Hello, Hello! :)
Middletown is so so small. I don't even live in Middl town. I live in
a smaller town 10 minutes from Middletown. I see more deer than
people. I'm not even kidding. It's super super small. I like it. Well, I
think; it will grow on me that's for sure. There are more cats
here then there were in west Sacramento, so that's saying something.
About a year ago there was a horrible horrible fire that burned down
over 1800 houses in this area and even a year later the different
towns are still recovering. On the side of the "mountain hill" it's
all dead trees. It's really sad actually. There a lot of empty lots
where houses used to be but no houses. Just a month ago there was a
big fire in lower lake which is like 25 minutes from us and it burned
quite a bit of houses too. People here have gone through a lot and
it's so sad and humbling to hear their stories. It makes my mouth drop
and I can't even believe the fear that they must have experienced.
This lady was telling us that she got stuck in the fire with her 3
kids and they parked in an irrigated field with the fire on all
sides of them and they stayed in the cab of the car. She told us that
the whole night they heard houses and buildings being blown up and she
just prayed and prayed that they would be safe. I can't believe the
stories I've heard about this fire. So many people have been living in
trailers on their empty lots as their houses are being built. The
people here have experienced so many miracles.
There is this less active we went to go visit and he asked me if I
wanted to meet his friend Sam and I was like yes and then I go outside
and he pulls out this 10 pound dessert turtle. Oh, my goodness! It was
so cute. It just walks in and out of the house like a dog. He was
telling us that the turtle will hibernate between Thanksgiving and
Easter and they put him in a box underneath the kitchen sink.
What? hahaha
The work in this area is pretty slow. We aren't really teaching anyone
right now, but hopefully soon. Not going to lie it wasn't the easiest
week. I went from being super, super busy and teaching lots in
Fairfield and being inseparable with my companion and now it's a new
area with all new things, but it's okay. Sister Randall is awesome
she's very quiet but she's so nice and she cracks me up.
Today, we got a flat tire and oh, my goodness, it was the worst thing!
Just kidding, but really though fixing a flat tire is hard. And
getting a flat tire in Middletown is like asking to die because there
isn't any life to help you except for deer. It only took us 2 hours
It was so funny, but we did it so now you know who to call if you
have a flat tire. Haha just kidding don't call us. That was so stressful!
I was like let me call my dad - wait.... Hahahahhaha
I was really grateful for the General Women's Broadcast this weekend. I
had one of those moments where I was reminded that God knows us
individually. I was having a harder week. I was so grateful for President
Uchtdorf's talk. I felt that President Uchtdorf wrote that talk for me. I
felt that he was talking to me, That it isn't always going to be easy
and that you will struggle, but that if you go till the fourth floor,
last door, you will be okay. I don't know why it's still hard for
me to grasp the idea of a successful missionary, but President Uchtdorf's
talk was so comforting. I CANT MEASURE MY SUCCESS BY THE CHOICES OF
OTHERS. People will have their agency and all I can do is do my part.
I'm really grateful for the gospel and the companionship of the Holy
Ghost which allows me to feel that a talk from a worldwide broadcast
was written for me. The gospel is true. Sometimes it's hard and my
heart is sad but I have to remember how happy it is when those we love
choose to follow the Savior. I'm grateful for prayer that we are never
alone. I'm grateful for my parents who pray tirelessly so I can feel
their love and feel the Saviors love.
I love you guys so much.
Godspeed,
Sister Thurgood
Pictures:
1. Last selfie with sister Morrison at the apartment
2. Four best friends in the zone
3. Transfer photo
4. Sister Randall trying to the tire
5. When we finally got the tire
6. Holding Sam ❤️❤️
7. In the "city part" of Middletown lol hahahah
Sunday, October 2, 2016
09-19-2016
hola hola hola
All good things must come to an end.
Because transfers are this week I was thinking to myself about themand
I thought "if president takes me away from sister Morrison and
Cordelia then he will have to put me somewhere close to him so I can
at least I can see him and his wife more than I have since being on my
mission." And then I look at the transfer documents and he has sent me
to Middletown. Oh president , I would not call that very close to him
hahaha
But it's okay I'm excited. My new companion is sister Randall! She is
soooo cute I've met her before. She used to be companions with sister
Saavedra she's an angel and is all quiet wow I already love her
The saddest thing ever happened. I'm getting transferred and leaving
sister Morrison. I am so sad. I didn't think I realized I would become
so close in 12 weeks but when you spend 24/7 with a person for 12
weeks they literally become your other half. It has been an awesome
time with her and an even better time in Cordelia! I love the people
so much here. I am being transferred to a place called Middletown.
It's about 4 hours north by the redwoods so that's cool! It's sooo
small and when I ask people what they know they are like oh it has 2
people so here I come to the good ole living of a mountain man except
there is no mountains in California so I'll become a tree hugger haha
I have absolutely loved serving in this area. It has been so hard to
leave. Yesterday at church one of the counselors of the bishop asked
me to come up at the close of my meeting and bear my testimony with
the Ward. Oh my heart was so full. As I bore y testimony I started to
cry and I looked out and saw all my people that I have grown to love
so much and there were tears all over. The saddest thing ever is that
sister Morrison started crying during the meeting and then she cried
for 2 hours. My heart was so sad to see her so sad. But it's hard
because we have become so close and have become such good friends.
Goodbyes are never fun.
Mel one of our investigators was really sad to see me go and asked to
take us out to lunch. He is the sweetest old man. He is 85 and he was
so cute. I love him. I hope he can get baptized this next transfer. I
love I love him. He told us all about flying planes that go 1000 miles
an hour. I was like whoa that's cool.
these last three transfers have taught me so much. They taught me that
hard work is the key. It's the key in everything. If you want to be
happy, work hard. If you want investigators, work hard. If you want
miracles, work hard. I've learned that miracles are everywhere if we
just become aware to acknowledge gods hand in our lives. I learned
that a lot of the times we don't always know what we are were supposed
to be doing or where we are supposed to be at but its when we start
moving then we will be guided. I've learned that your heart can break
when your investigators decide they don't want to be taught and on the
flip side I have seen how you can express the sweetest purest type of
joy when your investigator wants to be baptized. I've learned that
everyday is a good day. Almost every night after our nightly prayers
me and sister Morrison would lay in bed and in the dark one of us
would say "la vida es Buena" and the other person would say it back.
Life is good guys. The mission is more than I ever thought it would
be.
Everyday I reminded of how good God has been to me and how the
atonement has changed my life. Every time I think about it I am
brought to tears. I just feel that I will never be able to adequately
express how I feel about his atonement. He's changed me and I have
never been happier. It makes me grateful that I can say that God is
happy with me because I am happy. I am so excited for Coulson to
leave. Goodbyes are always hard but I promise you that God needs
people like Coulson out on a mission.
I love you all so much. I'm sad all good things must come to an end
but I feel so grateful. Cordelia is the best ever and sister Morrison
is the best ever and the gospel is the best ever.
I love you all. I haven't packed at all or done anything so pray for me hahaha
Love you guys
Godspeed
Sister Thurgood
All good things must come to an end.
Because transfers are this week I was thinking to myself about themand
I thought "if president takes me away from sister Morrison and
Cordelia then he will have to put me somewhere close to him so I can
at least I can see him and his wife more than I have since being on my
mission." And then I look at the transfer documents and he has sent me
to Middletown. Oh president , I would not call that very close to him
hahaha
But it's okay I'm excited. My new companion is sister Randall! She is
soooo cute I've met her before. She used to be companions with sister
Saavedra she's an angel and is all quiet wow I already love her
The saddest thing ever happened. I'm getting transferred and leaving
sister Morrison. I am so sad. I didn't think I realized I would become
so close in 12 weeks but when you spend 24/7 with a person for 12
weeks they literally become your other half. It has been an awesome
time with her and an even better time in Cordelia! I love the people
so much here. I am being transferred to a place called Middletown.
It's about 4 hours north by the redwoods so that's cool! It's sooo
small and when I ask people what they know they are like oh it has 2
people so here I come to the good ole living of a mountain man except
there is no mountains in California so I'll become a tree hugger haha
I have absolutely loved serving in this area. It has been so hard to
leave. Yesterday at church one of the counselors of the bishop asked
me to come up at the close of my meeting and bear my testimony with
the Ward. Oh my heart was so full. As I bore y testimony I started to
cry and I looked out and saw all my people that I have grown to love
so much and there were tears all over. The saddest thing ever is that
sister Morrison started crying during the meeting and then she cried
for 2 hours. My heart was so sad to see her so sad. But it's hard
because we have become so close and have become such good friends.
Goodbyes are never fun.
Mel one of our investigators was really sad to see me go and asked to
take us out to lunch. He is the sweetest old man. He is 85 and he was
so cute. I love him. I hope he can get baptized this next transfer. I
love I love him. He told us all about flying planes that go 1000 miles
an hour. I was like whoa that's cool.
these last three transfers have taught me so much. They taught me that
hard work is the key. It's the key in everything. If you want to be
happy, work hard. If you want investigators, work hard. If you want
miracles, work hard. I've learned that miracles are everywhere if we
just become aware to acknowledge gods hand in our lives. I learned
that a lot of the times we don't always know what we are were supposed
to be doing or where we are supposed to be at but its when we start
moving then we will be guided. I've learned that your heart can break
when your investigators decide they don't want to be taught and on the
flip side I have seen how you can express the sweetest purest type of
joy when your investigator wants to be baptized. I've learned that
everyday is a good day. Almost every night after our nightly prayers
me and sister Morrison would lay in bed and in the dark one of us
would say "la vida es Buena" and the other person would say it back.
Life is good guys. The mission is more than I ever thought it would
be.
Everyday I reminded of how good God has been to me and how the
atonement has changed my life. Every time I think about it I am
brought to tears. I just feel that I will never be able to adequately
express how I feel about his atonement. He's changed me and I have
never been happier. It makes me grateful that I can say that God is
happy with me because I am happy. I am so excited for Coulson to
leave. Goodbyes are always hard but I promise you that God needs
people like Coulson out on a mission.
I love you all so much. I'm sad all good things must come to an end
but I feel so grateful. Cordelia is the best ever and sister Morrison
is the best ever and the gospel is the best ever.
I love you all. I haven't packed at all or done anything so pray for me hahaha
Love you guys
Godspeed
Sister Thurgood
09-12-2016
Hola a mis personas :)
I hope this week was good for you guys! Big thanks to Mallory for
sending lots of pictures it made me feel like I was part of the fun
even though I'm a few hundred miles away! I miss you guys so much and
I'm so grateful to have such good people back at home. Whenever
something is important to us or makes us happy me and sister Morrison
say "mi corazon mi corazon" which means my heart my heart in Spanish.
When I think about you guys that phrase is on a constant repeat. You
guys are the best. Mi corazon mi corazon
Unfortunately we are 99% positive that this next week will be Sister
Morrison and I's last week together, and even worse we are like 80%
positive this will be my last week here in the Cordelia/Fairfield
Area. I have absolutely loved this area and love these people more
than I can express. As a result me and sister Morrison have been going
HAM. This past week was SO awesome! And this next week is going to be
even better because it's most likely our last week together so we are
going to work sooo hard.
Sister Morrison and I are sooo blessed. Heavenly Father is so good to
us. It is amazing how he blesses us as we work hard.
In honor of my Mom who is my favorite person everr i have decided to
use her logic of good things coming in 5's and do this week's Top 5
Introducing this Week's Top 5 of sister mckaylee thurgood:
1. WE SET A BAPTISMAL DATE WITH RIVA and she is all for it. Riva is a
referral from Brentwood and she recently moved into our Ward
boundaries and she is so awesome. She wants to know if it's true and
we gave her a chapter to read last week and when we came to her house
she had read not just 1 but 7 chapters!! Ahhh we were so happy! She is
elect. Her dad recently found out last week that he has cancer and so
she has been down in Berkeley on the weekends with him but she said
that she bought a dress and that she is so excited to come to church
this next week. I don't think I have ever been so happy (haha okay so
I say that a lot but you should have seen me and sister Morrison we
were so happy. We have a video to prove it ahah) Riva is awesome!
October 8th. I hope she can do it.
2. We went tracting which is never the most fun thing but we didn't
have any potentials or anything in this area so we thought well let's
get our knocking on and the coolest thing happened. We knocked on this
door and a young mom opened the door and let us in. She was interested
in learning more and so nice! She agreed to let us teach her more. She
had so many questions about the gospel and then we found out that her
husband was baptized as a Mormon when he was dating this girl in his
early twenties. The two of them ended up not getting married and as a
result he slowly stopped going to church. It was such a cool miracle
to not only find someone new to teach but to find a lost sheep that we
didn't even realize was lost. God leads us to His children but we
first have to start walking, talking, and knocking. I am realizing
just how amazing the spirit is, how it leads and guides us. This is
HIS work.
3. Last night we went to go see this potential who we had tried to see
on Saturday but was busy and said to try back sometime on Sunday.
Because she didn't give us a for sure time we weren't really sure if
she was interested in listening to us but we stopped by on Sunday
night. She was so excited and thought that we had forgotten about her.
She told us that she was waiting since this afternoon for us and even
took a really really quick shower just in case we came during that
time haha. She invited us in and on the ottoman she had a Book of
Mormon out and a plan of salvation pamphlet!! She said that she was
given a Book of Mormon by a colleague awhile back and every since she
began to read it she knew that it had truth in it and that every time
she gets close to accepting it fully she gets scared. She told us that
she has been reading it a lot lately by herself and watching study
things on BYU TV and even downloaded the Book of Mormon app and has
been listening to the Book of Mormon while she does dishes. SAY
WHATTTT??!! We had an awesome lesson with her and we were able to
create an "ah ha moment" for her and the spirit testified of the
divinity of the book. We explained how in the Bible Jesus talks about
visiting other sheep and how in the Book of Mormon when Jesus comes to
the Americas he tells them that they are the other sheep of whom he
told his disciples in Jerusalem he should visit. The spirit was so
strong. You could physically see it click in her mind. She told us
that she had always thought she was comfortable with her religion and
then when we she read the Book of Mormon she felt that it was the
thing she didn't even know was missing. It made me realize that there
are people out there that are literally waiting to be found. They
don't even know they are looking for the truth until they find it.
they are waiting for us to find them. Not just missionaries with
badges but all of us. They are waiting for us. It was such a cool
experience. I love this gospel. Every time we get in the car after one
of these moments I tell sister Morrison "wow being a missionary is the
best thing ever. But seriously this is the best thing" and she just
laughs and goes "amen amen"
4. We have been working with these less actives to come to church.
They are from the Philippines and their English is a little poor but
we love them and they are so cute. I'm obsessed with them. When they
came out here to America, the busy life of work work work caught up
and they lost touch. We saw them on Thursday and we told them come
come to church. AND THEY CAME. I was so so happy to see them. They
stayed for 2 hours too and they are the best. Side note but it's so
funny! On Thursday when we were at their house, we were getting to
leave and she asked us if we wanted some apple juice, (at their house
you have to say yes to everything because you just have to) and so we
said yes. The language barrier can be sort of confusing to understand
everything and sister Morrison was so confused about the apple juice
that she thought she was giving us the gallon of apple juice and the
lady is like you don't you want a cup with ice ahah sister Morrison
was like well I can put it in our fridge and the lady was like I sorry
but this gallon is mine hahaha sister Morrison was so confused hahaha
she hates language barriers. She was so embarrassed that she tried to
take this cute little Philippines apple juice haha
5. Towards the end of the week, I did a lot of thinking of my family
and of Coulson as he leaves for his mission in a week. I was missing
you guys a lot and it's just because you guys are so great and I am
constantly reminded how blessed I am. I was thinking of Coulson and
his farewell yesterday and I didn't think I would be so sad because I
am already on my mission but oh boy I am. I am going to miss that
dude. I just want to give him a big hug and tell him how much I love
him and how he is going to be the best missionary ever. And if anyone
knows Coulson then you know that he is going to actually be the best
missionary. It's sad to think he won't be at the airport when I get
home. I'm just so proud of him. It's definitely a mix of emotions.
Bitter but sweet. This event makes the top 5 because these past months
have brought me so much grow and joy and now Coulson is a week a way
from experiencing how great a mission is. He's going to do amazing
things in Mexico.
We had a training meeting this week with a bunch of the missionaries
and during the meeting President asked me to explain why I was so
happy on the mission. I responded that it's because I get to be an
instrument of the Lord and that if you work really hard then you'll be
really happy. During the rest of the meeting, I thought of that
question. I decided that although I am very happy because I get to be
an instrument in the Lords hands. I am so happy on my mission because
everyday I see how gracious and merciful the lord has been to me.
Everyday I am reminded of Him and his atonement for me and my heart
fills with gratitude and joy that the Savior loves me so much that he
has allowed me to change and that although I have made many mistakes I
can be healed. The best part of the atonement is that our past doesn't
define us and that we determine our destinies. I am so happy on my
mission because I know what the atonement offers to all those who feel
that they have fallen to far, to those who feel lost, to those who
feel they are too broken, and to those that feel there is no hope. In
Jesus Christ and His gospel, there is always hope.
I love you guys so much.
Xoxox always
Sister Thurgood
I hope this week was good for you guys! Big thanks to Mallory for
sending lots of pictures it made me feel like I was part of the fun
even though I'm a few hundred miles away! I miss you guys so much and
I'm so grateful to have such good people back at home. Whenever
something is important to us or makes us happy me and sister Morrison
say "mi corazon mi corazon" which means my heart my heart in Spanish.
When I think about you guys that phrase is on a constant repeat. You
guys are the best. Mi corazon mi corazon
Unfortunately we are 99% positive that this next week will be Sister
Morrison and I's last week together, and even worse we are like 80%
positive this will be my last week here in the Cordelia/Fairfield
Area. I have absolutely loved this area and love these people more
than I can express. As a result me and sister Morrison have been going
HAM. This past week was SO awesome! And this next week is going to be
even better because it's most likely our last week together so we are
going to work sooo hard.
Sister Morrison and I are sooo blessed. Heavenly Father is so good to
us. It is amazing how he blesses us as we work hard.
In honor of my Mom who is my favorite person everr i have decided to
use her logic of good things coming in 5's and do this week's Top 5
Introducing this Week's Top 5 of sister mckaylee thurgood:
1. WE SET A BAPTISMAL DATE WITH RIVA and she is all for it. Riva is a
referral from Brentwood and she recently moved into our Ward
boundaries and she is so awesome. She wants to know if it's true and
we gave her a chapter to read last week and when we came to her house
she had read not just 1 but 7 chapters!! Ahhh we were so happy! She is
elect. Her dad recently found out last week that he has cancer and so
she has been down in Berkeley on the weekends with him but she said
that she bought a dress and that she is so excited to come to church
this next week. I don't think I have ever been so happy (haha okay so
I say that a lot but you should have seen me and sister Morrison we
were so happy. We have a video to prove it ahah) Riva is awesome!
October 8th. I hope she can do it.
2. We went tracting which is never the most fun thing but we didn't
have any potentials or anything in this area so we thought well let's
get our knocking on and the coolest thing happened. We knocked on this
door and a young mom opened the door and let us in. She was interested
in learning more and so nice! She agreed to let us teach her more. She
had so many questions about the gospel and then we found out that her
husband was baptized as a Mormon when he was dating this girl in his
early twenties. The two of them ended up not getting married and as a
result he slowly stopped going to church. It was such a cool miracle
to not only find someone new to teach but to find a lost sheep that we
didn't even realize was lost. God leads us to His children but we
first have to start walking, talking, and knocking. I am realizing
just how amazing the spirit is, how it leads and guides us. This is
HIS work.
3. Last night we went to go see this potential who we had tried to see
on Saturday but was busy and said to try back sometime on Sunday.
Because she didn't give us a for sure time we weren't really sure if
she was interested in listening to us but we stopped by on Sunday
night. She was so excited and thought that we had forgotten about her.
She told us that she was waiting since this afternoon for us and even
took a really really quick shower just in case we came during that
time haha. She invited us in and on the ottoman she had a Book of
Mormon out and a plan of salvation pamphlet!! She said that she was
given a Book of Mormon by a colleague awhile back and every since she
began to read it she knew that it had truth in it and that every time
she gets close to accepting it fully she gets scared. She told us that
she has been reading it a lot lately by herself and watching study
things on BYU TV and even downloaded the Book of Mormon app and has
been listening to the Book of Mormon while she does dishes. SAY
WHATTTT??!! We had an awesome lesson with her and we were able to
create an "ah ha moment" for her and the spirit testified of the
divinity of the book. We explained how in the Bible Jesus talks about
visiting other sheep and how in the Book of Mormon when Jesus comes to
the Americas he tells them that they are the other sheep of whom he
told his disciples in Jerusalem he should visit. The spirit was so
strong. You could physically see it click in her mind. She told us
that she had always thought she was comfortable with her religion and
then when we she read the Book of Mormon she felt that it was the
thing she didn't even know was missing. It made me realize that there
are people out there that are literally waiting to be found. They
don't even know they are looking for the truth until they find it.
they are waiting for us to find them. Not just missionaries with
badges but all of us. They are waiting for us. It was such a cool
experience. I love this gospel. Every time we get in the car after one
of these moments I tell sister Morrison "wow being a missionary is the
best thing ever. But seriously this is the best thing" and she just
laughs and goes "amen amen"
4. We have been working with these less actives to come to church.
They are from the Philippines and their English is a little poor but
we love them and they are so cute. I'm obsessed with them. When they
came out here to America, the busy life of work work work caught up
and they lost touch. We saw them on Thursday and we told them come
come to church. AND THEY CAME. I was so so happy to see them. They
stayed for 2 hours too and they are the best. Side note but it's so
funny! On Thursday when we were at their house, we were getting to
leave and she asked us if we wanted some apple juice, (at their house
you have to say yes to everything because you just have to) and so we
said yes. The language barrier can be sort of confusing to understand
everything and sister Morrison was so confused about the apple juice
that she thought she was giving us the gallon of apple juice and the
lady is like you don't you want a cup with ice ahah sister Morrison
was like well I can put it in our fridge and the lady was like I sorry
but this gallon is mine hahaha sister Morrison was so confused hahaha
she hates language barriers. She was so embarrassed that she tried to
take this cute little Philippines apple juice haha
5. Towards the end of the week, I did a lot of thinking of my family
and of Coulson as he leaves for his mission in a week. I was missing
you guys a lot and it's just because you guys are so great and I am
constantly reminded how blessed I am. I was thinking of Coulson and
his farewell yesterday and I didn't think I would be so sad because I
am already on my mission but oh boy I am. I am going to miss that
dude. I just want to give him a big hug and tell him how much I love
him and how he is going to be the best missionary ever. And if anyone
knows Coulson then you know that he is going to actually be the best
missionary. It's sad to think he won't be at the airport when I get
home. I'm just so proud of him. It's definitely a mix of emotions.
Bitter but sweet. This event makes the top 5 because these past months
have brought me so much grow and joy and now Coulson is a week a way
from experiencing how great a mission is. He's going to do amazing
things in Mexico.
We had a training meeting this week with a bunch of the missionaries
and during the meeting President asked me to explain why I was so
happy on the mission. I responded that it's because I get to be an
instrument of the Lord and that if you work really hard then you'll be
really happy. During the rest of the meeting, I thought of that
question. I decided that although I am very happy because I get to be
an instrument in the Lords hands. I am so happy on my mission because
everyday I see how gracious and merciful the lord has been to me.
Everyday I am reminded of Him and his atonement for me and my heart
fills with gratitude and joy that the Savior loves me so much that he
has allowed me to change and that although I have made many mistakes I
can be healed. The best part of the atonement is that our past doesn't
define us and that we determine our destinies. I am so happy on my
mission because I know what the atonement offers to all those who feel
that they have fallen to far, to those who feel lost, to those who
feel they are too broken, and to those that feel there is no hope. In
Jesus Christ and His gospel, there is always hope.
I love you guys so much.
Xoxox always
Sister Thurgood
09-05-2016
Helllooooo I hope you guys all had the best week ever.
First off can you believe that it is now been 7 months and 3 days
since I left for my mission! Time flies so fast. This has been the
best 7 months and i feel that 11 more months just won't be enough
time.
Second, sister Morrison cut 7ish inches off my hair with her sewing
scissors. I don't quite know what came over us or why we thought it
was a good idea but we did haha so now I have short hair again which I
told myself I would never have again but oops I think I like it this
time we'll hopefully. Sister Morrison goes "even if you hate it wait 2
weeks until we are separated to complain so I think I did a good job
haha" she actually did a really good job for not cutting hair before
but I won't be able to wear my hair straight for awhile because it's a
little uneven but hey it's close enough. Talk about trust. Companion
trust activity to the max
I love this Ward so much. They are amazing. They are so focused on
missionary work and finding those that are lost. It's cool to see the
gospel in action as we council together as missionaries and Ward
members. Our investigators are doing good. It's been really cool to
watch their hearts be softened. We found a new investigator and his
name is Roel and he wants SO badly to receive an answer. He asked us
to share how we came to know the Book of Mormon was true and after we
finished sharing, he goes "I want to feel what you guys felt so badly.
I hope one day I can" It's so cool to me that every one of the 15
million plus people in this church thought that same statement more or
less and that Moroni's promise stood strong to ALL those that asked
with faith. I pray and pray that he can receive an answer. Its cool
that he didn't even know that this was something he wanted until he
held the book and read those scriptures. The Book of Mormon is POWER.
We taught Mel about sealings and how through the priesthood we can be
sealed to our spouse forever and how he can be with his wife forever.
I have never met anyone who loves his wife more than Mel Kimsey loves
his wife. Every time he talks about his wife it moves me and sister
Morrison to tears because he loves her so much and he misses her so
badly. The knowledge that we can be with our families together brings
me so much peace and comfort knowing that I can be with my family
forever. I am so grateful for my family. They are everything to me.
Mel is going to get baptized he is going to be sealed to his wife so
he can be with her for eternity!! I have faith I have faith. Mel is
awesome
We went to one of the elders baptism and president and sister wright
were there and I LOVE SEEING THEM!! They are my favorite people ever.
They came up to us and he goes i can't even look at you guys because
when I finally split you guys up it will be so sad. President wright
said that since I've been on my mission he hasn't seen me where I am
not smiling. GUYS JOY FROM A MISSION IS SO REAL. It is the best thing
ever.
We helped this less active clean her garage out. You haven't served in
CA if you haven't done service for a hoarder. Me and sister Morrison
became therapists and had to reason with her on why she needed to
throw things away. We found some of the weirdest things. SO MANY
DOLLS. It was so creepy haha sister Morrison kept on saying that I
should have brought Ella because she would have fit in. I was slightly
offended because Ella is so much cuter than the dolls we saw hahaha
Sister Morrison has a friend who last year suffered an accident and is
now a quadriplegic. His goal was that he would write her a hand
written letter before she came home. This week a package came in the
mail and it was from him and inside was a handwritten letter with a
few words. You know how I am with sentimental things, I cried because
it was just the most tender things. I have heard so much about his
friend and his fight for his life and now to think he could scribble
some words was just so tender. Miracles are possible
So much happened this week but I don't even remember haha but lots of
things happened and it's always a great week over here in California!
I was thinking about the beginning of my mission and the missionary I
want to be at the end of my mission and I pray that I can become who I
have envisioned. I love that through Christ I can become better.
I am so grateful for all the people I have met while being on my
mission. I love people I love being able to teach people about the
gospel. The gospel is the best thing ever. Being a missionary is the
best thing ever.
Time and time again and again, I am reminded just how merciful and
loving the Savior has been to me and my family. It makes me want to
open my mouth more so other people can taste His love.
I love you guys and miss you guys
Love
Xoxo
Sister mckaylee t
First off can you believe that it is now been 7 months and 3 days
since I left for my mission! Time flies so fast. This has been the
best 7 months and i feel that 11 more months just won't be enough
time.
Second, sister Morrison cut 7ish inches off my hair with her sewing
scissors. I don't quite know what came over us or why we thought it
was a good idea but we did haha so now I have short hair again which I
told myself I would never have again but oops I think I like it this
time we'll hopefully. Sister Morrison goes "even if you hate it wait 2
weeks until we are separated to complain so I think I did a good job
haha" she actually did a really good job for not cutting hair before
but I won't be able to wear my hair straight for awhile because it's a
little uneven but hey it's close enough. Talk about trust. Companion
trust activity to the max
I love this Ward so much. They are amazing. They are so focused on
missionary work and finding those that are lost. It's cool to see the
gospel in action as we council together as missionaries and Ward
members. Our investigators are doing good. It's been really cool to
watch their hearts be softened. We found a new investigator and his
name is Roel and he wants SO badly to receive an answer. He asked us
to share how we came to know the Book of Mormon was true and after we
finished sharing, he goes "I want to feel what you guys felt so badly.
I hope one day I can" It's so cool to me that every one of the 15
million plus people in this church thought that same statement more or
less and that Moroni's promise stood strong to ALL those that asked
with faith. I pray and pray that he can receive an answer. Its cool
that he didn't even know that this was something he wanted until he
held the book and read those scriptures. The Book of Mormon is POWER.
We taught Mel about sealings and how through the priesthood we can be
sealed to our spouse forever and how he can be with his wife forever.
I have never met anyone who loves his wife more than Mel Kimsey loves
his wife. Every time he talks about his wife it moves me and sister
Morrison to tears because he loves her so much and he misses her so
badly. The knowledge that we can be with our families together brings
me so much peace and comfort knowing that I can be with my family
forever. I am so grateful for my family. They are everything to me.
Mel is going to get baptized he is going to be sealed to his wife so
he can be with her for eternity!! I have faith I have faith. Mel is
awesome
We went to one of the elders baptism and president and sister wright
were there and I LOVE SEEING THEM!! They are my favorite people ever.
They came up to us and he goes i can't even look at you guys because
when I finally split you guys up it will be so sad. President wright
said that since I've been on my mission he hasn't seen me where I am
not smiling. GUYS JOY FROM A MISSION IS SO REAL. It is the best thing
ever.
We helped this less active clean her garage out. You haven't served in
CA if you haven't done service for a hoarder. Me and sister Morrison
became therapists and had to reason with her on why she needed to
throw things away. We found some of the weirdest things. SO MANY
DOLLS. It was so creepy haha sister Morrison kept on saying that I
should have brought Ella because she would have fit in. I was slightly
offended because Ella is so much cuter than the dolls we saw hahaha
Sister Morrison has a friend who last year suffered an accident and is
now a quadriplegic. His goal was that he would write her a hand
written letter before she came home. This week a package came in the
mail and it was from him and inside was a handwritten letter with a
few words. You know how I am with sentimental things, I cried because
it was just the most tender things. I have heard so much about his
friend and his fight for his life and now to think he could scribble
some words was just so tender. Miracles are possible
So much happened this week but I don't even remember haha but lots of
things happened and it's always a great week over here in California!
I was thinking about the beginning of my mission and the missionary I
want to be at the end of my mission and I pray that I can become who I
have envisioned. I love that through Christ I can become better.
I am so grateful for all the people I have met while being on my
mission. I love people I love being able to teach people about the
gospel. The gospel is the best thing ever. Being a missionary is the
best thing ever.
Time and time again and again, I am reminded just how merciful and
loving the Savior has been to me and my family. It makes me want to
open my mouth more so other people can taste His love.
I love you guys and miss you guys
Love
Xoxo
Sister mckaylee t
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