Hello
KrccbKhrua!
CANNOT WAIT FOR
THE SKYPE CALL!!
We'll probably
know about who's being transferred sometime today or tomorrow. Hopefully today
because transfers is actually on Wednesday instead of Thursday so that
President Senior can go to all the zones and visit all the missionaries before
Christmas. So, we'll probably be heading down to BKK tomorrow sometime! And we
don't have the official word, but I'm 99.99999% sure I'll be moving.
So, today we
had the first rainstorm this transfer! Crazy considering we never used to dry
off from all the rain during rainy season! And as much as I hate to admit
it, I think I am becoming wimpy to cold weather. Today I stepped outside to go
do my laundry and it was soooo cold! Surely this is the coldest it's ever been
since I've been here! When I looked at the thermometer outside our door it was
65 degrees. Normally 65 degrees= shorts weather back at home. Today we are both
wearing cardigans and raincoats.
So, this was a
great week!
Last week I
talked about our English investigators that are reading the Book
of Mormon. On Tuesday they came to class and U. had read all of 1 Nephi and
F. had read 1 Nephi 2 (what we assigned)! Also, another girl from English
class, K., had read the first 30 pages! Amazing! Miracles!
Sister Bu is
doing great!! She came to church this week! Best feeling ever! She's really
loving that we are learning to crochet from her. My bag thing looks
hideous but she is always so excited when we bring in our projects to ask
questions and get help.
So, On
Wednesday we had training from the Zone Leaders. President's goal is for all
the companionships to have a "White Christmas" meaning 2 weeks of
balanced key indicators, as well as one baptism and one save. In the month of
"Bovember" the goal was to have 86 baptisms, we way over-shot that by
getting 110. So, President's goal for January is for the mission to have 200
baptisms! Completely unheard of but sooooo exciting! That means each
companionship needs to have two baptisms. I'm really nervous but way excited! Going
to do everything I possibly can to achieve these goals!!
Okay, so we
introduced "spoons" at FHE. It was a hit! Advice to soon-to-be
missionaries: bring games! We somehow are always in charge of the games and I
am running out of ideas. (At least in Thailand there always has to be a
game!!)
Anyway, on
Friday I went on a switch-off with Sister Packard to Roi Et. It was way fun!
There is a set of Elders and the Zone Leaders in Roi Et. A lady in the ward had
a big lunch for us 6 missionaries and it was so fun. I felt bad Sister Painter
missed out on it. After that we were able to teach quite a few lessons, which
really gave me hope. I feel like it's been so long since I've really taught
lessons. All our investigators are eternal investigators and we're having a bit
of a time finding new ones. So, it was way fun! We also did a bit of inviting
and went and got Swensens. Fun day! Sister Packard is awesome. She came in 6
weeks after me. She's way on top of it and super cute with people. She's also a
master bike rider. She forgot to put on her neon vest, so while she was biking
she pulled it out of her purse and put it on, never touching the handlebars.
Impressed มาก! haha We had a great time!
I realized when
I got back, though, how much I'm going to miss Sister Crockett! I just love her
to death! We've had such a fun transfer together. I've decided it really
doesn't matter where you are, if you have an awesome companion every day is
great. She's such a great teacher and is so encouraging all the time. I love
listening to her teach. I also feel like we are way in sync when it comes to
teaching, we just worked well together. She's so sweet and so much fun. I don't
want to leave! We decided that we should both just be transferred to Chiang Mai
together! haha
Yesterday I
made the rounds and went and visited a ton of people since I'll be moving. I'm going to miss these amazing people so much! What a blessing to
have served here and to know these people.
I was thinking
back on my time here in Mahasarkham and what I've learned. I am still mulling
it all over in my mind but here are a few things:
1. Hard
consistent work... even though many times nothing seems to come from it, just
going out and working as hard as you can helps you still feel fulfilled.
2. Noticing the
small little miracles in every day. God helps us in so many ways, but sometimes
it takes a real careful eye to notice them. We see miracles every day!
3. Pretend like
everything you're about to go do is fun! haha Sometimes you just don't want to
get out of bed and face the day, but if you just tell yourself it's going to be
fun, well, it usually is!
4. Have faith
in the Lord's will and timing. Lots of times I feel like things should have
happened that didn't. However, when I know that I've done everything I know how
to do and that I tried my very best, then I feel okay and trust that the Lord
will do things in His own time.
5. Don't be
afraid to be bold! We have the best message in the world and there's no reason
to be shy about it or to worry what people will think. Help people make the
necessary changes in their lives, even if it's going to be hard for them!!
6. Make sure
your companion is your best friend.
7. Pray for
miracles every day and expect them to happen... because they do!!
8. Don't take
things too seriously and just enjoy the crazy things that happen daily
(hourly).
I know there's
more, but those are just off the top of my head. I should have brought my
journal!
Anyway, ต่อไป, yesterday the Wrights had us over for dinner. Fajitas
and lemonade with pumpkin cookies for dessert. In heaven! Afterwards we played
a game and then shared a little spiritual thought. I really felt the Spirit
there and was grateful for that.
I LOVE BEING A
MISSIONARY!
I love you all
sooooo much! Next time we talk, it'll be FACE TO FACE!!
Love,
Liz :)
