HELLO WORLD!!! AND HELLO AUTUMN!!
True story: today= SNOW. The snow didn't stay on the ground, mainly because I was outside catching it with my hands. No big. SNOW! There's snow on the mountains!! Which means, yep, it's cold. But really, who are we kidding....it's not terrible. I like it really. Crisp. Fresh. There was a guest who put it well: The snow brightens up the gray skies. Perfect, methinks. Hooray for scarf season. And hooray for new one liners. "Hi! Welcome! Where are you visiting from?....Wow, you've come a long way!...Oh. I'm from California....Yep. It is a little different. But I like it" Probably with 1/2 of the people. I plan on spicing that up. Through people for some loops.
Well, perhaps the change in weather is a good indication that it's time for change in life. It's that time again. Time for change. Another 6 weeks have come and gone. Sister Kemsley is a Zone Leader now!! Hooray!! I am so excited for her!! She is an incredible leader. Really needed too. She keeps the gospel real, applicable and Christ-centered. Get ready world...Sister Kemsley is going to rock this transfer.
Here's the new scoop for this upcoming 6-week transfer (Transfer #3 out of 10!!)
1) My new companion is Sister Fox from Massachusetts
2) I am living in the same place (AKA no moving this time around!! Hooray!)
3) I will be in a zone called "Teaching". Basically, I will be on the square for about 1/2 of the day, and during the other half, I will be working with people who are curious about the church via e-mails, phone calls and other sources. Sounds like I'll be busy! :) Busy=good. Bored=bad.
I am really growing to appriciate this experience. It's hard. But really really incredible.
I met these 4 ladies this week from Denmark--go figure. 4 sassy Donny Osmond fans who were on their way to Las Vegas to see him perform. The four of them met online--apparently through mutual adoration for Mr. Donny. Ha! Well, they loved it here at Temple Square. One of the four ladies was already a member of the church, while the other three were not. (I meet Donny fans all the time. Hahahahahaha!!) After spending a few days here at Temple Square, they told me that they could really feel something special here. The 3 wanted to learn more about the Book of Mormon (eller Mormons Bog paa dansk) when they go home. I LOVE when people continue exploring after they leave Temple Square. Love it. So much.
---This week-- a belated shout out to the dear ANGELA TAM!!! LOVE YOU!! Congrats Annie!!! Hooray!! It was so nice to see you!!
---And I hope you feel better Grandma Harmer!! Sorry to hear about your leg! I will be writing you a letter today!! Ask Lisa to get you lots of Taco Amigo!! :)
---Uncle David. I needed that e-mail. Quite refreshing. So true. I meet people EVERYDAY who need to know that this gospel is not about tie pins, Pioneer Days and treats after the lesson. Thank you!!
LAST THING...Earlier this week, we were talking with Skyler. Skyler works on the grounds as a gardener. He's about 20 or 21 and grew up in Salt Lake. Sister Kemsley and I were talking to him a little about life, the gardens and his awesome 2-toned beanie. One of the things we were talking about was the Atonement. Sister Kemsley and I, in our aim for authenticity and REAL, have really tried to make the Atonement of Jesus Christ an every day source of strength and comfort...and not some non-applicable feel-good story. So we decided to come up with a few answers to the phrase, "The Atonement is...".
Here's some of the things we came up with.
...a cold glass of water after a good run.
...a warm puppy who will listen, when no one else will.
...open 24-hours
...time.
...sunshine.
...100% hygge.
We asked Skyler what he would say. The next day, when we saw him again, he gave us an awesome one. He said that the world is kind of like a crazy snow storm. And the Atonement is like a car that can withstand the storm. You can go fast or slow...any speed you want really. And in the car you're safe. And the heater...that's God's love. Oh yeah. :)
I liked that. Agreed.
I hope you all have a SppPooooKy Week!!
CHEERS! LOVE YOU!!!!!
-Sister AmarilloooooooaOOoOO
True story: today= SNOW. The snow didn't stay on the ground, mainly because I was outside catching it with my hands. No big. SNOW! There's snow on the mountains!! Which means, yep, it's cold. But really, who are we kidding....it's not terrible. I like it really. Crisp. Fresh. There was a guest who put it well: The snow brightens up the gray skies. Perfect, methinks. Hooray for scarf season. And hooray for new one liners. "Hi! Welcome! Where are you visiting from?....Wow, you've come a long way!...Oh. I'm from California....Yep. It is a little different. But I like it" Probably with 1/2 of the people. I plan on spicing that up. Through people for some loops.
Well, perhaps the change in weather is a good indication that it's time for change in life. It's that time again. Time for change. Another 6 weeks have come and gone. Sister Kemsley is a Zone Leader now!! Hooray!! I am so excited for her!! She is an incredible leader. Really needed too. She keeps the gospel real, applicable and Christ-centered. Get ready world...Sister Kemsley is going to rock this transfer.
Here's the new scoop for this upcoming 6-week transfer (Transfer #3 out of 10!!)
1) My new companion is Sister Fox from Massachusetts
2) I am living in the same place (AKA no moving this time around!! Hooray!)
3) I will be in a zone called "Teaching". Basically, I will be on the square for about 1/2 of the day, and during the other half, I will be working with people who are curious about the church via e-mails, phone calls and other sources. Sounds like I'll be busy! :) Busy=good. Bored=bad.
I am really growing to appriciate this experience. It's hard. But really really incredible.
I met these 4 ladies this week from Denmark--go figure. 4 sassy Donny Osmond fans who were on their way to Las Vegas to see him perform. The four of them met online--apparently through mutual adoration for Mr. Donny. Ha! Well, they loved it here at Temple Square. One of the four ladies was already a member of the church, while the other three were not. (I meet Donny fans all the time. Hahahahahaha!!) After spending a few days here at Temple Square, they told me that they could really feel something special here. The 3 wanted to learn more about the Book of Mormon (eller Mormons Bog paa dansk) when they go home. I LOVE when people continue exploring after they leave Temple Square. Love it. So much.
---This week-- a belated shout out to the dear ANGELA TAM!!! LOVE YOU!! Congrats Annie!!! Hooray!! It was so nice to see you!!
---And I hope you feel better Grandma Harmer!! Sorry to hear about your leg! I will be writing you a letter today!! Ask Lisa to get you lots of Taco Amigo!! :)
---Uncle David. I needed that e-mail. Quite refreshing. So true. I meet people EVERYDAY who need to know that this gospel is not about tie pins, Pioneer Days and treats after the lesson. Thank you!!
LAST THING...Earlier this week, we were talking with Skyler. Skyler works on the grounds as a gardener. He's about 20 or 21 and grew up in Salt Lake. Sister Kemsley and I were talking to him a little about life, the gardens and his awesome 2-toned beanie. One of the things we were talking about was the Atonement. Sister Kemsley and I, in our aim for authenticity and REAL, have really tried to make the Atonement of Jesus Christ an every day source of strength and comfort...and not some non-applicable feel-good story. So we decided to come up with a few answers to the phrase, "The Atonement is...".
Here's some of the things we came up with.
...a cold glass of water after a good run.
...a warm puppy who will listen, when no one else will.
...open 24-hours
...time.
...sunshine.
...100% hygge.
We asked Skyler what he would say. The next day, when we saw him again, he gave us an awesome one. He said that the world is kind of like a crazy snow storm. And the Atonement is like a car that can withstand the storm. You can go fast or slow...any speed you want really. And in the car you're safe. And the heater...that's God's love. Oh yeah. :)
I liked that. Agreed.
I hope you all have a SppPooooKy Week!!
CHEERS! LOVE YOU!!!!!
-Sister AmarilloooooooaOOoOO
