Hola Amigos!
The past two weeks have been fun. It's been raining quite a bit here, so it's nice and humid. It doesn't stop us!
We had a meeting two weeks ago that focused on helping people understand the importance of attending church. There are several good reasons and even a few better reasons! Sister Garrity, Elder Cedeno, Elder Froisland, and I gave a training to the zone on prayer and scripture study. Our goal is to help the missionaries understand the
very same basics that we teach to everyone. I know that the better we understand our relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we will be better able to help others learn about the love They have for us. Hopefully each of us will become more concerted in the process.
The branch has been doing well at welcoming people as they return to church and even come for the first time. Hermano Ramos came and that night he text us thanking us for us persistence in inviting him. There was a sweet feeling during sacrament meeting as members--some reary-eyed--greeted him.
Last preparation day we went bowling with our friend Jenny! She is the activities director Ag a nursing home at which we volunteer. She's getting married soon, and we celebrated with her! I'll add a picture.
This past week I scratched my eye. I was down for about three days. No fun. The Fourth day, I was at the mission office so that Sister Garrity could go out with someone and teach. In the office, I did several jobs given ti me. It was kind of fun, and my eye didn't hurt anymore, so I didn't die! I just couldn't handle the sunlight. I was fine the next day!
I haven't been updating on the 100 day countdown, but it's going well! I'm a little behind, so I do two a day now and then.
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1. Zone conference! I bore my testimony because I go home. Ah! All six of us, two elders, and an elderly couple spoke.
2. Party with Jenny! My eyes are closed...
3. We saw a picture of an elder trying to bike with a cabinet. When we saw this cabinet, we just had to take the picture!
7-10-17
Hola Amigos!
I can hardly believe that this week was the Fourth of July. I love America.
On the Fourth of July we sang a hymn, "I am a child of God," in
Cantonese and Mandarin and English. It was really hard, and Sister
Garrity and I had lessons during the practice, so we hadn't practiced
with the rest of the zone. We helped with a Chinese cultural event! It
was strange to celebrate China on the Fourth of July, but it was fun
to volunteer. Several of the performances were to celebrate the Fourth
anyway.
Allen passed his baptismal interview, but his dad still hasn't given
permission, so we have to wait.
We are being counseled to be aware and beware bed bugs.
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1. I probably thought she had already taken the picture, so I moved
and look like a goblin.
2-3. Happy Fourth!
4. This picture is from a while back, but the elders added to it to
remind us that bed bugs are no fun.
7-3-2017
Hola amigos!
This week was a pretty interesting week. We had a meeting almost
everyday. I don't like meetings because we aren't in our areas as
much, but meetings are what help us improve.
We taught a family yesterday, and I love them. The dad is a member,
and he shared why he goes to church. He has been through more than we
thought, but he said he knows that without Christ and without his
family and church family he wouldn't know what to do.
Today we celebrated some birthdays by going to Top Golf. It was
actually really fun! We had two booths right by each other. It was
kind of like a miniature living room with both of the booths. Then we
had ice cream!
Allen and Selena are doing great! They love church. They love learning!
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1/2: We went up to Payson for a meeting. The video idea was from
Sister Fairbourne! Sister Garrity drove a truck there and back! It was
super fun.
3. I saw this cutie at a baptism. Her family is from my old area, but
her cousin was baptized were I am serving right now!
4. Today we celebrated Sister Knudsen and Elder Stevens' birthdays! We
went to top golf.
5. Me. Golfing. I only missed the ball twice. I think I won most
improved by the end.
6. Elder Stevens, Elder Wallin, Sisters Knudsen, Garrity, me,
Fairbourne, Lewis, Smith
This week was a pretty interesting week. We had a meeting almost
everyday. I don't like meetings because we aren't in our areas as
much, but meetings are what help us improve.
We taught a family yesterday, and I love them. The dad is a member,
and he shared why he goes to church. He has been through more than we
thought, but he said he knows that without Christ and without his
family and church family he wouldn't know what to do.
Today we celebrated some birthdays by going to Top Golf. It was
actually really fun! We had two booths right by each other. It was
kind of like a miniature living room with both of the booths. Then we
had ice cream!
Allen and Selena are doing great! They love church. They love learning!
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1/2: We went up to Payson for a meeting. The video idea was from
Sister Fairbourne! Sister Garrity drove a truck there and back! It was
super fun.
3. I saw this cutie at a baptism. Her family is from my old area, but
her cousin was baptized were I am serving right now!
4. Today we celebrated Sister Knudsen and Elder Stevens' birthdays! We
went to top golf.
5. Me. Golfing. I only missed the ball twice. I think I won most
improved by the end.
6. Elder Stevens, Elder Wallin, Sisters Knudsen, Garrity, me,
Fairbourne, Lewis, Smith
6-26-2017
Hola Amigos!
This was a pretty good week. Last Monday night, I climbed a palm tree.
It was really scary, and it was falling apart, so I didn't climb very
high. But I did ask my companion to try to trick all of you to make it
look like I was way up in the tree. Ha.
One day, we were talking to a girl at her door, and her neighbor came
outside and gave us water. He was a little silly but very thoughtful.
He signed "I love you" and asked us what it meant. Then he told us
that Jesus loves us.
It was super hot this week. About 120.
We always tell teenagers and college students to contact us if they
need help with homework. We finally were invited to help out! We
analyzed a poem.
Last week, another missionary asked me to make a list of things I
didn't know about Jesus Christ until I joined the church. I was
surprised at how many basic things I didn't know! I didn't understand
that because Jesus Christ was resurrected, he has a physical body. I
didn't understand what it meant that Christ is the Son of God. I
didn't understand that Christ bled from every pore as part of his
atoning sacrifice to cover our sins as we repent. I'm still learning,
but those are a few things I remember being new to me when the
missionaries taught me. There are a number of details I didn't know. I
know He loves us!
I have 6 weeks until I come home! Pray for missionary work!
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1. Climbing a palm tree.
2. Today we are training new missionaries and trainers.
This was a pretty good week. Last Monday night, I climbed a palm tree.
It was really scary, and it was falling apart, so I didn't climb very
high. But I did ask my companion to try to trick all of you to make it
look like I was way up in the tree. Ha.
One day, we were talking to a girl at her door, and her neighbor came
outside and gave us water. He was a little silly but very thoughtful.
He signed "I love you" and asked us what it meant. Then he told us
that Jesus loves us.
It was super hot this week. About 120.
We always tell teenagers and college students to contact us if they
need help with homework. We finally were invited to help out! We
analyzed a poem.
Last week, another missionary asked me to make a list of things I
didn't know about Jesus Christ until I joined the church. I was
surprised at how many basic things I didn't know! I didn't understand
that because Jesus Christ was resurrected, he has a physical body. I
didn't understand what it meant that Christ is the Son of God. I
didn't understand that Christ bled from every pore as part of his
atoning sacrifice to cover our sins as we repent. I'm still learning,
but those are a few things I remember being new to me when the
missionaries taught me. There are a number of details I didn't know. I
know He loves us!
I have 6 weeks until I come home! Pray for missionary work!
Hasta luego!
Hermana Valentine
1. Climbing a palm tree.
2. Today we are training new missionaries and trainers.
