Tuesday was a pretty good day. We went over to James and Aline's and taught the Plan of Salvation. They were taught all of the lessons by the Thomas', and are planning on getting married the first week of December, so Aline's baptism is set for the 21st. So Sister Pierce and I are reviewing the lessons and/or reading from the Book of Mormon with them. They always have great questions and are good about keeping their commitments. Although they did not make it to church yesterday, they did make it to the Marshallese fireside last night held at the church.
After our lesson with James and Aline, we went and volunteered at Hills and Dales. This week we are going to the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium to see if we can start doing service there! Anyways after service we went home and had lunch and then were going to finish our 12 weeks but felt like we should go tracting along a street. So we headed to this street and the first 3 or 4 houses we knocked on, nobody was home. Which makes you wonder if you are using your time effectively or not. Well the next house we knocked on a lady answered the door and she was holding her dog back and mentioned that she was in the middle of fixing dinner, which for most other people is reason enough for them to tell us that it isn't a good time. Well she invited us in and so we were able to visit with her for a little bit. She mentioned that she feels like she knows us from somewhere she just doesn't know where. She also went on to say how she has questions that no one has been able to answer and the biggest question she had was why did her daughter get into drugs even though she did everything to be a good parent. (and really from the sounds of it she was an amazing parent). We were able to talk to her about the Book of Mormon and how in the very first book there is Lehi who has two sons that are rebellious, and so she was excited to start reading. It was neat as well, because she mentioned near the end that our story (the restoration) isn't weird, like most people make it sound. Anyways it was a little miracle to come across Linda and we are excited to stop by again!
Tuesday evening we had dinner with a family that just moved to our ward. They have four sons under the age of 11. I had to laugh because some of the things they did reminded me of our family. Anyways we had dinner and had just started sharing the message, when their youngest son starts throwing up. Well that sort of put a stop to our lesson and was a first time for me.
Wednesday was super foggy and misty. It added to the Halloween theme! Not a whole lot went on on Wednesday and we had to be with members or in our apartments by 6:00 p.m. So we went to the ward trunk or treat party for a little bit and then went back to our apartment by 7:30 and went to bed by 8:30. It was glorious! Also, I got a package from Marci which she is so great, but she ran out of time so in her letter she stops mid sentence and then writes (I ran out of time, I'll finish the letter next week). Hahaha Yes this is my best friend and I love her to pieces, basically she keeps me sane all of the time, including when we are states away from each other and have limited communication.
Thursday! Halloween! Basically Thursday was a good day. We had District lunch and meeting and then we went and got the keys to our new apartment. Then we went over to the Zirker's and then Sister Lowder picked us up from the Zirkers. We spent the evening with the Lowders. We had dinner, then went and walked around as their daughter Mauri went trick or treating. (umm we went down like one street and I'm sure she got more candy than I got in all of the years of trick or treating). Anyways it was a cold night so we were happy when her bag was full and we went back to their house to decorate sugar cookies.
Friday we spent most of the day moving from Sister Cheung's house to the apartment, but guess what? We ended up with some of Elder and Sister Thomas' furniture so it's like we are in their apartment! I love it. That evening we went to the Eastvedt's for dinner and then went to the church for a baptism. Saturday we had mission coordination meeting at 8:00a.m. so Brother Han brought breakfast, so I think we have found a new time for coordination meeting, but we are going to have it at his house and have breakfast each time! We then had lunch at Sister Ogelesby's home. She is the only member in her family and has been a member for about a year and a half, but is so amazing! She was showing us all the family history she has done. Basically I hope that I can find someone that was as prepared for the gospel as she was! After lunch we went to the Zirker's and helped cut their flowers and get their yard ready for winter! We were also able to visit with Thora. She is now getting every other Sunday off from work so 2 weeks from now, she should be able to come to church. We were also able to set an appointment for Wednesday with her.
Yesterday was wonderful! Church was really great and the spirit was strong. We didn't have anyone show up that was supposed to, so that was a let down, but other than that church was great! So Sunday evening we were having dinner at the Beytien's and so Sister Beytien asked if we had everything that we needed for the apartment, which we said yes. Then she asked if we were warm enough or needed blankets. Sister Pierce and I looked at each other and then said we were good, but Sister Beytien is one that you can't lie to so she continued to look at us, so then we said that we were going to buy blankets Monday. She then got mad at us because she and Grandma Beatse are amazing quilters and have tons of quilts. So to make a long story short, Sister Pierce and I left with 4 quilts in our arms.
It snowed briefly for one morning, but it hasn't snowed since, and that wasn't enough to even dust anything. This past week wasn't too bad, but the cold is coming. I bought 2 pairs of sweater tights, and have looked for dressier boots, for the not snowy days, but haven't found any that I really like yet. So I haven't really bought anything.
Well I hope you all had a wonderful week!
Love you,
Sister Call
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