Friday, December 4, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Twyla, Terry and goodbye to Ray.
(From Ann's blog) What a treat we had this morning. We got to sit with an angel friend,
Twyla, who won’t be here too much longer. Her dear friend and care
giver is being taught by the APs and wanted to go to church for her
first time this morning. We went over to sit with Twyla for a few hours
so that could happen. It was like being with an angel. We loved every
moment with her. Ann
Hey Mom!
This past week has been incredible! It's been
eventful, miraculous and many other things. Let's just say Elder Carter and I
have been trying to be master planners and we may have mastered it this week.
Just kidding. We have so much to learn.
We were able to plan for the upcoming 6 weeks
and it was kind of weird. Everything that was happening was happening after I
get transferred into the land of eternal p-days. Other than that It's been so
great!
On Tuesday this week we met Terry Smith. A 60
year old lady that has been taking care of a member named Twila Shuler. Twila
has been diagnosed with cancer and has been bed ridden. Terry currently lives
in Montana but came down to Yakima so that she would be able to take care of
Twila. Terry is married to a less active member of the church and has actually
had the missionaries over in the past but never had the chance to accept the
gospel. As she has been here taking care of Twila she was reintroduced to this
glorious gospel message as the member Twila clings to what she believes at this
specific time. After the course of a couple months Twila, the member, says that
she will stay alive until Terry accepts the gospel. Shortly after, we were
invited over to teach her. As we got to know her we couldn't help but notice
how prepared she was. She had been waiting for her husband to become active and
take her back to church but she can't wait any longer. We obviously invited her
to be baptized and then set the date for December 12th. So for the next couple
of weeks leading up to that point are the busiest weeks of our lives. Well of
the lives of the new Assistants haha. It will all work out though.
Just a Quick update on this week! Sorry We have
to get running. I will email next week! have a great week! The picture below is
of Ray and I when we said goodbye today. He is the man! It's sad to leave!
Love,
E. Archibald
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Thanksgiving Eve Post from Ann's blog
We’ve spent much of the day doing “Transfer Planning” or figuring out
where everyone needs to go when the next group arrives on December 1st.
We actually have 2 transfer days in December, one on the 1st and one
on the 18th for those who need to be home for the beginning of winter
semester.
So we are spending hours staring at the transfer board, seeking inspiration and combinations and places that will be best for each missionary. It’s like playing chess frontwards and backwards and side to side with a dozen variables with each piece! Pretty fun but not very easy.
In between these meetings, we went to a lesson with the APs, to the office, picked up a batch of Christmas pass along cards from the printers, and I made a couple of pots of soup and President and Elder Carter made some pecan bars for tonight.
(Ann's blog) A couple of weeks ago at church I noticed that no one was signing up to feed the missionaries in that ward on the night before Thanksgiving, so I grabbed that dinner appointment, thinking I could easily give a mom a break on that evening. Then I thought there might be others who don’t have a dinner appointment for tonight, we invited any over who might need a place to go. Tonight we had some of these local missionaries drop by for soup and treats after their evening work was completed. It was fun. Here are a few photos from our holiday evening:
So we are spending hours staring at the transfer board, seeking inspiration and combinations and places that will be best for each missionary. It’s like playing chess frontwards and backwards and side to side with a dozen variables with each piece! Pretty fun but not very easy.
In between these meetings, we went to a lesson with the APs, to the office, picked up a batch of Christmas pass along cards from the printers, and I made a couple of pots of soup and President and Elder Carter made some pecan bars for tonight.
(Ann's blog) A couple of weeks ago at church I noticed that no one was signing up to feed the missionaries in that ward on the night before Thanksgiving, so I grabbed that dinner appointment, thinking I could easily give a mom a break on that evening. Then I thought there might be others who don’t have a dinner appointment for tonight, we invited any over who might need a place to go. Tonight we had some of these local missionaries drop by for soup and treats after their evening work was completed. It was fun. Here are a few photos from our holiday evening:
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
P-days, FACTS
(From Ann's blog)
Mondays in the Mission are Preparation Days. Top priority on P-Days is sending emails home to loved ones. Today the local library computer system was down, so we had a steady stream of missionaries coming into the Mission Office to use the computers here. We have access to the employment services computers in the rooms next door.
Missionaries also send a letter to President Lewis every single week. (It takes him about 2 days to read them all, which can be tricky if we are on the road or having a busy week) (usually the case).
In their private letters to the President, they usually report on the FACTS.
F = Family
A= their Area
C= their Companion and how they are getting along
T= their Testimony and how it’s growing
S= any Spiritual experiences they’ve had during the week.
Every now and again, with permission, President Lewis will share a story or experience with me. I love these highlights. When the missionaries go home, they get a CD with every letter they’ve written to the President on it to keep for themselves. We hope it will be a nice collection of their experiences, their growth and their testimonies.
Mondays in the Mission are Preparation Days. Top priority on P-Days is sending emails home to loved ones. Today the local library computer system was down, so we had a steady stream of missionaries coming into the Mission Office to use the computers here. We have access to the employment services computers in the rooms next door.
Missionaries also send a letter to President Lewis every single week. (It takes him about 2 days to read them all, which can be tricky if we are on the road or having a busy week) (usually the case).
In their private letters to the President, they usually report on the FACTS.
F = Family
A= their Area
C= their Companion and how they are getting along
T= their Testimony and how it’s growing
S= any Spiritual experiences they’ve had during the week.
Every now and again, with permission, President Lewis will share a story or experience with me. I love these highlights. When the missionaries go home, they get a CD with every letter they’ve written to the President on it to keep for themselves. We hope it will be a nice collection of their experiences, their growth and their testimonies.
Monday, November 23, 2015
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