It's Lindsey!!!

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Sending hello's and love from Seattle!

Good Morning!!

Good Morning to my Favorite People Ever,

 

Well can you believe that you are about ready to send your second missionary off in 2 days!!! HOLY CRAP!! I remember exactly what that was like, and all the emotions so Steven get ready!!! I am super excited for you, and I can only imagine how your feeling just have fun. I am going to give you a few tips.

RECORD YOUR SETTING APART BLESSING!!!! I wish I would have done this. It would be so cool to go back and listen to the promises and council you are going to receive.

1. I LOVED the MTC!!! Loved it!! Enjoy every second.

2. Get close with your district it makes all the difference. I still get letters from people in my district. Your about to met so many people who will become so of your bestest friends.

3. The first few days will probably feel kind of long. Don't worry it gets faster. The key is to just love it. It will probably feel like a dream for a little while.

4. The wrap line is where is at!! Also stick with Healthy cereal on Sunday-no line.

5. Firesides and Devotionals are the BEST!! Take notes- they will change your life.

6. Gym time- have fun

7. Email on the floor with a printer. Print all your emails and read them later, and then race that stupid 30 min timer. You better make sure I get your emails every week!! No excuses

8. Enjoy the process of learning Spanish- Just practice, and don't be afraid to mess up. It really does come.

9. Basically just love it, and I can't wait to hear all about it!!! I will be thinking about you tons because I know how it feels.

 

Well now I will start giving you the update from Seattle. OK so basically this week I feel like we have to just start over with everything. I feel like there are so many people, but not so many who are really actually ready to act and progress. I mean we talk to tons of people every day, but now we have to start getting some solid investigators. I still feel pretty new to the area, and Hermana Peak has served here before but that was about a year ago. So basically I am feeling like the one with the responsibility one because I have to drive because she lost her driving privileges. Then since I have been here for 6 weeks she is always asking who we should go see. Really I am still trying to figure out who the heck everyone is and we have a big area. Hermana Spiller had served here for 10 months so she knew Seattle like the back of her hand where I don't. The other night on Wednesday we had a set appt with a family, and I had talked to her on Tuesday to confirm so it was pretty set. Of course since everything is not always cherries on top she wasn't home. Which kind of stinks because we even had member help with us. Then basically Hermana Peak looks at me, and is like OK where are we going. Really I just didn't have the slightest idea, and I probably said I don't know. As we are driving down the street i am just praying then our member help suggested a family that had been taught last summer. Of course I have no idea who they are, but we were able to find the appt complex. Hermana Peak actually met them when she was here earlier anyway we ended up being able to talk to his wife for the first time, and having a lesson with her. I don't know if it will go anyway, but it was pretty neat experience to know that through all of us we got something figured out. I think that is still whats so hard is both my other areas I knew really well. Of course Kent I was still pretty new to this whole mission thing, but it was a smaller area. With Bellevue I just knew the area, and felt really comfortable. Well that is not the case with here. Which I guess I have some real good lessons to learn. I had a small moment yesterday where I was standing in the foyer waiting for investigators to show up for stake conference, and I just started to cry. Not really joyful I feel the spirit kind of tears more of like I am done with this whole mission thing!! Like I said we have to start all over, I am still working on Charity for the area- which means the Lord is probably going to keep me here until I get it, and we had tried that morning to get our investigators there and it didn't happen. Oh and I for a second got really sick of having to have someone by my side for 24 hours I mean really sometimes I would love to have my space, and not have to worry about leaving the room to answer a phone call with someone attached to my hip. Its not that I don't love the people I do, but it was just one of those moments. Then after stake conference we went on with our day, and it was such a beautiful day. Yesterday I did not wear tights!!! Which is huge because just about 2 days ago I was wearing a sweater, and boots... in may. Then we were able to go make visits, and contact then I felt better. The key really is to forget yourself and go to work. That doesn't mean I still didn't get bugged. Ok I am going to vent for just one second more, and then I will be done. Ok yesterday Hermana Peak did some translating  which is great she has been talking about that since I first met her. So please power to you. Well then she ended up talking about it all day!!! Really every second she said something about translating or not having to translate, and I am not exaggerating!!! Basically I did really well at the beginning with positive feedback, and all that by the end of the day I probably could have freaked out. Don't worry I remained calm. Then this morning one more thing that just bugged me. I know its going to sound stupid, but you know how you have those days and everything bugs you? Well that had happened to me. I made pancakes this morning for breakfast, and after she offered to take my plate. Then she set the 2 dirty plates on the counter with out washing them or putting them in our empty dishwasher!! Really please tell me why your going to offer to take my plate if your just going to move it from the table to the counter- OK thanks but no thanks. Then I am the one who washed them, and put them in the dishwasher!! Thanks for letting me just get that out.

 

Well good new Alicia came to stake conference yesterday!! Then we also have a member of the 70 visiting our mission Elder Golden. Last night we had a fireside for investigators, and recent converts and she was in attendance. Then I got to see emigidio which was super good to see him, and get an update. He is still progressing, and will be baptized before I end my mission!! He is so great!! He wants to be baptized he just wants to take things slower, but i believe he is working on going for a date this summer so really soon. Tomorrow we have the chance to hear from him as missionaries so that will be a pretty sweet experience. Oh they asked me about a week ago to say the closing prayer so lets hope no spanish words come out. Also Today I finished the book of Mormon in spanish!!! Now I get to start it again which is pretty sweet, and I am so excited to keep reading it in spanish. I still have lots to learn, but that's what is so great I can study it in spanish or English for the rest of my life.

 

Now on to the best news ever!!! I GET TO TALK TO YOU IN 5 DAYS!!!! I am going to try and figure out a way that we can Skype so stay tuned!!! I am sure I can get permission to call you both. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!! I love you all so much, and I will talk to you on SUNDAY. Have a great week, and know that your in my prayers. Enjoy Everything!!! Good Luck Wednesday. I am so proud of you Steven, and just love every second. LOVE YOU.

Love Always. Hermana Grimes

Good Morning from Washington

Good Morning to my Favorite People Ever,

 

Well can you believe that you are about ready to send your second missionary off in 2 days!!! HOLY CRAP!! I remember exactly what that was like, and all the emotions so Steven get ready!!! I am super excited for you, and I can only imagine how your feeling just have fun. I am going to give you a few tips.

RECORD YOUR SETTING APART BLESSING!!!! I wish I would have done this. It would be so cool to go back and listen to the promises and council you are going to receive.

1. I LOVED the MTC!!! Loved it!! Enjoy every second.

2. Get close with your district it makes all the difference. I still get letters from people in my district. Your about to met so many people who will become so of your bestest friends.

3. The first few days will probably feel kind of long. Don't worry it gets faster. The key is to just love it. It will probably feel like a dream for a little while.

4. The wrap line is where is at!! Also stick with Healthy cereal on Sunday-no line.

5. Firesides and Devotionals are the BEST!! Take notes- they will change your life.

6. Gym time- have fun

7. Email on the floor with a printer. Print all your emails and read them later, and then race that stupid 30 min timer. You better make sure I get your emails every week!! No excuses

8. Enjoy the process of learning Spanish- Just practice, and don't be afraid to mess up. It really does come.

9. Basically just love it, and I can't wait to hear all about it!!! I will be thinking about you tons because I know how it feels.

 

Well now I will start giving you the update from Seattle. OK so basically this week I feel like we have to just start over with everything. I feel like there are so many people, but not so many who are really actually ready to act and progress. I mean we talk to tons of people every day, but now we have to start getting some solid investigators. I still feel pretty new to the area, and Hermana Peak has served here before but that was about a year ago. So basically I am feeling like the one with the responsibility one because I have to drive because she lost her driving privileges. Then since I have been here for 6 weeks she is always asking who we should go see. Really I am still trying to figure out who the heck everyone is and we have a big area. Hermana Spiller had served here for 10 months so she knew Seattle like the back of her hand where I don't. The other night on Wednesday we had a set appt with a family, and I had talked to her on Tuesday to confirm so it was pretty set. Of course since everything is not always cherries on top she wasn't home. Which kind of stinks because we even had member help with us. Then basically Hermana Peak looks at me, and is like OK where are we going. Really I just didn't have the slightest idea, and I probably said I don't know. As we are driving down the street i am just praying then our member help suggested a family that had been taught last summer. Of course I have no idea who they are, but we were able to find the appt complex. Hermana Peak actually met them when she was here earlier anyway we ended up being able to talk to his wife for the first time, and having a lesson with her. I don't know if it will go anyway, but it was pretty neat experience to know that through all of us we got something figured out. I think that is still whats so hard is both my other areas I knew really well. Of course Kent I was still pretty new to this whole mission thing, but it was a smaller area. With Bellevue I just knew the area, and felt really comfortable. Well that is not the case with here. Which I guess I have some real good lessons to learn. I had a small moment yesterday where I was standing in the foyer waiting for investigators to show up for stake conference, and I just started to cry. Not really joyful I feel the spirit kind of tears more of like I am done with this whole mission thing!! Like I said we have to start all over, I am still working on Charity for the area- which means the Lord is probably going to keep me here until I get it, and we had tried that morning to get our investigators there and it didn't happen. Oh and I for a second got really sick of having to have someone by my side for 24 hours I mean really sometimes I would love to have my space, and not have to worry about leaving the room to answer a phone call with someone attached to my hip. Its not that I don't love the people I do, but it was just one of those moments. Then after stake conference we went on with our day, and it was such a beautiful day. Yesterday I did not wear tights!!! Which is huge because just about 2 days ago I was wearing a sweater, and boots... in may. Then we were able to go make visits, and contact then I felt better. The key really is to forget yourself and go to work. That doesn't mean I still didn't get bugged. Ok I am going to vent for just one second more, and then I will be done. Ok yesterday Hermana Peak did some translating  which is great she has been talking about that since I first met her. So please power to you. Well then she ended up talking about it all day!!! Really every second she said something about translating or not having to translate, and I am not exaggerating!!! Basically I did really well at the beginning with positive feedback, and all that by the end of the day I probably could have freaked out. Don't worry I remained calm. Then this morning one more thing that just bugged me. I know its going to sound stupid, but you know how you have those days and everything bugs you? Well that had happened to me. I made pancakes this morning for breakfast, and after she offered to take my plate. Then she set the 2 dirty plates on the counter with out washing them or putting them in our empty dishwasher!! Really please tell me why your going to offer to take my plate if your just going to move it from the table to the counter- OK thanks but no thanks. Then I am the one who washed them, and put them in the dishwasher!! Thanks for letting me just get that out.

 

Well good new Alicia came to stake conference yesterday!! Then we also have a member of the 70 visiting our mission Elder Golden. Last night we had a fireside for investigators, and recent converts and she was in attendance. Then I got to see emigidio which was super good to see him, and get an update. He is still progressing, and will be baptized before I end my mission!! He is so great!! He wants to be baptized he just wants to take things slower, but i believe he is working on going for a date this summer so really soon. Tomorrow we have the chance to hear from him as missionaries so that will be a pretty sweet experience. Oh they asked me about a week ago to say the closing prayer so lets hope no spanish words come out. Also Today I finished the book of Mormon in spanish!!! Now I get to start it again which is pretty sweet, and I am so excited to keep reading it in spanish. I still have lots to learn, but that's what is so great I can study it in spanish or English for the rest of my life.

 

Now on to the best news ever!!! I GET TO TALK TO YOU IN 5 DAYS!!!! I am going to try and figure out a way that we can Skype so stay tuned!!! I am sure I can get permission to call you both. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!! I love you all so much, and I will talk to you on SUNDAY. Have a great week, and know that your in my prayers. Enjoy Everything!!! Good Luck Wednesday. I am so proud of you Steven, and just love every second. LOVE YOU.

Love Always. Hermana Grimes

Staying in Seattle

Well Good Afternoon Family,

 

I hope you all are doing well. I know your all anxious to hear about what had happened so I will let you know that I am staying. I did have to say good-bye to Hermana Spiller I mean I guess we kind of figured it was coming since she has been in the area for about 10 months. We sure had fun, and it was a quick six weeks.  My companion is Hermana Peak maybe you have heard of her before. We just served in Bellevue together for about 2 transfers, and now we are serving together again. Its nice because than I don't have to adjust to a new person because I already know all about her.

 

OK moving on to life in Seattle. First of all I have a pretty funny story. So everyweek we end up taking the bus into the city, and really its quite fun because you meet all sorts of people. I started talking to this guy and ended up talking about the Book of Mormon, and basically just having a great conversation. Anyway he gets off the bus, and we still have a few Min's before we needed to get off. Hermana Spiller and I always split because it makes it way easier to have conversation. By this point I am sitting by myself. I see this black guy sitting just across the isle. I start having this inner debate with myself because I know I need to talk to him. I just was trying to figure out a more creative way to start the conversation then whats your name? Or well the weather is kind of nice today? Then all of a sudden out of the blue as I was minding my own business he says can I ask you a question? Where are you from because you have really pretty eyes? Why thank you Heavenly Father for making that easy. Then we start small conversation oh by the way his name is DFR, and all of a sudden he asks Well who are you talking with? Now in my head I am thinking well duh I am talking with you, and as missionaries we talk with a lot of people so I guess I don't understand the question. Maybe by the look on my face he could tell I didn't quite understand. Then he goes well you know us east coast people like to lay things out on the table, and not just beat around the bush so who are you talking with? This point in time Hermana Spiller was there, and we both were just so confused. Then he put it in more simple terms by asking if I was married or had a boyfriend. Well us west coast people just ask it straight out. I guess I didn't quite understand how asking are you married or do you have a boyfriend was really beating around the bush I think its pretty straight forward. Well he didn't quite get the answer he probably wanted because then we went into how were are missionaries, and for 18 months we go around inviting people to come unto Christ. Gotta Love the bus, but it really was pretty dang funny.

 

Also on Saturday it was the baptism of Alicia!!! I can't believe how prepared she was, and that she actually made the date we set for her the first time. She really is so amazing, and it has been so great to watch her grow, and progress. She has been through a lot, and just to see how prepared she was such a blessing. The picture attached has her brother, and just 2 of her sons. We are going to start getting the elders involved, and see if they can start teaching them. Just knowing that one person is strong, and has a strong testimony of the gospel. Then being able to know that it is just the beginning of everything for her, and her family. Then Sunday she was confirmed as the newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a great day, and another amazing experience I was blessed enough to be a part of.

 

Now I need to tell you about Jocelyn. Well the Spanish elders tracted into her, but since she is a single mom she was passed of to us. We met her Friday Night, and were able to put her and her 2 oldest kids on date for the end of May. Really it is such a cool experience. So at the beginning of the year someone gave her a car. Which is huge because now she has a way to get to church. Then a few weeks ago her "boyfriend" that she has been living with for a long time, and the father of all her children is now back in Mexico. Which means she is no longer breaking the law of Chasity. Things really have been starting to fall right into place. We had another lesson with her on Saturday night, and talked about the importance of church we had the Relief Society President with us as well so that made it nice. We found out that she is struggling a little bit money wise just because she is a single mom with 4 kids, and so they just do the bare minimum to get by. Well Sunday morning we receive a message of her telling us that she is sick and wont be able to attend. Well I call her back about 40mins later, and she told me she was feeling better and now her and all of her kids were ready to go to church. She just said that she didn't have anything for them to eat. Hermana Spiller and I went through our cupboards and just pulled out a bunch of cans of food, pasta, and just anything we could give her. Then we ended up making so eggs, and talking over some bread so they could have breakfast before church. We get there about 20 Min's before church starts and they are all dressed ready to go. We give them breakfast, and then they all get in their car to follow us to church. It was just the sweetest feeling because we were driving to church, and I look in the rear view mirror I start getting teary eyed. One because you have a single mom who has been through so much, and just wants the best for her kids. Then second because they are now following us to church. It was such a great feeling, and they are an amazing family. I am so excited to get to know them more, and be able to teach them.

 

Family I love you all so much!! I hope you have the best week. Know that you are always in my prayers, and I am so grateful for all your support. Oh and welcome to MAY!!!! Enjoy every minute!!!

Loving you from Seattle!!!

LOVE ALWAYS, Hermana Grimes

My favorite people

Good Morning Family,

 

Well can I just say that you all look so good!!! Good thing I have the best looking family ever because someone is going to have to help a girl out. Which guess who hit double digits yesterday oh ME!! Crazy!! I have so much to learn, and just keep enjoying every second. I really hope everything went well yesterday I sure was thinking about you tons, and a part of me was wishing I could have been there. Then yesterday ended up being a pretty good day. I had my first BBQ of the year we met this cute family who was outside, and just invited us over. I really do love how welcoming the spanish peopel are. It allowed us to teach the first lesson, and get to know them. Also I did receive the email from Colter, but Mom it didn't quite work so I don't know what was trying to be attached. So maybe try again. Well I am sure he did great as really I wouldn't have expected anything less.

 

Well update from Seattle so this week we had zone conference which is always nice to get all pumped up again. Then again at the same time its a little overwhelming. Then again there is so many amazing things that are happening in our mission, and it is such a blessing to be able to be a part of it. On Wednesday we made it our bus day!! Really it was so much fun, and we were able to meet so many people. We met this couple (Rita and Arthuro) I talked to the wife, and hermana spiller was in the back talking to the husband. Well they are a older couple who speak spanish. Well it turns out that he is a member, and has not been to church in over 15 years since he got married to Rita.He expressed how much he wanted to come back, and to get his wife on board. Crazy thing is just a week or so earlier I was on exchanges, and we ended up knocking on his door he expressed the same desires of coming back. Which made it nice because we were able to put all the pieces together, and figure out that it was the same guy. His wife is a pretty strong catholic, but that can be changed. The thing is she has absolutly no idea that her husband is a memeber. So now we just have to figure that one out. Well yesterday was quite the day so we have some investigators (Modesto, Lidia, and Naymma) who live more in Downtown Seattle. Really we go to the city to see them, but for the most parts were are more on the outskirts. So we had an appointment with them on Wed, and they told us they wanted to come to church. They didn't have a way to get there so we told them we would be willing to come and take the bus with them. So Saturday night we are planning it all out, and we have church at nine so in order to be on time for church we had to be in Seattle at the house by about 7:15. The only thing is we needed our car so we then could go to church with Alicia. We had it all set to drive up to the transit center to cut back a little time, but we had to leave our house by six. We had set the alarm for 5:15 we had gotten all showered and ready to walk out the door then at 6:00am we receive a phone call from Modesto saying that he would be willing to drive down to the church. Hermana Spiller and I figured that it would be fine if we went back to sleep just because we had gotten up way before we even need. Maybe a little bit of a justification, but it was well needed. It was actually quite amazing how everything worked out because Modesto, Lidia, and Naymma all end up at church on time. Then we were able to leave a little early to attend church with Alicia. Alicia attends an English ward. She does speak Spanish, but none of her kids do and she wants to start to get them involved. Also the English building is right down the street from her house so it makes it a little easier. Then she also requested to have sister missionaries because of past experiences. She is so great, and it really has been a huge testimony builder to me that the lord really will place people in your path. We met her about a month ago while we were out contacting, and she is so prepared. She is still set for getting baptized this weekend just keep her in your prayers that everything goes well with her interview which I have no doubt she is super ready. We were in gospel principles yesterday and the elders were teaching the class, and made an announcement about her getting baptized. Of course as missionaries it kind of makes your heart beat one because yes we have talked about baptism, but now not only are they asking her they are announcing it to everyone in the class. Well she said yes, and it was so great to see how the ward has just been so willing to just take her in and be fellowship. Then it was cute because after class we were on our way to relief society, and she was telling us how some of her teenage boys were giving her a hard time about going to church for three hours. Then she just told them well I go to church for three hours how much time do you spend in the bar or drinking? Of course that caught her boys of guard, and then she told us how she feels like she should be doing more. When you put it in the perspective of everything that god has done for us, and then what he asks us to do it doesn't compare. Then Saturday I got a phone call from her, and she was just needed someone to talk to because she had a rough morning, and night. She just ended up talking to me for about 12 or so minutes, about how her boys have been doing things shouldn't such as bring drugs into her home. Anyway she had left for the day to go run errands, and told them she wanted everything gone when she came home. Then she said I just want someone to go knock on the door. Of course I volunteered I mean its what we do.  Actually its kind of funny mom leaves, and then sends the missionaries. Of course they had no idea that's how it happened they just figured we had stopped by looking for their mom, and we did play dumb.  Then it allowed us to ask questions, and at least have us stop by.  It really is just such an amazing feeling to realize how much people really confide and trust in you. Then when you realize what people have to overcome or do to even come to church, and then make it to baptism it sure does make it all worth it. That doesn't mean at times it sure isn't tiring or frustrating because I would be a liar if I said it wasn't. Everyday I realize how really I don't really do anything. It is all the Lord, and I am just blessed enough to be able to have the experiences, and the memories. Pretty soon we will get to have Steven's experiences, and I am so excited!!! Don't even worry buddy I am going to be the greatest pen-pal because I know exactly how it is. Well Just so you know transfers are next week so P-day will be switched to Tuesday.  We are having a district activity today so that is going to be fun we are just going to go play outside. Its always nice to just switch it up. Enjoy everything this week. Good Luck with Finals Linnea. I love you all so much, and I am so grateful for everthing you do. Know your always in my prayers. I LOVE YOU!!!

Love Always, Hermana Grimes

Good Morning Family

Good Morning!!!

 

Words can't even describe how happy I was to see all of your emails. Thank you so much it really does mean more than you will ever know. From the sounds of it you all had a really nice weekend, but I will look forward to reading about it after i send this off. Well this week we actually had some sun..can you believe it? Blues skies do exist in Seattle, and when they do it is so pretty!!! I feel like I am going to being wearing tights until June so much for getting any type of summer tan.

 

I am sure you all have a crazy busy week planned especially because Steven Farewell is on SUNDAY!!! That's so crazy. I really am so proud of you buddy. Its just so weird to think that I am not going to see you for a while after I get home. It makes me a little sad, but I know your doing the right thing. Then you can teach me Spanish because I am sure your going to be way better since you're going foreign you little punk!! That's OK because you really are called where the lord needs you the most. Just know I will be thinking about you tons on Sunday!!! Since I won't be there you're more than welcome to mention something about your amazing big sis in your talk!! Also I think it would be really cool if you got a tape recorder and recorded it for me!! Then of course send it my direction. Really I am just writing to tell you good luck!!! Just know I will be praying for you tons, and I know its going to be great!!!

 

Well update for Seattle. This week we went on exchanges with Belleve so I got to spend the night hanging with Hermana Stout in Seattle. Which really was fun, but it made me miss Bellevue, and my people all over again. I keep telling myself I sure do have some great things to learn, and so reason why I am here so I mine as well take it for what its worth. Good Thing Hermana Spiller and I get along great. She will be ending her mission in July so there is a good chance I could kill her off, but then again transfers never cease to suprise me. Its really fun because she is so down to earth and just chill. Of course we like to have a good time, and laugh so that always makes it fun. Not to mention I found someone who likes to run with me in the mornings!!! We get about and go running usually 3 miles a few days a week. Which is so great, and man I am sure out of shape. I guess we get points for a least going. Oh and we cook together all the time. At least I loved her right from the get go. Well I love Seattle too, but Bellevue still has my heart. Also I found out Jacira is doing really well!!! She goes out and helps the missionaries, and a few weeks ago she was invited to the mission home to share her testimony. Love that lady and she sure is rock solid. Also Emigdio another fav ( basically everyone is my favorite so I can't really choose) from bellevue made it to conference, has stopped drinking coffee, he has been smoke free for about a week, and he is working on getting sundays off!! Its always nice to hear that people you were teaching keep progressing so I am super proud of him.

 Now as for Seattle. Carlos came to church yesterday so he did end up holding his end of the deal which was actually pretty cool. We were supposed to have an appt with him Saturday night, but it fell through...suprise suprise. Gotta Love missionary work. Anyway so we called him Sunday morning at about 8:35ish no answer, and then sent him a text. Well at 8:50 we get a call from him asking for directions, and we have church at nine so he a least made the effort to come last minute. I really don't think he is interested in a change right now he did say he felt more calm, but I don't know if he is ready to change. If not at least it was a good seed planted. Now on to Alex. Alex is this Mexican Guy, but kind of Indian He has long black hair, wears jewelry, and basically is just the greatest. He is one of the people that you get so frustrated with, but you love him at the same time. Very pessimistic, but really great. So He is going through a really hard time right now. Basically he wife cheated on him, and lied about it. Now she moved to California, and took her son but Alex has been raising him for the past 8 years so he is pretty much the dad. Really his whole life kind of just fell apart. He is really sad, and wondering why he has to go through certain things. Not to mention he is mad which he has a reason to be mad. We have been teaching him for a few weeks, and we are trying to help him spark a little bit of faith. Right now he is just not really seeing how he can or why he would even want to talk to god. Its been a really cool experience because we have been reading in the Book of Mormon, teaching him, and showing that god really does care because we keep coming over. The other day we were reading in Alma 30 about Korihor, and he makes a comment about how it sound like him!! Oh Alex. Its been really cool to watch because he really is trying, he really does care, and his heart is starting to soften. For general conference he did end up showing up for the last 45ish Min's of the Sunday afternoon session. Anyway well he came to church yesterday which was nice to have him there, and he will actually make it. Its going to be a little bit of a process, but he is coming along. Now I am going to describe Emma just because I don't want to forget her. One because I love her. She was found just right before I got transfered in so its been nice because Hermana Spiller and I have been able to teach her. She is in her fifties, and just the cutest little thing ever. She is so intrested in learning, and wanting to change. She was on date for baptism, but it has now changed so stay tuned!!! She is almost like our grandma she is just so innocent and cute. She gets so excited when we come over, and is just so sweet. She always call us precious, and tell us how much she loves us everytime we leave. Really I Just love her too. The other day we had a plans to teach the plan of salvation, but she told us she didn't read so we decided that we needed to read with her. She was so cute "No I just really want to know about the plan." In the sweetest voice, but we ended up reading in the book of mormon. You can't be mad a her you just can't, but in our heads we like well if you would have read you would know about the plan...so sorry. Alicia is still doing great she wasn't about to make it to church, but she is still progressing so no worries. We still her baptism planned on the 28th of April so keep praying.

Well thats about the just of what happend this week.

 

Well Family I love you all so much!! I think about you tons, and I miss you tons. Just know I am praying for you always!! Enjoy every moment. Have a great week. Let me know how everything goes on Sunday!!!

I love you all so much. Thanks for all your support.

 

Love Always

Hermana Grimes