Well, you may be wondering about the subject line, but seriously...I've realized that I have no idea what seasons are! I still don't understand how if it is sunny outside it can still be cold?! Doesn't the rest of the world know that sun=heat?! I think Sis. Moss gets a kick out of explaining things to me like I am a 3 year old! It is quite hillarious! We have been having a blast! Oh and the other thing is this thing they call "Daylight Savings Time"?! I've experienced it twice now and still don't understand it. But when in Rome...
In all seriousness, I love NC! It is beautiful here and I am seriously going to miss the constant breeze when I am gone. I keep teasing Sis. Moss that she really has to know her way around because I might be leaving in a month. I don't actually think that, but who knows. By the end of next transfer, I'll have been here 6 months. I would love to stay another transfer though. Now I am just babbling and thinking out loud.
This week was soooooo much better. Sis. Moss and I are really starting to hit a groove. It is very odd to have conversations that begin with, "How do we do that?' Instead of "What have you done in past companionships?" It has made me very grateful to have had a variety of companionships to strive to share what I have found to be the most effective.
Since I know you all are dying to know...I LOVE working with Sis. Moss! She is HISTARICAL!!! We have a lot of fun. It is very odd to be with a new missionary though because members will reference movies and things that I have no clue about and she has seen them. Very strange! In fact I didn't even know that there was a new Indiana Jones movie coming out until someone mentioned it the other day! Isn't it great to be a missionary?!
And Yes....I am still having Sis. Hummel withdrawls (sp?). But it helps that we get to see each other once a week. Plus we are going down to Kitty Hawk on March 25th for P-Day and we will meet up with the sisters. It'll be fun! And it's the day before Sis. Hummel's birthday!
We had sooooo many miracles this week! We got a media referal for a Book of Mormon. We went to deliver the item but the woman was busy, so we said we would come back later that day. It was raining pretty hard so we tried to contact another referal. By the time we went back to the original spot, the rain had subsided and we were excited to talk to her. We still couldn't talk to her, so we tracted the entire apartment complex! It was AWESOME!!!! There were about 10 buildings with 6 apartments each. Only half of the buildings were occupied because of renovations. But the best part was that EVERYONE was home because they were all moving this week. We met soooo many people and met 4 new investigators. We have 6 return apointments for this week! Needless to say, we are a little excited! As Sister Hummel would say, we found a cheese factory! (I don't know if I've ever explained that one...)
This week was also very miraculous because I really have seen some changes in the way I see Elizabeth City. When Sis. Hummel left I realized that she loved EC much more than I did and I think I leaned on her love for a while. So this week I have been praying very hard that I will learn to love EC as much as Sis. Hummel did. Miracles have happened. I love EC! There are so many things I could write, but I'll save those for my journal.
Earlier this week I was pleading with the Lord to know who we will be able to baptize in March. We have been commanded to baptize monthly, and as of last week we didn't know who. Sis Moss said that I looked like I was "mining for investigators" because I had my head lamp on with a paper and pen in hand writing down anyone who we had worked with who could be prepared. The Lord really does answer prayers. I still am not totally sure who is going to be baptized, but we saw another miracle happen. While praying I thought of a former investigator that we haven't taught since November. The next morning, I called her and asked if we could come and introduce the new missionary to her. She told me that she would be at the church for her sons scouts that night and we could meet there. (She still comes to church, she just didn't want to be taught anymore.) Anyway, when we saw her we chatted for a moment and then out of nowhere I asked when we could come by for a lesson. Normally she says in a week or two, but that night she asked us to come by the next day. There was definately something different in her eyes. So when we got there we asked her point blank what we can do to help her to feel prepared for baptism. After a LONG discussion, she invited us to teach her family (something that she had been incredibly opposed to before). I don't know if this makes any sense at all, but if you don't understand the details, please understand this: I know that the Lord changes hearts! I know that it was no coincidence that I was pleading with the Lord and thought of this specific woman! I don't know when she and her family will be ready for baptism, but I do know that they are now progressing towards that goal! What a miracle! What a blessing! How humbling to realize that really...it is all in God's hands! I know that the Lord has blessings he is just waiting to pour out on us if we simply ask! The Lord is mindful of all of His children! I pray that I will be open to the subtle promptings of the Spirit so that I can continue to be an instrument in His hands!
I was asked to train in a district meeting this week on one of the Christlike attributes. I selected faith and have been studying that for the last few days. Today in my study I found a verse in Ether 12:12-- "For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do no miracle among them; wherefore, he showed not himself until after their faith." I realized that as I have been seeking to acknowledge the miracles that God is making in EC, that my faith has increased! Seeking for miracles is not bad as long as the miracles we seek are miracles that Christ needs. I know that as I have desired to bring about miracles for Christ that I was unknowingly exercising my faith! I have been blessed because of my desire to show gratitude to God for His hand in my life. I find that so merciful that gratitude yields more blessings! It reminds me of one of my favorite scriptures since I have come on the mission! In Alma 26 Aaron asks Ammon if he is boasting, and Ammon responds with sentiments that I have especially felt the last few weeks! In verses 11 and 12 he says, "I do not boast in my own strength, nor in my own wisdom; but behold, my joy is full, yea, my heart is brim with joy, and I will rejoice in my God. Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea behold, mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever."
I know that this is the living gospel on the earth that is designed to bless men and bring us back to live with the Father again through Jesus Christ! What a marvelous work we are engaged in?! I cannot praise my God enough! All I can do is work with all I have and pray that He will accept my offering!
I hope ya'll have a great week and continue to look for the hand of the Lord in your lives. I know you will find it abundantly as you seek for it. And I know that as you seek, God will continue to pour down blessings. I know my Savior lives and provides a way for us to repent daily. What a marvelous plan.
Love,
Sister Abbott
Friday, March 14, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
AHHHHH!!
As I was pondering what to put as my subject line, I am pretty sure that all that could come out was that...
What a CRAZY week! I know that I told ya'll last week that Sis. Hummel and I were being separated and both of us are training in NC. Sister Hummel went to Nags Head and I am staying in Elizabeth City. Well, Wednesday was mostly spent coordinating with the Elders before they left about their area book and then saying goodbye to people for Sis. Hummel. Then Thursday, we went up to Richmond to pick up our new comps. We picked them up and brought them back home. At transfers I wasn't able to see Sis. Moldenhauer like we thought because they sent her old comp down with other missionaries so that Sis. Moldy and Sis. Nugent could keep working. Anyway, everything happened in such a rush when we got back that I didn't really get to say goodbye to Sis. Hummel. It's been crazy though because we are in the same district and are the closest missionaries to each other, so I'll get to see her this week on Friday. Our new comps were actually MTC comps, so that is fun. We might even get to do exchanges with them...maybe?! So my new comp is Sister Moss. She is from Bountiful, UT and is a rock star missionary! I don't know if I know of any missionary who has their purpose so internalized! It has been fun these last few days...but insane. I have completely forgotten what it is like to have a new companion. It's coming along and we are starting to get into the swing of things. I am grateful for her and her desire to learn and be the best missionary she can be. It also helps me to realize why my former comps were always a little stressed! :) There is a lot to ponder and think about when it is your responsibility to make sure that you are all being obedient and doing everything you need to do to be effective.
I am excited for the great work that we are going to do here. Sis.Moss has such a bold testimony! The majority of the time I feel like she knows more than me...which is very humbling. Plus it is so much fun to have all of the fresh ideas from the MTC! I am grateful for her.
Other than that, the work has been progressing forward! After tonight we are planning on having 2 people set for baptism. That will be great! Sabrina's baptism had to be moved back for scheduling reasons, but we are sitting down and hashing that all out tonight. And there is another girl who is just waiting until she is 18 before she can be baptized and she turns 18 this month. We are pretty excited and I am excited for Sis. Moss to set some people for baptism. There's nothing like it!
Well, to be honest, my mind is going at about 100mph right now. So I will leave you with my testimony and some shout outs!
I know that this is the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! I know that the Book of Mormon is not only another testament of the Savior, but it is evidence that He loves us enough to call another prophet for our day! What a grand time we live in!
Love,
Sister Abbott
Sister Abbott and Sister Moss
What a CRAZY week! I know that I told ya'll last week that Sis. Hummel and I were being separated and both of us are training in NC. Sister Hummel went to Nags Head and I am staying in Elizabeth City. Well, Wednesday was mostly spent coordinating with the Elders before they left about their area book and then saying goodbye to people for Sis. Hummel. Then Thursday, we went up to Richmond to pick up our new comps. We picked them up and brought them back home. At transfers I wasn't able to see Sis. Moldenhauer like we thought because they sent her old comp down with other missionaries so that Sis. Moldy and Sis. Nugent could keep working. Anyway, everything happened in such a rush when we got back that I didn't really get to say goodbye to Sis. Hummel. It's been crazy though because we are in the same district and are the closest missionaries to each other, so I'll get to see her this week on Friday. Our new comps were actually MTC comps, so that is fun. We might even get to do exchanges with them...maybe?! So my new comp is Sister Moss. She is from Bountiful, UT and is a rock star missionary! I don't know if I know of any missionary who has their purpose so internalized! It has been fun these last few days...but insane. I have completely forgotten what it is like to have a new companion. It's coming along and we are starting to get into the swing of things. I am grateful for her and her desire to learn and be the best missionary she can be. It also helps me to realize why my former comps were always a little stressed! :) There is a lot to ponder and think about when it is your responsibility to make sure that you are all being obedient and doing everything you need to do to be effective.
I am excited for the great work that we are going to do here. Sis.Moss has such a bold testimony! The majority of the time I feel like she knows more than me...which is very humbling. Plus it is so much fun to have all of the fresh ideas from the MTC! I am grateful for her.
Other than that, the work has been progressing forward! After tonight we are planning on having 2 people set for baptism. That will be great! Sabrina's baptism had to be moved back for scheduling reasons, but we are sitting down and hashing that all out tonight. And there is another girl who is just waiting until she is 18 before she can be baptized and she turns 18 this month. We are pretty excited and I am excited for Sis. Moss to set some people for baptism. There's nothing like it!
Well, to be honest, my mind is going at about 100mph right now. So I will leave you with my testimony and some shout outs!
I know that this is the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! I know that the Book of Mormon is not only another testament of the Savior, but it is evidence that He loves us enough to call another prophet for our day! What a grand time we live in!
Love,
Sister Abbott
Sister Abbott and Sister MossTuesday, February 26, 2008
Who's ready for some updates?!
So much to tell you this week! What a phenomenal week as a missionary! I feel that I can say today more than ever that...I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!!! Anyway...I am sure that ya'll get tired of hearing that, but that is too bad because I don't get tired of feeling like that!!
First things first...My birthday!! Thank you for all ya'll who sent your love and well wishes and for those that I didn't hear from...no worries--I know you love me! :) I know that there were many packages and letters that were sent via telepathy! And I loved them all! :) But I MUST send a shout out to all of those who sent the most "bomb digity" (as Sis. Whitehurst would say) birthday wishes! First...Sis. Hummel via Jessie gave me a TOTALLY RAD 1945(I think) edition of the Hymn book. I saw one at a members home not too long ago and practically had to wipe the drool off of it! It was so rad! And now I have one of my very own! There are so many more hymns and great ones I've never heard of before! There's even one called "M.I.A. we hail thee". I had to tell Sis. Hummel what MIA was through the laughter. (Jackie, it doesn't stand for Missing In Action in case you were wondering :).) Then on my B-day I got the package from Jessie! Can I just tell you that my doll sits on my bed like a stuffed animal and Sis. Hummel and I have found about 1,000 different ways and reasons to use her on a daily basis! The Screaming Banshee Book and Doll had us rolling for HOURS!!! But not too many hours because we had work to do! :) I loved the whole package, but that was the best! And then I got my family package the next day! I LOVE it!!! I am wearing the earings right now actually...I think I've worn them everyday since Sat. I wore my new white shirt on Sunday! I felt very spiffy! Thank you Josh and Dyan! And MEG!!!/the Bowmans!!!--The cards are the Bomb dot com (bomb.com :))!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooooo excited that I was almost hoping to be transfered so I could give them to people when I said goodbye! Thank you all soooooooooooooooooo much for helping my Birthday be so wonderful! As far as missionary work goes, it was a great day. We were at a lesson and the woman found out it was my birthday. Her daughter's birthday was on the 20th, so she took out a leftover cupcake and I got to blow out a candle! Then when Sis. Whitehurst found out, she gave me a very sweet card and some good gifts! It was a good day! Oh and Sis. Hoeppner gave me the alarm clock that I "accidentally left" when we moved. It will now become quite the fun gag gift over the years!
I think that is all for Birthday updates! Thank you all SOOOOO much again for everything! I started the day a little homesick when I realized it was the first birthday where I wouldn't even get to speak or see the family. But the Tender Mercies of the Lord are evident always, and having a great companion helps!
So I am sure you are all dying to know about transfers!!! Well--here's the update:
We were planning last night (9:15), when we got a call from President Millburn. Which is pretty much the craziest thing the night of transfers. He extended a call to Sis. Hummel to train this transfer. She will be with her greenie in Nags Head, NC! She is sad to be leaving but we will still be in the same district so that is good. The kind of big news is that the Elders are leaving as well. So EC goes from 4 missionaries down to 2. I really feel like this will be good for the ward...it'll mix some things up. There are still a lot of unknowns about this transfer. In fact...all of the Elders in our district are being taken out and Sis. Hummel and I have no clue who our new district leader is or what district we are in since we are the only 2 companionships that will be in the current Currituck District. (There are 3 companionships of Elders that are being taken out.)
Now to the craziest news of all...I know you didn't think it could get any crazier with my Birthday and transfers, but alas... Here goes!
When President called, he also asked to talk to me... and he extended the call to me to be a trainer as well! I hope your jaws didn't hurt when they hit the desk you are sitting at! But I am as shocked if not more so than you! I can hardly believe it. My biggest concern with the upcoming transfer was if Sis. Hummel left and I got a new comp but was still junior. It would have been a little strange. So to get a call to be a trainer was quite a shock. Needless to say I feel very inadequate. I have only been on the mission 7 1/2 months and have never been senior comp or even co-senior. And on top of it all, I am the only missionary staying. It will be interesting and take some adjustment, but I feel at peace with this. I am very humbled by this wonderful opportunity to train in Elizabeth City! I had such wonderful trainers and great comps so far, that I at least feel confident that I was trained well. This morning I read Elder Eyering's talk "Rise to your call", and have been feeling much better since. My mind is reeling with all of the information that I will be working with, but I am so excited! What a grand adventure!!! I will definately be needing some prayers though! I have such mixed emotions but thankfully I know that the Lord qualifies who he calls and I know that this call was extended by the Lord through His servant President Millburn. I keep thinking about a line in the missionary handbook that speaks of our duty as missionaries and then says, "how great is your calling?!" I truly feel that today! I love being a missionary and I love that the Lord has entrusted me with such an amazing opportunity and calling! I don't know if I will ever feel adequate, but I suppose if I started to I would need to be humbled!
I love this Gospel! I love my Savior, Jesus Christ! I am so grateful for the restored truths that are ours today! What a marvelous opportunity to live in the only period of time when the fullness is on the earth! How great is our calling! I makes me think of Ester--who knows whether thou are born to the kingdom for such a time as this (poor paraphrasing). Lately in my studies I have been in the Doctrine and Covenants (revelation given to God's prophets in this dispensation). My heart is full of gratitude for the fullness that we have now! I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God! And I know that through him, Christ brought back His church and His power for our benefit! I will be finishing the D&C this week and starting the Old Testament! I am excited and a little overwhelmed. We will see how it goes! I'm doing well on my goal to read the standard works on the mission... All I have left is the Old Testament. I am so grateful for the scriptures and the men who sacrificed so much for us to have them today!
Alright, well I better go! I hope all ya'll have a grand Leap Day! How awesome that I get an extra day on the mission!! Woo Hoo!!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
209 N. Poindexter Apt. D
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
First things first...My birthday!! Thank you for all ya'll who sent your love and well wishes and for those that I didn't hear from...no worries--I know you love me! :) I know that there were many packages and letters that were sent via telepathy! And I loved them all! :) But I MUST send a shout out to all of those who sent the most "bomb digity" (as Sis. Whitehurst would say) birthday wishes! First...Sis. Hummel via Jessie gave me a TOTALLY RAD 1945(I think) edition of the Hymn book. I saw one at a members home not too long ago and practically had to wipe the drool off of it! It was so rad! And now I have one of my very own! There are so many more hymns and great ones I've never heard of before! There's even one called "M.I.A. we hail thee". I had to tell Sis. Hummel what MIA was through the laughter. (Jackie, it doesn't stand for Missing In Action in case you were wondering :).) Then on my B-day I got the package from Jessie! Can I just tell you that my doll sits on my bed like a stuffed animal and Sis. Hummel and I have found about 1,000 different ways and reasons to use her on a daily basis! The Screaming Banshee Book and Doll had us rolling for HOURS!!! But not too many hours because we had work to do! :) I loved the whole package, but that was the best! And then I got my family package the next day! I LOVE it!!! I am wearing the earings right now actually...I think I've worn them everyday since Sat. I wore my new white shirt on Sunday! I felt very spiffy! Thank you Josh and Dyan! And MEG!!!/the Bowmans!!!--The cards are the Bomb dot com (bomb.com :))!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooooo excited that I was almost hoping to be transfered so I could give them to people when I said goodbye! Thank you all soooooooooooooooooo much for helping my Birthday be so wonderful! As far as missionary work goes, it was a great day. We were at a lesson and the woman found out it was my birthday. Her daughter's birthday was on the 20th, so she took out a leftover cupcake and I got to blow out a candle! Then when Sis. Whitehurst found out, she gave me a very sweet card and some good gifts! It was a good day! Oh and Sis. Hoeppner gave me the alarm clock that I "accidentally left" when we moved. It will now become quite the fun gag gift over the years!
I think that is all for Birthday updates! Thank you all SOOOOO much again for everything! I started the day a little homesick when I realized it was the first birthday where I wouldn't even get to speak or see the family. But the Tender Mercies of the Lord are evident always, and having a great companion helps!
So I am sure you are all dying to know about transfers!!! Well--here's the update:
We were planning last night (9:15), when we got a call from President Millburn. Which is pretty much the craziest thing the night of transfers. He extended a call to Sis. Hummel to train this transfer. She will be with her greenie in Nags Head, NC! She is sad to be leaving but we will still be in the same district so that is good. The kind of big news is that the Elders are leaving as well. So EC goes from 4 missionaries down to 2. I really feel like this will be good for the ward...it'll mix some things up. There are still a lot of unknowns about this transfer. In fact...all of the Elders in our district are being taken out and Sis. Hummel and I have no clue who our new district leader is or what district we are in since we are the only 2 companionships that will be in the current Currituck District. (There are 3 companionships of Elders that are being taken out.)
Now to the craziest news of all...I know you didn't think it could get any crazier with my Birthday and transfers, but alas... Here goes!
When President called, he also asked to talk to me... and he extended the call to me to be a trainer as well! I hope your jaws didn't hurt when they hit the desk you are sitting at! But I am as shocked if not more so than you! I can hardly believe it. My biggest concern with the upcoming transfer was if Sis. Hummel left and I got a new comp but was still junior. It would have been a little strange. So to get a call to be a trainer was quite a shock. Needless to say I feel very inadequate. I have only been on the mission 7 1/2 months and have never been senior comp or even co-senior. And on top of it all, I am the only missionary staying. It will be interesting and take some adjustment, but I feel at peace with this. I am very humbled by this wonderful opportunity to train in Elizabeth City! I had such wonderful trainers and great comps so far, that I at least feel confident that I was trained well. This morning I read Elder Eyering's talk "Rise to your call", and have been feeling much better since. My mind is reeling with all of the information that I will be working with, but I am so excited! What a grand adventure!!! I will definately be needing some prayers though! I have such mixed emotions but thankfully I know that the Lord qualifies who he calls and I know that this call was extended by the Lord through His servant President Millburn. I keep thinking about a line in the missionary handbook that speaks of our duty as missionaries and then says, "how great is your calling?!" I truly feel that today! I love being a missionary and I love that the Lord has entrusted me with such an amazing opportunity and calling! I don't know if I will ever feel adequate, but I suppose if I started to I would need to be humbled!
I love this Gospel! I love my Savior, Jesus Christ! I am so grateful for the restored truths that are ours today! What a marvelous opportunity to live in the only period of time when the fullness is on the earth! How great is our calling! I makes me think of Ester--who knows whether thou are born to the kingdom for such a time as this (poor paraphrasing). Lately in my studies I have been in the Doctrine and Covenants (revelation given to God's prophets in this dispensation). My heart is full of gratitude for the fullness that we have now! I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God! And I know that through him, Christ brought back His church and His power for our benefit! I will be finishing the D&C this week and starting the Old Testament! I am excited and a little overwhelmed. We will see how it goes! I'm doing well on my goal to read the standard works on the mission... All I have left is the Old Testament. I am so grateful for the scriptures and the men who sacrificed so much for us to have them today!
Alright, well I better go! I hope all ya'll have a grand Leap Day! How awesome that I get an extra day on the mission!! Woo Hoo!!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
209 N. Poindexter Apt. D
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Friday, February 22, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Golden Birthday!!!!
Hey Ya'll!!!
This week was awesome! We are getting a little excited because transfers are next week! I love transfers! It is a little nerve racking, and makes shopping today a little crazy, but I love it!
I am also so excited because it is my golden birthday this Friday (turning 22 on the 22nd!)!! This is not a plead for B-day wishes...I am just soooooo excited to be spending my Golden B-day on the mission! How awesome is that?! The Whitehursts have said that they want me to come to a party at their house, but we will see. Whatever we do...I'm sure I'll tell you all about it next week. I'll even try to attach some pics!
The work is moving forward great here in EC!! We had a lesson with an active family last week and committed them to invite someone to be taught in their home. We had a follow up appointment set for tonight, but they called on Sunday asking if that could be switched to a teaching appointment. They had called their friend and invited him to come hear what the missionaries had to say. We are pretty stoked about this awesome night!!!! This is the Lord's way to do missionary work! President Hinkley said it and I am so grateful to be seeing the outcome here in EC!!! Life doesn't get much better than this! Have I told you all that I LOVE being a missionary?!?! Because I DO!!!!!
It is sooooo amazing to be a part of the Lord's work on the earth! We had the stake conference broadcast last Sunday. We were able to hear from Elder Wood of the 70, Sister Tanner, Elder Nelson, and President Uchtdorf! It was phenomenal!!! Elder Wood pointed out that the sign of the times is not the destruction or the calamities...it is the Restoration of the Gospel and its dispersion throughout the world!!! How amazing is that?! We get to participate full time in the true sign of the times!! What a marvelous work and a wonder! I love the Lord! I love his children! I love being a missionary! And I LOVE this gospel!
I hope ya'll have a great week!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
This week was awesome! We are getting a little excited because transfers are next week! I love transfers! It is a little nerve racking, and makes shopping today a little crazy, but I love it!
I am also so excited because it is my golden birthday this Friday (turning 22 on the 22nd!)!! This is not a plead for B-day wishes...I am just soooooo excited to be spending my Golden B-day on the mission! How awesome is that?! The Whitehursts have said that they want me to come to a party at their house, but we will see. Whatever we do...I'm sure I'll tell you all about it next week. I'll even try to attach some pics!
The work is moving forward great here in EC!! We had a lesson with an active family last week and committed them to invite someone to be taught in their home. We had a follow up appointment set for tonight, but they called on Sunday asking if that could be switched to a teaching appointment. They had called their friend and invited him to come hear what the missionaries had to say. We are pretty stoked about this awesome night!!!! This is the Lord's way to do missionary work! President Hinkley said it and I am so grateful to be seeing the outcome here in EC!!! Life doesn't get much better than this! Have I told you all that I LOVE being a missionary?!?! Because I DO!!!!!
It is sooooo amazing to be a part of the Lord's work on the earth! We had the stake conference broadcast last Sunday. We were able to hear from Elder Wood of the 70, Sister Tanner, Elder Nelson, and President Uchtdorf! It was phenomenal!!! Elder Wood pointed out that the sign of the times is not the destruction or the calamities...it is the Restoration of the Gospel and its dispersion throughout the world!!! How amazing is that?! We get to participate full time in the true sign of the times!! What a marvelous work and a wonder! I love the Lord! I love his children! I love being a missionary! And I LOVE this gospel!
I hope ya'll have a great week!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Yay for Baptisms and Confirmations!!!!
I love being a missionary!!!! This last weekend, Isaac was baptized and confirmed! His dad baptized him which was really awesome since he has been active for a couple months now. He is so sweet. He is from Nigeria! He came to the country about 15 years ago and is the nicest man I have ever met!!! Their family is wonderful and we are going to start teaching their neighbor on Thursday! Sooooo exciting!!!
And then on Sunday night we went to the Ruiz' house for a lesson. They have been less active but have a testimony and a desire to come back to church. Their 10 year old daughter Sabrina hasn't been baptized and we have been praying about it for a little while now and talking to Sis. Ruiz about it. So on Sunday night, we committed Sabrina for baptism! She will be getting baptized on March 15! We are soooo excited! We love their family and it is going to be awesome! We just have to survive transfer calls at the end of the month!
That's the biggest news this week! Happy Valentines' day! I hope ya'll have a great week and enjoy the pictures! And in case I haven't told you...I LOVE being a missionary!!!!!!
Life is great! I am feeling better! Vitamin C-ing it up!
I love you all!!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
And then on Sunday night we went to the Ruiz' house for a lesson. They have been less active but have a testimony and a desire to come back to church. Their 10 year old daughter Sabrina hasn't been baptized and we have been praying about it for a little while now and talking to Sis. Ruiz about it. So on Sunday night, we committed Sabrina for baptism! She will be getting baptized on March 15! We are soooo excited! We love their family and it is going to be awesome! We just have to survive transfer calls at the end of the month!
That's the biggest news this week! Happy Valentines' day! I hope ya'll have a great week and enjoy the pictures! And in case I haven't told you...I LOVE being a missionary!!!!!!
Life is great! I am feeling better! Vitamin C-ing it up!
I love you all!!!
Love,
Sister Abbott
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Hola!!
Hey Ya'll!!
I hope your lives are going as great as mine is! We are so excited to have another baptism here in EC!!! Life couldn't be better! I love NC! It is beautiful! It has been rainy the last couple days and has been about 50-60 degrees everyday! It's great!
So just to let ya'll know, so you don't think miracles aren't happening. I started journaling about my miracles of the day. I figured that I better keep them in a more sacred place than my planner. So if I remember to bring my journal one week, I'll send them, but otherwise, I probably won't!
The highlight of this week has been getting to go to Pres. Hinkley's funeral! What a marvelous experience! My mind was drawn to all the many times I felt the Spirit while Pres. Hinkley spoke. I would love to share my personal favorite memory of Pres. Hinkley! When I was a freshman in high school, he called for a special world wide youth fireside. I was totally excited, I think I thought he was going to announce something of great historical magnitude. That was the fireside where he introduced the 6 bs! Be grateful. Be Smart. Be Clean. Be True. Be Humble. Be Prayerful. As I sat there waiting for something huge, I almost missed the big picture. And then President Hinkley offered a prayer on our behalf. To hear the Prophet of God on the earth plead with the Lord on my behalf was one of the most cherrished experiences of my life! It makes me think of Nephi at the end of his account in 2 Nephi 33:3. I know that President Hinkley truly cared for me as a young woman! I felt the Spirit confirm to me that God cared about me and wanted me to succeed. I know that God has once again restored His church on the earth today and that he did so through calling a prophet! And I know that there has been an unbroken chain of ordinations for the past almost 200 years! I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to sustain the 16th Prophet of this Dispensation in April! What a grand and glorious chance this is to signify to the Lord that we accept, sustain, and love his chosen servant!
Alright, well I suppose that is enough of my soap-boxing! Please know that I am well! I love being a missionary! I love sharing the gospel! It is the most prized possession I have and I am grateful to freely give it to all I see! I love the Lord with all my heart and am striving to invite His children to come unto Him!
Love,
Sister Abbott
I hope your lives are going as great as mine is! We are so excited to have another baptism here in EC!!! Life couldn't be better! I love NC! It is beautiful! It has been rainy the last couple days and has been about 50-60 degrees everyday! It's great!
So just to let ya'll know, so you don't think miracles aren't happening. I started journaling about my miracles of the day. I figured that I better keep them in a more sacred place than my planner. So if I remember to bring my journal one week, I'll send them, but otherwise, I probably won't!
The highlight of this week has been getting to go to Pres. Hinkley's funeral! What a marvelous experience! My mind was drawn to all the many times I felt the Spirit while Pres. Hinkley spoke. I would love to share my personal favorite memory of Pres. Hinkley! When I was a freshman in high school, he called for a special world wide youth fireside. I was totally excited, I think I thought he was going to announce something of great historical magnitude. That was the fireside where he introduced the 6 bs! Be grateful. Be Smart. Be Clean. Be True. Be Humble. Be Prayerful. As I sat there waiting for something huge, I almost missed the big picture. And then President Hinkley offered a prayer on our behalf. To hear the Prophet of God on the earth plead with the Lord on my behalf was one of the most cherrished experiences of my life! It makes me think of Nephi at the end of his account in 2 Nephi 33:3. I know that President Hinkley truly cared for me as a young woman! I felt the Spirit confirm to me that God cared about me and wanted me to succeed. I know that God has once again restored His church on the earth today and that he did so through calling a prophet! And I know that there has been an unbroken chain of ordinations for the past almost 200 years! I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to sustain the 16th Prophet of this Dispensation in April! What a grand and glorious chance this is to signify to the Lord that we accept, sustain, and love his chosen servant!
Alright, well I suppose that is enough of my soap-boxing! Please know that I am well! I love being a missionary! I love sharing the gospel! It is the most prized possession I have and I am grateful to freely give it to all I see! I love the Lord with all my heart and am striving to invite His children to come unto Him!
Love,
Sister Abbott
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