Hello all,
I am so glad the wedding went well! Allison- you looked so pretty from the pictures mom sent me. I couldn't be happier for you! Riley Wilson- I just wanted to say welcome to the family! I remembered you all day knowing that it was a special day for you. I told my companion about copsicus so we celebrated that! She made us some German pancakes and they were so good.Gilbert is just wonderful I love it a lot. We see so many animals on a daily basis. One time I kept track and I counted 15 different animals/insects. We see a lot of lizards too. Most of the time we run into some really nice people and every once in a while we don't. We had a lady open the door and then shut it in our face and all we did was laugh after because she didn't even give us a chance. I have not ridden the bike any this week. I am not sure why it is so sandy but I think it used to be riverbend or something. Anyways it makes it impossible to ride on a bike. There are a few residential areas that we try to go to but they are not close. I have not seen any hiibillies yet. The mobile home is so awesome I love it so much. I am glad you enjoyed the pictures I sent you. I wanted to reassure you that it was better than what you thought. We don't spend much time there as we are gone the entire day. We taught a lesson this week to this lady named Vickie who I told you about last week. The lesson went very well and I could feel the spirit so strong there. She said she and her husband would like to come to church but were nervous to do so. We took them on what they call a church tour on Saturday. We showed them everything in the building and explained everything. I told the First Vision which I finally had memorized. The spirit was once again with us there and they said they would come to church the next day. We had invited a few other investigators to come to church but nobody came and we were disappointed as it was the second week with no investigators there. We called Vickie and her husband and found out that they had slept in. So, next week they will be getting a wake up call. Of all weeks to sleep in and miss they missed Easter. Me and my companion sang in the ward choir as they needed more voices. We had some training this week in Columbia and I got to see my district from the MTC and all of their companions. It was really cool and the other sisters got to spend the night in our place. President McConkie is an amazing man. I really enjoy listening to everything he has to say. You know how much I hate role playing... well we had to do more while we were there. You also know that I struggle with eye contact. We were role playing with the other sisters and I had a hard time because of the stupid eye contact. I want so badly to look people in the eye but just can't do it all the time. I also struggle with my confidenceen when we practice teaching. I know what I want to say but just can't seem to be confident when we do that. Well, I know the Lord will help me out with the things that I am struggling with. He knows I am trying my best and He knows how hard it was for me to get out here on a mission. I am doing a lot better with my proselyting skills. The other day it was so hot and we were climbing up and down this long hill. We just laughed because it was so hot and we were still serving the Lord. When we were done we went to the gas station and got drinks. Easter was really good. We drove past a Catholic church and the parking lot was overflowing with cars which is not like it normally is. It just goes to show that they only go on holidays! Me and Sister Wright just laughed when we saw that. A nice couple had us over for dinner and it was so good. We practiced teaching them a lesson and it was a little rough. With more practice we will get better. Mom, I got the Easter package you sent to me. Thank you so much- it was so sweet. I loved how you put the candy in the eggs just like I like. Thank you Matt, Stacy and Graham for the package you sent. My companion was wondering if she could get the reciepe for the chocolate chip cookies. We both enjoyed them so much. I also enjoyed the pictures of Graham! Brad, Mandy, Jane and Annie thank you so much for the package and letters you sent. I especially loved your pictures! In a letter from Matt he said he got a detailed explanation of Brad's wedding so I would like one of Allison's. I want you mto give me every detail and also send me some more pictures when you can. Thank you all so much for all of your love and support. I am so grateful for a nice supportive family. I can't wait to talk to you on Mother's day! I will let you know the details of that later. We have this nice lady named Sister Riley who lives next door and she's so nice but very talkative. She takes us out on our P-day to lunch and then drives us to the library and then to the store so we can do our shopping. We went to this place today called Zaxby's and they have the best chicken around. I got a milkshake that tasted like cake batter which you know is my favorite kind! Thanks again for all that you do for me. I love you all so much! Love, Katelyn
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Katelyn is living in a trailer
Hello all,
I am here safely in South Carolina! I was totally going to call you again from Atlanta but I didn't have anymore minutes on my card. I was glad I was able to talk to you and dad! I loved hearing familar voices on the other end! I am not sure if Riley Wilson told you but I ran into my 2nd to last day at the MTC and it just made my day. South Carolina is so beautiful and I learn so much about it daily. It is so green and has lots of pretty flowers. I will take some pictures of them soon for you and send them to you. You would love it here except maybe not because of the humidity. I tried doing my hair straight the first day and it went all wavy so ever since then I have been doing it curly. We stayed at the Mission president's house the first night so that was nice. President and Sister McConkie are such nice people I really like them a lot. We had some training the first few days and then it was transfers. Our second day they had us go on spilts with some other missionaries and I was so nervous. This is the part that I was always scared to do. I stumbled over my words the first few times but eventually I got more comfortable. The next day was transfers and at first I was nervous about who my companion would be but I got a really great companion. Her name is Sister Wright and she is from Higland but originally from Washington State. She is best friends with Amy Mower (Robison)(Scott and Kerry Mower's daughter). The first time she saw me she asked me if I knew her. Aparently Amy told her I was coming and she might see me. My companion also went to Lone Peak and graduated in 2007. I was wondering if you could send a picture of the Groesbecks she thinks she may know Brock some how. Anyways she is way cool and we get along well. My area that I am in is called Gilbert and it covers some other cities as well. It is literally in the middle of the state. We live in a little trailer home in the forest. There are other members close by that check in on us. It is really fun living in the middle of no where as we can do anything we want. I got my bike and I really am enjoying it. It is hard to ride it on the sand so I will have to practice more. We got to our place and put my things in and then went contacting the rest of the afternoon. It is hard work and takes a lot of sacrifice but I am more than willing to do that. We came upon this lady who was just sitting outside her home thinking about life. She had just gotten home from her nephew's funneral. We shared a message about the plan of salvation and she was crying. Aparently her aunt and her daughter are both lds and she already had a Book of Mormon. She and her husband are Christian but don't attend church. She invited us back later in the week to come back and teach her and her husband. We came back and she had found her Book of Mormon and had been reading it. Which is totally awesome. We taught a really great lesson and invited them to try and come to church on Sunday. They ended up not being able to make it and we were a little disapointed but will encourage them the next time we meet with. I am exicted to see how this goes as I am starting it with them from the beginning. We went and visited a bunch of other investigators and less actives and they are all so cool. We pretty much do the same thing every day and it can get very tiring. Everytime I want to complain I just start singing church hymns to myself to get my mind off of it. I am getting more comfortable at contacting as I have had a lot of practice. I need to work on saying what I need to say when we have lessons. I usually just sit there and make comments which is not good. We are going to role play with members this week to help practice my teaching. I am really not looking forward to it but I know it will be helpful. You know how much I do not like to role play. I will go into with a willing heart and trust in the Lord. The people here in South Carolina are so nice and they like to chat for awhile. Most people polietly tell us no, whereas some like to have lengthly discussions with us or just shut the door in our face. There are so many trailer homes here it is not even funny. I have never seen so many before in my entire life. There are some nice beautiful homes and some not so nice. We mostly drive to a subdivion or a road and park the car and then just walk. I have gotten a lot of sun on my face and legs. We keep getting told that the summers are just miserable here. I am not looking forward to having to walk all day in hot humid weather. My companion has only been out here for 6 months so this will be her first summer too. Me and my companion have a lot of fun together and that helps us both get through the day. The other day it was off and on raining so we brought our umbrellas and were singing "There is sunshine in my soul today." The rain went away 20 minutes later and we had a lovely afternoon. Heavenly Father was definitly watching over us. The ward we are in is so so great. It is a small little ward but very nice. They bring us meals 2-3 times a week which is so sweet of them. I have learned so much already and I know there is much more for me to learn! I am so happy with my decision to serve a mission it is is just wonderful. Good luck with the wedding this week! I am sure all will go well! Send me lots of pictures and give me the details of the day. Allison I am so happy for you and I wish I could be there. Getting married in the temple will be such a wonderful blessing in your life.I will be sending a few pictures for you all to see in the mail. Hope all is well! I love you all so much! Thank you for all of the support you all give me I really appreciate it! Love, Katelyn.
I am here safely in South Carolina! I was totally going to call you again from Atlanta but I didn't have anymore minutes on my card. I was glad I was able to talk to you and dad! I loved hearing familar voices on the other end! I am not sure if Riley Wilson told you but I ran into my 2nd to last day at the MTC and it just made my day. South Carolina is so beautiful and I learn so much about it daily. It is so green and has lots of pretty flowers. I will take some pictures of them soon for you and send them to you. You would love it here except maybe not because of the humidity. I tried doing my hair straight the first day and it went all wavy so ever since then I have been doing it curly. We stayed at the Mission president's house the first night so that was nice. President and Sister McConkie are such nice people I really like them a lot. We had some training the first few days and then it was transfers. Our second day they had us go on spilts with some other missionaries and I was so nervous. This is the part that I was always scared to do. I stumbled over my words the first few times but eventually I got more comfortable. The next day was transfers and at first I was nervous about who my companion would be but I got a really great companion. Her name is Sister Wright and she is from Higland but originally from Washington State. She is best friends with Amy Mower (Robison)(Scott and Kerry Mower's daughter). The first time she saw me she asked me if I knew her. Aparently Amy told her I was coming and she might see me. My companion also went to Lone Peak and graduated in 2007. I was wondering if you could send a picture of the Groesbecks she thinks she may know Brock some how. Anyways she is way cool and we get along well. My area that I am in is called Gilbert and it covers some other cities as well. It is literally in the middle of the state. We live in a little trailer home in the forest. There are other members close by that check in on us. It is really fun living in the middle of no where as we can do anything we want. I got my bike and I really am enjoying it. It is hard to ride it on the sand so I will have to practice more. We got to our place and put my things in and then went contacting the rest of the afternoon. It is hard work and takes a lot of sacrifice but I am more than willing to do that. We came upon this lady who was just sitting outside her home thinking about life. She had just gotten home from her nephew's funneral. We shared a message about the plan of salvation and she was crying. Aparently her aunt and her daughter are both lds and she already had a Book of Mormon. She and her husband are Christian but don't attend church. She invited us back later in the week to come back and teach her and her husband. We came back and she had found her Book of Mormon and had been reading it. Which is totally awesome. We taught a really great lesson and invited them to try and come to church on Sunday. They ended up not being able to make it and we were a little disapointed but will encourage them the next time we meet with. I am exicted to see how this goes as I am starting it with them from the beginning. We went and visited a bunch of other investigators and less actives and they are all so cool. We pretty much do the same thing every day and it can get very tiring. Everytime I want to complain I just start singing church hymns to myself to get my mind off of it. I am getting more comfortable at contacting as I have had a lot of practice. I need to work on saying what I need to say when we have lessons. I usually just sit there and make comments which is not good. We are going to role play with members this week to help practice my teaching. I am really not looking forward to it but I know it will be helpful. You know how much I do not like to role play. I will go into with a willing heart and trust in the Lord. The people here in South Carolina are so nice and they like to chat for awhile. Most people polietly tell us no, whereas some like to have lengthly discussions with us or just shut the door in our face. There are so many trailer homes here it is not even funny. I have never seen so many before in my entire life. There are some nice beautiful homes and some not so nice. We mostly drive to a subdivion or a road and park the car and then just walk. I have gotten a lot of sun on my face and legs. We keep getting told that the summers are just miserable here. I am not looking forward to having to walk all day in hot humid weather. My companion has only been out here for 6 months so this will be her first summer too. Me and my companion have a lot of fun together and that helps us both get through the day. The other day it was off and on raining so we brought our umbrellas and were singing "There is sunshine in my soul today." The rain went away 20 minutes later and we had a lovely afternoon. Heavenly Father was definitly watching over us. The ward we are in is so so great. It is a small little ward but very nice. They bring us meals 2-3 times a week which is so sweet of them. I have learned so much already and I know there is much more for me to learn! I am so happy with my decision to serve a mission it is is just wonderful. Good luck with the wedding this week! I am sure all will go well! Send me lots of pictures and give me the details of the day. Allison I am so happy for you and I wish I could be there. Getting married in the temple will be such a wonderful blessing in your life.I will be sending a few pictures for you all to see in the mail. Hope all is well! I love you all so much! Thank you for all of the support you all give me I really appreciate it! Love, Katelyn.
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