Howdy Ya'll!!
I have successfully taught one
of the Indonesian sisters here how to use "ya'll" and Sister Olsen taught her "ham
it up". It is so great! There's also a "rule" (not really) that the
Indonesian sisters in the house have to speak in English and the bule sisters
have to speak in Indonesian. It's so funny! But really great and we are all
learning. Javenese is a free for all, you can use that whenever.
Well here's how my week went!
Senin: We made food and ate a
ton. We ended up getting permission to watch The Lion King. I never realized
how funny that movie was! Then we went to family night with Bro. Nanang from
the bishopric and his family.
Selasa: it was a pretty normal
day of visits and proselyting. Sister Toegono really works hard and I'm loving
our companionship. We also met with a previous investigator from 2006 and we
were able to answer all of his questions. There's lots of potential with him
and I hope that he progresses!
Rabu: We met with another
previous investigator who wants to write a book about "Mormons" and
what it is really like, not what the world thinks it is. We explained the
Restoration and I could feel the spirit. I know he did too. He's also the
younger sibling of one of the new converts in the ward! They are wonderful
people and I love them both!
Kamis: A pretty normal day
until an Indonesian showed me up in English class...again. I feel like I don't
know my own language...But I learned something new which was good! And I think
the class did too. Maybe he can teach instead :)
Jumat: We had a good District
Meeting with the Zone leaders. There was a family night with the whole ward for
the...70 day remembrance of Bro. Margono (the brother that past away in
December). The Lucherini's (a mission couple from Idaho) are in town! I love
those two, they are so funny.
Sabtu: This was a good busy
day. We had Omni, a member that just got her mission call, come to a couple of
lessons with us. I hope I get a chance to work with her when she comes into the
mission! There was another family home evening as a ward where I gave a short
lesson. It was hard to hear but I think it went well.
Hari Minggu: For third hour of
church I tried to translate for Sister Lucherini. They were discussing some of
the things that the Lucherinis discussed in a meeting the night before about 72
hour kits and help from the church. Poor Sister Lucherini...I think she just
about had a heart attack because I didn't translate very well and I think I
might have mixed some things up. But In the end everything was ok! I'm gonna
work on that...
You know I've really learned a lot about sacrifice and how
important it is. When we sacrifice things for the Lord, He blesses us in return
a hundred fold. I've also learned a lot about Christ-like love and may I just
say I love this country. I love these people, I love this language and I am
even a little bit ok with the occasional cockroach. I'm still trying hard to
love the mosquitos...that's a tough one. I love that I met Sister Olsen before my mission because I feel like I have a friend here with me and also a friend when I get home (so I can keep up my Indonesian!!). Missionary work is known to make one happy ;) I don't think I've ever been so happy before. The two best things I have done in my life so far are going through the temple and serving a mission. I know this is preparing me for the rest of my life and although I joke about serving in Jogja for 3 years I am excited to apply the things that I've learned. I love what President Donald sent me in his email last week. He said he sends us out on missions first and formost to shape ourselves and in the process He uses us to help others. Then when we become the perfect missionary we want to be, He sends us home to help out in our ward, with friends and current family, and then to raise up a family unto Him. President also told me I was a success the day I came into the MTC. I think every missionary needs to hear that!
Have a great week every one! I
know this church is true. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love,
Sister Sperry :)
Sister Sperry :)
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