.... things got a little bit violent this week. I just
couldn't take Sister Stevens anymore. Sorry I let you down.
Totally kidding. But Sister Stevens is heading home
tomorrow. :( I've really have enjoyed the past 4 1/2 months with
her. I'm gonna miss her, but we'll see each other again. :)
Needless to say, this week has been crazy.
It feels like the beginning of the week was like, a month ago.
Um..... Monday. Right. We taught the Chestnuts
about Baptism and Confirmation. I can't remember how it went
though. And I have no idea what our lesson.... oh! Just
kidding. Joseph gave the lesson for the FHE about how we are divine
Children of our Heavenly Father. It was a great lesson!
On Tuesday, we went and saw Carol, mostly just to check in
and see how she was doing. And then we saw Glenda Price that night.
I remember that it was a really good discussion. I just don't remember
what it was about.
Okay, I remember a little more about Wednesday. I
kissed a fish...
This is the Wood's hollowed-out puffer fish. I have
been obsessed with this from the day we walked into their home.
Anyways, so, we went to the Woods to finish up preparations
for Karysma's baptism this week. As we've been planning for Karysma's
baptism, Brother Woods has been ADAMANT on having his brother do the
baptism. We really wanted Brother Woods to do it, because he's a Priest
in the Priesthood, but he kept turning the offer down, saying that his brother
was more righteous, and would be better for doing the baptism. BUT!
BUT!!!!!!.......
WHEN WE WENT OVER ON
WEDNESDAY HE TOLD US THAT HE HAD TALKED WITH THE BISHOP AND THAT HE WAS GOING
TO BAPTIZE KARYSMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy cow, do you know what kind of news this was to
us?! I was throwing a party in my head!!!! Of course, I kept myself
a little more composed than what was going on in my head. but it was
super exciting to hear that Brother Woods had finally agreed to baptize
Karysma. :)
Thursday was interesting as well. It was Sister
Stevens Temple Day, so I spent the day with Sisters Branham and Wasden in the
1st ward in Kuna. It was fun. I just don't remember anyone I
visited with them. OH! Except Wyatt. I remember him. :)
He's an investigator, and we talked to him about keeping his commitments
and putting more form into his prayers. He was awesome. :)
Friday. OH, FRIDAY.
We had a combined District Meeting. It wasn't a zone
meeting, even though it might as well have been. But it was fun, and
crazy.
This is how it started off: with Elder Jeans wearing Sister
Stevens coat. He looks surprisingly good in it. Haha!!
The district meeting itself was nice, and had a wonderful
spirit to it. We talked about Prophets and about what the difference is
between Testimonies and Conversion. It was very nice. And then
Sister Wasden and I sang "Each Life that Touches Ours for Good" for
Sister Stevens and Elder Christensen, both who were leaving for home.
They were really touched by it. I'm glad that I could give that to them.
So, the sad thing was that Sister Gutierrez had to leave for
home. But the good news is that Sister Donner came in! She became
one of my best friends while I was in Kuna. So I had to get a picture
with her and Sister Stevens. Elder Jeans photo-bombed.
And then Saturday. SO BUSY.
First off, Transfer Calls. Ugh.
So, I knew the I would be staying in Kuna, because I had an
interview with President. But I was still worried about the companion
part of transfers. Turns out I got someone super cool for my
companion. I GOT SISTER GRAY AS MY COMPANION, THE COOLEST SAMOAN SISTER
IN THE MISSION!!!!
And then, after having breakfast with our district to
discuss our transfer call, we went to Karysma's baptism. :D
Ohmigoodness, look at how adorable they are!!!!! I'm
so proud of both of them!!!!! :D
The baptism went really nice. Brother Wood said the
baptismal prayer perfectly, karysma only had to be dunked once, and President
and Sister Cannon came to see the baptism!!! :) I'm so grateful that it
went well. :) And not only that, but there were potential investigators at the
baptism, including Karysma's mom and brother! :D Karysma is amazing.
I'm so proud of her. It's been amazing to see how much she's grown as
she's faithfully committed and kept the Lords commandments.
The rest of Saturday was mostly just saying good bye to
people for Sister Stevens.
So, Sunday. We gained word that Jack, a friend of ours
that we met while walking, wanted us to stop by before Sister Stevens
left. Well, it turns out that is wife, Terri, is a less-active
member!!! Crazy, right?! And they want us to keep
visiting!!!! I'm so happy that they trust us so much with just the one
visit. I can't wait to see how visiting them will be beneficial for them.
Well, that's it for this week! WHEW. I'm super
excited for this upcoming transfer! I love y'all, and y'all keep the faith!
Love,
Sister Empey
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