Dear everyone,
So this week has been pretty cool. And I mean that literally. IT HAS FINALLY COOLED OFF!!!! WOOHOOO!!! It hasn't reached the point yet where I can wear my scarves, but it's getting there!!
This week was a bit nuts. First of all, all of the Elders in our zone having been puking the whole week and the Sisters have been avoiding them to prevent infection. This was especially funny when we had our big Zone Conference this last week and the whole zone HAD to meet. So, the half circle of chairs was divided. On the left side of the room, you had the infected elders. On the right side of the room, you had the healthy elders. And right smack in the middle were all of the Sisters, armed with scented hand-sanitizers. It was hilarious because every time someone coughed or sneezed, a new Bath and Body Works scent would waft across the room. I've never really appreciated hand sanitizer as much as I have on my mission. You NEVER want to get sick. Ever. Period. So, that being said, guess who was sick this week? Yeah. It was no bueno. But despite that, we did a lot of work!
This week we met with John several times. John is an awesome guy! He's led a really tough life, but he's making huge strides to change. It's really hard to get out of the drug world, especially with the background that he has, but he's doing it! And we're so happy because he's decided to stop smoking as well! AND (yes, this guy is full of miracles) he came to our scripture study class this week! AND he came to church! I wanted shake his hand and then sing and dance around the room because I was so happy! Fortunately, I refrained from singing and dancing, but I shook his hand and gave him a super sincere smile. He also stayed for the full 3 hours. This man is a gem. He also offered the services of some of his "friends" if we ever had any issues with someone in the area. We politely declined, but it was a nice gesture on his part. So, mother, I'm going to be ok. There are TONS of people here that look out for the missionaries besides the 2060 stripling warriors, grandpa Lee, and Captain Moroni :)
Also, this week we had interviews and I may or may not have been practicing the piano in the chapel while I waited. It was so great to have the chance to play the piano! I wish that I could play better and I wish I'd listened to dad when he said that I should practice the hymns, but I'm sure I'll be able to teach myself or get lessons after the mission.
So no pics this week (sorry) so I'll give you an embarrassing story from this morning instead. Another Sister is spending the day with us and her zone leaders were going to drop off her bike. Well, it never registered in my brain that they would do it this morning. So, I'm walking from the front room of the house back to where we stay and I have to pass by the front door. As I'm walking past the door in my pjs I look through the glass (yep, glass door) and I see the elders on the door-step right about to knock. Well, I wasn't expecting that, so my first reaction was to squeal and run back into the room I came from. Well, the sisters got a kick out of it and they took care of the bike and everything while I hid. Apparently the elders got a kick out of it as well... fun times fun times.
Well, I love you all and I pray for you every day! Have an amazing week!
Love,
Steph
So this week has been pretty cool. And I mean that literally. IT HAS FINALLY COOLED OFF!!!! WOOHOOO!!! It hasn't reached the point yet where I can wear my scarves, but it's getting there!!
This week was a bit nuts. First of all, all of the Elders in our zone having been puking the whole week and the Sisters have been avoiding them to prevent infection. This was especially funny when we had our big Zone Conference this last week and the whole zone HAD to meet. So, the half circle of chairs was divided. On the left side of the room, you had the infected elders. On the right side of the room, you had the healthy elders. And right smack in the middle were all of the Sisters, armed with scented hand-sanitizers. It was hilarious because every time someone coughed or sneezed, a new Bath and Body Works scent would waft across the room. I've never really appreciated hand sanitizer as much as I have on my mission. You NEVER want to get sick. Ever. Period. So, that being said, guess who was sick this week? Yeah. It was no bueno. But despite that, we did a lot of work!
This week we met with John several times. John is an awesome guy! He's led a really tough life, but he's making huge strides to change. It's really hard to get out of the drug world, especially with the background that he has, but he's doing it! And we're so happy because he's decided to stop smoking as well! AND (yes, this guy is full of miracles) he came to our scripture study class this week! AND he came to church! I wanted shake his hand and then sing and dance around the room because I was so happy! Fortunately, I refrained from singing and dancing, but I shook his hand and gave him a super sincere smile. He also stayed for the full 3 hours. This man is a gem. He also offered the services of some of his "friends" if we ever had any issues with someone in the area. We politely declined, but it was a nice gesture on his part. So, mother, I'm going to be ok. There are TONS of people here that look out for the missionaries besides the 2060 stripling warriors, grandpa Lee, and Captain Moroni :)
Also, this week we had interviews and I may or may not have been practicing the piano in the chapel while I waited. It was so great to have the chance to play the piano! I wish that I could play better and I wish I'd listened to dad when he said that I should practice the hymns, but I'm sure I'll be able to teach myself or get lessons after the mission.
So no pics this week (sorry) so I'll give you an embarrassing story from this morning instead. Another Sister is spending the day with us and her zone leaders were going to drop off her bike. Well, it never registered in my brain that they would do it this morning. So, I'm walking from the front room of the house back to where we stay and I have to pass by the front door. As I'm walking past the door in my pjs I look through the glass (yep, glass door) and I see the elders on the door-step right about to knock. Well, I wasn't expecting that, so my first reaction was to squeal and run back into the room I came from. Well, the sisters got a kick out of it and they took care of the bike and everything while I hid. Apparently the elders got a kick out of it as well... fun times fun times.
Well, I love you all and I pray for you every day! Have an amazing week!
Love,
Steph
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