
Sister Woodward
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