Transfer calls came this morning and as President Campbell told me on the phone, "All good things must come to an end." Sister Roberts and I will no longer be serving together. :( I have absolutely loved serving with her, so I'm really going to miss her. We have been super successful and I can honestly say that she has been my favorite companion. (Granted, I have had 3 other favorites). So, I have big news. Drumroll please....... I'm having a baby! That's right! I'm training! I felt like this was coming. I'm quite excited about it actually. It will be a chance for me to really grow. I don't know her name yet. We'll meet on Wednesday so stay tuned til next week to find out more. I've been reflecting a lot about where I am now and who I am as a missionary. I feel like I have grown so much! I actually feel older than I did before and I am relying on the spirit more and more each day. I have many ways that I can improve and I think this will be a great way to stretch myself. Wish me luck!
Oh! So funny thing. As Sister Roberts and I walked into the Library today there was a guy with a Utah Jazz jacket on. Pretty funny. Anyway, hmmm what's new in the Millwoods YSA. Well, Sophie is getting baptized this Friday!!! It's so exciting! She asked me to give the Talk on Baptism. That will be a new experience. I'm excited! Oh and Sister Roberts is being transferred to Kingsway YSA so she'll still be in the city. Which means that she'll get to come to Sophie's baptism. Yesterday was a very long Sunday. We were at the Whyte Ave Chapel from 9am to 6pm. (9 Hours!) We went to Millcreek YSA ward at 9am to help Sophie transition into that ward. Then we had Ward Council, met with a member before church and after, had our own ward at 1pm, met with the ward missionaries, Sophie had her baptismal interview at 4:30 at the church and then we met with her right after. We then had dinner and two other appointments that evening. Fun filled day! I prefer days like that though. It's always nice to stay busy.
Thursday we had Zone Meeting and I was asked to give a "Spiritual Snack" on Desire. The funny thing is since being in Millwoods I have been asked to give the Spiritual Thought almost every Thursday in District Meeting. Guess I just need a lot of practice. Speaking of Practice, we were able to role play with other missionaries about answering concerns using the Book of Mormon. The Zone leaders called it "Take it to the BOM!" I role played with Elder Edgel (an assistant). It was one of the coolest role plays ever. I really enjoyed it.
Something else that was pretty cool happened during Sacrament Meeting. We met with this RM Jimmy and went over the Ward Mission Plan on Saturday. He spoke in church and he brought us Sisters up. He said, "This ward has some great sisters. They came to my house yesterday and taught me the Ward Mission Plan. They also gave me a Spiritual Emergency Preparedness Kit." He then promoted giving the kit away to everyone! It was sweet! I love when people promote missionary work. :)
Well, I don't have lots of time today, have to prepare for my new arrival ;) I love you all! I also wanted to say Happy Birthday Mom! I will again be celebrating by letting a balloon go in her behalf. I hope today is good for everyone. I love you and miss you all. This just in! Elder Penrod and Elder Read from my MTC District are now Zone Leaders in the Ed North Stake. That's going to be a Gongshow!!! ha ha ha
Love,
Sister Thompson
P.S. Picture= "We're an Oreo! The Good stuffs in the middle." -Elder Scarlet, Sister Thompson, Elder Jules
Thank you so much for getting me Cyrena's address. I appreciate it! If you could get her email too and get it to Dad to forward my emails that would be great!!! Hopefully everything goes well for you in the next week! I love you!!! (Tell matt to take a well deserved nap!)
Yeah he fell. It was and has been a very sad situation but he's a trooper! We've gone over there a few times to keep him company. Alex is afraid of him for some reason. It must be the oxygen tube coming out of his nose but he doesn't like going over to him. Eventually he will go give him a hug but then he runs away. Evan seems a little concerned or something. He doesn't go over to him much either but he understands that he's hurting. Hopefully he will be back to his normal self soon, or at least half normal.
This is what Cyrena said to me after I asked for her contact info:
Hi Elise! Thanks for letting me know! I should be a better friend, and get her a letter soon. My address is 330 E 700 N 6B Provo UT 84606 Thanks!
There's really nothing going on other then Matt is sick. He's worn out with all the work he's putting in to help dad get the house ready and all his other responsibilities and service he's giving people. His body just needs to recoup.
I still have yet to read your last email. I hope you're doing great and are there any changes?
Evan- "I love Laura; she loves me. We love Leanna yes sir-ee! They love us and so you see, WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILY!!!
Dad fell!?!?! That's so sad! Is he okay!? I was actually wondering why he hadn't written so thanks for the scoop. That's so crazy! I emailed him, but tell him I love him!! And that I'm praying for him. No worries. The weeks go by. You saw Cyrena?!?!?! Are you friends with her on facebook>? If so, get her mailing address. I have a letter just waiting for an address to send it to her but I don't have a way to get a hold of her. ha ha ha good to know. I hope there isn't. She has to write me first!!! can you really look into getting a hold of her and then let me know asap? Thanks!
I have a little message from dad so you don't wonder why he hasn't written you this week. Yesterday we spent the day clearing out the entire basement and most of upstairs in preparation of getting the basement finished and getting new carpet upstairs. On the last load to the storage unit, dad was helping Matt take off an item. He some how stepped off the ramp at the top and fell. He ended up breaking 3 ribs :( but he's fine. He will be sore for the next 6 to 8 weeks but he says he will be good as new when you return home :). He's in good spirits. He's in the hospital for pain relief and to make sure he stays in stable condition. Laura is staying with him.
Sorry for my lack of emails from me the past 2 weeks. There doesn't seem to be anything to report but thats' no excuse to not write so I'm sorry. I'm just busy with motherhood and being a wife. I saw Cyrena (sp?) at the Temple last week. We didn't talk to each other because I didn't want to disturb her. She never looked my way so I don't know if she saw me or not. She looks like she's doing well. No ring on her left finger in case you were wondering ;).
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