Dear Family,
It was great to hear from you! This has been such a crazy week, I
don't even know where to start. Exchanges were pretty intense. After
the stink we made we were put with some sisters that needed help in a
specific area. The leaders made it very clear that they wanted us to go
and help them. I tried my hardest, but I don't think I actually made a
lasting change. The sister that I was put
with is a really good sister. She has so many skills. We did get to the area and do some really good work so
that was nice. I was exhausted by the end of the exchange. Both
sister Heath and I were thrilled to be back together and maybe a little
slap happy. I will say I had probably one of the most unsatisfying
meals every on the exchange. I was starving by dinner because I hadn't
eaten at lunch because I was so nervous. Anyway for dinner we had luke
warm mac and cheese, cold corn cold asparagus and some old slices of
pineapple. There wasn't even enough to fill up on. Oh well, I still
had fun.
We had a really great lesson with one of our investigators. She is
historically really hard to reach and is well on her way to becoming an
eternigator. Well we had a spiritual inventory to really help her
figure out exactly what she was looking for and how her relationship
with god was. It was so good. She even said that she felt like she
made some progress. On the other hand I might be counting my chickens
before they hatch because she rescheduled the appt we had set for
yesterday. Either way one of the things I love the most about being on a
mission is feeling the spirit so strongly. I love bearing my testimony
and knowing that the things I am saying are true. It makes everything
so worth while.
We found 2 new investigators this week. Last Tuesday one of the
elders started talking to this woman about the church. She was really
interested and actually liked the fact that we don't allow just anyone
into the temple. She said that she doesn't allow riffraff into her
house so why would God want riffraff in his house. Anyway, we got
involved in the conversation and after about an hour of talking we found
ourselves standing outside the library holding hands (per her request)
saying a pray to help strengthen her. From the outside and inside
perspective it looked super weird. We are excited to teach her and a
little nervous. She scares me a little.
Our second investigator is this guy named Rob. He is someone that
sister Heath contacted and gave the Book of Mormon before I got here and
we have been trying to follow up for a while now. Anyway on Sunday we
stopped by and he was home. He invited us in to play some cards with
his friends. When he told me it was uno I said yes immediately. We
came in and played Uno, and as I was sitting I was mentally reviewing
the white handbook. I'm pretty sure we weren't breaking any
rules...pretty sure. Well we played a round of uno and I won! As my
reward we sat and talked about the church for a little while. He is
pretty honest that he doesn't have a strong belief in God but he is
willing to learn more. I like this guy. Again from an outsiders
perspective it might look a little weird for us to be sitting at a table
with 3 middle aged people alcohol in abundance playing uno. The things
I do to get investigators.
I feel like this week I have really embarrassed my uncoolness. Lets
be honest it has always been with me but it has really shown this week.
For example, this week an elder in my district gave everyone mini
preach my gospels. I freaked out I thought it was so cool. Sure
everyone else freaked out but still it made me realize how weird
missionaries actually are. Then on Saturday we ran out of the house in
our pajamas to help sister Lessie unload her car. Both sister Heath and
I stepped on Snails in our bare feet. It was SO gross! Of course it
would happen to us. The weird things always happen to us. On Sunday we
went to check on a less active and her daughter answered the door. We
had a great conversation and then the daughter pulled out the snake. I
hate snakes but I sucked it up and held it. After giving is back I then
started talking about why I hate snakes. Yeah I definitely lost some
cool points with that little freak out. But seriously! Snakes are
awful. And then to rap it all up, I was telling sister Heath about the
time I was afraid I would have to stage kiss Matt Decaro in peter Pan.
In response Sister heath told me any guy would be lucky to have me. I'm
gorgeous and so that makes up for my dorkiness. Thanks sister Heath.
That is super sweet.
Okay so the big news is that I am going into a trio tomorrow. Our
Visa sister finally got a her visa so we will be working in La costa and
delmar for the rest of the transfer.
Sorry I ran out of time and had to send the email before the
computer shut off. Yeah I am going back to La costa and I am so excited
about that. That was my greenie area and I loved it there. Although
I'm a little nervous about being in a trio. I think I'm just scared of
the unknown and I love sister heath and don't really want to share her
for another 3 weeks. Oh well. I guess I'll suck it up again and I'm
sure that it will be great.
Anyway I need to go, but I love you all so much. I miss everyone and I'm so glad to hear that you are all doing well.
Love Sister Allred
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| New Companion in the trio! |
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| She looks pretty scared! |
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