How is everyone doing? The keyboard I'm using is a little wonky so
sometimes, I might not capitalize things. Thank you all for your
letters!!! Mom, I got that book you gave me (the purple one and the one from
John Bytheway). It's funny because two weeks ago, I was thinking about
that and how I saw Travis had it and then, wah-lah you sent me one!! Thank you!
I also got the cards and other letters you sent. I think when we
go to transfers; I'll get the packages you sent. So that will be the
first week of July.
The
new address is for both letters and packages. For the next
few or several months, they will keep forwarding mail from the old address to
the new address. In the mean time…I'm still getting mail!!! :D hehe
THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Well this week has been a little
odd/difficult/successful/weird/sad/happy and all the above.
Last Monday, we went to the zoo!! I took a lot of
pictures and the memory cards are actually in a different package. So it should
get there sooner than the box I sent with gifts, etc. The Zoo here is
huge!!! It was fun to see all the animals and such.
For English class, we've had a lot of people
continue to come so we've been trying to change things
and accommodate everyone. It makes it a lot easier when everyone
works together; which they do minus two but there's only so much you can do.
Overall, I love serving as an English leader. I get to know a lot
of people (which I love to do) and a lot of the members that help as well.
I really appreciate our district because everyone is trying to make it a
success each week.
Wednesday...well, it was hard. It was
um...yeah, not sure what to say about it. It wasn't as good as most days
but I'll probably fill you in later.
Thursday, we had lots of appointments at the
church. Which for us is a blessing because since it's rainy season we
tend to ride home from our area (which is now 40 minutes or longer because
we've been going further out) and it also rains. We get home soaked; as
if we've jumped in a pool and walked out. BUT we are safe; we
wear our raincoats, we have these super handy lights so cars know where we are
at and we aren't sick. No worries (mom ;] )
So while we were at the church, one of the
members came to help us teach. Partly because as missionaries, we have a
rule that if we have a male investigator, we can't teach them unless another
female is there too. So, we were all waiting at the church; and he didn't show
up. I would have been upset/sad but I had a really good talk with this
member. She is actually the one I sent home a picture of. She's my
age and she's been through a lot. Basically, we talked about her
struggles and her family. She left home a few months ago because her
family said that if she continues to be a member of this church, they would
basically disown her. So instead of rejecting her belief she left her
home. Which I personally feel is better but it absolutely broke my heart
to listen to how much she misses them. I felt extra bad because mail
came and I got letters from home and she asked if my family missed me and if I
miss them. She said that she tries to call her parents and they don't
answer her calls; they won't talk to her at all. I wanted to cry with
her but I told her that Heavenly Father knows her and he loves her and will
never forget her. I told her that the Savior knows exactly what it feels
like to be forgotten and rejected.
She understands the gospel so well. She
told me how she gained a testimony of the gospel and that all she needs in her
life is God. I honestly love this girl. She is amazing!
Friday and Saturday went by like a blur. Friday
was amazing because one of the members that we always work with took us around
to meet a bunch of her friends that are either less active or are investigators.
We taught so many in those three hours. Member missionaries with
full time missionaries do wonders and miracles. Even if they just feed
us or give us a referral means so much. I want to be like these people
and so involved in the work after the mission.
OH YEAH…I forgot to mention that last Monday, we
went to Bon and Bam's house!!!! IT'S HUGE!!! They were super excited that we
went. We've been teaching them at the library for the last few months.
We are planning on going there again tonight.
Finally Saturday, we spent ALL day at the church.
It was crazy. We want to work more closely with the leaders in
both branches and for them to get to know us as well as an opportunity for us
to serve them. Saturday night, we made them dinner. We
made spaghetti--haha since we're all American. One of the Elders,
Elder Wagstaff can bake SO well. It was actually quite impressive.
He's the one in the middle of the picture I sent home. Anyways, I
think the activity was a success and very spiritual as well from hearing
everyone's conversion stories.
Well I hope I get to all of your questions. If I don't, I'm sorry. I do my best to
keep track in my planner. One day I'll send home a picture of my
planner... it's kinda really OCD. hehehehe
p.s. Sister Yinn is finishing her mission
in a week. I'm really sad about that... I look up to her a lot.
She always says to say “hi” to you and I think
I've been forgetting so...tah dah better late than never.
LOVE YOU ALL VERY, VERY MUCH!!
Sister Yeo
p.s. So typically I print out your emails
here at the Internet Cafe and then, I try to respond to questions, etc. in
written letters or next week’s email. So you can send them as long as
you want!!! :-) I enjoy reading them at lunch. It cost about 2 baht to
print, which is less than a penny...I guess.
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