November 25, 2009

Hello!

So I liked Brian's letter/advice to practice moving people in and out of homes....it is so true! My very first day we went to BC and we helped a family move across the street into a bigger apartment....It was hot, there were TONS of nasty big bugs and roaches and such and yes...you use those skills....

That will be interesting going someplace cold! It is a good thing you were on the snowshoveling crew at BYU! That will probably help a lot too Justin!

So that was a random call I got about the credit card! Thanks for taking care of it! I tried to use my debit card yesterday but it didn't work. Luckily I have some cash....The whole situation is quite interesting. I still have my credit card, but my old one is still in the house in my purse like scripture bag....it probably should be destroyed as well... :S
Thanks again for taking care of it! :D

We went to the temple yesterday. It was a good two and a half or so hour drive from my area. We rode to B. with the C. couple and then took the temple bus. I learned a lot about the adventures of Elder G. in PA when he served here....He actually got shot at once, but it is because he had a crazy companion that went to places they probably shouldn't have been. We are learning what those areas are and staying out of them. Unfortunately, it is costing us a couple of investigators, but we are working on having them in members homes....(Interestingly, I learned that one of the places we went to has a murder 2-4 times a week....hmm....I felt safe there though, don't worry....) We don't go back there....Bishop was pretty clear on that.

At the Temple Zone Conference I played The Olive Tree and 8 or so elders sang it. It was awesome! One of my pages fell down, but I played top hand until I figured it out again. Sister M. has a piano piece she wants me to play for the Christmas mission conference. I am going to try, but it is a little intense without being able to practice it really. Out of the 4 times I've played in public/with people, three have been on my mission. It is a little intense, but I am trying to play better! It’s a good thing I love playing! (just not lessons....imagine how good I'd've been without those piano lessons for a few years.... but I forgive you mom) Just kidding! Don't listen to that! I just wanted to pick at you...

Oh, people say "pick at you" instead of tease....that is weird that I said it. I am trying not to catch a lot of this Texan stuff, but some I like better...."loving on" instead of "cuddling" will not be said by me though...When people say they love on their cat....it is just weird....

anyway....haha

We do have a baptism coming up...We may move it so we can teach her whole family, but M. is an amazing person! She joined the choir and signed up to bring gumbo for the Christmas party and everything...her first week! We are super excited for her! Her family will be great as well I'm sure.

K. B. just came home from his mission in Ogden Utah. On his homecoming speech day he randomly picked up a lady walking to "a church" and brought her. Well, we taught her a lesson and the spirit was so strong (K. and another RM were there too) that we almost committed her to baptism, but we have to figure out how we could get her baptized since she said she cant be immersed....Figure out...well, basically just talk to the bishop. She is great though! Her name is A.. It is cool....Listen to the Spirit...Invite people to act! It is amazing what happens!

I don't know what else to say....I got Kel's tape in the mail yesterday. I started listening to it and thought it was so funny! Anyone can send me a tape anytime. I'd love it! ;)

I love the sunset pictures dad sends. They are so beautiful! I was going to try to send some pics here, but it isn't working so much....I haven't tried to figure it out really, which is the biggest problem.

Sister R. and I are doing fine now. The first week was really rocky, but now we talked and are working really well together. Exceeding goals, working hard, doing the best we can! It is great, actually....I'd never guess it based on our first week, but there were things that we both needed to work on. I am grateful President was inspired to put us together...and in PA! The Greenie Fire is strong and we are burning through this transfer!

Well, I love you all so much! Thanks for your prayers and your continued support! It has been amazing!

Love,

Jackie