10 AND 2

Hi everyone!! I had the best thanksgiving and was able to spend it with the famous family performers in town, The Hughes! They have 86 grandkids and I felt like I was in a Christmas movie, it was absolutely awesome!!! We played games and they told stories. I loved it!! I felt honored to be in the presence of Branson Celebrities haha. We also went to Silver Dollar City last P-Day!! It's like the Disneyland of the MidWest! WAHOOOO!

Here is an update on my favorite guy John (the one who works at Taco Bell)! He is on date to be baptized on December 23rd. What is crazy about that date is that 7 years ago he lost EVERYTHING on that day in a fire and his wife left him with their kid. He is so ready and excited to turn that day into a good one! At church he asked all the men how they feel the spirit and everyone's hands shot up to answer. It turned into a really good discussion on the Holy Ghost and he felt the spirit so strongly. It was SO COOL!! Since meeting us, he said we keep him in check and have helped get his life back on track again. Because of that, he nicknamed me and my companion his "10 and 2", and as many of you know that's the position your hands need to be on the steering wheel for you to drive the safest! 

Another cool thing that has come from John, is that we started teaching his coworker! Long story short, Eric has been to church twice and is now scheduled to be baptized on the same day as john!! 

John's daughters reaction to him being baptized was skeptical and slightly judgemental, as she had preconceived notions about our church. He sent her photos of us with him and then she said something along the lines of "Oh wait. That's the girl from TikTok with you!! You're in good hands". We might even be able to get her to come to the baptism now!! WOAH!! 

In the spirit of thanksgiving, here is a few things I'm grateful for. I'm grateful for the gospel, friends, family, Taco Bell, Branson, and missionary work! I LOVE MY MISSION!!

Please keep John and Eric in your prayers! Love you all!!! 


PICTURES:

ERIC!!


JOHN!!


Christmas setup with the Hermana's!


Visitors Welcome!


Bentonville Temple with the best comp!


All our friends at church on Sunday :)


Silver Dollar City (part 1)


Silver Dollar City (part 2)


Christmas in Branson


Fun on the Branson Strip with our members!


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

OVERWHELMED WITH LOVE

Image
Home!  I am at a loss for words as I write this final email. My mission has refined me and helped me become what God wants me to be. I have never felt such immense love for Jesus Christ. And I have never felt such joy than I have from serving Him. I love my Savior and best friend, Jesus Christ.  As a lot of you know, Arkansas was not my dream mission. Days up until my mission I wondered if this truly was God's plan for me. A year and a half later, and I can say with confidence that I wouldn't trade getting called here for the world. This experience changed my life. The people of Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas hold a special place in my heart forever. I'm so glad I decided to serve.  Nothing beat closing out my mission at Zak's baptism just two days before I left. He shared how God has been his Guide and Jesus has been His light. The spirit was tangible in the room as we sang "teach me to walk in the light".  I have learned so much throughout my mission about Go...
Read more

I MADE IT TO ARKANSAS!

Image
Guess what guess what?! After a year on the mission, I'm finally serving in Arkansas!  I was not expecting to leave exile island after 1 transfer, but I guess God knew I couldn't do the lack of socializing for too long haha. Although, I was bummed to leave Sister Sloan... it was too good to be true being back together again. I'm now serving in Pea Ridge, Arkansas! It's so cute! I'm also finishing training a new sister to the mission, Sister Fuller! I live in Bentonville and get to drive past the temple every night yay! The members here are powerful and I'm excited to get to know them!  As I got thinking about being transferred here, I remembered how much I love change. It keeps you on your toes! I love getting to fall in love with a new town, a new people, a new ward, and a new companion! I'm so happy to be here in Arkansas!! Woo Pig! Remember how much God loves you!  Keep L-I-V-I-N!! PICTURES :  west plains zizzer forever west plains zone leadership I love ...
Read more

LIFE IS GOOD

Hey everyone!  Happy Thanksgiving! This week has been so good! We taught some fun lessons and we are having a blast. I am so grateful!  Watching Colby (who was baptized on November 15th) bless the sacrament this past week was a surreal experience that I'll never forget. This is why I am here. These moments make every bad one worth it. I love this work! Time is flying by! Wow. I've been trying my best to live in the present and just make the most of this last transfer. I saw this quote from Elder Wirthlin that said "worrying about the future creates unhappiness in the present". It couldn't be more true! I'm excited for what is to come but grateful for every second that I have left to wear my Savior's name on my chest. Also, if no one has told you that they are proud of you this week... God is!! He sees you and knows you personally :) Anywayyyyy, I also created a Google photo album for this last transfer so definitely join it for fun flicks from the home str...
Read more