My companion is officially not a trainee! She's done with
her training! She's in denial since she wants to be in training still,
but she's done! I'm so proud of her!!!
On Monday I got my hair cut! I think it looks really cute,
and the sister in the ward who cut it wasn't nervous at all (unlike the man who
cut my hair this summer)! After the haircut, we
were inspired to do more hair care so we went to eMart and bought some
hair stuff. The evening finished off with the YSA (Young Single Adult) family
home evening activities. So fun! Everyone learned a polka and I was
the rhythm counter. Thanks, dad, for making me good at rhythm! :)
Tuesday we met with an investigator and her husband. They
are such an awesome family, and after a short lesson on prayer, we played Don't
Eat Pete with M&Ms. I brought rock candy for dessert. It was a raging
success! They don't have rock candy here, and everyone loved it! :)
On Wednesday we met with our investigator grandma and our 20 year
old investigator. Both lessons went so well. We talked to our
grandma about how her family can be a family unit even after they all pass
away. We talked about the importance of family. Our 20-year-old is
progressing so well and will be baptized this week! She is so accepting
of everything she learns, and she is excited to see the changes and blessings
in her life. We went to institute with her after the lesson, and she
loved that, too! She is making so many friends! She was so shy when
I first met her, and now I can hardly recognize her. The new light in her
eyes is inspiring. She is glowing.
Thursday we "taught" English.
Nobody came. But I caught up on a lot of journaling! So that's
a plus! That was the last day my trainee had official mission trainings,
so we went out to eat - and the restaurant we went to is the best! They
give a 10% Mormon discount! Just cuz we're Mormon! And their shakes
are to die for! Most shakes here are called shakes but are really just chocolate
milk. But this restaurant has real shakes with ice cream! :)
Heaven! Then we went home and finished Sister Shreeve's trainings!
She is officially ready to make her own way in Mongolia! But she's in
denial. She claims to need many more weeks before she can be functional on her
own! I just tell her not to underestimate the past 6 weeks! haha
Friday was busy with planning for next week and a cute 9-year-old
new member. She had a long string bracelet, and it turned into us all
playing Cat's Cradle. It brought me back to my childhood! I loved
it, and I taught everyone how to play! We also taught our 20-year-old
investigator. She is so excited to get baptized! It's been such a
pleasure to watch her progression!
On Saturday we attended a district meeting followed by a great lesson
with our grandma. We talked about the temple and how beautiful it
is. We talked about how she can go there and have so many blessings from
going. She is so excited! Our investigators are amazing, and I
pinch myself when I think about how blessed I am to be in this ward with my
companion and with the investigators and members here.
Sunday just proved that more. As I sat in sacrament meeting, I couldn't
help but smile. It was such a special feeling as I looked around at the
people I have been loving and serving the past 5 months. They are so dear
to my heart. The little boy who got baptized a few weeks ago and smiled
at me every time he glanced in my direction. The little girl we taught who saw
us and screamed, "BOTTORFF!!" and gave me the biggest hug. My sweet
members who smile and wave and have me in their home each week with open hearts
and open arms. It's the bishopric members and the relief society members
who are so open and excited to welcome our investigators with love and
kindness. I can't imagine being anywhere else. Heavenly Father has
blessed me beyond my ability to express.
I started reading a fresh copy the Book of Mormon recently, and I
decided to mark every time Christ is mentioned. I mark it in blue and
then mark His words in yellow. You should try it! Wanna know if the
Book of Mormon is ACTUALLY another testament of Jesus Christ in which we can
learn about Him and what kind of person He is? Try it! I dare you!
:)
I love you all! Thank you for everything! I am so
grateful to have family and friends who support me!!
Love,
Sister Bottorff
A good sandwich is great...
but playing Cat's Cradle is the best!
It really was time for a hair cut :)
Walking in the snow at sunset...
Sending messages in the snow!
Snow angel!
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