Monday, July 23, 2012
Apologies
My apologies all around to those of you who follow Josie's blog. I didn't realize that I hadn't posted for three weeks. I know you are all terrific friends to Josie and love and care about her. Sorry again ~ Ruby
Happy Day ~ All is Well!
We started off the week with Cael's baptism. It was neat because Cael
had his grandpa baptize him and we found out that Cael was the first and
last grandchild that his grandfather would baptize. I love attending
baptisms, there is such a wonderful spirit there. It was also great to
see how many families came out to support Cael.
We were able to get in with a women who recently went less active. She's had some challenges and hasn't been to church for almost two months. We were finally able to get in with her and we taught a very basic lesson. She was very appreciative and we committed her to come to church on Sunday, which she did. :) We will have to follow up with her and encourage her to continue to come. That's one thing that I love about the gospel, that no matter what we are going through the Lord can and will help us. Through the Atonement we are able to have our burdens lifted and given the strength to carry on.
We also had a specialized training this week with President Nicholas. When we have lessons set up with members we are now to teach from Preach My Gospel and leave a commitment with them that is more tailored to their needs and ability. This is a good adjustment, but that's just what it is, an adjustment to our teaching. I know we will get better the more we practice, but we are having some struggles. Not with teaching, but more of figuring out what commitments to leave with members.
We did some service for Brother Trottier and Dorothy. We mowed their lawn and trimmed their hedge. Service is always fun - especially when we are able to wear pants ;) We also had a lesson with Dorothy, we watched "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration". She definitely felt the spirit, but she said that she still needs to learn more. We think her biggest concern is with faith and truly trusting in God. She has mentioned that there have been events in her life that have made her skeptical towards God. We do have dinner with them this week, so hopefully we'll be able to help her progress and have her understand the importance of reading from the scriptures and praying every day.
We had a lesson with Michelle and we taught about family history and temple work. She seemed more open to the idea of preparing herself to go through the temple. We watched a Mormon message, "Blessings of the Temple" and it made me want to watch "Between Heaven and Earth" and to go to the temple. We could go this transfer, but I'm not sure we'll be able to because the Cardston temple is closing for cleaning from July 31- August 13. I really really really would like to go to the temple, I could use that spiritual re-boost.
One huge miracle that happened this week was we have two potential investigator appointments set up for this week!! Woot!! Sister Hoyt and I are going to do our best to keep our faith strong and to be totally committed this week. This morning we talked about how it's pretty easy to be committed on Sunday or P-day when we don't have 7-8 hours of tracting planned out. We will continue to see miracles as we are exactly obedient and continue to work hard.
I know that the Lord loves us so much!! Have a great week!
-Sister Douglass
We were able to get in with a women who recently went less active. She's had some challenges and hasn't been to church for almost two months. We were finally able to get in with her and we taught a very basic lesson. She was very appreciative and we committed her to come to church on Sunday, which she did. :) We will have to follow up with her and encourage her to continue to come. That's one thing that I love about the gospel, that no matter what we are going through the Lord can and will help us. Through the Atonement we are able to have our burdens lifted and given the strength to carry on.
We also had a specialized training this week with President Nicholas. When we have lessons set up with members we are now to teach from Preach My Gospel and leave a commitment with them that is more tailored to their needs and ability. This is a good adjustment, but that's just what it is, an adjustment to our teaching. I know we will get better the more we practice, but we are having some struggles. Not with teaching, but more of figuring out what commitments to leave with members.
We did some service for Brother Trottier and Dorothy. We mowed their lawn and trimmed their hedge. Service is always fun - especially when we are able to wear pants ;) We also had a lesson with Dorothy, we watched "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration". She definitely felt the spirit, but she said that she still needs to learn more. We think her biggest concern is with faith and truly trusting in God. She has mentioned that there have been events in her life that have made her skeptical towards God. We do have dinner with them this week, so hopefully we'll be able to help her progress and have her understand the importance of reading from the scriptures and praying every day.
We had a lesson with Michelle and we taught about family history and temple work. She seemed more open to the idea of preparing herself to go through the temple. We watched a Mormon message, "Blessings of the Temple" and it made me want to watch "Between Heaven and Earth" and to go to the temple. We could go this transfer, but I'm not sure we'll be able to because the Cardston temple is closing for cleaning from July 31- August 13. I really really really would like to go to the temple, I could use that spiritual re-boost.
One huge miracle that happened this week was we have two potential investigator appointments set up for this week!! Woot!! Sister Hoyt and I are going to do our best to keep our faith strong and to be totally committed this week. This morning we talked about how it's pretty easy to be committed on Sunday or P-day when we don't have 7-8 hours of tracting planned out. We will continue to see miracles as we are exactly obedient and continue to work hard.
I know that the Lord loves us so much!! Have a great week!
-Sister Douglass
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