Veronica. As
always. This woman always puts a smile on my face whenever I think about
her. We go over once a week to help her prepare to teach the blue box
class. This week, since we had the branch fall party, we brought her
face painting stuff for her to paint people's faces at the party. We had
fun as she practiced on us. And in blue box class she taught the story
of Ammon. The class did a FANTASTIC job of acting it out. I especially
loved when Alejandro chopped off the arms of on of our hearing leaders,
Sister Daun, and Elder Peck. And when Juana, the king, "fell asleep". I
love these guys.
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| Veronica practices painting on Sister Stucki |
Sister Stewart. My comps and I
are 99.78% positive she is a literal angel that God gave special
permission to come to Earth without forgetting due to the veil. No joke.
She not only feeds us because we never get fed by members, but she
serves without a second thought. For example: We had a temple tour this
week and we were bringing the Ricco family. Their car broke down and we
had no way to get them down to the temple. We called up Sister Stewart
to ask her if she knew anyone who could bring them down, and she said,
"Well I'll do it! :)" We didn't mean to have her do it! But she
willingly took time out of her busy Saturday to take them down. It
doesn't stop there. She and Sister Pendleton went to pick them up, but
as they were on their way, Elder Peck called them to let them know the
Riccos' car was fixed but needed oil. Sister Stewart, without
hesitation, asked what kind of oil. The next 20 minutes consisted of
Sister Stewart and Sister Pendleton running to three different stores to
get the oil, and she spent $40 on oil just for them. When Sister Pendleton
asked Sister Stewart why she did that, she replied, "This family will not be
converted until they see how much they are loved and cared for. If I can
be of any help in that, then I will." She is truly a saint. She also
bought all the face painting stuff for Veronica to use for the fall
party, all without anyone asking her to. She searches out for service
opportunities and doesn't hesitate to follow through with them
immediately. If I can become half the woman she is, I will be more than
satisfied with who I will become.
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| Sister Stewart being the gorgeous woman that she is |
The Ricco
Family. Alberto, Maria, and the three boys, Kevin, Brandon, and Edward. I
adore this family. It is hard teaching them when Alberto is very
educated, but wants to join the church for the welfare, Maria is
hesitant for that reason, and the boys are always bouncing off the
walls. But my two favorite parts of this week: 1) When we finally
figured out the best way to teach Maria (she has Ushers and is pretty
blind and is deaf) and we had three amazing lessons with her. 2)
We took the family down to the temple tour and I could see the light of
Christ shining in their eyes as they learned about how their family can
be sealed for all time and eternity. I could see how Alberto and Maria's
minds were being changed about their decision not to get married and
how they could have their boys sealed to them. This was such a huge help
and push in their investigation of the church. I really really hope
they make the right decision. I can tell how much Heavenly Father loves
them and wants them to be together forever.
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| Edward, Brandon and Kevin with Sister Crawford |
I
hope all of you had a wonderful week and you all saw the hand of the
Lord in your lives. We as a companionship always make a point to see how
we saw the Lord's hand in our lives every day. It truly helps us come
closer to Him and develop that personal relationship with Him.
I love each and every one of you!
Love,
Sister Smyly Crawford \|,,|
Sister Smyly Crawford \|,,|
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