OKAY!!
So guess what? I’m still on Temple Square. I’m not training, though a lot of sisters that I know are. Like sister Tew, she’s training someone from Japan. And sister Williams, my trainer, she’s also training someone from japan. Fun eh? I’m with Sister Fellmann who’s in the same class as sister Droege whom I trained, and you may recognize her name because she, I, sister Droege and sister Shugart always did things together the transfer I trained. If you don’t remember, I’ll try and send pictures.
It’s funny because when I found out I was training I looked at the pictures of t he sisters who were coming and said that I either wanted the German or the Swiss, and now I have both!
To tell a bit about sister Fellmann, she’s only been a member for about 4 years. We’re about the same age, I’m a few months older, she’s a little taller than me, blond hair, glasses, etc. Before she joined, she was partway between Agnostic and Atheist, and her parents raised her that way. Since Christmas is coming up, president sent a letter to all the parents and I’m not so sure that hers reacted so well to it.
It must be getting to that time of the year. A lot of sisters have been getting sick, and this morning my chest started getting that feeling of weight, so I’m going to try and rest today and kick the cold while it’s down. Being sick is not so fun.
Some of our senior couples are going to surrounding wards and trying to help people come back to church. We’re going to miss them, especially since some of them won’t be coming back to temple square before they come home, but they are needed else where. From what I understand, fewer senior couples are going on missions and so that means that the ones that do have to do more, at least in the more proselyting missions. Some are going to where Becky is! It’s pretty neat!
This transfer, a lot of things are different. Usually I live in a big apartment with other sisters, but there are also houses nearby that are divided up into apartments that the sisters live in as well, and this transfer is the first time I’ve been in the houses. It’s pretty nice, but it takes time to get used to. The room is tiny, but not any smaller than the one I was in last transfer. Good thing sister Fellmann and I get along, otherwise it might be a bit interesting… Especially with both of us knowing some form of Karate.
Something really cool is last night, sister Fellmann and I were walking around the tabernacle trying to find some people to talk to just before we went home, when we saw a cute little family. We walked over to them, and I recognized the mother, it was Becca, Becky’s friend from High School (Lortscher… or however it was spelled.) We talked for a bit, and I was able to meet her husband. I had met one of her little girls, but the other one hadn’t been born yet when I last saw her in Orem. They were here for a wedding of a friend and to find work.
Any ways, I love you all lots and lots and lots!!! Thank you so much for your letters and emails and so on, they help a lot! :D
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Last P-day
Dearest family peoples
So what was everyone’s thoughts on conference? I was able to watch the Saturday Afternoon session, and portions of Sunday morning, but other than that I’m mostly in the dark. I heard that Elder Holland’s talk was amazing and I’m working on printing it out as we speak, and my companion and I intend to listen to it before we go to the rest of our p-day.
As usual Conference weekend was a bit insane, but it seemed less insane than last conference. On Saturday sister Tew and I were a bit bummed because we talked to and invited 50 different people, but only one of them gave us their friend to call. Some gave us the name of a friend, but no number because it was at home, but it was a bit discouraging. Sunday was a LOT better. We talked to one less person, but got 7 or 8 people to call. Today 2 of those people accepted the missionaries, and yesterday one of them did. I’m excited to see how it all works out!
On Sunday I was announcing ASL and standing up on some steps at the conference center, fingerspelling "ASL" and doing the ‘I-Love-You’ sign so people would know that I did ASL and was waiting to give a tour when one of my friends ran up to me. Becca Riches is a mutual friend of mine and Clarissa’s and we have been serving in neighboring missions for the better part of half our missions, but had never met until that day. She’s going home soon, finishing up with her mission in Salt Lake City South, so we were both super excited to see each other :D
On Monday, we took some people on the tour, two of them were identical twins, traveling around to celebrate their 60th birthday. They were sweet ladies and both referred, which was amazing. They were so much fun to have on the tour, both southern bells and very happy about everything.
Tuesday I ran into Catherine, who recognized my last name and apparently knew Amy when she went to BYU. I don’t know much more about her because her friend, (also went to BYU) showed up and they went to do what they had come to do.
Wednesday was exciting but kind of sad at the same time. We had found out earlier in the week that the group that does Joseph-A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet were going to perform Wednesday night… and we weren’t able to go. I was able to informally meet some of the people, like the piano player who also plays for Diamond Rio (if you know that) and Jason, I think his name is. Sister Tew worked with them before because she’s a sound tech and they came and played over at BYU-I which is where she went to school, so she was explaining things to me and some senior couples that were there for a while, and pointed out who different people were. I also found out that in addition to Trek and Joseph, the band is also doing a tribute to Missionaries and It’s coming out in 2010 :D hehe.
I was also able to meet some people who I’m pretty sure are ready for the gospel, but they just need to realize that they’re ready. They came into the tabernacle in the afternoon sometime and started asking me questions, first it was just about the building, then it was about our beliefs, and in the end, after I had explained about spirit Prison and Paradise(which was one of the woman’s questions), the woman who had asked the question mentioned that she was a fan of heaven. Then I started explaining the three degrees of glory and told her that God and Jesus Christ wanted her to be with them in the highest degree and the missionaries could help her learn how to get there. They left without filling out the card, but that woman was crying on the way out. I hope she learns more.
Thursday we had a referral in the Beehive House. It’s the first one this transfer for me, and the first one ever for sister Tew. It was a husband and wife who both referred, but since they live in the same house, etc, it counts as one. The husband wanted more info and history, the wife wanted a Book of Mormon, so I’m excited to see how that goes :D
This morning sister Tew and I took pictures around temple square while it was dead and deserted and posed like we were taking a tour. It was fun. I’ll try and send some pictures to amy so she can post them.
Any ways, loves all ya’lls. Be happy and all that fun stuff.
I’ll find out on Monday whether or not I’m going outbound. I’ll try to have someone email you on Monday or Tuesday to say if I’ve gone outbound… but if I do, I’ll be able to call in the airport :D So if you get a random phone call, you’ll know why :) Love n stuffs!!!
So what was everyone’s thoughts on conference? I was able to watch the Saturday Afternoon session, and portions of Sunday morning, but other than that I’m mostly in the dark. I heard that Elder Holland’s talk was amazing and I’m working on printing it out as we speak, and my companion and I intend to listen to it before we go to the rest of our p-day.
As usual Conference weekend was a bit insane, but it seemed less insane than last conference. On Saturday sister Tew and I were a bit bummed because we talked to and invited 50 different people, but only one of them gave us their friend to call. Some gave us the name of a friend, but no number because it was at home, but it was a bit discouraging. Sunday was a LOT better. We talked to one less person, but got 7 or 8 people to call. Today 2 of those people accepted the missionaries, and yesterday one of them did. I’m excited to see how it all works out!
On Sunday I was announcing ASL and standing up on some steps at the conference center, fingerspelling "ASL" and doing the ‘I-Love-You’ sign so people would know that I did ASL and was waiting to give a tour when one of my friends ran up to me. Becca Riches is a mutual friend of mine and Clarissa’s and we have been serving in neighboring missions for the better part of half our missions, but had never met until that day. She’s going home soon, finishing up with her mission in Salt Lake City South, so we were both super excited to see each other :D
On Monday, we took some people on the tour, two of them were identical twins, traveling around to celebrate their 60th birthday. They were sweet ladies and both referred, which was amazing. They were so much fun to have on the tour, both southern bells and very happy about everything.
Tuesday I ran into Catherine, who recognized my last name and apparently knew Amy when she went to BYU. I don’t know much more about her because her friend, (also went to BYU) showed up and they went to do what they had come to do.
Wednesday was exciting but kind of sad at the same time. We had found out earlier in the week that the group that does Joseph-A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet were going to perform Wednesday night… and we weren’t able to go. I was able to informally meet some of the people, like the piano player who also plays for Diamond Rio (if you know that) and Jason, I think his name is. Sister Tew worked with them before because she’s a sound tech and they came and played over at BYU-I which is where she went to school, so she was explaining things to me and some senior couples that were there for a while, and pointed out who different people were. I also found out that in addition to Trek and Joseph, the band is also doing a tribute to Missionaries and It’s coming out in 2010 :D hehe.
I was also able to meet some people who I’m pretty sure are ready for the gospel, but they just need to realize that they’re ready. They came into the tabernacle in the afternoon sometime and started asking me questions, first it was just about the building, then it was about our beliefs, and in the end, after I had explained about spirit Prison and Paradise(which was one of the woman’s questions), the woman who had asked the question mentioned that she was a fan of heaven. Then I started explaining the three degrees of glory and told her that God and Jesus Christ wanted her to be with them in the highest degree and the missionaries could help her learn how to get there. They left without filling out the card, but that woman was crying on the way out. I hope she learns more.
Thursday we had a referral in the Beehive House. It’s the first one this transfer for me, and the first one ever for sister Tew. It was a husband and wife who both referred, but since they live in the same house, etc, it counts as one. The husband wanted more info and history, the wife wanted a Book of Mormon, so I’m excited to see how that goes :D
This morning sister Tew and I took pictures around temple square while it was dead and deserted and posed like we were taking a tour. It was fun. I’ll try and send some pictures to amy so she can post them.
Any ways, loves all ya’lls. Be happy and all that fun stuff.
I’ll find out on Monday whether or not I’m going outbound. I’ll try to have someone email you on Monday or Tuesday to say if I’ve gone outbound… but if I do, I’ll be able to call in the airport :D So if you get a random phone call, you’ll know why :) Love n stuffs!!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Day before General Conference
Dear Family type peoples-
So last week I was able to do some family research on our p-day, that was nice. It felt weird to be on the computer for more than a half hour or so. I watched the time go by and realized that I’m no longer used to being on the computer for hours on end. Kind of amazing what happens over just a few months, eh?
It’s also kind of funny the different things that happen in the temple. Last week I ran into the Lindseys as we were leaving, this week, a man stopped us and gave us someone to call to invite to learn more. That has not happened to us while we’ve been companions, and I can’t remember any other time that has happened since the beginning of my mission. He just walked up to us and said he had someone on his mind that he wanted us to call. He wasn’t sure why, but he wanted us to call his friend.
Saturday all us sister missionaries, old and young, were able to go to the Relief Society general session because the elders(the husbands of the senior sisters) took care of Temple Square while we were gone. We really appreciated it and they said that it wasn’t too bad at all, that everything went just hunky dory. After the session, we (sister Tew, myself, Sister Guenter and Rios) were asked to sing and give our testimonies to a small group of women from a near by stake. We did so, but they forgot to let us sing. It all worked out, but it was a little surprising at first.
One of the senior sisters in our mission had a heart attack and has had several heart surgeries. She’s doing fine, but it’s always something that is hard, so we’re trying to pray for her as a mission so that she can get better soon and can have our support.
Thursday I ran into Darren Kortzen’s sister and her husband. Actually my companion started talking to them first, then I joined in the conversation and found all that out. It was kind of interesting. I found out Cassie is on her mission in Tampa Florida, but I think that Elisabeth left just as she was going into the mission.
Also yesterday, one of the sisters in my class- who had to go home for foot surgery- is finally on Temple Square. She had to go home from the MTC and she just got here. Every one in our class is so excited to have her here, and she’s excited too, but also a little overwhelmed I think.
We’ve been preparing for General Conference tomorrow! Have you? It’s amazing to see the blessings that come from having a prophet for our time today. Do you all have questions that you need answered that you can take with you to conference?
Love ya all lots!
Be happy etc!
So last week I was able to do some family research on our p-day, that was nice. It felt weird to be on the computer for more than a half hour or so. I watched the time go by and realized that I’m no longer used to being on the computer for hours on end. Kind of amazing what happens over just a few months, eh?
It’s also kind of funny the different things that happen in the temple. Last week I ran into the Lindseys as we were leaving, this week, a man stopped us and gave us someone to call to invite to learn more. That has not happened to us while we’ve been companions, and I can’t remember any other time that has happened since the beginning of my mission. He just walked up to us and said he had someone on his mind that he wanted us to call. He wasn’t sure why, but he wanted us to call his friend.
Saturday all us sister missionaries, old and young, were able to go to the Relief Society general session because the elders(the husbands of the senior sisters) took care of Temple Square while we were gone. We really appreciated it and they said that it wasn’t too bad at all, that everything went just hunky dory. After the session, we (sister Tew, myself, Sister Guenter and Rios) were asked to sing and give our testimonies to a small group of women from a near by stake. We did so, but they forgot to let us sing. It all worked out, but it was a little surprising at first.
One of the senior sisters in our mission had a heart attack and has had several heart surgeries. She’s doing fine, but it’s always something that is hard, so we’re trying to pray for her as a mission so that she can get better soon and can have our support.
Thursday I ran into Darren Kortzen’s sister and her husband. Actually my companion started talking to them first, then I joined in the conversation and found all that out. It was kind of interesting. I found out Cassie is on her mission in Tampa Florida, but I think that Elisabeth left just as she was going into the mission.
Also yesterday, one of the sisters in my class- who had to go home for foot surgery- is finally on Temple Square. She had to go home from the MTC and she just got here. Every one in our class is so excited to have her here, and she’s excited too, but also a little overwhelmed I think.
We’ve been preparing for General Conference tomorrow! Have you? It’s amazing to see the blessings that come from having a prophet for our time today. Do you all have questions that you need answered that you can take with you to conference?
Love ya all lots!
Be happy etc!
Friday, September 25, 2009
September 25th
Hello all my family type peoples!
This week has been a bit crazy, but I think that’s normal now! There’s always change in everything in this mission, and the Assistants and president call it, “Always improving.” One change wasn’t really announced, but apparently they’re not doing South Gate tours any more, just west gate, which has kind of confused some guests who haven’t been here for a while and are getting their information from dated books. Thankfully we’re usually able to help them out, whether it’s us giving them an unscheduled tour, or helping them find the West Gate w here they can get a tour all their own.
I’m currently in the Library instead of the Family search center because sister Tew and I are planning on doing family research after this which will be quite fun I’m sure. She’s going to try and find some of her Native American Ancestors. It’ll be quite fun. While she’s doing that, I’ll either help her or try to play around with New FamilySearch more. Has anyone tried to use it before? It’s pretty neat. I was able to get all the way back to Adam on Mom’s line one time in my third transfer. I just followed the lines that looked like they had kings.
This morning in the temple, as sister Tew and I were on our way out, we ran into the Lindseys that were in our ward in Hollister. I think their first names are Tim and Ara, or something like that. I think I remember babysitting their daughter whose name was a combination of their names, Timara. We walked past them and we recognized each other. Brother Lindsey looked at my name tag and said, “Hey! Durtschi! We were in your ward back in Hollister!” and I knew I recognized them too, so we talked for just a second before we went our separate ways.
One fun thing about Temple square is that we get to see some of the international missionaries before they go to their respective missions. Today I met a sister who’s going to Germany on her mission who is best friends with sister Rogers, who was my roommate my second transfer.
Last P-day was exciting. We went to Ensign Peak as a zone activity and nearly got blown off the top. A storm was coming in and so it was very windy. On the way up we sometimes had to stop because the wind was so bad and dust was making it hard to see, besides most of us were wearing shorts or kapris / short sleeved shirts, and the dust hurt the exposed skin. When we got to the top, some sisters had to hold onto the rail to keep up, and it was quite fun. A little scary in some ways, but I was excited the whole time and tried to make sure no one fell off. It was a time I didn’t mind weighing what I weigh. After we all made it back down safely, we decided to eat the sack lunches we had brought to exchange at our Zone Leader’s apartment instead of at the top of Ensign peak. It was fun. We did a White Elephant gift and had a spiritual thought about pioneers as we ate.
During our district/zone meeting on Wednesday we talked a lot about preparing for Conference, and part of that is being able to talk to Members. After the meeting, sister Tew and I ran into a young man who was preparing to go on a mission. We talked a bit and he gave us someone to call. Later he was trying to track us down so he could give us another of his friends to call. And this morning when we called to let him know how one friend went and to get the number of his other friend again, he said he wanted to have us call more people, but he had to think of their names. It really helped me see that many of Heavenly Father’s children are ready so long as we’re ready to listen, ask questions, etc.I also ran into Aunt Janet while she was on a layover on Wednesday. More like other sisters met her and chased after me as I was on the way to lunch to let me know she was there. We chatted for a bit then she went to her hotel and we went and ate.Yesterday, Thursday, we went on exchanges, I went with sister Lara, and sister Tew went with our district leader, sister Warner (in my class) Sister Lara and I were basically in the RC all day. I came out relatively unscathed, but I’m still working on liking the Referral Center. Calling total strangers is not my idea of fun… but someone has to do it.
It was good to hear from both mom and dad! I’m glad you both got to Georgia safely! It’s also pretty neat that you were able to go and visit so many people! Did you have fun along the way?
So tomorrow we get to go to the General Relief society meeting, and I’m excited for it! Normally we need to be outside and contacting people, etc, but the Senior elders are making it so we can all go to the meeting. Directly after sister Tew and I are putting something on for a stake along with our Zone leaders… we just found out about it as we were leaving to email. Sister Tew does not like speaking in front of big groups, so she was not very happy. Oh well. It’ll be good :D
Any ways, lots of love to you all!!!
Be happy and all that jazz!
This week has been a bit crazy, but I think that’s normal now! There’s always change in everything in this mission, and the Assistants and president call it, “Always improving.” One change wasn’t really announced, but apparently they’re not doing South Gate tours any more, just west gate, which has kind of confused some guests who haven’t been here for a while and are getting their information from dated books. Thankfully we’re usually able to help them out, whether it’s us giving them an unscheduled tour, or helping them find the West Gate w here they can get a tour all their own.
I’m currently in the Library instead of the Family search center because sister Tew and I are planning on doing family research after this which will be quite fun I’m sure. She’s going to try and find some of her Native American Ancestors. It’ll be quite fun. While she’s doing that, I’ll either help her or try to play around with New FamilySearch more. Has anyone tried to use it before? It’s pretty neat. I was able to get all the way back to Adam on Mom’s line one time in my third transfer. I just followed the lines that looked like they had kings.
This morning in the temple, as sister Tew and I were on our way out, we ran into the Lindseys that were in our ward in Hollister. I think their first names are Tim and Ara, or something like that. I think I remember babysitting their daughter whose name was a combination of their names, Timara. We walked past them and we recognized each other. Brother Lindsey looked at my name tag and said, “Hey! Durtschi! We were in your ward back in Hollister!” and I knew I recognized them too, so we talked for just a second before we went our separate ways.
One fun thing about Temple square is that we get to see some of the international missionaries before they go to their respective missions. Today I met a sister who’s going to Germany on her mission who is best friends with sister Rogers, who was my roommate my second transfer.
Last P-day was exciting. We went to Ensign Peak as a zone activity and nearly got blown off the top. A storm was coming in and so it was very windy. On the way up we sometimes had to stop because the wind was so bad and dust was making it hard to see, besides most of us were wearing shorts or kapris / short sleeved shirts, and the dust hurt the exposed skin. When we got to the top, some sisters had to hold onto the rail to keep up, and it was quite fun. A little scary in some ways, but I was excited the whole time and tried to make sure no one fell off. It was a time I didn’t mind weighing what I weigh. After we all made it back down safely, we decided to eat the sack lunches we had brought to exchange at our Zone Leader’s apartment instead of at the top of Ensign peak. It was fun. We did a White Elephant gift and had a spiritual thought about pioneers as we ate.
During our district/zone meeting on Wednesday we talked a lot about preparing for Conference, and part of that is being able to talk to Members. After the meeting, sister Tew and I ran into a young man who was preparing to go on a mission. We talked a bit and he gave us someone to call. Later he was trying to track us down so he could give us another of his friends to call. And this morning when we called to let him know how one friend went and to get the number of his other friend again, he said he wanted to have us call more people, but he had to think of their names. It really helped me see that many of Heavenly Father’s children are ready so long as we’re ready to listen, ask questions, etc.I also ran into Aunt Janet while she was on a layover on Wednesday. More like other sisters met her and chased after me as I was on the way to lunch to let me know she was there. We chatted for a bit then she went to her hotel and we went and ate.Yesterday, Thursday, we went on exchanges, I went with sister Lara, and sister Tew went with our district leader, sister Warner (in my class) Sister Lara and I were basically in the RC all day. I came out relatively unscathed, but I’m still working on liking the Referral Center. Calling total strangers is not my idea of fun… but someone has to do it.
It was good to hear from both mom and dad! I’m glad you both got to Georgia safely! It’s also pretty neat that you were able to go and visit so many people! Did you have fun along the way?
So tomorrow we get to go to the General Relief society meeting, and I’m excited for it! Normally we need to be outside and contacting people, etc, but the Senior elders are making it so we can all go to the meeting. Directly after sister Tew and I are putting something on for a stake along with our Zone leaders… we just found out about it as we were leaving to email. Sister Tew does not like speaking in front of big groups, so she was not very happy. Oh well. It’ll be good :D
Any ways, lots of love to you all!!!
Be happy and all that jazz!
Visiting Sister Sarah!!!
with many of our family members already in UT and several others coming to town to pack up the Orem, help Becky move and go to Jared's baptism we decided to take advantage of the Temple Square mission's policy that family members can make arrangements to visit the sisters.
I called the mission service line and told them I wanted to set up a tour with Sister Sarah...the poor sisters were obviously new and a little unsure of what they were doing...I got disconnected. But don't worry :) After working with sometimes difficult people I've learned how to be persistent as well as polite...so I called them back. We made arrangements for tour for Sunday, Sept 6th and 4:30pm.
Later that week we found out that Grandpa passed away. We called the same number to try to talk to someone who could let Sister Sarah know the news. Blessings happen in unexpected ways. Mom talked to one of the counselors in the mission presidency and he said that he would let Sister Sarah know and then mom told him that we had request to have a tour with Sarah on Sunday so if needed we could tell her then. He commented that he remembered that request and had approved it. Mom asked him if he remembers the exact time that had been approved (we had said anytime after 4:30 pm according to Sister Sarah's schedule). He couldn't remember and transferred us to his wife to find out. The sister couldn't find the approval in the system, but because of our call we were able to get that resolved and see Sister Sarah...a definite blessing in an unexpected way!
Here a few pictures. Sarah looks great! I loved being able to see her :)
A great take-it-yourself picture while we were waiting for David and Melissa :)
The Family :)
I called the mission service line and told them I wanted to set up a tour with Sister Sarah...the poor sisters were obviously new and a little unsure of what they were doing...I got disconnected. But don't worry :) After working with sometimes difficult people I've learned how to be persistent as well as polite...so I called them back. We made arrangements for tour for Sunday, Sept 6th and 4:30pm.
Later that week we found out that Grandpa passed away. We called the same number to try to talk to someone who could let Sister Sarah know the news. Blessings happen in unexpected ways. Mom talked to one of the counselors in the mission presidency and he said that he would let Sister Sarah know and then mom told him that we had request to have a tour with Sarah on Sunday so if needed we could tell her then. He commented that he remembered that request and had approved it. Mom asked him if he remembers the exact time that had been approved (we had said anytime after 4:30 pm according to Sister Sarah's schedule). He couldn't remember and transferred us to his wife to find out. The sister couldn't find the approval in the system, but because of our call we were able to get that resolved and see Sister Sarah...a definite blessing in an unexpected way!
Here a few pictures. Sarah looks great! I loved being able to see her :)
A great take-it-yourself picture while we were waiting for David and Melissa :)
The Family :)
Friday, September 18, 2009
Pictures from Last weeks letter :)
Unfortunately the other pictures from the dinner and such didn't make it...but here are the 'blackmail' pictures of Sarah's companion, Sister Tew and a few of Sister Sarah last p-day in front of an old building (her explanation not mine :P)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Reasons I love my Companion
So, here I was, minding my own business chatting with our roommates at the table, when all the sudden I look to one side and see my companion... flopped on the couch in what may or may not be a comfortable position... I did my best not to laugh as I took a picture of her. You can probably tell I wasn't very successful. Especially in one of the pictures. She's trying not to smile because just as I was taking the pictures, I said that she'd probably try and kill me for this. Thankfully she hasn't yet. Just asked for a copy of the pictures so she could send them to her family.
The other picture is sister Tew and sister Jakobson (from Denmark) just a random picture taken when we were eating dinner after all ya lovely family type people came to take a tour n stuffs. When sister Tew was outbound and I knew she would be my companion, people who didn’t know her would ask me about her. I would say that she kind of looks like sister Jakobson… but not. You can see for yourself what she looks like now.
Any way, this week has been good. Sister Tew and I are getting used to each other and all that other fun stuff. For the first while we were both basket cases. She was having a hard time adjusting from outbound back to Temple Square, and I was having an interesting time with things like Grandpa Durtschi passing away and Dad loosing his job. Needless to say it was an interesting first week or so. Now we’re able to work things a bit better n stuffs.
Something that I’ve been learning from sister Tew is to write down the names of everyone we teach if at all possible. It’s really helped. Though there are still a lot of people, and sometimes we miss a few, I feel like we really helped someone instead of just talking at a wall. And I’m very thankful for companions. There have been so many times where the situation could have turned out bad (or at least me not being able to make any sense to the guests, etc) if I hadn’t had a companion to pass things off to. YAY companions!
Umm… I’m not sure what else to write about. Any questions? Things you’re dieing to know about things that go on here?
Any ways, loves ya all lots! I’m going to jet for now, but know that I love you all!
***Editor's note: For some reason the pictures didn't come through, but hopefully sister Sarah will be able to send them to me later.
The other picture is sister Tew and sister Jakobson (from Denmark) just a random picture taken when we were eating dinner after all ya lovely family type people came to take a tour n stuffs. When sister Tew was outbound and I knew she would be my companion, people who didn’t know her would ask me about her. I would say that she kind of looks like sister Jakobson… but not. You can see for yourself what she looks like now.
Any way, this week has been good. Sister Tew and I are getting used to each other and all that other fun stuff. For the first while we were both basket cases. She was having a hard time adjusting from outbound back to Temple Square, and I was having an interesting time with things like Grandpa Durtschi passing away and Dad loosing his job. Needless to say it was an interesting first week or so. Now we’re able to work things a bit better n stuffs.
Something that I’ve been learning from sister Tew is to write down the names of everyone we teach if at all possible. It’s really helped. Though there are still a lot of people, and sometimes we miss a few, I feel like we really helped someone instead of just talking at a wall. And I’m very thankful for companions. There have been so many times where the situation could have turned out bad (or at least me not being able to make any sense to the guests, etc) if I hadn’t had a companion to pass things off to. YAY companions!
Umm… I’m not sure what else to write about. Any questions? Things you’re dieing to know about things that go on here?
Any ways, loves ya all lots! I’m going to jet for now, but know that I love you all!
***Editor's note: For some reason the pictures didn't come through, but hopefully sister Sarah will be able to send them to me later.
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