Families

One of the best things about being on a mission is seeing all of the amazing families in the ward. There is always one family in each ward that goes above and beyond. This Sunday was kind of hard, because I miss my dad. There were awesome musical numbers, including a violin. One of the ward members asked us after sacrament meeting if we missed our dads, and Elder Walker said, "Uh.. Sure." It was odd that he said that. I know that his family is pretty close, and that there isn’t any family problems, so it made me confused when I heard him say that. Later on in the day, I asked him about that, and he said, "I've been away for a while, it’s been a long time since I've seen him and it’s kind of normal now. I don't miss him really".

That was sad to hear. No matter how long I am out, I will always miss my dad. There are so many times that I wish I could just sit down with him and talk to him. I have so many things I need advice with, and he's a great listener.

On my mission, I am with someone my age, that I don't really know, 24/7, for at least 6 weeks. It’s definitely a learning experience. I truly have to rely on the Lord. I pray a lot. I read a talk by Elder Bednar that talks about the Enabling power of the Atonement, and I am definitely using it as much as I can.

One of the wards has a game on the program each week; I wish Preach My Gospel had these!

I got to go back to my old area to go to one of my investigators baptisms, and when I looked at the program they had put me on to give a talk about baptism!! I had to quickly put something together. It was really fun going to my old area.

 

On Sunday we were eating at an older man’s home, and he asked us if we were allowed to call our dads on Father’s day. When we said no, he said really loudly, "What the fetch is up with that?!" It was really unexpected and really funny.

 

Man, I miss working with Jeff. I miss yard work so much. I try and find any opportunity I can to help members out with their yards. It works out, because my companion is the social one, so he will talk with the people, while I work on their yards. I love it.

 

One time when we were working on a lawn, we couldn't find a string trimmer, and we needed to get it done, so this is what we found:

I loved using these retro trimmers.

Whenever we go to older people’s homes to eat dinner, we get stuffed to the limit, if we like it or not. There’s nothing that makes me cringe more than when I am super full, and I heard the old man say, "Mama, give him more chicken. He needs more chicken." We tell him that we are full, but that doesn't satisfy him :) We manage to get it down!

I love you all; remember to count your blessings! Remember to show love towards everyone :)