So earlier this week Sister Kafoa and I volunteered to take a meal to one our recent converts from Sister Jackson. So Sister Jackson made this wonderful meal, cornbread, salad, ice cream and soup. Yes she
made soup even though it was like a million degrees outside. Anyway the soup was still really hot when we were leaving to go deliver this meal so Sister Jackson told us to put it in the trunk of the car. We
humored her and put the soup in our trunk and drove down the street just a bit and then tried to figure out another way to transport this soup. We realized that the trunk was actually the best option. So luckily this lady lived really close but I had to drive very slowly so that the soup wouldn't spill all over the trunk of the lord's car. The whole time I was very worried about the other cars on the road who were sure to get annoyed at how slow I was driving. Every time a car would pass us. I would say out loud "sorry I have soup in the trunk" hoping that they would be understanding. We eventually got to the house and the soup miraculously made it without any spills. Later that day we were driving and I got stuck behind a car going slower than I thought they should. I made a comment about their speed to which Sister Kafoa replied "maybe they have soup in their trunk."
I'm so grateful for a companion who teaches me to be humble and patient. Since then I have tried to be more understanding when things aren't going the way I want or falling apart. This lesson came in very handy as we were trying to put together a fellowship night on Saturday and it seemed like everyone was canceling at the last minute. Instead of getting angry I just thought maybe something came up last minute or maybe they were going to call earlier but their phone died. And I trusted that it would all work out. It was definitely a "spirit"
meeting but it all worked out. All this reminded me of the talk in general conference about Saints
are sinners who keep on trying. The part where it talks about how if we don't allow others to try we are latter day hypocrites. I know I make a lot of mistakes each week and I am very grateful for a companion and a Savior who are both so understanding and always allow
me to keep on trying. I hope I can become more like that. And now every time I see a slow car I just think " maybe they have soup in their trunk"
Monday, June 29, 2015
Ending With A Baptism!!
Dear Friends and Family,
We had a wonderful week here in Pinnacle Mountain!! Some highlights:
Sister Wakolo came teaching with us, we had interviews with President Wakolo, we had a really great zone meeting, a successful fellowship/cottage meeting, new BIEs and it ended with a baptism! I can't think of a better way to end a week.
Especially since this was my last week in Pinnacle Mountain. We received transfer calls this morning and after 8 and a half months I'm am leaving this place I have come to love. While I'm am very sad to leave the Ward and my companion and the sisters I have gotten to serve with the past six week, I am also looking forward to a new area with new people and experiences. I have enjoyed every minute that I have gotten to spend here in Pinnacle Mountain. I have met so many people here that have changed my life for the better and I'm so grateful that I have been able to serve here for so long. There are tons of benefits to staying in an area a long time and I have loved loved loved how close I have gotten to the Ward and how well I know my way around and that I know almost all the people on the ward roster and that I am tight with the Wakolos and that this area has everything store wise and that I know so many people everywhere (even the people at chick-fil-a know recognize me) BUT I'm ready for a change. And you know I hate change so that is saying something haha.
I think the bishop had a heads up from the spirit because he asked me to bear my testimony in sacrament meeting. Which was awesome! Seriously I got to leave with a baptism and a departing testimony (it would have been even better if then I had gotten a slow clap as I exited but you can't have everything). JK JK.
Afterward everyone was freaking out and asking if I was leaving. I think half the Ward is ready for me to go, and the other half wants me to stay forever :) one of the highlights of my day yesterday though was that one Ward member came up to me and told me that I gave a wonderful testimony and that I was a completely different missionary than the sister that sat at his table my first week here. So sweet! It made me want to cry a little. Even though some days I don't feel like it, I know that I am a completely different person and missionary than I was eight months ago. The process of change was long and painful at times but I'm so so grateful for all that I've learn froim all the mistakes I've made and for ALL the companions I had who have helped me to become better than I was.
The best part of the week was getting to see Josette get baptized. One of the benefits of being in an area so long is that you really get to know people. Monika and Josette Wood are two people who I have been able to get to know really well and I love them both. It has been amazing to see the gospel change there life. I would have never ever guessed eight months ago that Josette would be getting baptized. It is truly a miracle and I'm excited to see more miracles happen in this family.
As always thank you all for everything you do!
Have a happy Fourth of July! Don't worry I already explained to Sister Kafoa why we are celebrating this Saturday.
Love
Sister Aase
We had a wonderful week here in Pinnacle Mountain!! Some highlights:
Sister Wakolo came teaching with us, we had interviews with President Wakolo, we had a really great zone meeting, a successful fellowship/cottage meeting, new BIEs and it ended with a baptism! I can't think of a better way to end a week.
Especially since this was my last week in Pinnacle Mountain. We received transfer calls this morning and after 8 and a half months I'm am leaving this place I have come to love. While I'm am very sad to leave the Ward and my companion and the sisters I have gotten to serve with the past six week, I am also looking forward to a new area with new people and experiences. I have enjoyed every minute that I have gotten to spend here in Pinnacle Mountain. I have met so many people here that have changed my life for the better and I'm so grateful that I have been able to serve here for so long. There are tons of benefits to staying in an area a long time and I have loved loved loved how close I have gotten to the Ward and how well I know my way around and that I know almost all the people on the ward roster and that I am tight with the Wakolos and that this area has everything store wise and that I know so many people everywhere (even the people at chick-fil-a know recognize me) BUT I'm ready for a change. And you know I hate change so that is saying something haha.
I think the bishop had a heads up from the spirit because he asked me to bear my testimony in sacrament meeting. Which was awesome! Seriously I got to leave with a baptism and a departing testimony (it would have been even better if then I had gotten a slow clap as I exited but you can't have everything). JK JK.
Afterward everyone was freaking out and asking if I was leaving. I think half the Ward is ready for me to go, and the other half wants me to stay forever :) one of the highlights of my day yesterday though was that one Ward member came up to me and told me that I gave a wonderful testimony and that I was a completely different missionary than the sister that sat at his table my first week here. So sweet! It made me want to cry a little. Even though some days I don't feel like it, I know that I am a completely different person and missionary than I was eight months ago. The process of change was long and painful at times but I'm so so grateful for all that I've learn froim all the mistakes I've made and for ALL the companions I had who have helped me to become better than I was.
The best part of the week was getting to see Josette get baptized. One of the benefits of being in an area so long is that you really get to know people. Monika and Josette Wood are two people who I have been able to get to know really well and I love them both. It has been amazing to see the gospel change there life. I would have never ever guessed eight months ago that Josette would be getting baptized. It is truly a miracle and I'm excited to see more miracles happen in this family.
As always thank you all for everything you do!
Have a happy Fourth of July! Don't worry I already explained to Sister Kafoa why we are celebrating this Saturday.
Love
Sister Aase
Monday, June 22, 2015
The Week that Flew
Dear Family and Friends,
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing to y'all. I have no idea where to week has gone. But that is what happens when you are busy and having fun and lose yourself in the service of the Lord.
We went on two exchanges this week. I was with the ASL sisters all day Tuesday. It was lots of fun to get to be with Sister Jensen again and her companion Sister Garcia. My goal was to be able to say a prayer in sign language by the end of the day and after many tries I was able to say/sign a simple prayer. Yay!
Then Wednesday to Friday I was with Sister Vanburen from Arkadelphia. Sister Kafoa and I made the hour long drive down to Arkadelphia Wednesday morning. Sister Kafoa doesn't quite understand long car trips being from a small island that can be crossed in an hour so this was a new experience for her. We stopped at a truckers rest stop about 40 minutes in because she and never seen one before and she was so happy to get out and stretch after such a long trip. I told her that usually when we go on car trips we don't stop for a few hours at a time. She was shocked and amazed :)
The exchange with Sister Van Buren went really well. She is awesome! Before coming on her mission she backpacked through Europe for a few months. So cool! Besides that she is an awesome missionary who despite being new knows her stuff and is a super good teacher.
In other news Josette gets baptized this weekend! Yay! We are so very excited! We also found some potential BIEs this week. Stay tuned
As always thank you all for everything you all do.
This is the last week of the transfer. Sunday we find out if I'm staying another transfer in Pinnacle Mountain or if one of us is leaving. Duh duh duh duh!
Have a great week y'all
Love
Sister Aase
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing to y'all. I have no idea where to week has gone. But that is what happens when you are busy and having fun and lose yourself in the service of the Lord.
We went on two exchanges this week. I was with the ASL sisters all day Tuesday. It was lots of fun to get to be with Sister Jensen again and her companion Sister Garcia. My goal was to be able to say a prayer in sign language by the end of the day and after many tries I was able to say/sign a simple prayer. Yay!
Then Wednesday to Friday I was with Sister Vanburen from Arkadelphia. Sister Kafoa and I made the hour long drive down to Arkadelphia Wednesday morning. Sister Kafoa doesn't quite understand long car trips being from a small island that can be crossed in an hour so this was a new experience for her. We stopped at a truckers rest stop about 40 minutes in because she and never seen one before and she was so happy to get out and stretch after such a long trip. I told her that usually when we go on car trips we don't stop for a few hours at a time. She was shocked and amazed :)
The exchange with Sister Van Buren went really well. She is awesome! Before coming on her mission she backpacked through Europe for a few months. So cool! Besides that she is an awesome missionary who despite being new knows her stuff and is a super good teacher.
In other news Josette gets baptized this weekend! Yay! We are so very excited! We also found some potential BIEs this week. Stay tuned
As always thank you all for everything you all do.
This is the last week of the transfer. Sunday we find out if I'm staying another transfer in Pinnacle Mountain or if one of us is leaving. Duh duh duh duh!
Have a great week y'all
Love
Sister Aase
Monday, June 15, 2015
Visit from Elder Kopiscke
Dear Friends and Family,
Hope everyone had a wonderful week. This week flew by! I'm told that is how the rest of my mission is going to feel but hopefully not. This week we had the awesome opportunity to be taught by Elder Kopischke of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He is awesome and because Sister Kafoa and I are STLs and in the Little Rock Stake we got to have three days worth of meetings with him. I learned SO much and I could spend the whole rest of this email telling you all the things I learned but it would be an extremely long email so I'll just share a few.
One thing that Elder Kopischke talked about was having spiritual experiences. He asked the question when was the last time you had a spiritual experience? Hopefully we are having them everyday. One thing
he taught that affects whether or not we have spiritual experiences is our attitude. He gave the example of Laman and Lemuel versus Nephi and Sam. He explained how the same things happened to both
"companionships" of brothers but that because Laman and Lemuel always had a bad attitude they never benefited from those experiences. I know that even I am guilty of having the wrong attitude in missionary work which affects on whether or not I have a spiritual experience. I hope that I can work on developing an attitude that allows me to always have the Spirit.
Another thing Elder Kopischke talked about was having a vision. He talked about finding the "BIE" best investigator ever! Sister Kafoa and I were inspired and are on the search for our best investigator ever. We may have already found him. His name is Detrick and he has been to church twice, is reading the Book of Mormon, and accepted our invitation to be baptized in July! He is awesome! But we know there are more BIEs out there and we are bound and determined to find them. Besides all that I continue to try and teach Sister Kafoa about American life. This week I taught her how to say "whatever" in an American accent and about the Revolutionary War. In turn Sister Kafoa introduced me to Fiji water, which she claims is the best, and island culture. Hopefully this week she can teach me some island dancing :) As always thank you for all that y'all do!
Have a great week!
Love
Sister Aase
Hope everyone had a wonderful week. This week flew by! I'm told that is how the rest of my mission is going to feel but hopefully not. This week we had the awesome opportunity to be taught by Elder Kopischke of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He is awesome and because Sister Kafoa and I are STLs and in the Little Rock Stake we got to have three days worth of meetings with him. I learned SO much and I could spend the whole rest of this email telling you all the things I learned but it would be an extremely long email so I'll just share a few.
One thing that Elder Kopischke talked about was having spiritual experiences. He asked the question when was the last time you had a spiritual experience? Hopefully we are having them everyday. One thing
he taught that affects whether or not we have spiritual experiences is our attitude. He gave the example of Laman and Lemuel versus Nephi and Sam. He explained how the same things happened to both
"companionships" of brothers but that because Laman and Lemuel always had a bad attitude they never benefited from those experiences. I know that even I am guilty of having the wrong attitude in missionary work which affects on whether or not I have a spiritual experience. I hope that I can work on developing an attitude that allows me to always have the Spirit.
Another thing Elder Kopischke talked about was having a vision. He talked about finding the "BIE" best investigator ever! Sister Kafoa and I were inspired and are on the search for our best investigator ever. We may have already found him. His name is Detrick and he has been to church twice, is reading the Book of Mormon, and accepted our invitation to be baptized in July! He is awesome! But we know there are more BIEs out there and we are bound and determined to find them. Besides all that I continue to try and teach Sister Kafoa about American life. This week I taught her how to say "whatever" in an American accent and about the Revolutionary War. In turn Sister Kafoa introduced me to Fiji water, which she claims is the best, and island culture. Hopefully this week she can teach me some island dancing :) As always thank you for all that y'all do!
Have a great week!
Love
Sister Aase
Monday, June 1, 2015
The IPADS are Coming !!!
Dear Friends and Family,
The
iPads are coming tomorrow. I repeat the iPads are coming tomorrow! This
week we had Elder Zwick and Brother Hemmingway come all the way from
the Church and Mission Headquarters in Salt Lake to train us on how to use
the iPads. We are all so excited! These iPads and the social networks we
are going to be able to connect to are amazing tools that are going to
help to hasten the work and build God's kingdom. It is a three phase
process but by the end all the missionaries will have all their planners
online, have access to everything on the Church websites and be on
facebook. EXCITING!!
Sister Kafoa and I had a pretty great week here in Pinnacle Mountain. Some highlights:
- Memorial Day breakfast with the ward
- We said goodbye to our favorite senior missionary couple. The Cahoons
- I tried frog legs. I'm not a fan but Sister Kafoa really liked them
- We had our first leadership meeting and exchange this week. I'm starting to feel like a real life Sister Training Leader though I still have no idea what I'm doing.
- We found out yesterday that Elder L Tom Perry one of the apostles died this weekend. I am so grateful for all that he taught. Especially his testimony of the importance of family.
As always thank you all that y'all do. Hope everyone has a great week!
Love
Sister Aase
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