So, this week.
I really don't even know where to begin.
So I guess I'll just start at the beginning. :)
On Monday, we went to Linder Farms as a Zone, a place sort
of like Thanksgiving Point, but smaller. It was fun. We were
running around in the corn maze and played with the animals in the petting zoo
and just relaxed and had a good ole' time being crazy kids. :) It was
great.
Tuesday. On Tuesday we saw the Whiteheads, the first
time we have seen them in 5 weeks! We talked a lot about commandments,
and why we need to follow them. The whole family was interested, and they
all showed up for church on Sunday! WOOT! So happy they came.
We're hoping that we can keep visiting them. All the kids are great. :)
So on Wednesday, I had a feeling that we needed to tract out
a certain neighborhood, and Sister Stevens agreed with me. So we did and
met this lady named Kim. As we started talking to her, she had told us
before how she had been taking the lessons up in John Day, OR! We were
sitting there like "what?!" And then she told us about how one
of the Elders had offended her, so she excused them out of her home and they
had never been back. We of course apologized for what had happened, and
she said that it was fine, but wasn't 'interested in letting more missionaries
in, and talked a little more. Well, I don't remember how we got to the subject
of hair, but it did. And I offered to cut her hair for her. AND SHE
SAID YES. This lady, who 5 minutes before wasn't willing to let any more
missionaries in her home, agreed to let us come in so that I could cut her
hair! To make a long story short, what normally probably would have been
a 2 minute discussion ended up being a 30 minute porch discussion. It was
awesome. :)
BUT IT GETS BETTER. So, we went over on Friday so that
I can cut her hair. (That's right, she didn't cancel. We actually
got inside the house!) And while we're there talking, she offered to feed
us dinner. DINNER. And we're like "uh.... we're booked, but
we'll get back to you when we have a free spot." I am so
happy! And she wants us to keep visiting her! So, before we left
(what had started out as a half-hour haircut turned into an hour-and-a-half
discussion :) ), we left her with a scripture in Isaiah 63:9, where it talks
about how the Atonement was done out of love, and there was a very powerful
spirit in the room as we discussed that verse. I am really excited to be
able to go back there and visit more with her. She's a super sweet lady.
:)
We also taught Karisma Wood on Wednesday night. The
lesson went really well. I like Karisma because she'll ask questions when
she doesn't get it, like she did when we taught the Kingdoms of Glory.
She wants to make sure she understands what she's learning, and it's
great. And she showed up for Sacrament meeting too this Sunday!
We're thinking that we actually might make the date of November 22 for her
baptism. We're super excited for her. :)
We also went to the Pitts home for a lesson on Tithing and
Fasting on Friday. David is the sweetest 7-year old EVER. Like,
seriously. So stinking cute! Before we got to teach our lesson, he had
to ask us some questions first, like if Lehi was a prophet and if Joseph Smith
went to church. And he loves reading the Book of Mormon. :)
The rest of the lesson went well too, and we willingly agreed to live the
law of tithing and fasting. Then on Sunday they came to church! So
many church goers! :D So we sat with them during Sacrament Meeting.
Apparently David really likes Primary. :) Which of course makes us happy.
:) They're going to feed us tonight-- "payment" for me giving
both of them haircuts-- and we're super excited. BRING ON THE GRILLED
CHEESES AND POTATO SOUP!!! (yes, that is what we requested for
dinner. What can I say? We're kids at heart.)
Saturday was BUSY. We started out by helping clean the
church, then we went to 3rd Wards Super Saturday, which was fun. We made
little necklaces and talked to the ladies making tortillas. And then
guess who showed up for Lunch?! Suzanne and Shanna Pfieffer!!!
(Suzanne is Susan, by the way.) So they stayed around and ate
lunch, got to know a couple of the Sisters in the ward, and we set up an
appointment so that I could cut Shanna's hair later. (Yup. Hair skills.
They get you into doors. Who knew?) So, we went over later
that day, cut Shanna's hair, and talked about the Book of Mormon a little bit.
it went well. :) But sadly, they weren't at Sacrament meeting
yesterday. :( Oh well, maybe next week.
In between the two visits with the Pfieffers, we went over
to the Taylors home and shared the Prophet of the Restoration movie with
them. Chris really enjoyed it, and was glad to know more about Joseph
Smiths life. We then directed the conversation to how it relates to
us. We talked about how we are like Joseph Smith; How we each have a
divine purpose and potential, and that as we follow the Lord, we can be clear
about the path we need to take, no matter what happens to us. It was an
amazing lesson.
So, after all of that, we went to dinner with the Neals, an
awesome missionary family. We had fun teaching them how faith is like bubbles
and sunglasses. Don't ask me to repeat the lesson though. It was so
awesome that it cannot be repeated.
.... actually, I just can't remember it.
ANYWAYS.....
At the end of the night, we had a Halloween carnival for
10th ward. And guess who came to the carnival? CHRIS
TAYLOR!!!! In all of his Jedi Knight glory!!!!! (Seriously though, he is
like, the most legit-looking Jedi I have ever seen in my life. It was
awesome.) He didn't stay the whole time, probably around 45 minutes or
so. We were just super happy that he actually came. This was a huge
step for him, so we're excited. :) (Also, for those who were wondering,
there was a little haunted walkway. I'm pretty sure Sister Stevens and I
squealed more than the primary kids.)
And to round out the week, we had a lesson with the Martin
Girls on Sunday. We talked about service and how they could serve
others. It was nice. :) Their dad had the day off yesterday, so he
was able to come to church. he was talking about it and was like
"Yeah, Sundays like today makes me want to go to my manager and tell him
that I'm no longer working Sundays and tough darts if he doesn't like it.
Just to ruffle his feathers. At least." It was a good lesson
though.
... oh. Did I forget to mention that we had transfer
calls this Saturday? Well, in case you were wondering, I am staying
another transfer in Kuna with Sister Stevens! I'm so happy that I get
another six weeks with her. :) It's going to be awesome. :)
Well, that's it for this week! Have a Happy Halloween
for those of you that get to celebrate it! I love y'all! Keep the
faith!
Love,
Sister Empey
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