ALOHA MY OHANA,
I just really love this area so much. It is among the most humble of places I have been. I am really learning to not judge anybody by their appearances. So many of these people have the best hearts, but have next to nothing. At first, It was a little hard here cause it was not Silverdale, but I knew the Lord knows why I am here and I keep on asking for help. And I keep on telling myself I love it here. And now it is so very true. I found the joy in the work here. It is way harder here. I even trust in God even more. I have seen the Lord keep me safe so many times since I have been here only for 4 weeks.
Okay, so Thanksgiving we started our day with our studies and it’s Thursday so that means weekly planning. We weekly plan every Thursday so that takes us to about 1:00. So it did not feel like Thanksgiving cause I never have to help cook and clean. Then we went to the Shotes home and 5 other families from the ward were there too. That started at 2:30...Oh ya I forgot we had the turkey bowl too. So we went to support cause we can’t play with the boys but the Elders can. Then we went to the Shotes. Then a lady from Brokdel ward invited us over too. Well that’s a whole different story but not important. So we went there at 3:00 from there we went to Mark and Judy’s, who we knocked on during the week before and he invited us back on Thanksgiving. He is also the one with 42 plus people over. So they were at 4:00. That went so good and it turned out to be his cousin there who played me and my comp very good. LOL...He just talked to us and then we soon found out that he was going to Idaho. We asked why? And he told us, “oh a job and to see the temple grounds”...we are like okay...ya we love the temple.... so clueless...ha, ha...We still thought he was not a member...Sorry I’m writing with my left hand....well, then he said he is going to take out his endowments. Then we said , “You’re a member?” and he said yes almost a year. He is the only member in his family. Then Mark and Judy ask us about missionary work and the temple. Then they told us that the cousin was a ward missionary. It was a wonderful time. Then at 6:30 we went to the Weavers home....our mission home. President only invited the Tacomna west and East and Lakewood zones for Thanksgiving cause we are the closest ones to them. So it’s not a long drive. We all got to put up the Weaver’s Christmas tree and talk then we played “Coach Frase” with 70 people ...well missionaries. Then we all went around saying one thing we are thankful for. Then we sang Christmas songs and dancing. So much fun. Sister Weaver made homemade sherbert ice cream. then got home at 9:00. Oh yeah...every home we went to we ate.....but I am so proud of myself cause I did not eat that much and did not have any deserts but only that sherbert ice cream. That was mission Thanksgiving.
Okay, this paper is the lesson from RS this past Sunday. It is so good. It is even better with the CD of their voices. I know it is on-line you should look it up and do it for FHE. I was just so touched. Oh ya, so hula class was very good.
Okay, so with our reading as a mission I am in Ether. I just wanted to share something funny.....(Ether 1:2) Lord said “And a man highly favored of the Lord, Jared” Ether 1:34. He had favorites...lol. Jared prays for his and his brother’s language to stay (tower of Babel) Well like the favorite...the Lord says yes then the next chapter 2:14, “the space of three hours did the Lord talk with the brother of Jared and chastened him...” then so he repented of his sin of not praying to the Lord. Then cause you know the brother of Jared is the favorite he is forgiven. I just thought that was funny even the Lord has His favorites....jk.jk.
Right now I am watching the Resto movie. I am so greatful to be living at this time and I am so greatful for Joseph Smith and Emma for all what they did for us to have the BOM that I can read and learn everyday. My testimony is so much stronger then ever now. I love this gospel with all my heart.
Oh ya we are teaching this 80 yr old black couple who are 7 Day Adventist. We found them knocking. They are so sweet. So this past week it’s getting colder and colder. Yesterday, Sunday the 1st of Dec we tracted in the rain and I just have a strong desire to do the work. But my socks was soaked and I just had it on all day so my feet were cold and it kept my body cold all day so I have the chills. But that was the best knocking ever...when I showed my love for the work and the Lord he keeps me safe and we were blessed for that to work and bearing our testimony in the cold rain....well I know my husband is getting handsomer every time I tracted in the rain...lol...that’s what the missionaries say and another fun one is every time you drop a BOM your husband or wife is getting uglier. (Blue BOM...ha ha) And for the WA-TAC when it rains every day. Oh yeah my husband will be the most handsome one out there...lol.
Okay so Satan is working so hard on me. Our apartment is just filled with sweets...lol. but Ive been strong and not eating any of them :( I am so excited for the mission Christmas party. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Oh yeah, I had L&L’s again but it’s the last time. I had a loco moco....ONO! I love you and miss you till the heavens and back. Thank you for all you do for me to help me get where I am right now on my mission. I am so happy to be 8 of 8 and to have such amazing examples in my life. Now I need to be a great example to many, There is just so much that I want to share with you.
Always with much love and aloha
Your missionary Sister Casey
Oh yeah, how do you like all the pic on the SD card. Just sent it back when pau with it xoxo Mahalo ;)
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