23 February 2009

Dear family,

It’s always great to hear from you! It sure sounds like a lot is going on! It’s really exciting to hear about Doug getting the scholarship to Snow College. (Doug has received a two-year full tuition academic scholarship to Snow College in Ephraim, UT. He has also auditioned for a musical scholarship. That amount will be determined after everyone auditions. Since both of their bass trombones were seniors last year, they need him so we are hoping for something generous.) I want to hear a little bit more about how J____ came to know S_____. What came about the refinery plant in West Bountiful? How is Uncle M____ and Aunt J____’s mission coming along?

The baptism yesterday was so amazing. Hermano P____ was touched after his confirmation. Usually they are Confirmed and receive the Holy Ghost the following Sunday in Sacrament Meeting. But because the Hermanita (young lady) that Hermanas V___ and M____ baptized was confirmed, he was also. (Sister Missionaries teach but do not perform Priesthood ordinances. So when she says they baptized, she’s meaning they taught him the lessons and the Elders performed the ordinance of baptism and confirmation.) We four Sisters, the zone leaders and the younger brothers of A___ A____ and the little boys of M____ and P_____ sang Soy Un Higo de Dios (I am a Child of God). It was so great!

We had zone p-day today. We played volleyball.

We are teaching a young man, R___, who is a boyfriend of one of the Young Women, A___ R____. Her little sister is the girl that was baptized last month. We have only taught him one lesson. We want to make sure he is sincere about the Church and not just doing for his girlfriend. He does ask really thoughtful questions however.

We are so teaching a man, A____, who is a kindergarten teacher. He is probably in his 40’s. He is really investigating but is struggling in giving up coffee. He has so much visible potential.

Hermana E____ and I attended Mission Council, the meeting with all of the zone leaders, and President and Sister Smith. In this meeting, they choose the theme of the transfer. (Missionaries serve as directed by the Mission President. The length of time a Missionary serves in one area varies but missionaries usually serve several months in one area before being transferred. They usually serve in companionships of two, but occasionally three missionaries.) They chose one companionship of Sisters to attend. It was so spiritual and Fun. We have Interviews and Training this Friday. I am so excited.

I need to run now and get ready to go teaching. I love you so much!! Have a happy, happy birthday Kat! I love you soooooo much!!!

Love,
Heather ♥♥