Things
are so WONDERFUL!!!
Sundays
are so great. Almost as good as Mondays since you all get to hear from me, but
seriously.
Shout
out to my mom, who even though I forgot to ask for socks, still sent me some!
And
shout out to Shea/ Hermana Taylor headed to Afsdjlks, Mexico! Woohoo! (No
that's not actually where she's going but I can't remember)
My
toes are now officially a different color than the rest of my foot. Thank
goodness I have freakishly long toes so there isn't an awkward stripe across my
foot.
Weird
request, but we get to listen to music! And I have none. So if anyone would
like to make a mix CD of uplifting music with non-romantic lyrics, that'd be
great. Obviously I miss Taylor Swift and Jason Mraz and Imagine Dragons and
Tangled... but really anything is good. We are stuck with David Archuleta right
now, who isn't bad, but it's been DAYS. OF THE SAME. 7. SONGS. Anyways, all I
have to offer in return is a heartfelt letter. Which is better than money, since
it's from me. Compliments are by far the best form of currency.
So
we got here! Oh my goodness the weather is gorgeous and I love it. You can see
the temple from the airport and it is sooo great. Unfortunately, the temple is
closed for now, but it's still pretty. My area is Danville, CA, also known as
the place where Phineas and Ferb live. Still looking for Perry. But me and my companion
are over two wards! Alamo 1 and 2! And that means 6 hours of church! 9-12 and.
Oh man.
My
companion is Sister Slaughter! I think it was probably at some point Laughters,
but the mister probably got upset. Anyways, she's awesome. She's from Sandy,
Utah, where ever that is. I'm pretty sure it's sandy everywhere in Utah. She's
been here for 12 weeks and she's got it all down. I'm just trying to learn
everything as best I can, cuz there's soooo much. But I'm learning! We get to
drive, which is awesome...ly awkward because since she's driving, I have to
back her out of everything haha. I have no idea what to do so I tend to just do
the robot. I actually don't think I'm allowed to dance so I should probs stop.
Obedience. And for the sake of the poor souls who might be watching.
We
had a baptism! I'd like to say it was an instantaneous conversion, but that
would be lying. She's been meeting with missionaries since December, so it's about
time It
was so great though. Juliette really felt the spirit and we are so glad. She's 37 and
currently going through some family issues, but she is staying strong. What a
boss.
Strange
application of language skills. We were teaching this Hispanic guy named Eli.
Probably/definitely drunk, but anyways. He wants to learn Chinese so I was like
"oh hey I speak that!" So we did for a little. It was odd though, I
will say that. I never figured my language skills would work like this but, God
works in mysterious ways...
We've
taught a fair amount of people. Here the focus is on less actives, which
totally makes sense. If you can't retain the old members, how can you retain
the new? The people who have opened their doors are so nice. Like, some of the
sweetest people I've ever met. And I guess I say that about everyone, but it's
true.
First Sunday was
great! In the 9
am ward
I was kind of not really conscious. So I was kinda lame. But I woke up for the 12:30 and
they had me go up and talk and I was like "I am SO STOKED to be here
and-" and I was like wait I don't think I can say that so I turned around
and asked the bishop and they said it was ok. So I continued like "I'm
Sister Kwan, I'm from Philadelphia blah blah blah blah if there's one thing
I've learned so far, it's that I know nothing." And everyone started laughing.
I guess it was funny but I was being completely honest haha but the ward loved
it. People came and talked to me about it, so we're praying for more dinner
appointments. Haha jk but only sort of. And wasn't that broadcast last night
great?? Every member a missionary. I just wish I could've been at the MTC, but
it was still awesome!
We
went to Costco today for p-day with the other sisters in our district. And we
met the nicest lady! She bought us lunch and took pictures for us and sent them
to our parents. Members are so great. She said she would never do that for
elders though haha so today, I am grateful to be a sister.
Quick
spiritual thought! So many people can't see Gods hand in their lives, but the
thing is, it's in everything. So I challenge you all to look for it. Be it the
people you meet or just little tender mercies. It happens ALL THE TIME.
I
love you all!
Sister
Kwan
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