Well, hello there!
This week has been
exciting and busy and packed with fun!! And it's only going to get better! So
let me tell you about it :)
· Mercy: I love Mercy so
much! She's one of the many reasons I love the ward I'm in! She's so sweet and
wonderful and compassionate and beautiful and, well, I could go on forever. but
really, I just love her. The other night she surprised us (Sister J and I) with
a bag full of gifts! Face wash and acne creams for me (how sweet!), lotion and
make up for Sister J, and cookies for us to share! How thoughtful is that?? She
is just too good for us! And, I think the wash and cream are really helping :)
Yay!
· Sewing: I really wish I
had paid more attention in my home making classes in 7th grade... Because I
don't really know how to sew. And now I'm finding I need to. I have sewed more
of my clothes this week than I ever have before. It's slightly ridiculous. but,
I'm learning now so i guess it's okay.
· Exchanges: Going on
exchanges is so fun! It's probably one of my favorite assignments as a Visitors Center Trainer! Getting to spend time with other Sisters, especially the new Sisters,
is so much fun! Learning their teaching styles and finding ways to help them
feel more comfortable and confident... It's just so fun! I can't even begin to
describe how cool it is :) I love being a missionary!
· TIMBERRRRR; This past
Saturday, Sister J and I had another fun service opportunity! We went just down
the street and cut down HUGE bamboo stalks and fed them to the wood chipper :)
It was really fun! And even though bamboo is super light, I still felt strong
and cool, haha. I'm neither, but it's all good. I have really come to love
service on my mission! It is so wonderful just going out and doing something
good for the community or for someone in need . Tis good for the soul :)
· Sister J and dogs: So the other
night, Sister J and I were stopped at a stop light, and a dog in a cone (of
shame) walks by, and of course I have to point him out. And Sister J just
starts laughing uncontrollably! Hysterical laughter was coming from the
passenger seat. Then this lady stops the dog and his owner and starts petting
the dog, and the dog leans against the lady and almost knocks her over... And
this only causes Sister J to laugh even harder. I was worried that she would
stop breathing, she was laughing so hard. In fact, she started crying. All
because of a dog in a cone. This is why I love my companion :) "That dog
looks so dumb!"
· Speaking of such: Sister J is
awesome! No word yet on her visa, but I secretly hope she stays for Festival.
That would be so cool, and she would be completely perfect for such things. But
I also hope she goes to Brazil soon... That is where she is called. And I know
Heavenly father has a plan for her there. But I'm slightly selfish and I want
her to be here for as long as possible. I'll keep you updated.
· Barlow Center: We have an
awesome group of BYU interns at the Barlow this semester! I love them all so
much! They are fun and driven. When they work, they work hard. When they play,
they play hard. As demonstrated in their Family Home Evening activities. Last
week, they had a So You Think You Can Dance activity, which was super fun! We
(Sister J and I) even got to participate! It was hilarious! But this past Monday was
SO intense, and I was so grateful that I had a name tag on. They played kissing
rugby! Have you ever heard of that? If not, go look it up on youtube. It's so
funny! Sister J and I were laughing hard the whole time! I have a couple pretty
great quotes for you: Guy-"I feel like Frodo when the spider jumps
on him.. Just like AH!" Girl-"Thanks?" Guy-"But in a good
way" (ha!) or, (Guy hugs girl before kissing her forehead)-"It's not
really a kiss if you harpoon them one!"
· Facebook: I'm starting to
like working on facebook more. I think I might be figuring it out a little bit?
I don't know, maybe not. Maybe I'm just over the shock of it all. But,
hopefully it'll continue to be useful! I've had some great contacts already :)
So I'm a happy missionary. I love being a missionary! YAY! Ps. Thanks for
helping me stay obedient and such! You are all so great!
· CONFERENCE: I am SO overly
excited for conference! Actually, is it possible to be overly excited for
conference? I'm not sure! But conference as a missionary is like going to
Disney World. It would be better than Christmas if we didn't get to talk to our
families on Christmas day. It's that good. And it's this weekend!! Ah! I'm so
excited! Have you prepared you questions yet? NO? It's okay, you still have
time. Take some time this week, form a question, something you really want an
answer to. I would even suggest you write your question down! then pray about
it every chance you get. Ask Heavenly Father to help your heart and mind (and
ears) be open to hear the answers he has for you! I promise you that if you do
this, you will receive the answer you need! So try it! Then let me know how it
goes!
Mmmm, i think that's
about it. We're teaching some cool kids (okay, one awesome girl!) So, I'll try
to keep you updated on that from time-to-time. Just know that it's all good for
now :) I love being a missionary!! Okay, now I'm really done. I love you all so
much and I miss you, too! Please keep reading your scriptures and saying your
prayers. Favorite quote time; "When we want to talk to God, we call it
prayer. When God speaks to us, we call it revelation" (Elder Bednar, I
think). but there are many ways to receive revelation! Prayer, scriptures,
church, temple attendance... the list goes on, and on!
I love you all so
much! Have a great week! Stay safe and happy!
love, Sister Bullock
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