Tuesday: We had interviews and specialized training. Thats where President Pingree, his wife, and the Assistants come to your area and train you on some cool stuff. We focused on what we call the "Powerful First Lesson" and it was really good. We also watched a talk about becoming a man or woman of integrity by Tad R. Callister. It was sooo good! I'd recommend it to everyone. Then, we each had our own personal interviews with President Pingree. It was pretty neat. We talked about Brian's batismo, and then talked about a few ways we could maybe find some more investigators in our area. He told me that I'm a really good missionary, and that the selfish side of him wishes that I will never get my visa! That felt pretty good. I feel like I'll be really missed when I do end up leaving. Especially by President and Sister Pingree. The first thing she did when I walked in was tell me thank you and asked how I was doing. Again, President Pingree said that he will let me know immediately after he knows about my visa. Pretty cool Mission President, let me just tell you.
Wednesday: We found a few people we were unable to find before, so that was AWESOME! We met with a really cute, sweet woman named Becky and she told us we could come back any time! She's a member, but her husband is not and she doesn't really come. Her brother that lives with her goes to the singles ward all the time, and recently got his Patriarchal blessing, which made her request a copy of her own! She is pretty cool. Then, we had dinner with Sister McKisson, a convert of 2 years who is already the Relief Society President! She is so cool, and amazing. She wants us to come eat dinner with her every Wednesday. The people here are so sweet and awesome.
While trying to find some people, Sister Jones and I had a strange moment. We stopped and yelled at some cows in a field because... well, why not? And then barked at them. I don't think they appreciated that. Then, we saw SIRIUS BLACK in dog form. True story.
Thursday: We have gotten so many referrals in the past week and a half, and got another one on Thursday! That made 3. So far, we've had no luck with contacting them but we'll keep trying, never fear! The cool thing is two referrals were given by people who aren't even in our area, but know somebody who lives in Caldwell. Isn't that cool? The members are really stepping it up here in Texas! Also, I had AMAZING chocolate chip pancakes for dinner. And bacon. YUM :)
Friday: IT RAINED ALL DAY! And it was awesome. We may or may not have sat outside under a covering for companionship study, and we may or may not have studied Noah's Ark... Sister Jones and also decided that day that bother of our Grandpas- Grandpa Shell, and her Grandpa Jones- take turns guarding our door at night. We feel pretty safe, needless to say. Plus, I decided that Aunt Carol probably follows us around too, and NOBODY will ever mess with that woman!
Sister Bingham called that morning, knowing we didn't have dinner, and asked if we could meet them at Dairy Queen at four so that she and her husband could buy us some food on their way back home! She is just so sweet and thoughtful.
Then, we came back home and wrote a cute "Get Well" card for Jan since she's sick, and delivered it to her. After that, we constructed our missionary bag! Basically, it has a bunch of our pamphlets, a Book of Mormon, mormon.org cards, pass-along cards, a dvd, "The Living Christ" and "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" in it. The idea is that each week, a member will voluntarily take it and try to pass something out if they're talking to a friend about religion. Nothing too pressured- just so that they feel prepared and do have the materials to do so. We feel like it will really help us find new people to teach.
After that, we made a bunch of paper hearts and wrote things on them to heart attack the Mitchell Family's door because they do so much for us! They feed us twice a week and let us do laundry at their house, and check up on us. So sweet. Then, we met with the Branch President to talk about the Missionary Bag and he gave us another referral, and Sister Jones a talk! The work is moving forward, slowly, but surely. Woot woot!
Saturday: We went to Paige Mitchells volleyball came for a little while and she was SO CUTE. She's 7 yo and had little bows in her hair, and actually passed the ball quite a few times. Then we left early so we could heart attack their door while they were still at the game.
We did service at the Gambles. We just moved a bunch of bricks around and sang to our hearts content. It felt sooooooo good outside! Plus, their new puppy Maggie decided that she likes me and snuggled on my lap. So "totes presh". Then, their 18 mo Henry sat by me, and gave me leaves, and sang to me. It was too cute! Then, later, he started throwing a tantrum and screaming and Grace couldn't get him to stop. So I mimicked him and screamed back, exactly how he had just yelled. He immediately stopped because he was so agog. He didn't really know how to process what had happened. It was hilarious, and I knew it would work too because I've done that with cousins before. Sister Jones and Grace thought it was so funny, and a strange yet effective new technique. Then, we had YUMMY curry for dinner. I even got the recipe! So delicious. I know, you're all so shocked that I'm liking all these strange new things here.
Sunday: It was another BEAUTIFUL day, and church was wonderful! Sister Jones did really well on her talk, and then Dan (who's coming back to church after a lifetime of being away) got the Aaronic Priesthood! It was such an amazing experience. He's really trying to learn all he can, since the last time he came was when he was 13 and he's in his fifties now, and he's trying so hard to be a stalwart member. He's a really good guy, and just wants to serve anyone and everyone he can.
Sister Mitchell came up to us at church and told us that she had a "STINKIN' CUTE DOOR!" and that her kids were fighting to get out of the car first so they could look at it first. No injuries for them, though, don't worry. And the kids won't let her take it down... EVER! Haha
Then, we had a huge branch lunch at the Branch President's house where we had some really delicious food- mac and cheese with meat, baked potatoes, homemade pizza, banana pudding, and much more. Then we had a meeting about teaching that lasted for a while. It was pretty great.
That evening, we went and saw the Arellano family and they are so cool. Sister Arellano loves animals, so they have dogs, cats, chickens, goats, birds. They do have a nice piece of land too, and they're building a tree house. She told us to come by whenever. People here are so nice and friendly!
So, yeah, that's basically how my week went. It was pretty awesome, and so I'm stoked for this one! Being a missionary is the best, y'all.
love,
Sister Shell
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