7/28/14
This week has been the worst/the greatest week (I feel like I say that a lot). We LOST our phone! We were in the bus on Tuesday going to an appointment at the end of the day and our phone fell out of Hermana Reyes' pocket! It was awful! We didn't have anything for this week and we couldn't call any of our investigators, so we were contacting all week long! And it is SUPER hot right now so no one wanted to stop in the street to talk to us! For 16 hours of contacting, we had 2 references! I learned a lot about patience and gratitude for the things you have this week:) but it was a lot of fun, and it helped me a lot attitude wise. The beginning of the week was terrible, but by the end when we got a hang of things, we received some much needed blessings from Heavenly Father. I know he blesses us for our work, it may not be in our time frame, but he does bless us:) The office elders stopped by on Saturday and gave us our new phone. It wasn’t activated yet and they said they were still waiting for the company to send them the activation code. We STILL don't have the activation code, they are going to get a hold of us today....not sure how:) I know it will work out though. What did you do on your mission to get a hold of people? How did you set up and confirm appointments. Did you just have phones in your apartment?
I am so excited for Joseph! That is great news that he was ordained an elder. I gave a talk in Sacrament meeting. Also I turned 8 months on his birthday this month! I thought that was so cool! Joseph said he had a really good experience. I am so proud of him. I wish I could be there. I am sure it was very spiritual and really neat. Everyone said you gave a beautiful blessing. The talk we had with the bishop helped a lot. I think that helped more than anything. Just having a talk where I could ask questions and express my concerns. I think the only reason I was nervous was just because I didn’t know what to expect, but after that meeting, I was fine.
Moab sounded so fun! I love Moab, there isn't anything like that over here. How was jeeping? Mom and Joe said it was scary, what happened?
I am so excited for Grandma and Grandpa! I cried when I saw them with their nametags. Are they going to speak a little Spanish?! Grandma and I should take a picture of our tags together when I get back! What a special thing for them to be doing. I am sure they are blessing so many people.
I've been getting a little discouraged lately, but your words and experiences I have had recently has helped a lot. I know Heavenly Father is pleased with the work I have been doing. All I can do is serve with all my heart and fulfill my purpose which is to invite. Heavenly Father will take care of the rest and no matter what, that makes meuna misionera de exito (a successful missionary)!
I love you all and hope that things are well.
Hermana Brumble
Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Week 35 in Spain! (5th in Madrid)
7/21/14
Today I went to Toledo and went shopping...
I am having a great time here. It is definitely a lot different contacting here. It isn't hard at all to get references in the streets, the difference is the people are a lot more flojo (I think this means laid back), so it is hard finding good investigators from it. We are struggling a little with investigators, the ones we do have that have a lot of potential work ALL THE TIME! I've also been struggling with confidence a little. I've been getting caught up in numbers and how I don't have as many baptisms and I would like, but I’ve been working hard and I know that numbers aren’t a reflection of our work. I know Heavenly Father is content and proud of the work I am doing. I know my purpose and I know I am fulfilling it to the best of my ability, Heavenly Father will provide the rest!
My interview went well, President is really concerned about this area for the Hermanas. They haven’t had success in a long time and I think if things don't start to improve he might take us out. That stresses me out, but he said some really comforting things and he trusts me a lot. I hope I can be help to the area. I'm trying really hard to stay positive.
We had Zone Conference before I left Gij'on. But we have another one coming up really soon which is weird. I excited though, it will be fun. We might even get iPads....who knows:)
We did go to the temple, It was great! My first time through all in Spanish! It was such a great experience. If you serve in Madrid, you go once every transfer. I am so excited to go more! It gives you so much strength and confidence. I hope I continue to go when I get home. That is something that I have really gained a testimony about while I’ve been here. We are so blessed to have the temple so close so we can partake of those blessings often.
Well I don't have much more time to email, so I'll leave it at that! Next week will be better hopefully, we are just planning on relaxing. I love you guys and I will talk to you soon!
Hermana Brumble
Today I went to Toledo and went shopping...
I am having a great time here. It is definitely a lot different contacting here. It isn't hard at all to get references in the streets, the difference is the people are a lot more flojo (I think this means laid back), so it is hard finding good investigators from it. We are struggling a little with investigators, the ones we do have that have a lot of potential work ALL THE TIME! I've also been struggling with confidence a little. I've been getting caught up in numbers and how I don't have as many baptisms and I would like, but I’ve been working hard and I know that numbers aren’t a reflection of our work. I know Heavenly Father is content and proud of the work I am doing. I know my purpose and I know I am fulfilling it to the best of my ability, Heavenly Father will provide the rest!
My interview went well, President is really concerned about this area for the Hermanas. They haven’t had success in a long time and I think if things don't start to improve he might take us out. That stresses me out, but he said some really comforting things and he trusts me a lot. I hope I can be help to the area. I'm trying really hard to stay positive.
We had Zone Conference before I left Gij'on. But we have another one coming up really soon which is weird. I excited though, it will be fun. We might even get iPads....who knows:)
We did go to the temple, It was great! My first time through all in Spanish! It was such a great experience. If you serve in Madrid, you go once every transfer. I am so excited to go more! It gives you so much strength and confidence. I hope I continue to go when I get home. That is something that I have really gained a testimony about while I’ve been here. We are so blessed to have the temple so close so we can partake of those blessings often.
Well I don't have much more time to email, so I'll leave it at that! Next week will be better hopefully, we are just planning on relaxing. I love you guys and I will talk to you soon!
Hermana Brumble
Monday, July 14, 2014
Week 34 in Spain! (4th in Madrid Area)
7/14/14
I have had a pretty good week. Today we went to the Spain version of Lagoon with the Elders! SO Fun!!! I love Roller Coasters and it was EXACTLY like Lagoon!
This week has been really busy, but really long at the same time. We are trying to contact more and our lessons fire on us all the time, but that's nothing new:) I try really hard every day to have a good attitude. That is so important and I have such a strong testimony about attitude now. I am never going to complain about anything ever again! We are so blessed and we are given so much! When we start having a bad attitude or we aren't grateful for the blessings we do have, I think Heavenly Father is a little slower in blessing us again, or we just get to the point when we just really don't see any of our blessings. It is really sad when people live like that and makes it harder for you to work.
I have really tried working on our relationship with the members. It is so important that they know you are there to serve and help them and that you love them. When you know who the people in the ward are and they have confidence in you, they are more willing to work with you. I have seen a lot of improvement since I have been here. It is exciting. I have also seen a lot of improvement in myself. It feels good when you can see the changes that come from your hard work. But even if you can't see them immediately, it is important to have faith that they are there or coming. I feel so much more confident in every single way.
I have an interview with President on Thursday? Quizas (maybe) :/ I love President Jackson and Hermana Jackson. President really tries hard to get to know you and the family. It is really comforting to know how much he cares. I can't imagine having to try to remember all the missionaries here. He really cares about us and how we feel. He always makes me feel really good about myself and the things I am doing. He really makes me feel like I am in the area for a reason.
About the running of the bulls, Last Monday we saw something about it, but that was it. And the tomato festival is in Valencia. I wish we had something like that! That sounds so boss! And that is our piso! We live in the very top floor, not too exciting, just 2 floors:) The building next to us is a motorcycle repair shop/ foosball table shop. They make foosball tables:) It's pretty cool, but noisy. We live in a pretty sketchy area, but there are worse:)
That's way neat and I can't believe Braden is home! He is a great guy, that's so exciting!
Bennett is such a cutie, but tell Ben I'm not so sure what to say about the beard....Sammie is super guapa as usual. Joseph told all about Youth Conference and his MC experience, what a character. He's funny. He is so excited for his mission, I am so proud of him and I know he'll do great. I told him if he needed anything I am here. I would love to help as much as I can. This really is the best decision I have made IN MY WHOLE LIFE! I remember the plane ride here. It would be a tender mercy if Tanner was there. Que miedo que yo tenia! (That was a fear I had.) Knowing someone is a huge comfort, but then again, it was fun being with all the missionaries I didn’t know and got to meet. There will be missionaries there with him. it will be so much fun!
I will let you guys know when I get the package. I should get it this Wednesday at Zone Conference. Thanks for everything! I love you guys! Have a great week!
Hermana Brumble
I have had a pretty good week. Today we went to the Spain version of Lagoon with the Elders! SO Fun!!! I love Roller Coasters and it was EXACTLY like Lagoon!
This week has been really busy, but really long at the same time. We are trying to contact more and our lessons fire on us all the time, but that's nothing new:) I try really hard every day to have a good attitude. That is so important and I have such a strong testimony about attitude now. I am never going to complain about anything ever again! We are so blessed and we are given so much! When we start having a bad attitude or we aren't grateful for the blessings we do have, I think Heavenly Father is a little slower in blessing us again, or we just get to the point when we just really don't see any of our blessings. It is really sad when people live like that and makes it harder for you to work.
I have really tried working on our relationship with the members. It is so important that they know you are there to serve and help them and that you love them. When you know who the people in the ward are and they have confidence in you, they are more willing to work with you. I have seen a lot of improvement since I have been here. It is exciting. I have also seen a lot of improvement in myself. It feels good when you can see the changes that come from your hard work. But even if you can't see them immediately, it is important to have faith that they are there or coming. I feel so much more confident in every single way.
I have an interview with President on Thursday? Quizas (maybe) :/ I love President Jackson and Hermana Jackson. President really tries hard to get to know you and the family. It is really comforting to know how much he cares. I can't imagine having to try to remember all the missionaries here. He really cares about us and how we feel. He always makes me feel really good about myself and the things I am doing. He really makes me feel like I am in the area for a reason.
About the running of the bulls, Last Monday we saw something about it, but that was it. And the tomato festival is in Valencia. I wish we had something like that! That sounds so boss! And that is our piso! We live in the very top floor, not too exciting, just 2 floors:) The building next to us is a motorcycle repair shop/ foosball table shop. They make foosball tables:) It's pretty cool, but noisy. We live in a pretty sketchy area, but there are worse:)
That's way neat and I can't believe Braden is home! He is a great guy, that's so exciting!
Bennett is such a cutie, but tell Ben I'm not so sure what to say about the beard....Sammie is super guapa as usual. Joseph told all about Youth Conference and his MC experience, what a character. He's funny. He is so excited for his mission, I am so proud of him and I know he'll do great. I told him if he needed anything I am here. I would love to help as much as I can. This really is the best decision I have made IN MY WHOLE LIFE! I remember the plane ride here. It would be a tender mercy if Tanner was there. Que miedo que yo tenia! (That was a fear I had.) Knowing someone is a huge comfort, but then again, it was fun being with all the missionaries I didn’t know and got to meet. There will be missionaries there with him. it will be so much fun!
I will let you guys know when I get the package. I should get it this Wednesday at Zone Conference. Thanks for everything! I love you guys! Have a great week!
Hermana Brumble
Monday, July 7, 2014
Week 33 in Spain! (3rd wk. Madrid Area)
Kadee is soooo cute! Que linda! Tell Amee and Jared Felizidades and that I miss and love them tons!
That’s so exciting the basement looks crazy! I forgot what my room looked like:) I hope you didn't have any trouble getting my stuff out. I'm totally fine with Mal and Rob moving into my room....as long as they are fine with the ghost there:)
When we teach the first vision I feel like that sometimes, that I am teaching it to children. The people we teach have never heard anything like this before and don't know anything about Joseph Smith or the restored church. We have to explain it as simply as possible so they can understand it and feel the Spirit testify to them that it is true. They are literally like children. or at least their testimonies are. Preach my Gospel does a really good job at explaining it simply. Also there is a really good cup activity that we use to explain the establishment of the church and the apostasy for children. It also helps us to memorize the first vision and to hold up the picture of it so they can visualize what happened when we are reciting it. The restoration is my favorite lesson to teach because it is so important and really starts everything. After they have a testimony of the restoration, everything falls in place. I can always feel the spirit really strong when I teach it. We have been teaching the 1st lesson to the members recently. I made a lesson for it that focuses more on the restoration and how it is a light in our lives. I start out by reading with them the first vision and tell them to focus on the words darkness, confusion, light, and understanding. Then we read and talk about the words and how the restoration has been a light in our lives. And then we talk about the different things we have from the restoration that acts as lights in our lives and brings understanding and that usually leads to Jesus and how He is a light. Then we read 3 Nephi 11: 10-11 about Jesus then 3 Nephi 18:24 about how we are testigos ( can't remember the English word for that) (witnesses) of Christ and how we are examples of Him. Then we read Mathew 5:14-16 and talk about how we can bring and be the light in others’ lives through missionary work. Then we invite them to pray about someone they can have a missionary experience with and that we would have a follow up lesson the next week para ver que tal (to see how). It is my favorite, people really get excited and it helps to evaluate sometimes what the gospel and the restoration really means to us.
Thanks for the papers from Elder Beeton. They are really good and I think they could do a lot of good things in this ward. Tell him his work is spreading all the way to Europe!
I love that scripture about seeking Christ. It reminds me that we should always think about how we are seeking Him and how we are trying to find Him in our lives but also others. The atonement is such an amazing thing. It has been an amazing experience being around people all the time whose lives have really been affected by the atonement. It helps me to remember to utilize it more and to be more humble and realize the blessings and privileges I have been given.
I have had a great week this week. This week I have seen so many miracles happen. miracles of missionary work and the power of it. First we are teaching a woman named Martha. She is in her 40's and is just beautiful. She is Spanish and a reference from a member. While we were talking to her I felt the Spirit so strong. I could feel Gods love for her probably stronger than anything I have ever felt before. She asked us so many questions and wanted to know how she could be baptized. She is so special and I know God loves and cares about her and has prepared a way for her to find the truth in her life.
I feel so blessed to be here. I love you! I don’t have any more time to e-mail so tell mom I love her and that I send her a letter today! I love you! Have a good week!
Hermana Brumble
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