We went on exchanges this week and Sis Allen got to be
with my Grandma (Sis. Campbell who is Sis. Kuwahara's mom) and I went to
Pleasant Valley with Sis Ingram. We had 4 lessons right after another
and it was crazy! I learned a lot of new tricks and skills about
teaching which will help me to spice up my lessons.
Saturday,
we had a District Companion Study. It was on the Atonement and
absolutely was one of the most spiritual experiences so far in the
mission. We talked about our fav. scripture on the Atonement and then
watched a Mormon Message called None Were With Him. It was pretty
touching and a great reminder but then we did an activity. We went into a
room, sat down, and looked up at the chalkboard. Written on the board
were words such as: Pizza, Pens, Home, Friends, Family, Scriptures,
Prayer, Priesthood, Prophets, Sacrament, Holy Ghost, and Jesus Christ.
We were asked to imagine this was our life on the board and we had to go
up, one at a time, and erase something from our life. The room was
silent and the beginning of the activity was easy but when it came down
to the last few words, it was rather difficult. We sat for a while
looking up at the board as someone debated which to erase. When Jesus
Christ was erased, my heart dropped. It was painful and to think without
Him, we'd have nothing! After the activity, and elder said, "Do you
really live your life this way? Do you spend your time thinking more
about the things that aren't important as to the things that are?" It
hit me hard that there are some things that I can be doing much better
in my life and as a missionary. Let's just say... I cried pretty hard.
Haha it was an amazing experience and I challenge you all to do it
individually or with your family!
After that, we went to a wedding at the Hill Air
Force Base! Oh, I guess I never told you about that.. Well, they are
kinda less active and the husband isn't a member anymore but wants to
be! We decided to volunteer to help with the reception and made some
posters and such for decorations. We also helped out at the reception
which was really fun! Their bishop came and talked to us and told us
that we need to re-baptize Brother O'dell! So that will probably be
happening soon!
When the reception was done, we met up with our ZL's to get
things situated... Note: This day was CRAZY. Well we finally ended up
being able to go with their investigator to the General Women's
Conference in Salt Lake!!!! We had such a great time even though we were
late. She really enjoyed having us and invited us to her baptism this coming Saturday.
Haha we are going to General Conference for the afternoon session with
Bianca and then will race home to go to the baptism. We also have to
sing now too!
OKAY, story of the week. On Sunday,
we went to Bianca's ward and saw that she wasn't there but that
Xochilt's husband was. Sister Allen went to go talk to him while I
talked with others. When she sat down next to me, she told me why they
weren't there. Xochilt's little boy, Kye, was hit by a car and was in
critical condition but being taken care of at home. We were shocked and
our hearts ached for them. Later, we were given a pie and decided we
would go over and give it to them. When we got there, another little
family was there giving their love. Sis Allen explained to Bianca that
we would put his name on the prayer roll at the temple and keep him in
our prayers. Then, Xochilt asked if we would like to see him. Sister
Allen and I looked at each other unsure, but said yes. We went upstairs
and saw laying on the bed with a splint and all... their DOG!! Sister
Allen and I looked at each other and so many things were said to each
other telepathically. HAHAHA! When we left the house we about died
laughing. We just took pie for a dog.... HILARIOUS.
Well that's all that I will share for this week! Hope y'all are doing great and I love you SOOOOOO much!
Love, Sister Gietz
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