As I sort of mentioned in my email to President, Sister Christensen was sent home this morning. She has severe carpal tunnel in both hands and can't hardly function anymore. She is off to get surgery done, but we know she will come back a stronger, better missionary. As I too have. Please keep her in your prayers.
Hermana Felton came to us late Friday night and it has been SO fun to have four sisters in one companionship. LOL. We split all different ways. I have loved having her back and we have had some fun talks. And reminissing on the good ol' times of Kendall. I love her and admire her so much! I am going to miss her a lot!!! She's hopefully gotten into BYU Provo, and if she has, I'll see her in February! Yay!
We had a great day on Friday! We were able to have a member present lessons, get new investigators, extend and set baptismal dates, and help improve our members' faith. It was so great!!! Saturday though, of course, was hard. We went back down to 0 goals accomplished. That's the life of a missionary though. :)
Hermana Barros is also being transfered from this area, so tomorrow I get a new companion. I have NO idea who it will be, but I'm sure I'll be senior companion. That doesn't mean much, but I honestly don't know hardly any of the sisters in the mission any more. It's so weird. Sister Pirotta always said to me, "You know you're getting old in the mission when you don't even know half the missionaries." I never thought I'd get to that point, but it has officially come. I probably won't know anything about the sister that I get to serve with. So interesting!
Anyway--this Thursday is going to be a great way to start off the new transfer! We get to teach two World Religions classes at Broward College. Reverand Graff (the professor) has had the assistants teach these classes, when they get to Mormonism, for years, but this time he wants sisters. HAHA! The power of Sister Missoinaries!!! Woot woot! Anyway, it'll be a great way for me and my new companion to adjust to each others' ways of teaching, and we'll most definitely have to put our faith in Heavenly Father and pay very close attention to the spirit.
I am going to miss Hermana Barros so much! She makes me laugh ALL THE TIME!! She says the same about me though. LOL I just love her and admire her. I've wanted to serve with her since day one. We flew out together and I'm really glad I got to meet and serve with her.
I hope you all know how much I love being a missionary and how much I have a passion for The Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know with all my heart He is MY Savior and Redeemer of the world. I have grown so much and it is only through Him that I have become a better person. The Book of Mormon changes lives. I've seen it change MANY lives, but most importantly my own.
I love you all so much and I hope you have a wonderful week!!
LOVE, Sister Denson
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
November 8, 2010--It's SO cold down here!!
BRRRRR!! We have been so cold this week! It has been raining and raining and pretty much all we have done this week is walk and bus. It's been fun, but none of us are prepared for it! We don't want to turn the heater on in our apartment yet, so I had to buy an extra blanket for my bed. I didn't want to buy it, but knew it would be good for the coming "winter." So mom, yes, I would like it if you could send me a couple more sweaters. We're going to Plato's Closet today (I've never been before, but the sisters love it) so I'll see if there is anything cheap there.
Just to let you know we will be moving apartments at transfers. I'm pretty sure I'll stay in Nova YSA until February, but I think you'll be able to send packages straight to the apartment. It's just 5 miles east of us. On Broward Blvd and SR 7/441. They're super new apartments and really nice! President Hale kicked the elders out and put them in a dumpy apartment and is putting us sisters in there because the it is more centralized to our work and chapel. The Plantation apartment is clear up in the north west corner of our area. We're working in Ft Lauderdale and Hollywood alot lately.
Like I said in President Hales email we met this cool girl Azley yesterday. I was able to go to the baptism with her and fill her in on things and ask/answer questions. It was so fun. Then she came to the CES Fireside by herself! That's HUGE!! No one does that! She sat with us sisters and as we pulled out our notebooks to take notes she did the same! She was writing the entire time! It was so amazing! I'm excited to meet with her on Friday! I'll for sure let you know how it goes.
This week has still been slow, but we've met some really cool people. We know we are going to be blessed with all the referrals we are finding and sending and with all the people we talk to, but sometimes it's hard to remember that. Heavenly Father is testing our faith right now, and we are all supposed to be learning something, but it just hasnt' happened yet. I know tought that as we stay strong and have a good attitude through the hard times that we will see the blessings come.
My studies have been so great lately! Preach My Gospel is so amazing!! You all need to make it part of your own study. Brother Watson told us that we always need to be studying Chapter 3 because we always need to be able to answer questions for others. And he doesn't mean always as just missionaries, but always for the rest of our lives. With each calling in the Church we have the opportunity to teach. We need to become master teachers.
Maddi--and all of you. You need to watch the CES fireside from last night! It was so good! I want to print it off, but they only have the broadcast online right now. Maybe next week.
Mom, in the box that you are sending can you send those DVD's that we got at Deseret Book at Conference. I assume you guys aren't watching them... if you are, don't worry about it. We just want to watch some of the videos that they added to it. Namely, Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration. The sisters were way excited when I told them the Church released it.
BTW yes, we are in a new trio. Hermana Barros came with us two weeks ago today. She is SO funny! Holy cow I love her. We all laugh SO much everyday and it just makes these hard weeks that much more fun!
Funny Story of the Week: We met God this week. His name is Joshua. He told us that the earth was created by bodily functions. As you can imagine--the land is the poo and the waters are the pee. Haha it was so hard to keep our composure as he was so serioulsy telling us this. He told us that his family wrote the Bible. They travel on the Nile, which is just east of us (as we were standing on Broward Blvd. AKA The A1A) and that he communicates through the television. Oh, and that Christ was crucified in Georgia. Man us missionaries have it all wrong! We're grateful we met him so he could clarify all these things for us.
That was Tuesday; Wednesday was super eventful too. This is how I described Wedesday: We rode 7 buses, walked 5-6 miles, talked to MANY crazy people, a lot of cool people and some very prepared people, our laughs were unlimited and the overall experience? Priceless. Man I love being a missionary!!! Only doing this are we able to have the experiences that we have.
I hope you all have a great week and enjoy the snow! After the weather being down to the 60's this week I am SUPER nervous for February! I FROZE!!!!!!!!
Love, Sister Denson
Monday, November 1, 2010
November 1, 2010--One Slow Week!!
How are you guys??? Other than cold? Nanner nanner! I'm glad I'm not in your position! It's been a beautiful, sunny week! It only rained a couple of days. I believe this today we are officially out of hurricane season. I think.
This week has been slow, but fun. We've done a lot of finding. That's when we have our greatest/most hilarious moments. You NEVER know what kind of person is going to answer the door!! We've taken the bus a lot too. I don't know when it was approved by the mission, but we buy bus passes for the month with our missionary funds, and then they reimburse us. I remember that when we tried that in Snapper Creek President hadn't agreed to it yet. Anyway. So we were on the bus the other day and we talk to all sorts of people. We've found so really AWESOME ones! But we were waiting for the bus and Sister Christensen was like, "I don't think anyone is talking to us because of the way we look. Come on, we're three girls, all blonde hair, blue eyes. We have long 'praire' skirts on, and each of us has a bun in our hair. We look like poligamists!!!" Hahaha it was so funny! You probably had to be there, but just think of it.
We've had a slow week investigator wise. We only have one and she isn't in contact with us right now. She's buffed us on 3 appointments and now her mom is in the hospital, so she is focusing on that. It's tough, but we're learning a lot and have set a lot of goals. Oh, on the 18th of November we get to go teach a theology class at one of the local colleges. Reverand Graff has invited us. He said the elders (the assistants) have done it before, but he wants us sisters to do it this time. He likes the sisters better, but we don't know how or why he likes us better. This'll be the first time sisters go. We're excited! I'll let you know how it goes!
Sorry this is such a short email, but I emailed a lot of different people today and there isn't a lot to reprort on.
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Love, Sister Denson
This week has been slow, but fun. We've done a lot of finding. That's when we have our greatest/most hilarious moments. You NEVER know what kind of person is going to answer the door!! We've taken the bus a lot too. I don't know when it was approved by the mission, but we buy bus passes for the month with our missionary funds, and then they reimburse us. I remember that when we tried that in Snapper Creek President hadn't agreed to it yet. Anyway. So we were on the bus the other day and we talk to all sorts of people. We've found so really AWESOME ones! But we were waiting for the bus and Sister Christensen was like, "I don't think anyone is talking to us because of the way we look. Come on, we're three girls, all blonde hair, blue eyes. We have long 'praire' skirts on, and each of us has a bun in our hair. We look like poligamists!!!" Hahaha it was so funny! You probably had to be there, but just think of it.
We've had a slow week investigator wise. We only have one and she isn't in contact with us right now. She's buffed us on 3 appointments and now her mom is in the hospital, so she is focusing on that. It's tough, but we're learning a lot and have set a lot of goals. Oh, on the 18th of November we get to go teach a theology class at one of the local colleges. Reverand Graff has invited us. He said the elders (the assistants) have done it before, but he wants us sisters to do it this time. He likes the sisters better, but we don't know how or why he likes us better. This'll be the first time sisters go. We're excited! I'll let you know how it goes!
Sorry this is such a short email, but I emailed a lot of different people today and there isn't a lot to reprort on.
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Love, Sister Denson
Monday, October 25, 2010
October 25, 2010--BAPTISMS!!!!!
Hi Guys!
This week has been so fabulous!! We have each (in my companionship) have had the opportunity to apply what we individually learned in zone conference last week and it has definitely helped me grow and has made the continuous transition back a little easier. Does that make sense? I hope so.
Tuesday we had the 2 baptisms of Hannah and Sarah. They are so solid and are both working towards serving missions already!! They came out with us on Friday night and what did we do? Tracting! They were baptized for 3 days and were already out tracting!! It was SO awesome and fun!!!!!! President Hale took Sister Zitting and Sister Crane to a baptism that night (don't ask me why....), so Hermana Lealaogata came to Nova with us and knocked some doors as well. It was a great night!
Last night Hannah came out with us again and we got to teach two awesome girls! Beothie (B. O. T. is how it is pronounced) accepted a date to be baptized on November 23rd. She's excited about the Book of Mormon and to draw closer to God. Yay! Teshea is also excited to read the Book of Mormon and to feel relief. We asked her to describe her feelings after we taught about our modern day prophet and the Book of Mormon. In one word: relieved. Oh my gosh you guys......I LOVE THIS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seeing peoples demeanor and faith change in a matter of less than an hour is such a testimony builder to me! I love what I do and still want to stay out here for the rest of my life..LOL no, but really, I can't wait to share the gospel for the rest of my life!
It was fun to see Corrine yesterday. I was talking to President Hale and she walked up to me and was like, "Hi Sister Denson! I'm your moms friend!" and proceeded to give me a big hug. LOL she is adorable. It was definitely fun to see her and to have some fresh salsa for lunch! It was delicious! Thanks!
Today we are having a change in our companionship :( This has been the plans since transfer day, but it still makes it a little hard. Sister Zitting is going down/back to Hollywood to the ASL program. Sister Barros, who is there now is joining me and Sister Christensen. I love Sister Barros. She reminds me so much of Jessika.
The other day while we were tracting we ran into two young guys. Tyrell and Robert. They were awesome. Robert just wanted a leader for our day specifically. It was so fun for me to teach him about President Monson and how the Church has been restored in it's fullness. He was one that you were able to be so bold with, and he didn't get offended. Tyrell didn't like it so much, but took it well. We set up an appointment for the Nova elders to teach him Sunday at 4. They went over and he had just gotten home from the hospital. His niece was born preemie and was having a hard time breathing. He remembered his appointment with the elders, so he left the hospital to meet with them. It was so cool! The elders asked why he let the missionaries come back to teach him more and his answer was, "Those girls were so bold about the Church and what they knew, so I just figured if you were that bold and honest about it it has to be a good church!" How cool was that???? I don't want to sound arrogant, but it was me that was so up front with him. Go figure. Me? Upfront? Get outta here. LOL but what's that?? I LOVE THIS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They have another appointment with him tomorrow at the chapel! I'm so excited for him! He's going to do great things!!!!!
Devon and Sarah
"Baptismal Boy Band" (LOL the white guy's idea)
A more appropriate picture
Look Mom!! I made them journals just like you made them for me!! Aren't you proud??
Hannah's
Sarah's
Love, Sister Denson
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Transfer #10--August 24-October 5, 2010
NOTE: While Sister Denson was here, I asked her to write her story about coming home. She sent me the following in a letter.)
Walking off the plane that landed in Salt Lake City was the hardest thing I've ever done; especially knowing Mom was right at the gate. It wasn't time. I wasn't ready to be in Utah or to see my family. My mind was set for February--not August. Everyone was excited to see me, but I couldn't look them in the face. I wasn't ashamed for being sent home, I just wasn't prepared for it. The car ride home was torturous. They tried to make small talk, to help comfort me, but it wasn't working. Walking into the house was even harder. While I stood in the driveway, mom told me something that completely changed everything. Two sisters that I had served with and have grown to love completely "happened" to be in Layton that day. Heavenly Father is so good to me because they were exactly what I needed. Once they walked into my house, it was like all my cares and fears were gone. It was a little bit of Ft. Lauderdale in my home. I was with my sisters once again. Things got a little easier from that point on.
The next morning I started physical therapy. I had a great physical therapist who was so considerate of my situation and had a personal desire to get me back in the field as soon as possible. I grew to love him and his assistants quickly.
I was able to do plenty of missionary work while I was at home. I had the pleasure and opportunity to answer questions and tell what it is like to be a Sister Missionary to the beautiful Savannah Birch. I'm grateful for her example and her desire to do what Heavenly Father asks of her, even if it is hard and something she doesn't want to do. I know she will be blessed for it.
I am grateful for all the help, love, and support the Layton 37th Ward gave to me. I wouldn't have been able to do it without them, the Bishopric, and Stake Presidency. I owe them all SO much! I got the opportunity to spend time with the Relief Society sisters who I sat with on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They were so kind to let me stay with them.
I was able to attend four of the beautiful temples we have in Utah: Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain, Salt Lake, and Draper. Each time I went, I felt completely at peace. I knew I was going to go back to the field and I knew it was going to be October 5th. Some days when my back hurt more than usual, I would get sad because I would start to doubt that I was going back. I know it was Satan and I know he tried to get me to not go back. I was not going to allow it. He worked in many other ways too. Hardly anyone called me "Sister Denson." I was always called by my first name. It started to make me feel comfortable...like I was back to "Sammi" again. That affected me more than I expected.
As hard as it got sometimes, there were definitely more good days. One that will always stick out to me was Sunday, September 26, the day Maddi received her Patriarchal Blessing. It was so amazing to have the opportunity to be there for it.
That next Monday, I was able to get the letters from my doctor and physical therapist letting the Missionary Department know that I was physically able to return back to Florida and continue serving a full-time mission. I took the letters over to President Dibble that night, after writing my own letter. He said he would fax them off first thing in the morning. We were all a little nervous of how long it would take the Missioanry Department because it was the week of General Conference and we know they don't do mission calls that week.
Mom and I went to the Draper Temple that morning with our friend, Heidi Fitzgerald. I was super excited to go that day because that is the Temple where I received my endowments and I hadn't been back to that one since.
Going into the Celestial Room, I felt absolutely peaceful. I knew everything was going to be okay and that I was going back to Florida on October 5. We went to lunch after our session and while there, I received a text from President Hale asking if I was approved to fly. I responded back that I was and about 10 minutes later, I received another text from him saying, "You are now approved to fly on the 7:00am flight on October 5!" Of course, it made me so excited! Although, it made me wonder if President was just jumping the gun, or if I really was approved that quickly.
Later that night, I was doing some errands with Mom when we got a phone call from President Dibble. He wanted to let me know that I was going back to Florida and that he had my flight plans in hand! I guess President Hale wasn't jumping the gun! When we picked up the flight plans, he told us that only three hours after he faxed them in, he got a call letting him know I was approved. WOW! We couldn't believe how fast it was!
By Monday afternoon, it still hadn't sunk in yet that I would be on the plane in less than 24 hours. It was a fun, calm, peaceful night that I was able to spend with my family.
Tuesday was exciting! I said goodbye to Dad, Mom, and Maddi at the security point and my adventure started there. I had to be searched and patted down. When my stuff was being searched, the two security guards were talking to me about their missions! HAHA! It was hilarious! So I got through the security gate, and onto the gate. I checked in and got my seat assignment. Holy cow! I was on my way back to Florida!! The flights were great and it was fun to get to know the new Elders.
I was able to have dinner in the mission home that night. It was so good to be back amongst these people who I love so much! I got to go out with the Nova YSA sisters that night to an appointment. Sister Zitting and Sister May are such great teachers and I look up to them so much! We had a great lesson with 19-year old Sarah Montlouis. She is so prepared and is completely embracing the gospel.
Wednesday morning before transfer meeting, as we were all getting ready, we got a text from President Hale telling me to leave my bags in the apartment because I was staying in Nova with Sister Zitting. I was so excited!! I love the YSA so much and being able to serve in a branch. It was funny because the night before, at the dinner table, President Hale asked me if I could serve anywhere in the mission, where would it be. I said YSA. He probably got a kick out of that! Especially because when I was put in YSA down in Snapper Creek, I wanted nothing to do with them.
Getting started again with missionary work was rough. I went through all the emotions again of feeling inadequate and not good enough to be here. Prayer and faith have played a big role as well as two great companions.
I know that Heavenly Father knows my needs right now, and as long as I am faithful and obedient, He will always be there to comfort me. I know I will be doing my best for the short amount of time I have left in the mission field and I will be here for as long as He needs me.
Walking off the plane that landed in Salt Lake City was the hardest thing I've ever done; especially knowing Mom was right at the gate. It wasn't time. I wasn't ready to be in Utah or to see my family. My mind was set for February--not August. Everyone was excited to see me, but I couldn't look them in the face. I wasn't ashamed for being sent home, I just wasn't prepared for it. The car ride home was torturous. They tried to make small talk, to help comfort me, but it wasn't working. Walking into the house was even harder. While I stood in the driveway, mom told me something that completely changed everything. Two sisters that I had served with and have grown to love completely "happened" to be in Layton that day. Heavenly Father is so good to me because they were exactly what I needed. Once they walked into my house, it was like all my cares and fears were gone. It was a little bit of Ft. Lauderdale in my home. I was with my sisters once again. Things got a little easier from that point on.
The next morning I started physical therapy. I had a great physical therapist who was so considerate of my situation and had a personal desire to get me back in the field as soon as possible. I grew to love him and his assistants quickly.
I was able to do plenty of missionary work while I was at home. I had the pleasure and opportunity to answer questions and tell what it is like to be a Sister Missionary to the beautiful Savannah Birch. I'm grateful for her example and her desire to do what Heavenly Father asks of her, even if it is hard and something she doesn't want to do. I know she will be blessed for it.
I am grateful for all the help, love, and support the Layton 37th Ward gave to me. I wouldn't have been able to do it without them, the Bishopric, and Stake Presidency. I owe them all SO much! I got the opportunity to spend time with the Relief Society sisters who I sat with on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They were so kind to let me stay with them.
I was able to attend four of the beautiful temples we have in Utah: Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain, Salt Lake, and Draper. Each time I went, I felt completely at peace. I knew I was going to go back to the field and I knew it was going to be October 5th. Some days when my back hurt more than usual, I would get sad because I would start to doubt that I was going back. I know it was Satan and I know he tried to get me to not go back. I was not going to allow it. He worked in many other ways too. Hardly anyone called me "Sister Denson." I was always called by my first name. It started to make me feel comfortable...like I was back to "Sammi" again. That affected me more than I expected.
As hard as it got sometimes, there were definitely more good days. One that will always stick out to me was Sunday, September 26, the day Maddi received her Patriarchal Blessing. It was so amazing to have the opportunity to be there for it.
That next Monday, I was able to get the letters from my doctor and physical therapist letting the Missionary Department know that I was physically able to return back to Florida and continue serving a full-time mission. I took the letters over to President Dibble that night, after writing my own letter. He said he would fax them off first thing in the morning. We were all a little nervous of how long it would take the Missioanry Department because it was the week of General Conference and we know they don't do mission calls that week.
Mom and I went to the Draper Temple that morning with our friend, Heidi Fitzgerald. I was super excited to go that day because that is the Temple where I received my endowments and I hadn't been back to that one since.
Going into the Celestial Room, I felt absolutely peaceful. I knew everything was going to be okay and that I was going back to Florida on October 5. We went to lunch after our session and while there, I received a text from President Hale asking if I was approved to fly. I responded back that I was and about 10 minutes later, I received another text from him saying, "You are now approved to fly on the 7:00am flight on October 5!" Of course, it made me so excited! Although, it made me wonder if President was just jumping the gun, or if I really was approved that quickly.
Later that night, I was doing some errands with Mom when we got a phone call from President Dibble. He wanted to let me know that I was going back to Florida and that he had my flight plans in hand! I guess President Hale wasn't jumping the gun! When we picked up the flight plans, he told us that only three hours after he faxed them in, he got a call letting him know I was approved. WOW! We couldn't believe how fast it was!
By Monday afternoon, it still hadn't sunk in yet that I would be on the plane in less than 24 hours. It was a fun, calm, peaceful night that I was able to spend with my family.
Tuesday was exciting! I said goodbye to Dad, Mom, and Maddi at the security point and my adventure started there. I had to be searched and patted down. When my stuff was being searched, the two security guards were talking to me about their missions! HAHA! It was hilarious! So I got through the security gate, and onto the gate. I checked in and got my seat assignment. Holy cow! I was on my way back to Florida!! The flights were great and it was fun to get to know the new Elders.
I was able to have dinner in the mission home that night. It was so good to be back amongst these people who I love so much! I got to go out with the Nova YSA sisters that night to an appointment. Sister Zitting and Sister May are such great teachers and I look up to them so much! We had a great lesson with 19-year old Sarah Montlouis. She is so prepared and is completely embracing the gospel.
Wednesday morning before transfer meeting, as we were all getting ready, we got a text from President Hale telling me to leave my bags in the apartment because I was staying in Nova with Sister Zitting. I was so excited!! I love the YSA so much and being able to serve in a branch. It was funny because the night before, at the dinner table, President Hale asked me if I could serve anywhere in the mission, where would it be. I said YSA. He probably got a kick out of that! Especially because when I was put in YSA down in Snapper Creek, I wanted nothing to do with them.
Getting started again with missionary work was rough. I went through all the emotions again of feeling inadequate and not good enough to be here. Prayer and faith have played a big role as well as two great companions.
I know that Heavenly Father knows my needs right now, and as long as I am faithful and obedient, He will always be there to comfort me. I know I will be doing my best for the short amount of time I have left in the mission field and I will be here for as long as He needs me.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010--Baptisms Tonight!!
We have two baptisms tonight!!!! I'm so excited for these two girls! I don't know if I told you, but there are two companionships in the Nova Branch. A set of elders and a set of sisters. The elders teach the guys and the sisters teach the girls. It's interesting. Anyway Sarah, 19 and Hannah, 21 are both getting baptized tonight. Sarah is rock solid! I love her so much!! She is already counting dow the days until her 21st birthday so she can serve a mission. She is so amazing! Hannah is such an interesting girl. I love her, but it is just harder to love her. She's great though. She was very active in her Penticostal church, and is taking a lot of grief from loved ones and friends by being baptized. It's made her really strong. I'll send a picture next week of tonight.
Could you send me the recipe that LuAnn gave me while I was there. I figured it's a good way to put the Reese's that Jason sent me to good use. Lol It should be on the fridge.
I was wearing my brown earth shoes the other day and the fron of the sole on my left shoe is coming off. I know they have a lifetime guarentee of them. I don't know where the receipts are though. I know I threw the boxes out while I was at home, but I don't know about the receipts. Could you check on their website and see what I need to do to get them replaced? Thanks!
We have another investigator, Christina, that is so rock solid too. She actually went to school with Sarah, and two members. The members brought her to church 2 weeks ago. A member referral!!! They do exist!!!! It was so awesome. She is praying about a baptism date right now for November 16, so pray for her! She'll be at the baptism tonight, and we know that that will help her with her answer. We're so excited for her!
I really don't like growing old in the mission. I had to say good bye to 2 of the coolest elders ever yesterday. It's their last transfer and it was the last time I would see them. Elder Hudson goes back to New York, but is going to BYU the next semester, so it made me really happy when he said he'd see me at my homecoming. Except I don't want to talk about my homecoming. Lol I just got back!! He said to keep him posted though so he can drive down. He's so great!!! Elder Ricks was in our district, but got transferred to Boca last Tuesday. He reminds me so much of Zack. I don't know why, but he just does. He's so great. He's grown so much since last year when I served with him in Miami. He's great. We got to hear his testimony yesterday and I'm so proud of him! Lol He's come a long way.
The last picture is of Sarah with Dom and Devon. Devon got baptized in May I believe and just got his answer that he needs to serve a mission! I'm so excited for him! He baptized Dom in August and is baptizing Sarah tonight. They have the funniest and worst underbites I've ever seen in real life. They are so funny and have the most rock solid testimonies. They're great! I wish you guys could meet them!! Some day...
Well, I gotta go. Sorry it's so short! We had kind of a slow week.....
Love you tons and tons!
Love Sister Denson
PS Zack and Mal--So sorry for not sending a card! Hope you guys had a great day! I thought about you a lot on Sunday!
Could you send me the recipe that LuAnn gave me while I was there. I figured it's a good way to put the Reese's that Jason sent me to good use. Lol It should be on the fridge.
I was wearing my brown earth shoes the other day and the fron of the sole on my left shoe is coming off. I know they have a lifetime guarentee of them. I don't know where the receipts are though. I know I threw the boxes out while I was at home, but I don't know about the receipts. Could you check on their website and see what I need to do to get them replaced? Thanks!
We have another investigator, Christina, that is so rock solid too. She actually went to school with Sarah, and two members. The members brought her to church 2 weeks ago. A member referral!!! They do exist!!!! It was so awesome. She is praying about a baptism date right now for November 16, so pray for her! She'll be at the baptism tonight, and we know that that will help her with her answer. We're so excited for her!
I really don't like growing old in the mission. I had to say good bye to 2 of the coolest elders ever yesterday. It's their last transfer and it was the last time I would see them. Elder Hudson goes back to New York, but is going to BYU the next semester, so it made me really happy when he said he'd see me at my homecoming. Except I don't want to talk about my homecoming. Lol I just got back!! He said to keep him posted though so he can drive down. He's so great!!! Elder Ricks was in our district, but got transferred to Boca last Tuesday. He reminds me so much of Zack. I don't know why, but he just does. He's so great. He's grown so much since last year when I served with him in Miami. He's great. We got to hear his testimony yesterday and I'm so proud of him! Lol He's come a long way.
The last picture is of Sarah with Dom and Devon. Devon got baptized in May I believe and just got his answer that he needs to serve a mission! I'm so excited for him! He baptized Dom in August and is baptizing Sarah tonight. They have the funniest and worst underbites I've ever seen in real life. They are so funny and have the most rock solid testimonies. They're great! I wish you guys could meet them!! Some day...
Well, I gotta go. Sorry it's so short! We had kind of a slow week.....
Love you tons and tons!
Love Sister Denson
PS Zack and Mal--So sorry for not sending a card! Hope you guys had a great day! I thought about you a lot on Sunday!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 12, 2010--Transfer 11
Hey guys!!
How is everything going? Good I hope! I'm doing really good! It feels so good to be back! I LOVE SOUTH FLORIDA!!! And I am so happy to be back in YSA!!! At dinner on Tuesday night President asked, "So Sister Denson, now that you have served all over the mission, if you could go to any area what would it be?" I was like, "You're going to be mad at me for this, but I want to go back to a YSA area. Specifically Miami Beach, but I'd go to any of the three of them." Haha I bet him and the assistants got a good chuckle at that. Lol Wednesday morning as we were getting ready President sent a text that told me to leave all my stuff in the apartment. Aweosme! I was so happy! I still am! We cover the whole stake, which is huge and sort of the Weston ward. They set up appointments and let us know when they are, so then we just show up to them. They aren't good about missionary work and depend completely on the missionaries. Not until they start doing their part will they President put missionaries back in. So mom, tell Corinne to call us when she gets here. We'll see if we can meet up. I only want one thing. A zip up jacket. Not a heavy one Just for at night. It gets a little chilly. Maybe my black cardigan too. Thanks!
Oh, I actually have 2 companions! We got Sister Christensen yesterday afternoon. And then Sister Zitting will be leaving us in a couple of weeks to go down to Hollywood (Where Sister C came from) and Hermana Barros will come up here with us. But yes, we we will have a lot of responsibility.
I can't tell you how great I feel physicallly!! My back has not given us one problem yet!! I stretch each morning and it feels great! I hurt on Wednesday because I forgot my anti-inflammatory, but had it by Thursday. Thanks mom!!! I also had a migraine on Wednesday because I was seriously ridiculously overwhelmed. We got home, I got settled a little and then took a Relpax. We were out shortly after that. So we were totally fine.
We had a multi-stake YSA fireside on Sunday night, and I was able to see so many of the ysa that I love from all over. It definitely boosted my spirt! It's been harder than I thought to get back into the groove of things, but Heavenly Father is helping me so much!
I forgot one thing though: I printed some pictures of a lot of us girls, but I can't find them. I must have left them in my room. I have the second batch, like from Conference and stuff, but not the others. Can you see if they are in my room? Thanks!
I love being back and being a full time missionary again. It feels so good!
We have some great investigators right now.
Sarah, 19: She's SOLID. She's getting baptized a week from today. She's so amazing. Keeps allof her commitments and she teaches us each time we see her. It's amazing. Her mom is in Haiti and is not happy about her choice, but Sarah knows that she has to get baptized. She's great! She's counting down the days til her 21st birthday so she can serve a mission!! I love her so much!
Hannah, 21: She's getting baptized November 6th, but we know as soon as she sees Sarah get baptized that she won't want to wait until November. Lol! She loves Sister Zitting so much! I'm a little nervous though because I am not going to baby her as much as Sister Zitting has when she leaves. We're not supposed to.
Well, I have to go! I love you guys so much! Thank you for all your support and love that you have for me! It means the world to me. I know that I was supposed to be in Utah for that transfer and I know that I am to be back here for the remainder of my mission. I feel very at peace about it. I love you with all my heart!!
Love, Sister Denson!
How is everything going? Good I hope! I'm doing really good! It feels so good to be back! I LOVE SOUTH FLORIDA!!! And I am so happy to be back in YSA!!! At dinner on Tuesday night President asked, "So Sister Denson, now that you have served all over the mission, if you could go to any area what would it be?" I was like, "You're going to be mad at me for this, but I want to go back to a YSA area. Specifically Miami Beach, but I'd go to any of the three of them." Haha I bet him and the assistants got a good chuckle at that. Lol Wednesday morning as we were getting ready President sent a text that told me to leave all my stuff in the apartment. Aweosme! I was so happy! I still am! We cover the whole stake, which is huge and sort of the Weston ward. They set up appointments and let us know when they are, so then we just show up to them. They aren't good about missionary work and depend completely on the missionaries. Not until they start doing their part will they President put missionaries back in. So mom, tell Corinne to call us when she gets here. We'll see if we can meet up. I only want one thing. A zip up jacket. Not a heavy one Just for at night. It gets a little chilly. Maybe my black cardigan too. Thanks!
Oh, I actually have 2 companions! We got Sister Christensen yesterday afternoon. And then Sister Zitting will be leaving us in a couple of weeks to go down to Hollywood (Where Sister C came from) and Hermana Barros will come up here with us. But yes, we we will have a lot of responsibility.
I can't tell you how great I feel physicallly!! My back has not given us one problem yet!! I stretch each morning and it feels great! I hurt on Wednesday because I forgot my anti-inflammatory, but had it by Thursday. Thanks mom!!! I also had a migraine on Wednesday because I was seriously ridiculously overwhelmed. We got home, I got settled a little and then took a Relpax. We were out shortly after that. So we were totally fine.
We had a multi-stake YSA fireside on Sunday night, and I was able to see so many of the ysa that I love from all over. It definitely boosted my spirt! It's been harder than I thought to get back into the groove of things, but Heavenly Father is helping me so much!
I forgot one thing though: I printed some pictures of a lot of us girls, but I can't find them. I must have left them in my room. I have the second batch, like from Conference and stuff, but not the others. Can you see if they are in my room? Thanks!
I love being back and being a full time missionary again. It feels so good!
We have some great investigators right now.
Sarah, 19: She's SOLID. She's getting baptized a week from today. She's so amazing. Keeps allof her commitments and she teaches us each time we see her. It's amazing. Her mom is in Haiti and is not happy about her choice, but Sarah knows that she has to get baptized. She's great! She's counting down the days til her 21st birthday so she can serve a mission!! I love her so much!
Hannah, 21: She's getting baptized November 6th, but we know as soon as she sees Sarah get baptized that she won't want to wait until November. Lol! She loves Sister Zitting so much! I'm a little nervous though because I am not going to baby her as much as Sister Zitting has when she leaves. We're not supposed to.
Well, I have to go! I love you guys so much! Thank you for all your support and love that you have for me! It means the world to me. I know that I was supposed to be in Utah for that transfer and I know that I am to be back here for the remainder of my mission. I feel very at peace about it. I love you with all my heart!!
Love, Sister Denson!
Sister Christensen, Sister Denson, Sister Zitting
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