So we started the week off with an oil change and new tires
on our car! It was really nice but it took all of Tuesday morning and into the
afternoon to get it all finished. While we were there we got talking to this
guy who gave us a little book about what we need to do in this life to make
sure we go to heaven in the next. It was interesting to read. That evening we
went to dinner with the bishop and his wife. It is always good to be able to
get to know the bishop. I am excited to be working with them.
Wednesday we had our district meeting so that took a lot of
time out of our day. When we were on our way home a member texted us and asked
for our help. She works in the high school and was setting up for school to
start. (It started last Thursday) They are trying to start switching everyone
over to computers, and they are working with a program called Canvas. I used
that in college so I was able to somewhat help her. We got talking to her and
they have made it against the law to pray at all during any school event.
It has been a huge ordeal and none of the teachers are happy about it. I asked
if they were allowed to before sports and not even then. The coach can get
fired.. So ridiculous.
Thursday we went by and taught/ helped one of our
investigators, Ada. She is in her 60's and had a stroke a few years back. Well
the stroke caused her to lose her vision and so she just wanders around hoping
she is doing things right. Like, she never knows what she sets her temperature
at in her apartment, or the microwave. But we went there and helped her to
schedule some doctors appointments and clean up around the apartment. She
actually keeps everything pretty clean. But she lost her phone awhile back (she
has since got a new one) but we searched the apartment for it and never found
it. But we did find some awesome sunglasses! I'll attach a picture haha i guess
her doctor gave them to her so that people could know she was blind. But she
said she hates them so she gave them to us! She has a friend who has family
that are members so she had lots of questions that we answered! I think that is
my favorite thing to do, answer peoples questions.
Friday night we went over and had dinner with Bobby Jean.
She had cooked us Enchiladas and then strawberry shortcake for dinner. She is
awesome. She is like my grandma on my mission. She is still really sick though,
we hope she can start coming back to church. She just got one of those
necklaces with the button you push if you fall. You know the, "Help, i
have fallen and i can't get up", commercials? That is what she has! We are
glad because she has already fallen twice and broken a lot.
Saturday the stake had a Women's Conference. Sister Dutton
and I went early to help set up. It was so much fun to be back at the Clinton
building and see all of the women from the ward. I loved serving there so much!
But it was also fun because I had the opportunity to get to know the women in
the ward I'm in now! I really like the members here.
That night we went over to Connie Smith's home. She is a
less active and has gone through a lot of hard things. She has come to church
both times since i have been here, and on Saturday she told us that she made it
a commitment to come every week. She really does want to make a difference in
her life. I am excited to be able to get to know her.
Alexis is doing great! We didn't get to teach her this week
because we couldn't go to Mendenhall with the Cothren's. But she came to church
even though she wasn't feeling well. I ended up sitting in the hall with Alexis
and her three kids while sister Dutton sat with Connie. Thankfully we could
still hear the meeting but it was hard to stay focused while watching Deja (She
is the one who has downs syndrome) at the same time. I don't know how Alexis
handles all three of her kids by herself.
That night we had a cottage meeting with some of the less
active in Mendenhall. It is something that the wards do to help the less active
still have fellowship and hopefully come back to church. Well investigators
come as well so Alexis was there! We talked about modern miracles and shared
stories with each other. it was really good. While we were on our way out
Sister Cothren says, "So Alexis found out we don't drink coffee." We
looked over at Alexis and she says, "Yeah, i only had a tiny bit this
morning! I am trying to wean myself off of it." Sister Dutton and I just
sat there in shock. We haven't even taught her about the word of wisdom yet and
she already committed herself to live it! She is solid!
It has been such a great week. I am so grateful for my time
here. It is going by so fast. Sister Dutton and I are getting along great and
are doing our best to spread the work here. I know that my Savior lives, and I
know Heavenly Father loves us all. I am so thankful for the scriptures and the
comfort they bring.
I hope y'all have a fabulous week! Love you!
Sister Erika Kelly
One of my amazing tan lines haha
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