So, I had this thought last night as I was trying to come up with what to write about today and hopefully write it more quickly, but still give enough detail. So I am going to share Seven Simple "somethings" that happened this week. Your in luck, because this week there was a lot that happened!
1. Exchanges. I went to Colton with Sister Anderson. I loved this exchange because it really helped me see the miracles that come with talking to everyone, and trying just a little bit harder to go a little further. We went to see a less active, she lives in a gated community, we didn't have the code so we decided to leave, as we were leaving I said hi to some people standing in the parking lot, Sister Anderson however was the genius and asked if they knew the lady we were trying to see. We ended up getting in the gate and visiting with the member, it was awesome.We also got the chance to go and serve at the Food bank, a great opportunity!
2. Thanksgiving. We did our weekly planning and then we went out to visit some members. We had a birthday card to deliver to one member and they ended up giving us plates of food to take home, then we went to another member we felt like we should stop by. They let us in and then we ate with them and shared a message, then we went to our dinner appointment at the Bishops house. I will attach a picture of Samoan Thanksgiving. I loved just spending time in the members homes and talking to them about what they were grateful for, it really strengthened my testimony of gratitude. We shared part of Pres. Uchtdorfs talk from April 2014 conf about being grateful always and how gratitude really will make a difference in our attitudes.
3. Wrapping gifts. Our Relief Society had an activity on Saturday and so in preparation for that, we went over and helped our R.S. president wrap gifts. It was really fun to be able to spend that time with her and to serve her. We also went over another day to help with the food prep. I learned a lot about planning parties for A LOT of people. There's just a ton of work involved, but it is so worth it.
4. Our Almost Investigator. So we got a referral from the IE sisters for a couple who is their investigators friend. We were pretty excited. We went over and met them and explained that we would be their missionaries and set up an appointment. Well, later that night, after the other sisters met with their investigator, they called us and explained that because of some circumstances, they would teach them and not us. From this I learned a lot about diligence. We were able to do what we were supposed to and I know that the Lord will take care of that investigator and any confusion we may have caused. I also know that even though we aren't going to be teaching her, it doesn't mean that we aren't successful missionaries.
5 The Relief Society Activity. This was their "Closing Social" and it was an international culture night. So first the sisters have been working on Crocheting blankets, scarves and hats. They also made aprons, pillows, and flowers or Sei. So many of these ladies have been SO dedicated to working on these things. They recieved awards, or the gifts that we wrapped and then was the cultural part of the night. They had been divided into 4 groups, each member of the presidency in charge of one group and they each represented a different country or state. I guess last year each group also made a dish from their country, but this year they just did the dance from that country. It was a really fun night, with A TON of people! Samoans, they know how to party..
6. Sister Letoa has been sick. Saturday it was just a headache, then Sunday it was really bad and after Sacrament we ended up coming home. Today she is feeling a lot better after what I would call a Samoan voodoo massage, but its not really voodoo. It was crazy, I definitely felt like a mom taking care of a sick child, except I felt like I had no idea what to do to help. Luckily the other sisters really helped out. Even though she was sick last night, she still was thinking about the work, she is such a great example to me!
7. Koleta came to Church!!!! So Koleta called us and told us she was coming this week, she also came to the activity saturday night. So a member picked her up saturday and then she slept over and came to church sunday, plus the Marriage and Family class sunday evening, so she had some great opportunities to meet members. It was great! I am excited to talk to her more about it.
Well, I don't know if I will always have this much to talk about, but I hope that you enjoy it.
I love you all!
Have a fantastic week, and Happy December!
Love, Sister Kellee Gardner
Thanksgiving at the Wendts- Sister Wendts mom and dad
Samoan food! Banana, ham, turkey, rice, and chop sui(sp?)
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