THE NAME ENGRAVED IN YOUR HEART
You wake up like normal it's another great day
you get out of bed and on your knees to pray
you have so many things to be thankful for...
your family, your investigators, and so much more
you get dressed and put on the same smelly clothes
that have a few stains and maybe some holes
but you still look your best because there's work to do
remember the work is great, and the laborers few
you look at your companion and just have to smile
you miss being around her after only a while
you are used to having someone always there
to listen and at least pretend to care
you have done all your studies and its now time to leave
to go and tell the world the things you believe
so you put on your plaque and walk out the door
still after 18 months your strength starts to soar
that name that you wear besides your own
has helped you get through all the unknown
your savior, redeemer, teacher and friend
the perfect example of how to endure to the end
in a couple of days you won't wear his name
and you begin to think things won't be the same
are you ready to leave all of this behind
as you struggle with your new life to find?
but you shouldn't be worried with all that you've braved
day after day his name's been engraved
deep in your heart forever he'll stay
in good times and bad so come what may
just because the mission you'll finish
doesn't mean the work will diminish
there are people at home now waiting for you
so prepare yourself for his work you'll do
and when you need just a little head start
remember the name that's engraved in your heart
I want you all to know how much I love you. Thank you for your
prayers, letters, love, and support. I couldn't have done this mission
with out you all. I love being a missionary!!!! This has changed my
life!! I have missed you all so much and am SO EXCITED to see you all
this Thursday!!!!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, September 5, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29th, 2011
Drop, Drop, Drop. No I am not talking about rain, but investigators
that we have had to stop teaching. Sometimes I wonder why this always
happens to me. I know the Lord has a plan for all of his children and
they are just not ready right now.
We are teaching right now a part member family. The 2 boys, Benson (8)
and Davis (11) are not baptized. We taught the Restoration and it was
such an amazing lesson. They remind me a lot of Cannon and Chase. They
are both really smart and answer like they have been members all
along. When we asked them who Christ was, Benson replied, "Jesus
Christ died for all of our sins and we can only go back to God because
of Him." Wow, I was just blown away. We invited them to read the BOM
each night and pray as a family. Those boys jumped for joy at the
sound of that. They were begging there mom to go to church this
weekend. What 8 and 11 year old would beg to go to church?? It was
such a testimony to me that Heavenly Father has been working on there
family thru those boys. They are bringing the gospel into their home
and it will effect them the rest of their lives.
I spoke to Kari last week on the phone a few times. Her husband broke
out in a bad rash and so we couldn't meet with her cause it was
contageous. Kari told me that she had been reading the pamphlet about
Joseph Smith and praying about it. She told me how good she felt about
him and just wants a life change. I was able to bear my testimony and
tell her of my feelings of the church and how it has just given me so
much happiness and I knew she wouldn't regret anything if she made the
decision to go with the church. She agreed. I am so excited for her!!!
Today we are going with Sister Peterson to the Diamond Creek Falls! I
love that lady... she is from the Santa Clara 1st ward. I'm glad that
Oregon is so beautiful and that I have gotten the chance to see so
many awesome things here!!
I love you all, can't wait to see you all next week!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
that we have had to stop teaching. Sometimes I wonder why this always
happens to me. I know the Lord has a plan for all of his children and
they are just not ready right now.
We are teaching right now a part member family. The 2 boys, Benson (8)
and Davis (11) are not baptized. We taught the Restoration and it was
such an amazing lesson. They remind me a lot of Cannon and Chase. They
are both really smart and answer like they have been members all
along. When we asked them who Christ was, Benson replied, "Jesus
Christ died for all of our sins and we can only go back to God because
of Him." Wow, I was just blown away. We invited them to read the BOM
each night and pray as a family. Those boys jumped for joy at the
sound of that. They were begging there mom to go to church this
weekend. What 8 and 11 year old would beg to go to church?? It was
such a testimony to me that Heavenly Father has been working on there
family thru those boys. They are bringing the gospel into their home
and it will effect them the rest of their lives.
I spoke to Kari last week on the phone a few times. Her husband broke
out in a bad rash and so we couldn't meet with her cause it was
contageous. Kari told me that she had been reading the pamphlet about
Joseph Smith and praying about it. She told me how good she felt about
him and just wants a life change. I was able to bear my testimony and
tell her of my feelings of the church and how it has just given me so
much happiness and I knew she wouldn't regret anything if she made the
decision to go with the church. She agreed. I am so excited for her!!!
Today we are going with Sister Peterson to the Diamond Creek Falls! I
love that lady... she is from the Santa Clara 1st ward. I'm glad that
Oregon is so beautiful and that I have gotten the chance to see so
many awesome things here!!
I love you all, can't wait to see you all next week!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011
We got to hear Elder Perry and Elder Clayton speak on Saturday. They
all wanted us to shake their hands. It was great to shake an apostle
of the Lords hand. Elder Perry said that I must be loving this nice
cool summer because I would be hot if I were back home in Mesa. haha,
minus the fact that it is SUPER humid here and I have been sweating
buckets the last few days. Elder Perry talked about diligent, hard
working missionaries. It was a great reminder to me that the Lord can
only bless us as we are doing our part. He bore the most powerful
testimony that literaly shook my insides when he said it. He reminds
me of Grampa Wiegel, it was a great day.
Steph and Omar took us out to lunch this week and bought me some ducks
stuff. It was great to be with them again.
We prayed to find new investigators and one day during our window of
heaven we found Lee. She is from China and is attending the U of O.
She let us come back and teach her. She doesn't believe in God. It was
so amazing to go back to the basics and teach so simply about God and
who he is. She was in awe at what we said. She was really hesitant to
pray, but said she would do it. I am excited to keep teaching her!
3 days in a row all of our apts cancelled. that was such a
disappointment, especially cause one of those days was S. Singers
bday. We had the opportunity to really get out on the streets, knock
doors and talk to some amazing people.
Yesterday during church a lady spoke about love. I realized that love
is the greatest thing aobut missionary work. As we love, we serve and
are given even more. It just grows and grows and we become more and
more like God.
I love you all!!
have a good week!!
Love Sister Glasgow
all wanted us to shake their hands. It was great to shake an apostle
of the Lords hand. Elder Perry said that I must be loving this nice
cool summer because I would be hot if I were back home in Mesa. haha,
minus the fact that it is SUPER humid here and I have been sweating
buckets the last few days. Elder Perry talked about diligent, hard
working missionaries. It was a great reminder to me that the Lord can
only bless us as we are doing our part. He bore the most powerful
testimony that literaly shook my insides when he said it. He reminds
me of Grampa Wiegel, it was a great day.
Steph and Omar took us out to lunch this week and bought me some ducks
stuff. It was great to be with them again.
We prayed to find new investigators and one day during our window of
heaven we found Lee. She is from China and is attending the U of O.
She let us come back and teach her. She doesn't believe in God. It was
so amazing to go back to the basics and teach so simply about God and
who he is. She was in awe at what we said. She was really hesitant to
pray, but said she would do it. I am excited to keep teaching her!
3 days in a row all of our apts cancelled. that was such a
disappointment, especially cause one of those days was S. Singers
bday. We had the opportunity to really get out on the streets, knock
doors and talk to some amazing people.
Yesterday during church a lady spoke about love. I realized that love
is the greatest thing aobut missionary work. As we love, we serve and
are given even more. It just grows and grows and we become more and
more like God.
I love you all!!
have a good week!!
Love Sister Glasgow
Monday, August 15, 2011
August 15, 2011
Hello my family!
Here are the things going on in my life in Eugene.
1. Eric and Chantel are not ready for baptism yet. Chantel told us
that she feels like she doesn't know enough yet. She is super quiet
and it's hard for her to express her feelings and thoughts. This is
really frustrating! She loves learning and thinks it all could be
true, but isn't sure for 100%. I feel bad cause her husband told us
that he is basically ready to jump in the water, but he won't do it
unless she does. Pray for them. Eric is great. We took a recent
convert with us and she said how she struggles at times understanding
what she reads. Eric then told her that she should pray before she
reads and that would help a lot. haha. I just had to laugh cause Eric
isn't even a member!
2. We spoke in Eugene 3rd ward. I spoke about becoming a member
missionary. I was so grateful that I could share my thoughts of how we
can be prepared, why we do the work and how we can receive strength
and guidance. I know that my mission has helped me be better at
speaking in front of people and not having write out my talk word for
word. haha.
3. Elder Perry is coming to speak to us on Saturday!! yay!
4. I have prayed lately that I would be able to speak to people on a
level that they could see how the gospel could really benefit their
lives. As I did this, I had some amazing experiences. My tongue was
loosed and the words just came. So many times I find that I say the
same things to people and don't think about them as people who need
directions, direction that I could possibly lead them to if I would
just be that instrument that God wants me to be. Honestly, we didn't
get any return apts from those people, but it was an answer to my
prayer and it strengthened my testimony.
5. I love my life in Eugene! I see some weird, crazy, abnormal things.
The other day I saw a man with 5 long braids in his beard. He braided
these long blue ropes into them. When he walked, they dangled back and
forth. I also saw a man riding his bike with a unicorn point attached
to the helmet. Then again, countless girls with hairy pits and legs.
haha.
Those are a few of the things going on. I love this work so much. I
love my comp Sister Singer. She is so amazing and has a strong
testimony of the gospel. Heavenly Father has led us to speak to so
many amazing people and I know it will get better and better each day.
We choose how our day will be and as we follow the Savior, I know it
is even better.
Have a wonderful week!! Love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Here are the things going on in my life in Eugene.
1. Eric and Chantel are not ready for baptism yet. Chantel told us
that she feels like she doesn't know enough yet. She is super quiet
and it's hard for her to express her feelings and thoughts. This is
really frustrating! She loves learning and thinks it all could be
true, but isn't sure for 100%. I feel bad cause her husband told us
that he is basically ready to jump in the water, but he won't do it
unless she does. Pray for them. Eric is great. We took a recent
convert with us and she said how she struggles at times understanding
what she reads. Eric then told her that she should pray before she
reads and that would help a lot. haha. I just had to laugh cause Eric
isn't even a member!
2. We spoke in Eugene 3rd ward. I spoke about becoming a member
missionary. I was so grateful that I could share my thoughts of how we
can be prepared, why we do the work and how we can receive strength
and guidance. I know that my mission has helped me be better at
speaking in front of people and not having write out my talk word for
word. haha.
3. Elder Perry is coming to speak to us on Saturday!! yay!
4. I have prayed lately that I would be able to speak to people on a
level that they could see how the gospel could really benefit their
lives. As I did this, I had some amazing experiences. My tongue was
loosed and the words just came. So many times I find that I say the
same things to people and don't think about them as people who need
directions, direction that I could possibly lead them to if I would
just be that instrument that God wants me to be. Honestly, we didn't
get any return apts from those people, but it was an answer to my
prayer and it strengthened my testimony.
5. I love my life in Eugene! I see some weird, crazy, abnormal things.
The other day I saw a man with 5 long braids in his beard. He braided
these long blue ropes into them. When he walked, they dangled back and
forth. I also saw a man riding his bike with a unicorn point attached
to the helmet. Then again, countless girls with hairy pits and legs.
haha.
Those are a few of the things going on. I love this work so much. I
love my comp Sister Singer. She is so amazing and has a strong
testimony of the gospel. Heavenly Father has led us to speak to so
many amazing people and I know it will get better and better each day.
We choose how our day will be and as we follow the Savior, I know it
is even better.
Have a wonderful week!! Love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, August 8, 2011
August 8, 2011
Hello my sweet family!
To start off I have to just tell you a funny story. The beginning of
my mission was so exhausting. My feet hurt, my back ached and I never
thought I would get a good night rest. Well, that hasn't changed too
much, I guess I have just gotten used to it. Well Sister Singer is so
amazing and I love her to death. She also has been super tired the
last week and as she was praying to go to a lesson, she paused for
about 7 seconds. I was kinda confused and didn't know what was going
on. I peeped my eyes open, looked over at her and she was asleep. Out
cold. haha. The work of a mission is so draining. I love her to death
and we still laugh about that all the time.
Let your light so shine. We had a wonderful combined district meeting
this week. We talked about the Matt 5 14-16. I loved being able to
think about light and what that does for us. I reflected of good
people in my life that have so much light and just beam when they are
around people. We talked about the world and how they need this light.
We can't hold back on anything. We will be held accountable for the
decisions we make and do not make. I was so touched to learn more and
more about this light that we each have as members of the gospel.
Christ commands us to "go ye into the world and preach my gospel to
every creature". We do that as we serve, love, invite help and
fellowship. This light will just radiate as we follow this counsel and
show God how much we love him.
We have been teaching a young couple that we invited to be baptized.
The husband automatically said yes, but the wife is really hesitant.
She is skeptical and has some trust issues because of her past. She
was abused, ran over, hair caught on fire and just tortured over and
over again by her family. Her husband wants to wait for her to make
the decision. They were taught by the elders a few months back and she
did not want to join the church at all. She told us that she feels
more ready and knows that her life is in a place where she wants more
God and Christ. I hope we can set a date with them this week.
My comp and I are having a lot of fun together. I love being able to
just talk and help her learn things about the mission. It's amazing
what my testimony has grown into since I've been with her. I have had
to be a lot more confident in my savior and have leaned on his
guidance to know what the heck I am supposed to be doing. I haven't
been as stressed this week, which is a huge blessing!!!
The wards that we serve in are wonderful! They give us referrals like
mad. I love it. This one family, the Oilar's, have 4 boys and one
little girl. The boys are 15, 13, 12, and 10. The girl is 4. I love
going over to there house and just feel like I am at home. It's great
to find those people that just make you feel so much love.
I've seen the Lord in my life each day. Especially as we teach
lessons. So many times I have come out of lessons so humbled at the
fact that I would be used as a vessel to let someone know what God
wants for them. I just can't comprehend how God works. I'm glad that I
can be worthy to be used as an instrument. I know that my mouth is
being filled everyday and it strengthens my faith and gives me courage
to continue to find, teach and baptize people in my areas.
PYoung is absolutely amazing. Cedar always talks about the Turks and
how much love they have. I feel the same way about Pyoung. He called
me the other day to just check up on me. He told me that he felt so
happy to know me and told me that I better bring my own family over to
visit he and SYoung when they are old, gray and bent over. That meant
the world to me!! I love them so much. Each time I just look into
PYoungs eyes I can just see how much care and concern he has for me
and each missionary. He is changing a lot of the things in our mission
and is completely being guided by the Lord. This work is completely
amazing. When he also talked to me I told him how sad I was that I
wouldn't get to have him as a President for too much longer he then
laughed and said "Oh yeah, that was the other reason we were calling,
so glad you said something. We wanted to let you know that we have
extended your call for a year!" I about died when he said that. He
then laughed and said he was just kidding, but wished he wasn't so we
could have more time in the mission. They have changed my mission and
I will be so grateful to them for the rest of my life.
Mormon.org.... you all need to get on that website and share it with
friends, family and neighbors. It is such an amazing tool and we need
to share it. Email friends links to videos of prophets, apostles and
people that have overcome struggles and trials. People don't know that
we have this amazing resource!!
Okay, I've said enough and have rambled a lot.
Know that I am happy as can be. I smile way too much my jaw hurts. ;)
I love you all so much. Thank you for all of your support and Love.
You all mean the world to me!!!! I love being a missionary.
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
ps. I saw a girl on the side of the road holding a sign that said,
"need beer". Also saw a girl doing cartwheels and dance moves on the
side of the street. I love Eugene.
To start off I have to just tell you a funny story. The beginning of
my mission was so exhausting. My feet hurt, my back ached and I never
thought I would get a good night rest. Well, that hasn't changed too
much, I guess I have just gotten used to it. Well Sister Singer is so
amazing and I love her to death. She also has been super tired the
last week and as she was praying to go to a lesson, she paused for
about 7 seconds. I was kinda confused and didn't know what was going
on. I peeped my eyes open, looked over at her and she was asleep. Out
cold. haha. The work of a mission is so draining. I love her to death
and we still laugh about that all the time.
Let your light so shine. We had a wonderful combined district meeting
this week. We talked about the Matt 5 14-16. I loved being able to
think about light and what that does for us. I reflected of good
people in my life that have so much light and just beam when they are
around people. We talked about the world and how they need this light.
We can't hold back on anything. We will be held accountable for the
decisions we make and do not make. I was so touched to learn more and
more about this light that we each have as members of the gospel.
Christ commands us to "go ye into the world and preach my gospel to
every creature". We do that as we serve, love, invite help and
fellowship. This light will just radiate as we follow this counsel and
show God how much we love him.
We have been teaching a young couple that we invited to be baptized.
The husband automatically said yes, but the wife is really hesitant.
She is skeptical and has some trust issues because of her past. She
was abused, ran over, hair caught on fire and just tortured over and
over again by her family. Her husband wants to wait for her to make
the decision. They were taught by the elders a few months back and she
did not want to join the church at all. She told us that she feels
more ready and knows that her life is in a place where she wants more
God and Christ. I hope we can set a date with them this week.
My comp and I are having a lot of fun together. I love being able to
just talk and help her learn things about the mission. It's amazing
what my testimony has grown into since I've been with her. I have had
to be a lot more confident in my savior and have leaned on his
guidance to know what the heck I am supposed to be doing. I haven't
been as stressed this week, which is a huge blessing!!!
The wards that we serve in are wonderful! They give us referrals like
mad. I love it. This one family, the Oilar's, have 4 boys and one
little girl. The boys are 15, 13, 12, and 10. The girl is 4. I love
going over to there house and just feel like I am at home. It's great
to find those people that just make you feel so much love.
I've seen the Lord in my life each day. Especially as we teach
lessons. So many times I have come out of lessons so humbled at the
fact that I would be used as a vessel to let someone know what God
wants for them. I just can't comprehend how God works. I'm glad that I
can be worthy to be used as an instrument. I know that my mouth is
being filled everyday and it strengthens my faith and gives me courage
to continue to find, teach and baptize people in my areas.
PYoung is absolutely amazing. Cedar always talks about the Turks and
how much love they have. I feel the same way about Pyoung. He called
me the other day to just check up on me. He told me that he felt so
happy to know me and told me that I better bring my own family over to
visit he and SYoung when they are old, gray and bent over. That meant
the world to me!! I love them so much. Each time I just look into
PYoungs eyes I can just see how much care and concern he has for me
and each missionary. He is changing a lot of the things in our mission
and is completely being guided by the Lord. This work is completely
amazing. When he also talked to me I told him how sad I was that I
wouldn't get to have him as a President for too much longer he then
laughed and said "Oh yeah, that was the other reason we were calling,
so glad you said something. We wanted to let you know that we have
extended your call for a year!" I about died when he said that. He
then laughed and said he was just kidding, but wished he wasn't so we
could have more time in the mission. They have changed my mission and
I will be so grateful to them for the rest of my life.
Mormon.org.... you all need to get on that website and share it with
friends, family and neighbors. It is such an amazing tool and we need
to share it. Email friends links to videos of prophets, apostles and
people that have overcome struggles and trials. People don't know that
we have this amazing resource!!
Okay, I've said enough and have rambled a lot.
Know that I am happy as can be. I smile way too much my jaw hurts. ;)
I love you all so much. Thank you for all of your support and Love.
You all mean the world to me!!!! I love being a missionary.
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
ps. I saw a girl on the side of the road holding a sign that said,
"need beer". Also saw a girl doing cartwheels and dance moves on the
side of the street. I love Eugene.
Monday, August 1, 2011
August 1, 2011
I have so much to write, but so little time to do it.
I want you all to know how much I love my new comp, Sister Singer!!
She and I get along super well. She reminds me of myself when I first
started my mission. She has a strong desire to do the work, but is
terrified at times. She has a rock solid testimony and brings the
spirit so strong in lessons. She is super cute and girly... haha, she
makes me look like a way frumpy sister missionary. :) I know that our
companionship was a miracle. All the trainers and new missionaries met
at Pyoungs and he interviewed them, we had dinner and then he called
us up one by one and said who we would be training. 5 sisters were
training and I was the last to get called up. The second the 4th
sister was called I ran over to my new comp and gave her a big hug.
That was a way stressful day and I was soooooo relieved when we were
called to be comps together. I am learning so much from her and I
needed her.
Okay so pink washing means that I have taken over a new area from the
elders and get to kinda start where they left off. The areas were both
in a dry spell, so we kinda had to start from the bottom and work our
way up. It has been a challenge, not gonna lie. I still feel
inadequate to do this, but I've seen so many miracles happen and can't
deny the fact the God is leading me and helping me move the work
forward in the area and helping me to train a new missionary. I've
been given so many blessings the last week. Oh yeah and this week has
seemed like a whole year. It has been really long. It is so nice to
get emails from everyone today. I needed this. :)
We had a baptism on sat for Gloria. The person giving the talk didn't
show up, so I ended up giving the talk. We also taught the gospel
princ. class and we get to speak in church in 2 weeks. I love the
Eugene 3rd ward!! They are all so fantastic and they loved that they
have new sisters. They love us so that made me feel good. We got super
excited to have them help us find the people that are prepared in
Eugene.
Eugene is great. The apt was an old elders apt for the last several
years. They cleaned it really well and it didn't even smell like boy.
yaya
We don't work in the office now. They didn't want us to because pyoung
feels really strong about us spending as much time in our area as
possible cause he feels that people are just waiting for the gospel.
I'm glad that I get to just focus on the area and helping s. singer
get comfortable with the work.... I debated telling her when I was
coming home, but within the first 10 min she asked me and I gave in.
She is super sad and nervous, but I'm glad I get to leave her with
things that helped me on my mission. Hopefully she will make use of it
and come out better because of it.
We haven't taught anyone all last week. We set up apt with new
investigators. A lot of the time we spent tracting and planning where
people live and just doing prepwork so we don't waste our time driving
all over the place. It has been good.
I feel like I have just rambled a bunch and I can't really express how
I am feeling, but maybe this gives you an idea of how my thoughts have
been the last week... nuts. :)
I love my new comp, I love being a missionary, I love Eugene, I love
Pyoung and I love my Heavenly Father and he is aware of me right now
and forever.
I love you all. Continue to write and pray for me. Thank you all! Love
and miss you!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
I want you all to know how much I love my new comp, Sister Singer!!
She and I get along super well. She reminds me of myself when I first
started my mission. She has a strong desire to do the work, but is
terrified at times. She has a rock solid testimony and brings the
spirit so strong in lessons. She is super cute and girly... haha, she
makes me look like a way frumpy sister missionary. :) I know that our
companionship was a miracle. All the trainers and new missionaries met
at Pyoungs and he interviewed them, we had dinner and then he called
us up one by one and said who we would be training. 5 sisters were
training and I was the last to get called up. The second the 4th
sister was called I ran over to my new comp and gave her a big hug.
That was a way stressful day and I was soooooo relieved when we were
called to be comps together. I am learning so much from her and I
needed her.
Okay so pink washing means that I have taken over a new area from the
elders and get to kinda start where they left off. The areas were both
in a dry spell, so we kinda had to start from the bottom and work our
way up. It has been a challenge, not gonna lie. I still feel
inadequate to do this, but I've seen so many miracles happen and can't
deny the fact the God is leading me and helping me move the work
forward in the area and helping me to train a new missionary. I've
been given so many blessings the last week. Oh yeah and this week has
seemed like a whole year. It has been really long. It is so nice to
get emails from everyone today. I needed this. :)
We had a baptism on sat for Gloria. The person giving the talk didn't
show up, so I ended up giving the talk. We also taught the gospel
princ. class and we get to speak in church in 2 weeks. I love the
Eugene 3rd ward!! They are all so fantastic and they loved that they
have new sisters. They love us so that made me feel good. We got super
excited to have them help us find the people that are prepared in
Eugene.
Eugene is great. The apt was an old elders apt for the last several
years. They cleaned it really well and it didn't even smell like boy.
yaya
We don't work in the office now. They didn't want us to because pyoung
feels really strong about us spending as much time in our area as
possible cause he feels that people are just waiting for the gospel.
I'm glad that I get to just focus on the area and helping s. singer
get comfortable with the work.... I debated telling her when I was
coming home, but within the first 10 min she asked me and I gave in.
She is super sad and nervous, but I'm glad I get to leave her with
things that helped me on my mission. Hopefully she will make use of it
and come out better because of it.
We haven't taught anyone all last week. We set up apt with new
investigators. A lot of the time we spent tracting and planning where
people live and just doing prepwork so we don't waste our time driving
all over the place. It has been good.
I feel like I have just rambled a bunch and I can't really express how
I am feeling, but maybe this gives you an idea of how my thoughts have
been the last week... nuts. :)
I love my new comp, I love being a missionary, I love Eugene, I love
Pyoung and I love my Heavenly Father and he is aware of me right now
and forever.
I love you all. Continue to write and pray for me. Thank you all! Love
and miss you!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, July 25, 2011
July 25, 2011
Hey Family!
Oh my this weekend has been a huge suprise, whirlwind, rollercoaster
ride... so much fun!!
Transfer calls: S. Kaufusi got called on Friday afternoon informing
her that she was leaving to Central Point. I heard her say, "when do I
leave?" I was super sad to hear this. Then she handed the phone to me.
The AP then said that I was going to be transferred too!! This is my
2nd area that has closed for sisters and opened for elders (it has
been a Santa Clara part 2). I think I am bad luck for things like
this. haha. He then told me that I would be pinkwashing and taking
over the office elders area in Eugene. I also would be training a new
missionary. (btw the church has asked that we no longer use the word
"greenie" instead call them new missionaries.) I freaked out when he
told me that!!!! I felt so overwelmed, nervous, anxious, excited and
just dumbfounded really. I couldn't believe that I would get
transferred again. This will make it my 5th area and 7th comp. The
office elders are no longer really helping too much in the office, so
me and my comp will get to help out... maybe I will be doing stuff
like Cedar. Who knows, I am just happy to do what the Lord wants me to
do. The more I think about it, the more I am just happy to work hard
and have more miracles in Eugene. I feel good about it. I know that
PYoung is an inspired man. My whole mission I have served with sisters
that have been older in the mission or ones that came out with me. I
have learned a lot and I hope I can teach the new missionary how to
have fun and work hard in the OEM. It will be great. Oh yeah, I leave
today at 10:30!! I go to Eugene to the mission home and do training
with PYoung. The new missionaries will come tomorrow and we will teach
and mingle with them. PYoung will not assign our comp until after we
meet with all the new missionaries!! Wow, all off of inspiration and
revelation. It will be good. I am excited. Your prayers would be
great. :)
I was able to go to Medford Temple to see Randy and Charlene sealed.
What an amazing experience. They asked me to sit with them and act as
family cause none of their family are members. I felt special and
happy to be there for them. They were just glowing. The promises given
in the sealing were absolutely amazing. I am so excited to be sealed
some day! After the sealing we went over to the Baskins (I lived with
them in Central Point) and had pizza and just visited. 2 of the
missionaries that taught them came back, S. Kaufusi, S. Rose and S.
Losee. It was great to be with all of them. I'm so glad I got to do
that.
I am glad I got to serve in Myrtle Creek. I have learned so much from
this area, ward and my comp. I will miss this beautiful place. Not
sure if I would want to re-live this area, but I know that the things
that I went thru here will help me the rest of my life!!
We stopped by and said good bye to a lot of people. Delbert cried the
moment we told him we were leaving. He got out his guitar and sang us
a song. I recorded it.. you can listen to it when i am home. We also
said goodbye to Destiny, Rebecca and others that we taught.
I love this work. I know that Heavenly Father listens to me and hears
my prayers. I love being a missionary. I am happy as can be!!!! I love
you all!! Miss you all!!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
I am such a happy girl. Let me tell you all, I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!!
I hope you all have had a wonderful week. I had a great week. Honestly
nothing too out of the ordinary.. still had some dogs that almost bit
us, lots of door slams, people canceling apts, but I had a wonderful
attitude. I think Heavenly Father really opened up my eyes this week.
We taught this crazy guy Ron that came to church last week. He said he
doesn't believe in God and the word faith is "alien" to him. He said,
"I feel like a retirement center escapee talking to a bunch of high
school cheerleaders!" He was laughing so hard. S. kaufusi just looked
at him. The member that was with us said, "I think that you just
offended them, maybe you should say sorry." It was funny that he said
that. We are no longer teaching him. He just wants the social side of
everything.
Destiny wants to get baptized!! Yes! She explained that God had been
pushing her as she read the book of Mormon and she realized that it
was "her time". Very cool stuff.
I get to go to a sealing for Randy and Charlene-- from my first area--
this weekend. I am super stoked. Never been to a sealing, so it should
be a memory I will never forget. We get to have a slumber party with
S. Rose and S. Losee.
S. Nelson, S. Losee, S. Thain and S. Smith all leave in 11 days. I am
so sad!! We went to crater lake today with nelson and losee today. It
was fun seeing them one last time before they leave. I've been crying
all day. I hate losing my sister! It has been pouring the last few
days. I don't think I am gonna get a summer at all this year!! It was
foggy and poured all day at Crater Lake. It was an adventure!
Beautiful.
A story is told of a man that is told by the Lord to move a very heavy
boulder from one side of his house to the other. He works day by day
trying to roll over and budge this boulder. He does this for over a
year. He is able to finally push and push and struggle to make it over
to the side. At the end of the time, he looks back and sees how short
of a distance it really took. He then realizes how strong it made him.
He thanks the Lord. I like this. Sometimes in life we feel like the
Lord asks us to do very difficult things. As we obey, he makes us
stronger. We may not see a the huge fruits of our labors, but as we
examine ourselves, we see how much change has been made. I know that
as I follow my Heavenly Father, he in return helps me. I love this
work. I love all of you. I love the gospel and it has made me so
happy. I love bearing my testimony of these truths. I can't deny these
things. Each day it grows and grows.
I love you all. Be happy. I am doing wonderful!! XOXO
Sunday, July 17, 2011
July 11, 2001
We got to have interviews with President Young. I love that man so
>> much!! He just has this sparkle in his eye and he just builds us all
>> up! My interview went great.. I won't go into detail, but I just
>> really appreciate that time he spent with me and really helped my
>> testimony grow. He is called of God and has the keys to lead this
>> mission. I will never forget my experience with him as we talked about
>> Myrtle Creek and how we could move the work along. Prayers were
>> answered and tears were shed. I'm so grateful that I get to know him
>> and his sweet wife for a few months. It is a huge blessing to know and
>> serve with them.
>> After our interviews I went back to Central Point for exchanges! Omg I
>> felt like I went back into time as I stepped into my old apt and
>> visited with those that I taught over a year ago. It was amazing to be
>> back and see the people that I love so much!! 2 recent converts are
>> being sealed at the end of this month in the Medford Temple and I hope
>> that I can go down for it. I got to visit my sweet Lehenekr. She is so
>> special to me and it was nice to catch up on life, read scriptures and
>> bear my testimony to her again. I love that lady so much!! It was nice
>> to go back to the place I was born and get some of the new missionary
>> spirit back again... I was with a new missionary, S. Rose and she is
>> full of so much fire and enthusiasm. She would yell, "This is so
>> amazing! We have the gospel on the earth and it's perfect! We get to
>> tell that to everyone we see!!" It was so fun to be with her!
>> Delbert took a huge backslide. It broke my heart. We are no longer
>> teaching him.
>> We got to teach Destiny finally. She has been out of town and not able
>> to sit down with us. The lesson wasn't that great. I can see how
>> important daily contact is. She wants to get baptized, but feels like
>> she wants to meet with us for a long time so she knows everything. We
>> bore our testimonies and expressed that she won't know everything
>> right now, but she will know enough to get baptized in a few weeks.
>> She was willing to read and pray for an answer. She told us how God
>> has always answered her prayers and is confident she will get an
>> answer.
>> This man, Ron, showed up at church yesterday. He was looking for
>> fellowship and social activities. He is a chatter box and it's hard to
>> get a word in with him, but I'm grateful that we get to go tonight
>> over to a member's home to teach him more about the Gospel. That was a
>> great blessing that just kinda fell into our lap. Miracle.
>> Another girl, Christina, and her 3 little girls also showed up at
>> church. Bishop had met her in the middle of the week and she was
>> looking for some help. He invited her to church and she showed up. She
>> isn't ready to meet with us due to her living condition, but she has
>> agreed to come to church again and wants to take the lessons starting
>> next week. Miracle.
>> We have things called "Windows of Heaven" and it's where we pray to
>> the Lord to have an apt with an investigator at a certain time and
>> place. Last night we really worked hard at our window, called on the
>> powers of heaven and found this sweet girl, Tiphanie. She has a little
>> 2 year old boy. I was so happy when she opened the door and let us in
>> because not even 3 weeks ago we talked to her on the street and she
>> seemed interested, but was in a hurry and we didn't get any of her
>> info. She was happy to see us again and we were able to teach her
>> about the Book of Mormon and invite her to learn more. Miracle.
>> We stopped by to see a former investigator. Her mom answered the door
>> and informed us that her daughter passed away a year ago that day. I
>> was so sorry for her and didn't know how the mom was gonna react. She
>> just gave me a huge hug and looked up into the sky and said, "Angela
>> sent you here to me!" I guess that the daughter had a good Mormon
>> friend all growing up and really liked the church, but never joined.
>> The mother was so appreciative! I was so grateful we got to answer a
>> prayer and see how the Lord put us in the path of this sweet woman.
>> Although she doesn't want to meet with us right now, I know that when
>> missionaries go back, she will remember our visit and hopefully accept
>> the gospel. Miracle.
>> Miracles are happening every day. I'm so glad that my steps are being
>> guided each day. Heavenly Father 's plan is perfect and as we humble
>> ourselves and ask him for guidance, he will lead us to the right path.
>> My testimony has been strengthened this week and I feel so blessed to
>> have so many opportunities to share the gospel with people that I
>> truly love and care for.
>> Have a wonderful week! I love you all!!
>>
>> Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
>> much!! He just has this sparkle in his eye and he just builds us all
>> up! My interview went great.. I won't go into detail, but I just
>> really appreciate that time he spent with me and really helped my
>> testimony grow. He is called of God and has the keys to lead this
>> mission. I will never forget my experience with him as we talked about
>> Myrtle Creek and how we could move the work along. Prayers were
>> answered and tears were shed. I'm so grateful that I get to know him
>> and his sweet wife for a few months. It is a huge blessing to know and
>> serve with them.
>> After our interviews I went back to Central Point for exchanges! Omg I
>> felt like I went back into time as I stepped into my old apt and
>> visited with those that I taught over a year ago. It was amazing to be
>> back and see the people that I love so much!! 2 recent converts are
>> being sealed at the end of this month in the Medford Temple and I hope
>> that I can go down for it. I got to visit my sweet Lehenekr. She is so
>> special to me and it was nice to catch up on life, read scriptures and
>> bear my testimony to her again. I love that lady so much!! It was nice
>> to go back to the place I was born and get some of the new missionary
>> spirit back again... I was with a new missionary, S. Rose and she is
>> full of so much fire and enthusiasm. She would yell, "This is so
>> amazing! We have the gospel on the earth and it's perfect! We get to
>> tell that to everyone we see!!" It was so fun to be with her!
>> Delbert took a huge backslide. It broke my heart. We are no longer
>> teaching him.
>> We got to teach Destiny finally. She has been out of town and not able
>> to sit down with us. The lesson wasn't that great. I can see how
>> important daily contact is. She wants to get baptized, but feels like
>> she wants to meet with us for a long time so she knows everything. We
>> bore our testimonies and expressed that she won't know everything
>> right now, but she will know enough to get baptized in a few weeks.
>> She was willing to read and pray for an answer. She told us how God
>> has always answered her prayers and is confident she will get an
>> answer.
>> This man, Ron, showed up at church yesterday. He was looking for
>> fellowship and social activities. He is a chatter box and it's hard to
>> get a word in with him, but I'm grateful that we get to go tonight
>> over to a member's home to teach him more about the Gospel. That was a
>> great blessing that just kinda fell into our lap. Miracle.
>> Another girl, Christina, and her 3 little girls also showed up at
>> church. Bishop had met her in the middle of the week and she was
>> looking for some help. He invited her to church and she showed up. She
>> isn't ready to meet with us due to her living condition, but she has
>> agreed to come to church again and wants to take the lessons starting
>> next week. Miracle.
>> We have things called "Windows of Heaven" and it's where we pray to
>> the Lord to have an apt with an investigator at a certain time and
>> place. Last night we really worked hard at our window, called on the
>> powers of heaven and found this sweet girl, Tiphanie. She has a little
>> 2 year old boy. I was so happy when she opened the door and let us in
>> because not even 3 weeks ago we talked to her on the street and she
>> seemed interested, but was in a hurry and we didn't get any of her
>> info. She was happy to see us again and we were able to teach her
>> about the Book of Mormon and invite her to learn more. Miracle.
>> We stopped by to see a former investigator. Her mom answered the door
>> and informed us that her daughter passed away a year ago that day. I
>> was so sorry for her and didn't know how the mom was gonna react. She
>> just gave me a huge hug and looked up into the sky and said, "Angela
>> sent you here to me!" I guess that the daughter had a good Mormon
>> friend all growing up and really liked the church, but never joined.
>> The mother was so appreciative! I was so grateful we got to answer a
>> prayer and see how the Lord put us in the path of this sweet woman.
>> Although she doesn't want to meet with us right now, I know that when
>> missionaries go back, she will remember our visit and hopefully accept
>> the gospel. Miracle.
>> Miracles are happening every day. I'm so glad that my steps are being
>> guided each day. Heavenly Father 's plan is perfect and as we humble
>> ourselves and ask him for guidance, he will lead us to the right path.
>> My testimony has been strengthened this week and I feel so blessed to
>> have so many opportunities to share the gospel with people that I
>> truly love and care for.
>> Have a wonderful week! I love you all!!
>>
>> Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, July 4, 2011
July 4, 2011
We got to meet our new Mission President Young!! He is so great! The
second I saw him I got goosebumps and just knew that he was my new
pres. It was a great confirmation. He and his wife are just fabulous!
They are a lot like the MacDonalds. We get to have interviews this
week. I'm excited to talk with him more one on one. The first thing he
said to me was, "Sister Glasgow, you don't look like you did in your
picture." haha, hopefully I haven't changed too much from when I left.
:) He laughed and said I looked better. ha. He is so positive and
really wants to get the work going. He really put the fire in us to go
out and baptize Oregon. This will be a wonderful change. He talked a
little about the MacDonalds and told us they were crying as they
pulled out of their driveway. As he spoke, I just started crying. My
eyes wouldn't stop watering. I wasn't expecting that at all. I really
miss PMac, but am grateful to have a new Pres for a little bit. We had
a discussion about "Days Never to Be Forgotten." These truly are days
that are sometimes long, hard and trying, but I will NEVER forget the
time I have had to serve the Lord. I was able to reflect on the
desires that I have in my life and I know that thru prayer and
laboring with diligence, those things can be granted as we have faith.
What are our desires? Enos 1;12.
I had one of the worst door slams of my mission thus far. It was
pretty funny. A girl answered the door and we said "How are you doing
today?" Her reply, "It would be a lot better if you would stop
interrupting me!!!" They she slammed the door super hard in our faces.
I just walked away laughing. She then came back out and said, "You
know what, it would be so much better if you would tell your people to
stay the "F" off of my property!!" Then she proceeded to go back and
slam the door again. It was great. I love rude people that cuss me
out. :) I also got bit by a dog this week... twice. haha. Only one of
them broke thru my skin. Nothing bad. But things are really looking
up... I promise. :)
We felt a very strong prompting to go see Delbert at the beginning of
the week. We stopped by and he told us he had stopped drinking and
smoking! What!? He didn't smell like alcohol like usual. His whole
body and lips were uncontrollably shaking because of the withdrawals.
He was having a huge battle with demons during his sleep and he prayed
and he has slept peacefully since. He is reading in the BOM; already
up to the end of 2 Nephi. He loves Lehi. It was like a 100% turn
around. He also had his divorce go thru! It was a huge answer to all
of our prayers. He came to church and even bore his testimony. I was
kinda scared that he would say something off, but it was the best
testimony the whole sacrament meeting. I was blown away. The spirit
was really strong. Oh yeah and he came to a baptism up in Roseburg
with us and some members. Afterward he just went on and on about how
cool it will be for him to be baptized some day. Too many miracles to
even count. I feel so blessed to be seeing so many wonderful things on
my mission!!
Destiny told us that she talked to her husband about baptism and she
wants to learn and work towards it. Say what?! So cool! Wow, I am just
completely in awe at how good my Heavenly Father has been to me.
We had dinner with the Buckmans and they invited Janice over!! We
haven't seen her in about 2 weeks. She isn't interested in being
taught, but it was great to talk with her and catch up with her.
Well I got to see S. Nelson again. We had a fun time going on
exchanges. Love that girl. I am so grateful for my wonderful
companions. They have all taught me things that I will never forget.
S. Kaufusi and I are doing just great. We are climbing out of the hole
and really getting to see some amazing things. :)
I love you all!! Happy 4th of July!
Love Sister Glasgow
second I saw him I got goosebumps and just knew that he was my new
pres. It was a great confirmation. He and his wife are just fabulous!
They are a lot like the MacDonalds. We get to have interviews this
week. I'm excited to talk with him more one on one. The first thing he
said to me was, "Sister Glasgow, you don't look like you did in your
picture." haha, hopefully I haven't changed too much from when I left.
:) He laughed and said I looked better. ha. He is so positive and
really wants to get the work going. He really put the fire in us to go
out and baptize Oregon. This will be a wonderful change. He talked a
little about the MacDonalds and told us they were crying as they
pulled out of their driveway. As he spoke, I just started crying. My
eyes wouldn't stop watering. I wasn't expecting that at all. I really
miss PMac, but am grateful to have a new Pres for a little bit. We had
a discussion about "Days Never to Be Forgotten." These truly are days
that are sometimes long, hard and trying, but I will NEVER forget the
time I have had to serve the Lord. I was able to reflect on the
desires that I have in my life and I know that thru prayer and
laboring with diligence, those things can be granted as we have faith.
What are our desires? Enos 1;12.
I had one of the worst door slams of my mission thus far. It was
pretty funny. A girl answered the door and we said "How are you doing
today?" Her reply, "It would be a lot better if you would stop
interrupting me!!!" They she slammed the door super hard in our faces.
I just walked away laughing. She then came back out and said, "You
know what, it would be so much better if you would tell your people to
stay the "F" off of my property!!" Then she proceeded to go back and
slam the door again. It was great. I love rude people that cuss me
out. :) I also got bit by a dog this week... twice. haha. Only one of
them broke thru my skin. Nothing bad. But things are really looking
up... I promise. :)
We felt a very strong prompting to go see Delbert at the beginning of
the week. We stopped by and he told us he had stopped drinking and
smoking! What!? He didn't smell like alcohol like usual. His whole
body and lips were uncontrollably shaking because of the withdrawals.
He was having a huge battle with demons during his sleep and he prayed
and he has slept peacefully since. He is reading in the BOM; already
up to the end of 2 Nephi. He loves Lehi. It was like a 100% turn
around. He also had his divorce go thru! It was a huge answer to all
of our prayers. He came to church and even bore his testimony. I was
kinda scared that he would say something off, but it was the best
testimony the whole sacrament meeting. I was blown away. The spirit
was really strong. Oh yeah and he came to a baptism up in Roseburg
with us and some members. Afterward he just went on and on about how
cool it will be for him to be baptized some day. Too many miracles to
even count. I feel so blessed to be seeing so many wonderful things on
my mission!!
Destiny told us that she talked to her husband about baptism and she
wants to learn and work towards it. Say what?! So cool! Wow, I am just
completely in awe at how good my Heavenly Father has been to me.
We had dinner with the Buckmans and they invited Janice over!! We
haven't seen her in about 2 weeks. She isn't interested in being
taught, but it was great to talk with her and catch up with her.
Well I got to see S. Nelson again. We had a fun time going on
exchanges. Love that girl. I am so grateful for my wonderful
companions. They have all taught me things that I will never forget.
S. Kaufusi and I are doing just great. We are climbing out of the hole
and really getting to see some amazing things. :)
I love you all!! Happy 4th of July!
Love Sister Glasgow
Monday, June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011
Yesterday we had an amazing miracle!! We had about 15 minutes before
an apt and decided to knock on some doors. As we were getting out of
our car we saw a lady standing on her porch. We were about to go talk
to her when a lady came out from the house we were parked in front of.
She asked us what we were doing. She wasn't interested, but said we
could park our car there. When we turned around to visit the other
lady, she was gone. We started walking down the street, knocked on
some doors, talk to uninterested people and started to head back to
the car. The lady on her porch was outside again, so we walked up and
told her who we were. She said for us to wait a second. She went
inside. I was thinking, "oh great, she is gonna go grab her bible and
try to bash with us!" She invited us up onto her porch. I was praying
to know if we should go up or not. Immediately I felt a peace come
over me and I felt so calm. I was so glad that Heavenly Father
answered me just when I needed it!! Lisa is an amazing woman that has
gone through A LOT in the last 4 years. Her son was run over by a
drunk driver and it left him with a brain injury(his head had about 30
staples). During his recovery he was hanging out with some buddies.
They wanted to know if he had any vicadin. He didn't have pain
medication that they wanted. Well these boys were drunk and they
started pushing him around. The boys had bought some brass knuckles 3
days before and when he didn't have what they wanted, they pounded his
skull. They beat him up. A little while later he died. It was a
horrible story. She also said that the boys father had a heart attack
during the funeral and he died. Awful!! She was crying and told us how
suicidal she was. Both S.Kaufusi and I were bawling and telling her
how God sent us to her. She asked us "will I get to see my son again!"
Wow, it was so amazing!! We get to meet with her tonight!!! The other
really cool thing about this is that about an hour before we found
her, both S, Kaufusi and I were saying how we wanted to be an answer
to someones prayer! Prayers were answered!!
We had to drop/ bench all of our investigators last week. None were
progressing. It was really hard and sad, especially cause we didn't
have anyone to teach. It was a huge leap of faith for us to ask the
Lord for direction and he has guided us little by little.
Destiny's lesson went good. Her little girls are so adorable and ask a
billion questions. haha. Destiny remembered a lot of the things we
taught. She went out of town this weekend, but we get to see her
tomorrow!
I have made a goal to not worry about the small things in life and be
happy. It's changed me and helped me not to complain so much. I love
this work and this area. We had a great meeting this week as we
discussed how the Lord can put people in our paths that are truly
ready to accept the gospel. I felt so overwhelmed with the spirit and I
know people are being prepared right NOW. We had the opportunity to go
into many members homes and invite them to do missionary work NOW. We
can not wait. We need to invite everyone. The savior says in Mormon
9:22... we need to preach the gospel to every creature.
My testimony was strengthened this last week as I prepared to speak in
church. I got to reflect on the story in Alma 47. Amalikiah poisons
Lehonti. Lehonti comes down and lowers himself and is killed because
of it. I thought about all the things that have kept me on higher
ground. Prayer, Scripture Study, Church Attendance and FHE. We need
all of these!! I'm so glad that I was faithful to these things before
I came on my mission. That is what really helped prepare me to serve a
misson. I now get to teach people how following this leads to
happiness, preparedness and blessings after blessings!! It is truly
amazing! We can't come down and lower our expectations, standards,
values or beliefs for anything!! I'm glad I had such good parents who
stood on top of the mountain and kept me protected and gave me things
to shield me from the enemy that comes knocking at my door and tempts
me to go down.
President MacDonald and Sister MacDonald will be leaving tomorrow
morning. I am so sad!! We get to meet President and Sister Young on
Thursday. A little nervous, but excited to see the changes that will
occur in the mission.
Thank you for all who have written me... I appreciate it soooo much!!
I hope that you all have a wonderful week!! Mine will be good. :)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
an apt and decided to knock on some doors. As we were getting out of
our car we saw a lady standing on her porch. We were about to go talk
to her when a lady came out from the house we were parked in front of.
She asked us what we were doing. She wasn't interested, but said we
could park our car there. When we turned around to visit the other
lady, she was gone. We started walking down the street, knocked on
some doors, talk to uninterested people and started to head back to
the car. The lady on her porch was outside again, so we walked up and
told her who we were. She said for us to wait a second. She went
inside. I was thinking, "oh great, she is gonna go grab her bible and
try to bash with us!" She invited us up onto her porch. I was praying
to know if we should go up or not. Immediately I felt a peace come
over me and I felt so calm. I was so glad that Heavenly Father
answered me just when I needed it!! Lisa is an amazing woman that has
gone through A LOT in the last 4 years. Her son was run over by a
drunk driver and it left him with a brain injury(his head had about 30
staples). During his recovery he was hanging out with some buddies.
They wanted to know if he had any vicadin. He didn't have pain
medication that they wanted. Well these boys were drunk and they
started pushing him around. The boys had bought some brass knuckles 3
days before and when he didn't have what they wanted, they pounded his
skull. They beat him up. A little while later he died. It was a
horrible story. She also said that the boys father had a heart attack
during the funeral and he died. Awful!! She was crying and told us how
suicidal she was. Both S.Kaufusi and I were bawling and telling her
how God sent us to her. She asked us "will I get to see my son again!"
Wow, it was so amazing!! We get to meet with her tonight!!! The other
really cool thing about this is that about an hour before we found
her, both S, Kaufusi and I were saying how we wanted to be an answer
to someones prayer! Prayers were answered!!
We had to drop/ bench all of our investigators last week. None were
progressing. It was really hard and sad, especially cause we didn't
have anyone to teach. It was a huge leap of faith for us to ask the
Lord for direction and he has guided us little by little.
Destiny's lesson went good. Her little girls are so adorable and ask a
billion questions. haha. Destiny remembered a lot of the things we
taught. She went out of town this weekend, but we get to see her
tomorrow!
I have made a goal to not worry about the small things in life and be
happy. It's changed me and helped me not to complain so much. I love
this work and this area. We had a great meeting this week as we
discussed how the Lord can put people in our paths that are truly
ready to accept the gospel. I felt so overwhelmed with the spirit and I
know people are being prepared right NOW. We had the opportunity to go
into many members homes and invite them to do missionary work NOW. We
can not wait. We need to invite everyone. The savior says in Mormon
9:22... we need to preach the gospel to every creature.
My testimony was strengthened this last week as I prepared to speak in
church. I got to reflect on the story in Alma 47. Amalikiah poisons
Lehonti. Lehonti comes down and lowers himself and is killed because
of it. I thought about all the things that have kept me on higher
ground. Prayer, Scripture Study, Church Attendance and FHE. We need
all of these!! I'm so glad that I was faithful to these things before
I came on my mission. That is what really helped prepare me to serve a
misson. I now get to teach people how following this leads to
happiness, preparedness and blessings after blessings!! It is truly
amazing! We can't come down and lower our expectations, standards,
values or beliefs for anything!! I'm glad I had such good parents who
stood on top of the mountain and kept me protected and gave me things
to shield me from the enemy that comes knocking at my door and tempts
me to go down.
President MacDonald and Sister MacDonald will be leaving tomorrow
morning. I am so sad!! We get to meet President and Sister Young on
Thursday. A little nervous, but excited to see the changes that will
occur in the mission.
Thank you for all who have written me... I appreciate it soooo much!!
I hope that you all have a wonderful week!! Mine will be good. :)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
This week was interesting to say the least. We got to meet some really
cool, weird, funny and lost people. I thought that by the end of the
week everything was gonna crash and burn, but it didn't and it never
will. As long as the Savior is on our side, we can never fail.
We went to visit this girl Jamie. She used to meet with missionaries
and we asked if she wanted to continue to learn. She was outside with
4 men. They were all drinking and partying. I was a little nervous to
be around them, okay really nervous, so I tried to keep my distance.
She was super nice and asked if we could come back next week when her
17 year old son was home cause she wanted him to learn. Before we
left, those 4 men started to talk with us. One guy was Hindu and he
told us of his cousin that is a Monk and how all of us need to do
that. Another guy kept yelling, "are you mad at me? Why aren't you
talking to me? I'm so sorry I don't go to church." A guy also came up
to us and shook our hands and told us he was a mormon, but wasn't
living like he should. He apologized over and over again. The last guy
insisted that we tell him we were Jehovah's Witnesses. I wanted to get
out of there asap. As we were walking away, the Hindu asked us if we
would go on a date with him. He LOVED S. Kaufusi and told her that she
was so beautiful and loved brown people (he was brown too). He looked
at me and told me "no offense, I just love the dark skin. You are
beautiful too!!" He tried to get one of the men to hand him a pen so
he could call us after our missions. Man, it was hilarious, but I'm so
glad we got outta that sit.
All of our investigators canceled on us this week. It was a huge
bummer. We knocked on a lot of doors this week. Last night I just
wanted to find someone so bad. At 8:30pm we found Destiny and Nathan.
They have 2 little girls and just moved into there house 3 weeks ago.
Nathan was in the ARMY and has studied many different religions. He
isn't interested in anything right now, but he wants his girls to
learn. His gf or wife, Destiny, has been to the church growing up. Her
mom is really active on the coast. We get to meet with her and her
little girls this week. I was so glad that Heavenly Father answered
our prayers.
This week I learned a lot about patience and diligence. I know that
even if people don't listen, it still helps me. I am building my
character and strengthening my testimony each time I talk with
someone. Yes, I can help other people, but in the end I am truly
learning more about myself than anything else. God has poured out his
richest blessings to my comp and I. I feel so happy to have the
gospel. It gives me strength to keep moving forward. One elder taught
me that we can't fully apply the Atonement until we are "at one" with
all of God's children. We have to love everyone and love ourselves.
There is no reason to have contention or anger. God wants us to love
him and love our neighbors.. that is the great commandment.
I hope everyone is having a good summer!! Happy Father's Day to all
the Father's around the world! I love my Dad! He is the greatest! :)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
cool, weird, funny and lost people. I thought that by the end of the
week everything was gonna crash and burn, but it didn't and it never
will. As long as the Savior is on our side, we can never fail.
We went to visit this girl Jamie. She used to meet with missionaries
and we asked if she wanted to continue to learn. She was outside with
4 men. They were all drinking and partying. I was a little nervous to
be around them, okay really nervous, so I tried to keep my distance.
She was super nice and asked if we could come back next week when her
17 year old son was home cause she wanted him to learn. Before we
left, those 4 men started to talk with us. One guy was Hindu and he
told us of his cousin that is a Monk and how all of us need to do
that. Another guy kept yelling, "are you mad at me? Why aren't you
talking to me? I'm so sorry I don't go to church." A guy also came up
to us and shook our hands and told us he was a mormon, but wasn't
living like he should. He apologized over and over again. The last guy
insisted that we tell him we were Jehovah's Witnesses. I wanted to get
out of there asap. As we were walking away, the Hindu asked us if we
would go on a date with him. He LOVED S. Kaufusi and told her that she
was so beautiful and loved brown people (he was brown too). He looked
at me and told me "no offense, I just love the dark skin. You are
beautiful too!!" He tried to get one of the men to hand him a pen so
he could call us after our missions. Man, it was hilarious, but I'm so
glad we got outta that sit.
All of our investigators canceled on us this week. It was a huge
bummer. We knocked on a lot of doors this week. Last night I just
wanted to find someone so bad. At 8:30pm we found Destiny and Nathan.
They have 2 little girls and just moved into there house 3 weeks ago.
Nathan was in the ARMY and has studied many different religions. He
isn't interested in anything right now, but he wants his girls to
learn. His gf or wife, Destiny, has been to the church growing up. Her
mom is really active on the coast. We get to meet with her and her
little girls this week. I was so glad that Heavenly Father answered
our prayers.
This week I learned a lot about patience and diligence. I know that
even if people don't listen, it still helps me. I am building my
character and strengthening my testimony each time I talk with
someone. Yes, I can help other people, but in the end I am truly
learning more about myself than anything else. God has poured out his
richest blessings to my comp and I. I feel so happy to have the
gospel. It gives me strength to keep moving forward. One elder taught
me that we can't fully apply the Atonement until we are "at one" with
all of God's children. We have to love everyone and love ourselves.
There is no reason to have contention or anger. God wants us to love
him and love our neighbors.. that is the great commandment.
I hope everyone is having a good summer!! Happy Father's Day to all
the Father's around the world! I love my Dad! He is the greatest! :)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
We all met together for Zone Conference for one last goodbye to
President and Sister MacDonald. I'm SOOO SAD that they are leaving!! I
cried and cried. We had a great meeting with them. We sang God Be With
you Till we Meet Again for the closing song. We all turned and faced
PMac. It was so hard to sing that song. We were all in tears. We got
to give PMac a hug before they left. I am so grateful that I got to
spend the bulk of my mission with them. They have changed my life in
more ways than I can even imagine. I am so grateful for the wonderful
servants of the Lord they are and I will remember them forever. I'm
glad they only live in UT so I will get to see them again. :)
After the conf I got to go say hi to my RC, Lehenekr!!! It was so good
to see her. She hasn't been going to church cause she doesn't feel
worthy cause of her struggle with suicide. I bore my testimony and
told her she needed to go back to church. It was hard to see her not
doing so well. I hope that gives her a little push in the right
direction. It was so crazy to be back in my first area in Central
Point. It felt like I hadn't been there in years!! It brought back so
many fun memories of my greenie days. :) Ones that I probably wouldn't
want to go back too. We also got to go on exchanges, yep I went with
S. Nelson of course. We had a blast again. I can't get enough of that
girl. We do missionary work so well together, it kills me that we
aren't comps anymore. She is great!!
S. Kaufusi and I are staying together for another transfer. Her little
sister got her mission call to Washington last week and they will miss
each other by 2 weeks. She is super sad that she won't be able to see
her for 3 years. I'm glad I get to work with her still. We have a lot
to do together and I'm ready for the good and the bad.
So we found this lady Janice this week. She came to church yesterday
and I thought she was gonna jump out of her seat and start praising
Jesus! She kept saying amen and hallelujah! haha. I love this lady!
She calls me Smiles. She was taught about 6 months ago and is now in a
place for her to really progress in the gospel. She has such a strong
testimony of Jesus Christ and recognizes the spirit all the time. We
are excited to continue to teach her!
We also began teaching this boy Coda, also a former investigator. He
told us that he was scared to get baptized cause he didn't want to
make a mistake. I'm so grateful that we were able to find out his
concerns, teach to his needs and help him understand the importance of
repentance in each of our lives.
Delbert got his divorce papers, so we are on the next step with him.
We stopped by the other day and saw this man crawling down the street.
He was too drunk to stand up. Well about 5 minutes into talking with
Delbert, this guy was standing at my car window. It freaked me out so
bad!! He wanted to get inside the car. Good thing it was locked and my
window was up. Delbert yelled at him to step away from the car and go
home. Jeepers, it was kinda scary! I'm so glad that Delbert is
stepping away from that lifestyle and making a new, clear and happy
path.. the Saviors path.
This week has been better. The ward has started to give us people to
go see. I'm so glad that my knowledge of the gospel has increased each
day. I love his work and love the changes I experience. I love you
all!!!
Love Sister Glasgow
June 6, 2011
Hey Fam
As I read Cedar's email I just had to laugh at his letter. He said "so
yep- this week was tough. thats the only honest way to say it. while
you guys were all in cali, my comp and i were trucking it up and down
our area getting rejected and rejected some more." My week was pretty
much the same. I didn't know if I was gonna make it thru. Phew. We
tracted yesterday for a good chunk of the day. At one street there
were 3 people in a row that slammed the door and said some not nice
things. I about lost it. I feel so bad that people don't want to hear
what we have to say. I just kept praying and praying that Heavenly
Father would lead us to some people to teach. I have faith that we can
find, but it might take longer than I would like.
Our investigators pretty much all dropped us this week. Delbert is the
only one that we are really teaching, but he is still waiting for his
divorce to go thru. When he came to the lesson on Thursday night he
was super drunk. He was slurring his words, couldn't walk straight and
couldn't read anything out of the Book of Mormon. I hope that he can
get over his addictions.
We met this guy Taras and taught him 2 times. The 2nd lesson he told
us that he didn't believe anything that men write, so he doesn't
believe the Bible because men are flawed. He went on to talk about
Adam and Eve and about the creations and God. I couldn't understand
where he was getting all of this knowledge because it was all out of
the Bible. We asked him during the 1st lesson if he read the Bible, he
said no. The 2nd lesson we asked him again, and he said he read it 20
times or more. It was a frustrating lesson. We told him that the only
was he was going to know was if he prayed and asked God. When we
invited him to, he said nope. We left his house and are not going
back. I can't believe some peoples arguments.
Today we met this lady that investigated the church a few years back.
She invited us into her home and talked about how she found out that a
lady needed some help and prayed to God for a Christian person to come
and help. We knocked on the door only after 15 minutes. She talked
about the importance of listening to the spirit and not letting other
things guide us in the wrong direction. Anyways, she gave us this
ladies info and I'm excited to get a hold of her. Before we left, we
asked if we could pray with her. The lady raised her hands up in the
air and praised Jesus as she spoke. It was great. :)
Amongst all the rejection and great lessons :) I got to go to
Springfield/ Eugene for the wedding of Steph and Omar Farah!! OMG it
was so great to see them!! I told Omar that I would be coming, but
Steph had NO idea. I totally surprised her. They both looked fabulous.
The wedding was outside on a cloudy, but warm day. We didn't get to
stay that long, but I was so happy I was able to attend. They looked
so happy and I know they will be even happier when they get sealed
next year.
I got to go with Sister Britton for exchanges. We had a way cool
experience. We were tracting and I felt like we needed to walk further
down and maybe even to a different street. We walked around and came
to a cross road. As we looked both ways we didn't know where we needed
to be. I saw a person peeking above a car and decided to go that way
to talk to them. The lady, Marguarite let us sit down with her and
talk. She was from Germany and knows a bit about the church. She was
so sweet and we taught the 1st lesson. She is excited to learn more.
That experience really helped me to see that God answers prayers and
he sets people in our paths. I am determined to find those elect that
God is preparing for me to meet this week!!
I love you all. I am doing great. We went back to the Wildlife Safari
today. I love the giraffes. :)
Tomorrow is Zone Conf. President and Sister MacDonald are leaving on
the 20th, so this will be my last time to see them. I'm gonna cry!! I
love them so much and am so grateful for the wonderful things they
have taught me. They made a HUGE impact on me and I will be forever
grateful for their service in the OEM.
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
As I read Cedar's email I just had to laugh at his letter. He said "so
yep- this week was tough. thats the only honest way to say it. while
you guys were all in cali, my comp and i were trucking it up and down
our area getting rejected and rejected some more." My week was pretty
much the same. I didn't know if I was gonna make it thru. Phew. We
tracted yesterday for a good chunk of the day. At one street there
were 3 people in a row that slammed the door and said some not nice
things. I about lost it. I feel so bad that people don't want to hear
what we have to say. I just kept praying and praying that Heavenly
Father would lead us to some people to teach. I have faith that we can
find, but it might take longer than I would like.
Our investigators pretty much all dropped us this week. Delbert is the
only one that we are really teaching, but he is still waiting for his
divorce to go thru. When he came to the lesson on Thursday night he
was super drunk. He was slurring his words, couldn't walk straight and
couldn't read anything out of the Book of Mormon. I hope that he can
get over his addictions.
We met this guy Taras and taught him 2 times. The 2nd lesson he told
us that he didn't believe anything that men write, so he doesn't
believe the Bible because men are flawed. He went on to talk about
Adam and Eve and about the creations and God. I couldn't understand
where he was getting all of this knowledge because it was all out of
the Bible. We asked him during the 1st lesson if he read the Bible, he
said no. The 2nd lesson we asked him again, and he said he read it 20
times or more. It was a frustrating lesson. We told him that the only
was he was going to know was if he prayed and asked God. When we
invited him to, he said nope. We left his house and are not going
back. I can't believe some peoples arguments.
Today we met this lady that investigated the church a few years back.
She invited us into her home and talked about how she found out that a
lady needed some help and prayed to God for a Christian person to come
and help. We knocked on the door only after 15 minutes. She talked
about the importance of listening to the spirit and not letting other
things guide us in the wrong direction. Anyways, she gave us this
ladies info and I'm excited to get a hold of her. Before we left, we
asked if we could pray with her. The lady raised her hands up in the
air and praised Jesus as she spoke. It was great. :)
Amongst all the rejection and great lessons :) I got to go to
Springfield/ Eugene for the wedding of Steph and Omar Farah!! OMG it
was so great to see them!! I told Omar that I would be coming, but
Steph had NO idea. I totally surprised her. They both looked fabulous.
The wedding was outside on a cloudy, but warm day. We didn't get to
stay that long, but I was so happy I was able to attend. They looked
so happy and I know they will be even happier when they get sealed
next year.
I got to go with Sister Britton for exchanges. We had a way cool
experience. We were tracting and I felt like we needed to walk further
down and maybe even to a different street. We walked around and came
to a cross road. As we looked both ways we didn't know where we needed
to be. I saw a person peeking above a car and decided to go that way
to talk to them. The lady, Marguarite let us sit down with her and
talk. She was from Germany and knows a bit about the church. She was
so sweet and we taught the 1st lesson. She is excited to learn more.
That experience really helped me to see that God answers prayers and
he sets people in our paths. I am determined to find those elect that
God is preparing for me to meet this week!!
I love you all. I am doing great. We went back to the Wildlife Safari
today. I love the giraffes. :)
Tomorrow is Zone Conf. President and Sister MacDonald are leaving on
the 20th, so this will be my last time to see them. I'm gonna cry!! I
love them so much and am so grateful for the wonderful things they
have taught me. They made a HUGE impact on me and I will be forever
grateful for their service in the OEM.
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
Hey fam,
Last week for P-day we got to go to the Wildlife Safari, we are
teaching Jungle Jamie and he hooked us up. We got to feed the
giraffes, bears and tigers. It was a cool experience. The bears would
stand up tall and then we tossed them apples and donuts. One of them
was lazy and thought he could just sit up a little bit taller and get
his reward. It makes me think of life sometimes. Standing up all the
way is hard at times. It is more comfortable just to sit there and get
the reward. We fake it sometimes. But, we know that the real reward
and fullest blessings come when we stretch up tall. I was grateful to
have fun and learn that lesson from those silly bears. The giraffes
were my fav. They are so chill. We got to feed them bananas and
lettuce. Friendly guys. Next week we get to go back and have some fun
with the Lions, elephants and cheetahs. I can't wait. :)
This week we taught Delbert about the Sabbath Day. We had a great
lesson as we sat in the chapel together. This ward is great at helping
us out, but sometimes they overpower the lessons. It can be very
frustrating trying to control the lesson. We had a great time with
Delbert and the members that came bore simple, heartfelt testimonies
about the importance of the Sabbath. Delbert gets it and is committed
to live a more holy sabbath. He is still waiting for the divorce to go
thru. He's discouraged and wishes that it would hurry up so he could
get baptized. The Lord has a schedule for him.
I had the best/worst door slam of my mission so far this week. We
talked to this sweet lady in a wheelchair. She expressed how God had
always been her support and strength thru the struggles over the years
with her health and her husband. We spoke for about 5 minutes. She was
behind a screen door and we couldn't see her very well, all the sudden
we saw a huge figure come over to the door and say, "Move back!" I
thought he was trying to get an animal out of her way or somethings.
He then yelled at us, said goodbye, and slammed the door so hard in
our faces! Wow, I was not expecting that at all. As we walked away
dumbfounded we heard him yelling at the poor lady. Gosh, I felt so
terrible. I still think about that lady and pray that she is okay. I'm
grateful that I have such a good relationship with everyone around me.
I just hate contention and arguments. :(
We talked to this boy on the street and when we asked him if he
believed in God or a supreme being his reply was, "Yeah, Obama is the
ruler of the world and creator." haha I had to laugh. He was doped up
big time. We asked this kid what his purpose in life was and he said,
"To play video games for the rest of my life!" I love running into
people like this.
S. Kaufusi and I did a lot of knocking doors and visiting the less
active members in our ward this week. We are finding some people, but
no one is really stepping up to the plate yet. I know they are being
prepared and I can't wait to find them. It has been a humbling week to
say the least. :)
I love you all. I hope you have a great Memorial Day! We were supposed
to go to Crater Lake, but it snowed a bunch, so now we can't... I wish
the sun would come out sometime soon. :)
Love Sister Glasgow
Last week for P-day we got to go to the Wildlife Safari, we are
teaching Jungle Jamie and he hooked us up. We got to feed the
giraffes, bears and tigers. It was a cool experience. The bears would
stand up tall and then we tossed them apples and donuts. One of them
was lazy and thought he could just sit up a little bit taller and get
his reward. It makes me think of life sometimes. Standing up all the
way is hard at times. It is more comfortable just to sit there and get
the reward. We fake it sometimes. But, we know that the real reward
and fullest blessings come when we stretch up tall. I was grateful to
have fun and learn that lesson from those silly bears. The giraffes
were my fav. They are so chill. We got to feed them bananas and
lettuce. Friendly guys. Next week we get to go back and have some fun
with the Lions, elephants and cheetahs. I can't wait. :)
This week we taught Delbert about the Sabbath Day. We had a great
lesson as we sat in the chapel together. This ward is great at helping
us out, but sometimes they overpower the lessons. It can be very
frustrating trying to control the lesson. We had a great time with
Delbert and the members that came bore simple, heartfelt testimonies
about the importance of the Sabbath. Delbert gets it and is committed
to live a more holy sabbath. He is still waiting for the divorce to go
thru. He's discouraged and wishes that it would hurry up so he could
get baptized. The Lord has a schedule for him.
I had the best/worst door slam of my mission so far this week. We
talked to this sweet lady in a wheelchair. She expressed how God had
always been her support and strength thru the struggles over the years
with her health and her husband. We spoke for about 5 minutes. She was
behind a screen door and we couldn't see her very well, all the sudden
we saw a huge figure come over to the door and say, "Move back!" I
thought he was trying to get an animal out of her way or somethings.
He then yelled at us, said goodbye, and slammed the door so hard in
our faces! Wow, I was not expecting that at all. As we walked away
dumbfounded we heard him yelling at the poor lady. Gosh, I felt so
terrible. I still think about that lady and pray that she is okay. I'm
grateful that I have such a good relationship with everyone around me.
I just hate contention and arguments. :(
We talked to this boy on the street and when we asked him if he
believed in God or a supreme being his reply was, "Yeah, Obama is the
ruler of the world and creator." haha I had to laugh. He was doped up
big time. We asked this kid what his purpose in life was and he said,
"To play video games for the rest of my life!" I love running into
people like this.
S. Kaufusi and I did a lot of knocking doors and visiting the less
active members in our ward this week. We are finding some people, but
no one is really stepping up to the plate yet. I know they are being
prepared and I can't wait to find them. It has been a humbling week to
say the least. :)
I love you all. I hope you have a great Memorial Day! We were supposed
to go to Crater Lake, but it snowed a bunch, so now we can't... I wish
the sun would come out sometime soon. :)
Love Sister Glasgow
Monday, May 23, 2011
Week of Trials- May 22, 2011
This week seemed to be full of trials. I love those kinda weeks.
Delbert came back from his sister's funeral. He was so bummed and had
a really hard time with it. We taught him about the Law of Chastity.
He is still married to someone, but living with another lady that he
caretakes. He had to call a member of the mission presidency and he
has to wait to get his divorce to go thru before he can move forward
with his baptism. He also has to write a letter to the first
presidency because of his past... He was absolutely heartbroken when
he found out. Gosh, I feel so bad for him. To put some icing on the
cake, his son was riding his bike down the street and someone hit him
and tried to kill him. He is in the hospital with brain damage and
isn't sure if he is gonna make it. Delbert has gone thru so much
stuff. He is being tested right now. He is so strong. We asked him how
strong his faith was on a 1-10 scale. He said 20. He amazes me. We had
a good lesson with him and S. Kaufusi bore a strong testimony telling
him that Heavenly Father is gonna send him a miracle. We will continue
to meet with him and help him out.
We are finding and teaching people, but nothing really solid has come
of it yet. I kinda felt like we were going around in circles this
week. I realized that I need to have more faith that we can find
people that are ready to be taught and enter the waters of baptism.
There are about 9,000 people in this area, why can't we find people?
The Lord knows my heart and my desires and I hope that we can continue
to work hard and be lead to those who are truly seeking the truth.
I got to go on exchanges with S. NELSON!!! Omg it was so much fun!! I
loved seeing her again! We got to teach this girl Krystal and she is
so solid. We taught her the plan of salvation. She asked all the right
questions. She said, "what kind of step do I need to take right now?"
Our reply, "be baptized!" She accepted. Wow. I love when things like
that happen. At the end of the lesson I told S. Nelson how badly I
wish I could be her comp again. We teach so well together and I miss
that. I know that I am with S. Kaufusi for a reason, and I am working
on teaching in unity with her. S. Nelson and I had a lot of fun and I
can't wait to see her again in 2 weeks at Zone Conference!
Stephanie Morelock sent me a wedding invitation. They are getting
married on the 4th. I am gonna see if I can head up to Eugene for the
wedding!! Steph wrote me and said that her and Omar believe I was sent
to Eugene for Steph. That melted my heart to hear that. I love her and
Omar and am so glad that I get to be friends with them!!
Today we get to go to the Wildlife Safari. We are teaching a man that
works there. He is taking us behind the scenes with all the bears,
elephants, tigers, lions, cheetahs, and rhinos. I am so STOKED! Pics
will come next week!!
Love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow
Delbert came back from his sister's funeral. He was so bummed and had
a really hard time with it. We taught him about the Law of Chastity.
He is still married to someone, but living with another lady that he
caretakes. He had to call a member of the mission presidency and he
has to wait to get his divorce to go thru before he can move forward
with his baptism. He also has to write a letter to the first
presidency because of his past... He was absolutely heartbroken when
he found out. Gosh, I feel so bad for him. To put some icing on the
cake, his son was riding his bike down the street and someone hit him
and tried to kill him. He is in the hospital with brain damage and
isn't sure if he is gonna make it. Delbert has gone thru so much
stuff. He is being tested right now. He is so strong. We asked him how
strong his faith was on a 1-10 scale. He said 20. He amazes me. We had
a good lesson with him and S. Kaufusi bore a strong testimony telling
him that Heavenly Father is gonna send him a miracle. We will continue
to meet with him and help him out.
We are finding and teaching people, but nothing really solid has come
of it yet. I kinda felt like we were going around in circles this
week. I realized that I need to have more faith that we can find
people that are ready to be taught and enter the waters of baptism.
There are about 9,000 people in this area, why can't we find people?
The Lord knows my heart and my desires and I hope that we can continue
to work hard and be lead to those who are truly seeking the truth.
I got to go on exchanges with S. NELSON!!! Omg it was so much fun!! I
loved seeing her again! We got to teach this girl Krystal and she is
so solid. We taught her the plan of salvation. She asked all the right
questions. She said, "what kind of step do I need to take right now?"
Our reply, "be baptized!" She accepted. Wow. I love when things like
that happen. At the end of the lesson I told S. Nelson how badly I
wish I could be her comp again. We teach so well together and I miss
that. I know that I am with S. Kaufusi for a reason, and I am working
on teaching in unity with her. S. Nelson and I had a lot of fun and I
can't wait to see her again in 2 weeks at Zone Conference!
Stephanie Morelock sent me a wedding invitation. They are getting
married on the 4th. I am gonna see if I can head up to Eugene for the
wedding!! Steph wrote me and said that her and Omar believe I was sent
to Eugene for Steph. That melted my heart to hear that. I love her and
Omar and am so glad that I get to be friends with them!!
Today we get to go to the Wildlife Safari. We are teaching a man that
works there. He is taking us behind the scenes with all the bears,
elephants, tigers, lions, cheetahs, and rhinos. I am so STOKED! Pics
will come next week!!
Love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
To all my family and friends, my life has changed a lot in the past
week. My eyes have been opened to more hope, love, peace and joy!! I
love this gospel so much, can't even describe!
We met with Delbert last Monday night at the church. When we entered
the building he was on his knees crying... a rough, tough 54 year old
man on his hands and knees. I didn't know what to think. He spoke to
us and told us that he was so sorry that he couldn't meet with us for
about a week because his sister passed away on Mother's Day. It was
so sad to hear him as he talked about his sister and what she meant to
him. He hadn't seen her for many years and her death was unexpected.
As we talked with him we shared about hope, love and faith. Delbert is
so strong. He wants to do good and be better. He recognizes that he
has to change a lot, but he said that he is "willing to do whatever it
takes!" He again told us of the important to serve and help others.
The spirit was so strong as we shared our testimonies of the Savior.
The fellow shippers, the LaPorte's, are an amazing family! Bro LaPorte
also was addicted and went thru a lot in the first 30 years of his
life. He came clean, joined the church and is really a strength to
Delbert. Delbert just loves Bro LaPorte. He said "you treat me like
gold"! We all sat down in that church hallway and cried together. I
will never forget the spirit I felt and the things that I learned. It
is interesting to see others lives change, and in the same time, my
life changes. I'm so grateful for all the people that I have met. I
have learned so much about my Savior as I come to know people who live
Christ like lives. I hope I can continue to learn and grow as I go
thru life.
We had a lesson with this gramma, Bonnie. She is so sweet and nice. We
talked about Jesus and she piped up and told us all about Jesus, thru
song. haha, she yodeled to us, well she tried. It made me day to hear
her sing to us... we couldn't get her to stop. :)
This area is great. I love the people. I love teaching and tracting.
It is absolutely beautiful here! I had to wear my big coat, gloves,
boots and leggings this weekend. Will it ever warm up? I don't think
so, at least not for another few weeks. :(
One of my RC in Eugene, Stephanie, is getting married on the 4th of
June!! I am so excited for her and Omar! I don't know if I will be
able to go, but I know that when they go to the temple in October I am
so there!! It is amazing to see the progression of people even after I
leave my areas.
Well, I could go on and on about the wonderful experiences I have had,
but time won't allow. I want you all to know that this gospel changes
people. I have seen it over and over again. We need to be praying and
reading our scriptures DAILY. Go to church and attend all your
meetings. I know this is what God wants us to do. As we obey we are
blessed. I have a testimony of this. I know that is how we find pure
happiness. Love everyone you see. Share the gospel!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
1. Air Mail-- lots of people have these mailboxes haha
2. S. Kaufusi and I :) Love this girl!!
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 9, 2011
Family and Friends!
I just want you to all know how much I LOVE you!! It was so much fun
to call home and visit with each of you. We made our phone calls at the
Anderson's home. They have a son on a mission and so they called him
while we talked to our families. It was cool to see the opposite end
of families and hearing from their missionaries. I came down the
stairs after the phone call and Sister Anderson could tell that I had a
hard time hanging up. She said, "Here is a mother's hug for your mom
and we can imagine our families and our missionaries at the same
time." That was so sweet of her to give me a big hug and we just sat
and cried together. haha, I'm such a baby! :) I am doing better now.
It was great to hear all of your voices and to listen to all the happy
things that you are all apart of. Crew made me laugh, every time I
asked him a question he would say huh? or what?, it was hilarious.
Know how much you all mean to me and I am so grateful for such an
amazing family!!! You are all the best!
Myrtle Creek is amazing!! I love it hear. It is so green and lush. We
are in a valley with lots of trees. I will be taking lots of pics and
will send them asap. S. Kaufusi is from Tonga and is so great. We
basically like to laugh a lot... a lot a lot. :) It is great to be
with comps that are so willing and ready to work hard, but like to
have fun while doing it. We tracted a lot in the rain and we had so
much fun, even when we got drenched and no one wanted to talk to us.
We are teaching so many people right now. This guy Delbert is going to
be baptized next month. He has a very interesting story. He calls
himself "the protector". He is tough and really rough. He even beat
someone up for us cause they were saying bad things about the Mormons.
He has a violent past and is working on holding back his anger. It's
been amazing to see how the Gospel of Jesus Christ has helped him
become a better person. He had a dream last week before I got here
about 3 different paths. One went down, one went to the side and one
went uphill. The 2 went to hell and the other went to a beautiful
place. He said that his life was going downhill and he believes that
with this church, his life will go uphill. It has been amazing to hear
his testimony and feel of his spirit. He always says, "What are we
gonna learn today? I'm ready to rock n roll!" haha, Oh Delbert.
This couple, Chris and Nacole are trying to quit smoking. We set a
baptismal date with them this weekend. When we went over to their home
last night they posted a NO SMOKING sign on their front door! So
cool!! Nacole is gonna have a baby in a week. They want to teach her
about God and Jesus and have found so much good in the church and want
to be apart of it. When we invited them, Chris said that they had
already discussed it together and that is what they want. We have to
jump thru some hoops cause Nacole is still married to someone else and
Chris is on parole for another 15 months. Pray for them.
We went to visit a lot of potentials this weekend. We talked to this
guy Rex. He invited us into his SMALL trailer. It stunk like weed,
pretty sure that is what he was smoking and blowing in my face. It was
absolutely disgusting. After we got out S. Kaufusi and I just laughed
and said that we got high from being in that place. Interesting people
I tell ya. Another guy asked us if it was required for us to wear
boots, if we still could marry 200 women and if we were a cult, clan
or club. haha.
I'm so grateful for the opportunity to see so many people change their
life to gain something better. When we obey the commandments, we are
free. As I thought about all my blessings yesterday, I couldn't help
but feel so overwhelmed by all the support and love that you have all
given me. I couldn't do this work without that. I've learned that we
can overcome all things. That is why God sent his son. He knew we
couldn't do it alone. He loves us.
Thanks again for everything. I loved talking to you all!! Be good and
stay happy. Send some sun up here if you would :)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
pics
1. Mom- This is Cathy Cuhna-Johnson. I love this family!!!
2. Smith and I before leaving Sweet Home :(
3. S. Kaufusi, my tongan sister... so fun!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May 2, 2011
This week has been really tender. I am leaving my home Sweet Home
tomorrow! I am so sad to leave all the people that I love so much! I
am going to Myrtle Creek... back down south again. I get to be comps
with SISTER KAUFUSI!!! Oh my goodness I am so excited to be with her.
She is from Tonga and is freaking hilarious. I'm glad that PMac trusts
us enough to be together... haha, we have lots of fun when we are
together :) It is such a strange feeling to be leaving this area. I
have been here for 6 months and have come so close to the ward. I got
to bear my testimony yesterday and just cried and thanked them for
taking care of me. Yesterday at church was so amazing!! So many
wonderful things happened and the spirit was so strong. A man in the
ward passed away suddenly and it was a big shock. My heart went out to
his family! I was weepy the last few days, especially on Sunday when
so many people talked about this wonderful man that served. loved,
smiled and lived the gospel. He was a hard worker that finished his
life well. As I sat and listened, it made me ponder about life and how
very precious this time is. We only have a short time to do what is
right so that we can go back to our Heavenly Father. I know that I can
be with my family forever. I know that Christ died for me so that I
could one day have eternal life. We also got to hear Huck Thomas bear
his testimony. Wow, he sounded like a longtime member. He encouraged
each of us to read our scriptures daily so that we could answer
questions when non-members bring up the church. He thanked us all for
living the gospel and being examples, because that is what helped him
find the church. He said that we all need to be humble and cherish the
things that we have in life. I am so happy that I got to hear his
testimony one last time!! I will miss that family soooo much!! Jessi
just kept giving me hugs all day. When we finally left she just
latched onto me and wouldn't let go. They are so special to me! We had
dinner with them on Saturday and it was a great time to know them more
and share experiences of how we gained our testimonies.
I've learned so much in this area. My time hear has been amazing and I
will never forget all the wonderful people, experiences, challenges
and joys! I'm excited to implement what I have learned here in Myrtle
Creek.
We've been teaching Al, and he told us that he wanted to get baptized
this month!! Yippee! We got to pour out his coffee pot and he is
working on quitting smoking. He is such a character!! We taught about
the priesthood and went round and round in circles about it. He is
finally understanding that the gospel has been restored and that
things were lost, but thru a prophet we have it on the earth again.
I'm excited for him to make those covenants and find more in his life!
I love you all. I love being a missionary. I love the gospel, each day
I learn I am happier.
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
April 26, 2011
Wow, what a week!
The Thomas family was baptized on Thursday night. What a powerful
thing to witness a family entering the waters of baptism together. I
was so touched that so many people from the ward came and gave their
support-- they are gonna need it big time! The spirit was so strong
and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. We packed everyone into the
small baptism room. I was able to reflect on the day I was baptized
and was reminded of the spirit I felt as I went under the water... yes
I still remember that day, even if it was 14 years ago. :) It has been
a truly humbling experience to teach that family. I have seen so much
growth in each of them as we shared our testimonies of the Savior.
Kyle, the 14 year old was getting changed after the baptism and told
his dad, "Did you feel it Dad? The spirit was so strong as I came up
out of the water!" Jessi, the 11 year old girl, said something similar
to her mom, "Mom, that was so cool. I felt so good coming up out of
the water!" That whole family was beaming all day and has ever since
they were baptized. The confirmations were amazing. Huck was given a
warning in his blessing that Satan was not done with him yet. I know
this is true. Huck has so much knowledge and has been given so many
talents, that if he doesn't use them correctly, Satan could use them
against him. It was great to be apart of this wonderful journey. It
has been one of the greatest miracles on my mission! I know this
church is true. I love that the gospel blesses families and I know
families can be together forever!!
We are teaching Diana's uncle, Al. He loves when we come over and
teach. He always tells us that he needs us to find him a wife... haha,
not our calling to do that, but it has been great to teach him the
gospel of Jesus Christ. We have to keep the commandments in order for
God to give us his blessings. Over and over in the BOM is that theme.
I love the scripture D&C 82:10. He is bound, but we have to keep the
commandments. We have to learn what he wants us to do. God is willing
to bless us more than we could ever imagine, we just need to get to
work!
We had a meeting this week and talked about the importance of relating
the gospel to our lives. We all took 5 pictures of our life back home
and taught each other the gospel thru our pics. Some were way random,
but it showed me that we can relate the gospel to everything!! We also
discussed things that hold us back from being missionaries that God
knows we can be. I made a huge long list of things that hinder my work
as a servant of the Lord. Let's just say it was rather lengthy. :) Our
District Leader then handed us 5 marshmallows and told us to put them
in our mouths. I fit about 7 in my mouth (yes, chubby bunny style) and
had to spit them out. He told us that we need to spit out those things
that hold us back. It would be very difficult to teach with 7 mellows
in my mouth.... it made me really think about how I need to get rid of
things so I can teach more clearly, effectively and reach my full
potential.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Sunday. I loved the spirit at
church and the Clark's (the people we live with) made us a yummy
lunch. People take good care of us over here.
I love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
The Thomas family was baptized on Thursday night. What a powerful
thing to witness a family entering the waters of baptism together. I
was so touched that so many people from the ward came and gave their
support-- they are gonna need it big time! The spirit was so strong
and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. We packed everyone into the
small baptism room. I was able to reflect on the day I was baptized
and was reminded of the spirit I felt as I went under the water... yes
I still remember that day, even if it was 14 years ago. :) It has been
a truly humbling experience to teach that family. I have seen so much
growth in each of them as we shared our testimonies of the Savior.
Kyle, the 14 year old was getting changed after the baptism and told
his dad, "Did you feel it Dad? The spirit was so strong as I came up
out of the water!" Jessi, the 11 year old girl, said something similar
to her mom, "Mom, that was so cool. I felt so good coming up out of
the water!" That whole family was beaming all day and has ever since
they were baptized. The confirmations were amazing. Huck was given a
warning in his blessing that Satan was not done with him yet. I know
this is true. Huck has so much knowledge and has been given so many
talents, that if he doesn't use them correctly, Satan could use them
against him. It was great to be apart of this wonderful journey. It
has been one of the greatest miracles on my mission! I know this
church is true. I love that the gospel blesses families and I know
families can be together forever!!
We are teaching Diana's uncle, Al. He loves when we come over and
teach. He always tells us that he needs us to find him a wife... haha,
not our calling to do that, but it has been great to teach him the
gospel of Jesus Christ. We have to keep the commandments in order for
God to give us his blessings. Over and over in the BOM is that theme.
I love the scripture D&C 82:10. He is bound, but we have to keep the
commandments. We have to learn what he wants us to do. God is willing
to bless us more than we could ever imagine, we just need to get to
work!
We had a meeting this week and talked about the importance of relating
the gospel to our lives. We all took 5 pictures of our life back home
and taught each other the gospel thru our pics. Some were way random,
but it showed me that we can relate the gospel to everything!! We also
discussed things that hold us back from being missionaries that God
knows we can be. I made a huge long list of things that hinder my work
as a servant of the Lord. Let's just say it was rather lengthy. :) Our
District Leader then handed us 5 marshmallows and told us to put them
in our mouths. I fit about 7 in my mouth (yes, chubby bunny style) and
had to spit them out. He told us that we need to spit out those things
that hold us back. It would be very difficult to teach with 7 mellows
in my mouth.... it made me really think about how I need to get rid of
things so I can teach more clearly, effectively and reach my full
potential.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Sunday. I loved the spirit at
church and the Clark's (the people we live with) made us a yummy
lunch. People take good care of us over here.
I love you all!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, April 18, 2011
April 18, 2011
I know that when we give our will over to the Lord he blesses us soooo
much. That is really the only thing that we could ever give him. He
has given us everything else in the world. I know that at times I just
want to do things my own way, but His way is the best. I'm grateful
that I get to experience the trials and tests in my mission. I know
that these build my character and strengthen my testimony of the
gospel. 2 ways that we go thru trials are thru disobedience and God
helping us learn important lessons. I would hope that all trials come
thru the 2nd, it's no fun choosing the wrong and having to suffer the
consequences. By both, we still learn, or we should learn.
The Thomas' were interviewed last night and they all did fantastic!
The moment Jessie walked thru the door she was white as a ghost. She
was SO nervous. Poor girl. She just wanted to get it over with! I am
so excited for this family and know that it will be a wonderful
experience on Thursday to see them all get baptized. The ward was
having a hay-day! They are so welcoming and supportive of their
decision. So great!
We got a very heartbreaking phonecall yesterday, it really put me in a
funk. The Nunn's-- they were baptized in February-- told us that they
wanted to back off for a bit. They have felt really overwhelmed being
new in the gospel and aren't sure if they are ready to continue coming
to church and having people teach in their home. Gosh, I just sat and
cried when I found out. They said that they might have been just
filling a void after they lost their little baby and weren't sure if
they truly were ready when they got baptized. :( They told us that we
could still make contact everyonce in a while, but just needed some
time. They haven't been reading, praying or coming to church. I know
that Satan will attack us and pull at us when we are at our weakest
point. I know that he is working hard on that family. The dad is
reactivating, but has struggled with his testimony over the years. I
know they will pull thru eventually, but that is something that I
didn't want to hear. Please pray for their family.
We get to teach Diana's uncle, Al. He is a funny guy. He had 2 strokes
within the last 10 years and it has really messed up his speech. I
have a hard time understanding what he says most of the time, but he
knows a lot about the church and has a testimony of it all. We asked
him to quit smoking and drinking coffee-- he said he would do it for a
wife! He wants to get married so bad. He explained that he has a
brother that is a member of the church and was learning with him years
back. When we taught about the book of mormon and Joseph Smith, he
told us that he knew it was true. I love when people bear their
testimony about the gospel. Al came to church yesterday and enjoyed
getting to know everyone in the ward... this ward is bomb at
fellowshipping!!
Invitation sunday was this week and we had a few new people at the
ward. Aidie is a12 year old that is a daughter of a less active. We
get to go over to her home this week and teach her. I am so excited!!
This girl is so sweet, but super shy.
Again, I am so blessed to be learning so much on my mission. Heavenly
Father is so real. He hears and answeres my prayers. I love Him so
much and am grateful to have the gospel in my life. I love you all!
Take care, until next week!
much. That is really the only thing that we could ever give him. He
has given us everything else in the world. I know that at times I just
want to do things my own way, but His way is the best. I'm grateful
that I get to experience the trials and tests in my mission. I know
that these build my character and strengthen my testimony of the
gospel. 2 ways that we go thru trials are thru disobedience and God
helping us learn important lessons. I would hope that all trials come
thru the 2nd, it's no fun choosing the wrong and having to suffer the
consequences. By both, we still learn, or we should learn.
The Thomas' were interviewed last night and they all did fantastic!
The moment Jessie walked thru the door she was white as a ghost. She
was SO nervous. Poor girl. She just wanted to get it over with! I am
so excited for this family and know that it will be a wonderful
experience on Thursday to see them all get baptized. The ward was
having a hay-day! They are so welcoming and supportive of their
decision. So great!
We got a very heartbreaking phonecall yesterday, it really put me in a
funk. The Nunn's-- they were baptized in February-- told us that they
wanted to back off for a bit. They have felt really overwhelmed being
new in the gospel and aren't sure if they are ready to continue coming
to church and having people teach in their home. Gosh, I just sat and
cried when I found out. They said that they might have been just
filling a void after they lost their little baby and weren't sure if
they truly were ready when they got baptized. :( They told us that we
could still make contact everyonce in a while, but just needed some
time. They haven't been reading, praying or coming to church. I know
that Satan will attack us and pull at us when we are at our weakest
point. I know that he is working hard on that family. The dad is
reactivating, but has struggled with his testimony over the years. I
know they will pull thru eventually, but that is something that I
didn't want to hear. Please pray for their family.
We get to teach Diana's uncle, Al. He is a funny guy. He had 2 strokes
within the last 10 years and it has really messed up his speech. I
have a hard time understanding what he says most of the time, but he
knows a lot about the church and has a testimony of it all. We asked
him to quit smoking and drinking coffee-- he said he would do it for a
wife! He wants to get married so bad. He explained that he has a
brother that is a member of the church and was learning with him years
back. When we taught about the book of mormon and Joseph Smith, he
told us that he knew it was true. I love when people bear their
testimony about the gospel. Al came to church yesterday and enjoyed
getting to know everyone in the ward... this ward is bomb at
fellowshipping!!
Invitation sunday was this week and we had a few new people at the
ward. Aidie is a12 year old that is a daughter of a less active. We
get to go over to her home this week and teach her. I am so excited!!
This girl is so sweet, but super shy.
Again, I am so blessed to be learning so much on my mission. Heavenly
Father is so real. He hears and answeres my prayers. I love Him so
much and am grateful to have the gospel in my life. I love you all!
Take care, until next week!
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
Hello all!
So not much to really say about this week. We continue to teach the
Thomas family. We had a lesson with them yesterday after church and
they are were feeling a little down. The adversary was working really
hard on them and they were feeling it. Huck just kept telling us to
pray for them. At church I saw Katherine talking to a few ladies in
the ward. She told them that they were getting baptized and wanted
them to come if they could. So cool! She was telling everyone what
time and inhibited them all to come. :) I am so excited for this family
and the ward is WAY excited. It has been a challenge teaching the
young daughter. She has a hard time paying attention and isn't so sure
if she is ready to get baptized. Please pray for her. Oh yeah, Sister
Abbott called me last night and told me that she is flying down for
the baptism, that will be fun to see her again. :)
We have picked up lots of people that had been investigating a year or
more ago. We taught a lady that had been reading from the Book of
Mormon and wants to come to church. She expressed that she would love
if God would call a prophet on the earth again. I love when people say
that, cause then we are able to teach and testify that we do! She was
just amazed as we told her and invited her to find out for herself.
It has been really cold, windy and wet the last few days. We woke up
on Wed morning and it was snowing. We ran in the cold that morning,
and my body didn't like that too much. I now have the nose drip and
cough thing going on... not fun.
We are getting a new mission president in June and so tomorrow we are
meeting with President to talk about the changes that will be
happening. I am going to miss President so much when he leaves. He has
been such an amazing example to me! The new President, Mark Young,
will be here for 2 weeks with President in June and then take over. I
hope the transition goes well.
That's all for now. I'm good, the work is fantastic. Hope you all have
a wonderful week!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
So not much to really say about this week. We continue to teach the
Thomas family. We had a lesson with them yesterday after church and
they are were feeling a little down. The adversary was working really
hard on them and they were feeling it. Huck just kept telling us to
pray for them. At church I saw Katherine talking to a few ladies in
the ward. She told them that they were getting baptized and wanted
them to come if they could. So cool! She was telling everyone what
time and inhibited them all to come. :) I am so excited for this family
and the ward is WAY excited. It has been a challenge teaching the
young daughter. She has a hard time paying attention and isn't so sure
if she is ready to get baptized. Please pray for her. Oh yeah, Sister
Abbott called me last night and told me that she is flying down for
the baptism, that will be fun to see her again. :)
We have picked up lots of people that had been investigating a year or
more ago. We taught a lady that had been reading from the Book of
Mormon and wants to come to church. She expressed that she would love
if God would call a prophet on the earth again. I love when people say
that, cause then we are able to teach and testify that we do! She was
just amazed as we told her and invited her to find out for herself.
It has been really cold, windy and wet the last few days. We woke up
on Wed morning and it was snowing. We ran in the cold that morning,
and my body didn't like that too much. I now have the nose drip and
cough thing going on... not fun.
We are getting a new mission president in June and so tomorrow we are
meeting with President to talk about the changes that will be
happening. I am going to miss President so much when he leaves. He has
been such an amazing example to me! The new President, Mark Young,
will be here for 2 weeks with President in June and then take over. I
hope the transition goes well.
That's all for now. I'm good, the work is fantastic. Hope you all have
a wonderful week!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 4, 2011
Diana Johnson got baptized on Friday!! It was such a miracle week for
sure! We had a lesson on Wednesday and she asked if she could move the
baptism up to the weekend. It was her birthday on the 1st and she
really wanted to do it before she went out of town for a 2 weeks. It
was such a great experience. She was SO HAPPY!! Gosh, it was a cool
experience to see all my prayers answered as she turned her life
around from all the drugs and alcohol. The gospel is true and Jesus
Christ's atonement can free us from the hurt, pain and suffering. I
was able to see that with my own eyes as I was able to be around
Diana. I love that lady so much!! She kept saying, "we need to find
more people to baptized!" So glad that happened this week :)
We went over to the Thomas families house this last week and Katherine
told us that she went without coffee for 5 days, and had been reading
the book of mormon each day. After the first night of reading, she was
on her way to take her son to an activity and she felt this peace
surround her. She recognized that it was the spirit. She wanted to
keep reading longer than 5 minutes each night (we told her to do at
least 5 min a day) because she wanted to know what was next. She said
it just drew her in each time she read.... with that, she said that
they wanted to get baptized as a family on the 21st of this month. You
have no idea how happy I was!! I could have screamed for joy, instead
we waited until we left and S. Smith and I flipped out. haha. The
daughter said that I was beaming! I love this family so much and I am
so excited for them. As we have taught this last week I have seen a
miracle occur. The parents are taking time to teach their kids as we
talk about the plan of salvation. They each bear testimony of what we
say. Such a great sight to see!!! I am so thrilled for them. Such a
great opportunity to know their family. So great!
We found Vernell this week. It just so happens that she is dating
someone in Eugene. She loves motorcycles, has a big rose tatoo on her
foot and is so sweet! She was so interested in the book of mormon and
kept saying stuff about the guy she was dating. I think she believes
it all. I'm excited to keep teaching her.
Stephanie Morelock, rc in Santa Clara texted me this weekend and her
and Omar are engaged!! They are getting married sometime in June or
July. So happy for them, even more happy that they get to go to the
temple in October at her 1 year mark!! Baptisms are great, Temple is
fabulous!
General Conference was amazing!! S. Smith and I have been talking a
lot about families and I was so grateful that I was prepared to hear
the cousel from the General Authories about the family and how
important they are to the world. I especially loved E. Perry's
talk.... thanks mom and dad for making us stay in our sunday clothes
:). I loved Elder Robbins talk about being and doing. I thought about
people I admire and when you take away talents, abilities and careers,
what kind of character do they have? I enjoyed his counsel on being. I
loved E. Holland's talk and his witness of President Monson being an
angel here for us. I appreciated all the testimonies and counsel. I
hope that you all had a wonderful time watching it!!
I am thankful to be a member of this church. I love that it makes me
happy and helps me in my life. I'm blessed to have such a good family
that raised me to do good. I love that Christ is our perfect example
and the only way back to full happiness with our Father in Heaven. I
love you all!
Love Sister Glasgow
sure! We had a lesson on Wednesday and she asked if she could move the
baptism up to the weekend. It was her birthday on the 1st and she
really wanted to do it before she went out of town for a 2 weeks. It
was such a great experience. She was SO HAPPY!! Gosh, it was a cool
experience to see all my prayers answered as she turned her life
around from all the drugs and alcohol. The gospel is true and Jesus
Christ's atonement can free us from the hurt, pain and suffering. I
was able to see that with my own eyes as I was able to be around
Diana. I love that lady so much!! She kept saying, "we need to find
more people to baptized!" So glad that happened this week :)
We went over to the Thomas families house this last week and Katherine
told us that she went without coffee for 5 days, and had been reading
the book of mormon each day. After the first night of reading, she was
on her way to take her son to an activity and she felt this peace
surround her. She recognized that it was the spirit. She wanted to
keep reading longer than 5 minutes each night (we told her to do at
least 5 min a day) because she wanted to know what was next. She said
it just drew her in each time she read.... with that, she said that
they wanted to get baptized as a family on the 21st of this month. You
have no idea how happy I was!! I could have screamed for joy, instead
we waited until we left and S. Smith and I flipped out. haha. The
daughter said that I was beaming! I love this family so much and I am
so excited for them. As we have taught this last week I have seen a
miracle occur. The parents are taking time to teach their kids as we
talk about the plan of salvation. They each bear testimony of what we
say. Such a great sight to see!!! I am so thrilled for them. Such a
great opportunity to know their family. So great!
We found Vernell this week. It just so happens that she is dating
someone in Eugene. She loves motorcycles, has a big rose tatoo on her
foot and is so sweet! She was so interested in the book of mormon and
kept saying stuff about the guy she was dating. I think she believes
it all. I'm excited to keep teaching her.
Stephanie Morelock, rc in Santa Clara texted me this weekend and her
and Omar are engaged!! They are getting married sometime in June or
July. So happy for them, even more happy that they get to go to the
temple in October at her 1 year mark!! Baptisms are great, Temple is
fabulous!
General Conference was amazing!! S. Smith and I have been talking a
lot about families and I was so grateful that I was prepared to hear
the cousel from the General Authories about the family and how
important they are to the world. I especially loved E. Perry's
talk.... thanks mom and dad for making us stay in our sunday clothes
:). I loved Elder Robbins talk about being and doing. I thought about
people I admire and when you take away talents, abilities and careers,
what kind of character do they have? I enjoyed his counsel on being. I
loved E. Holland's talk and his witness of President Monson being an
angel here for us. I appreciated all the testimonies and counsel. I
hope that you all had a wonderful time watching it!!
I am thankful to be a member of this church. I love that it makes me
happy and helps me in my life. I'm blessed to have such a good family
that raised me to do good. I love that Christ is our perfect example
and the only way back to full happiness with our Father in Heaven. I
love you all!
Love Sister Glasgow
Mar 28, 2011
Hello my loved ones!
Sister Abbott is officially home and goes by the name of Erin...
weird. It was hard seeing her pack up and stuff, but she's doing great
things now.
My new comp- Sister Smith is adorable. She's from Orange County
California and loves smiling and being happy! That is a positive! I
haven't had a comp from Utah yet-- that is slim in the OEM. We have
had a great week so far and have loved working hard together.
This week at district meeting we talked about setting goals and asking
inspired questions. We listened to a talk by Elder Maxwell and he said
something that has been on my mind a lot! God has loved us and known
us for a long time. That really struck my heart as I listened to his
words. We only have a short time on the earth. We have to do things
now! I can't wait tomorrow, cause I might not have a tomorrow. I can't
comprehend just how much God loves me. I get to feel that love as I
meet people and share the gospel. I'm grateful that I know where I
came from. I have purpose and meaning to my life. If I am faithful, I
can return back to my Father in Heaven. What an amazing plan this is!
We had a blast at the coast last week! We got to play football on the
beach with the Elders. The weather was really nice. It didn't start
raining until the drive home. It was pretty hilarious... S. Abbott
went to touch the water, well it creeped up on her and she got soaked
up to her waist. She had to run a good 200 yards till she was on dry
ground. haha. I think that was one of my fav p-days so far!
Josh Cline was baptized on Saturday. His older brother, Chris got to
baptize him. It was so great!! I loved the change in this whole
family. It makes me so happy to see them grasp onto the gospel and not
let go. I got to sing at the baptism and the ward mission leader
insisted that I record it.. so I got to record it. haha, I guess I am
going famous in Sweet Home. The ward is having a talent show and they
are not letting me get away without performing. I will send a copy
home. :)
The Thomas family are doing fantastic!! The night before S. Abbott
left, they had us over for dinner. Huck let us know that he believes
it all. I wanted to cry!! It has been amazing to see his countence
change and soften up. Instead of analyzing everything we say, he bears
testimony of what we say to his family. Wow. Katherine is still
searching and praying. Huck told us that they are making a lot of
progress. We are teaching the 2 kids and everything is so awesome!!
They will make it!
Diana has a date for Mother's Day. She has completely stopped all the
drugs and alcohol. She told us she never wants to do that again. Her
and her uncle, Allen, came to church yesterday and had a fantastic
time! Diana's eyes are filled with light. She told us she wants to be
obedient to ALL the commandments. She is never going to leave what she
knows, cause she is so much happier with God and Jesus.
I feel so blessed that Sweet Home has just blossomed. So many
wonderful people and miracles happen each day. I'm glad that the Lord
has given me this opportunity. I know I'm not supposed to have
favorites, but this is becoming a favorite of mine. I hope to stay
here a while longer!
We got to attend the YW Broadcast this week. I was so emotional as the
YW sang the opening choir piece. They said something about how they
were guardians of light. Gosh is was good.. listen to it if you didn't
get the chance. Anyways I just appreciated what Elder Eyring said
about gaining our own living testimony. We need that!! I was secretly
hoping that they would encourage every girl to serve a mission... they
are the best!! They also had a scripture in Romans 12:21 that I liked.
I cross refrenced it to Hel 5:7. We need to do good. Be the good
samaritan. Stand up for what you believe and live what you know is
right and true.
I'm so happy right now. I love being here in Oregon. Although the sun
shines, the people shine and the Lord shines on us. I love you all.
Have fun watching conference and don't forget to have a question in
mind!!
Love Sister Glasgow
Sister Abbott is officially home and goes by the name of Erin...
weird. It was hard seeing her pack up and stuff, but she's doing great
things now.
My new comp- Sister Smith is adorable. She's from Orange County
California and loves smiling and being happy! That is a positive! I
haven't had a comp from Utah yet-- that is slim in the OEM. We have
had a great week so far and have loved working hard together.
This week at district meeting we talked about setting goals and asking
inspired questions. We listened to a talk by Elder Maxwell and he said
something that has been on my mind a lot! God has loved us and known
us for a long time. That really struck my heart as I listened to his
words. We only have a short time on the earth. We have to do things
now! I can't wait tomorrow, cause I might not have a tomorrow. I can't
comprehend just how much God loves me. I get to feel that love as I
meet people and share the gospel. I'm grateful that I know where I
came from. I have purpose and meaning to my life. If I am faithful, I
can return back to my Father in Heaven. What an amazing plan this is!
We had a blast at the coast last week! We got to play football on the
beach with the Elders. The weather was really nice. It didn't start
raining until the drive home. It was pretty hilarious... S. Abbott
went to touch the water, well it creeped up on her and she got soaked
up to her waist. She had to run a good 200 yards till she was on dry
ground. haha. I think that was one of my fav p-days so far!
Josh Cline was baptized on Saturday. His older brother, Chris got to
baptize him. It was so great!! I loved the change in this whole
family. It makes me so happy to see them grasp onto the gospel and not
let go. I got to sing at the baptism and the ward mission leader
insisted that I record it.. so I got to record it. haha, I guess I am
going famous in Sweet Home. The ward is having a talent show and they
are not letting me get away without performing. I will send a copy
home. :)
The Thomas family are doing fantastic!! The night before S. Abbott
left, they had us over for dinner. Huck let us know that he believes
it all. I wanted to cry!! It has been amazing to see his countence
change and soften up. Instead of analyzing everything we say, he bears
testimony of what we say to his family. Wow. Katherine is still
searching and praying. Huck told us that they are making a lot of
progress. We are teaching the 2 kids and everything is so awesome!!
They will make it!
Diana has a date for Mother's Day. She has completely stopped all the
drugs and alcohol. She told us she never wants to do that again. Her
and her uncle, Allen, came to church yesterday and had a fantastic
time! Diana's eyes are filled with light. She told us she wants to be
obedient to ALL the commandments. She is never going to leave what she
knows, cause she is so much happier with God and Jesus.
I feel so blessed that Sweet Home has just blossomed. So many
wonderful people and miracles happen each day. I'm glad that the Lord
has given me this opportunity. I know I'm not supposed to have
favorites, but this is becoming a favorite of mine. I hope to stay
here a while longer!
We got to attend the YW Broadcast this week. I was so emotional as the
YW sang the opening choir piece. They said something about how they
were guardians of light. Gosh is was good.. listen to it if you didn't
get the chance. Anyways I just appreciated what Elder Eyring said
about gaining our own living testimony. We need that!! I was secretly
hoping that they would encourage every girl to serve a mission... they
are the best!! They also had a scripture in Romans 12:21 that I liked.
I cross refrenced it to Hel 5:7. We need to do good. Be the good
samaritan. Stand up for what you believe and live what you know is
right and true.
I'm so happy right now. I love being here in Oregon. Although the sun
shines, the people shine and the Lord shines on us. I love you all.
Have fun watching conference and don't forget to have a question in
mind!!
Love Sister Glasgow
Monday, March 21, 2011
Mar 21, 2011
Aubrey usually writes a separate letter for the blog, but she must have only had time to write me so I am sharing my letter today...
Hey Mom,
Thank you for writing me, I didn't know if I would get any emails,
cause I am emailing early. We get to go to the COAST!! I am so
excited. I guess I can just get your email and be fine, cause I am
lucky to go.
When we saw Diana I was shocked at
how much people can go thru. It broke my heart to see the pain and
fear in her eyes. I really have never been around people like that
before my mission. My eyes have been opened really big. Gosh, it is
sad some of the lives that people live. Diana told us all about the
drugs, rape, abuse and alcoholism... not things that I wanted to hear,
but she just blurred it all out. I am grateful for the priesthood!! I
have a huge testimony and saw a huge difference soon after the
blessing. When she came to the church she was beaming. I feel so
blessed to live in a world that is hurting and I get to come in and
bring some light. That is an odd statement, but it is true. So many
times, S. Abbott always talk about how blessed we are to be raised in
the gospel. The gospel brings so many blessings and the trials and
troubles are easier. I am experiencing so many things that wouldn't
happen unless I came on a mission.
So Abbott is leaving on Tuesday evening and I get my new comp, S.
Smith on Wednesday afternoon. I will be staying with this girl in the
ward for the hours I don't have a companion. kinda weird. S. Smith
served down south with me in my first area. She is pretty quiet, but
really sweet. I feel blessed to have good comps. She will be great.
Honestly mom, I am gonna miss her. She has taught me a lot and I have
applied so many things to help me be her comps. I love her. It is
weird that she is going home, but it will be good for her. She bore
bore her testimony in sacrament and I just bawled. She is a good
missionary and has done a fantastic job! I already told her that she
better write me. She said she would be a good emailer and we will keep
in touch. So glad we were comps again.
I am so excited for you to go to Havasupi!! You will LOVE it! Make
sure to take lots of pics k?
Thanks for all the love and updates. Glad that no one has been
seriously hurt. I have been really protected on my mission, so much
protection!
The weather is alright. It rains a bit everyday, beautiful rainbows,
sunsets and clouds in the sky. I love it here!! (not enough to move
back though) :) The trees are all starting to have flowers on them, it
is gorgeous!!
I have gotten some of Cedar's letters. He has changed so much and has
been such a good example to me!! I miss him. I hope that I can talk to
him on the phone again for mother's day.
K I love you, have a good day!!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Tell Morgan and Jodi congrats!! When does B know what she is gonna have!
Hey Mom,
Thank you for writing me, I didn't know if I would get any emails,
cause I am emailing early. We get to go to the COAST!! I am so
excited. I guess I can just get your email and be fine, cause I am
lucky to go.
When we saw Diana I was shocked at
how much people can go thru. It broke my heart to see the pain and
fear in her eyes. I really have never been around people like that
before my mission. My eyes have been opened really big. Gosh, it is
sad some of the lives that people live. Diana told us all about the
drugs, rape, abuse and alcoholism... not things that I wanted to hear,
but she just blurred it all out. I am grateful for the priesthood!! I
have a huge testimony and saw a huge difference soon after the
blessing. When she came to the church she was beaming. I feel so
blessed to live in a world that is hurting and I get to come in and
bring some light. That is an odd statement, but it is true. So many
times, S. Abbott always talk about how blessed we are to be raised in
the gospel. The gospel brings so many blessings and the trials and
troubles are easier. I am experiencing so many things that wouldn't
happen unless I came on a mission.
So Abbott is leaving on Tuesday evening and I get my new comp, S.
Smith on Wednesday afternoon. I will be staying with this girl in the
ward for the hours I don't have a companion. kinda weird. S. Smith
served down south with me in my first area. She is pretty quiet, but
really sweet. I feel blessed to have good comps. She will be great.
Honestly mom, I am gonna miss her. She has taught me a lot and I have
applied so many things to help me be her comps. I love her. It is
weird that she is going home, but it will be good for her. She bore
bore her testimony in sacrament and I just bawled. She is a good
missionary and has done a fantastic job! I already told her that she
better write me. She said she would be a good emailer and we will keep
in touch. So glad we were comps again.
I am so excited for you to go to Havasupi!! You will LOVE it! Make
sure to take lots of pics k?
Thanks for all the love and updates. Glad that no one has been
seriously hurt. I have been really protected on my mission, so much
protection!
The weather is alright. It rains a bit everyday, beautiful rainbows,
sunsets and clouds in the sky. I love it here!! (not enough to move
back though) :) The trees are all starting to have flowers on them, it
is gorgeous!!
I have gotten some of Cedar's letters. He has changed so much and has
been such a good example to me!! I miss him. I hope that I can talk to
him on the phone again for mother's day.
K I love you, have a good day!!!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
Tell Morgan and Jodi congrats!! When does B know what she is gonna have!
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
This week was pretty amazing.
We had some sweet lessons with Jon Cannon. He had been really scared
to get baptized and we couldn't really figure out why. Well, we talked
about the priesthood, bore our testimonies and promised him blessings.
Sister Losee and I were on exchanges at that lesson and we invited him
to be baptized, again!! haha. He said he wanted to fast again and come
to stake conference. We said alright and left. Jon came to Stake
conference and had a great time. During the conference, Elder Jensen,
from the Seventy, spoke about many great insights on how we can KNOW
something is true. One of which he talked about John 7:17, if any man
will do his will, he shall KNOW of the doctrine. He said that
sometimes people will fast, whether it be for a job, help with school
or someone struggling to know if they should be baptized on a
particular day. Fasting is a way for us to do his will and KNOW of the
doctrine. My eyes started to water the second he said that. I was so
grateful that Jon came and felt the spirit. President and Sister
MacDonald also spoke. Pres told about a family that had been taught
several times and finally he asked them, "You have had so many
witnesses and answers, the Lord is only going to give you so many
times to listen." Jon felt that President was talking directly to him.
Anyways, after many weeks of inviting Jon to follow Christ, he will be
baptized on Thursday night. It is a miracle!! I am so excited for him!
Along with all the other missionaries that have taught him over the
past 2 years.
More from Stake Conference... Elder Jensen also talked about how we
can KNOW by their fruits (Matt 7) and by the Spirit (Moroni 10:5) I
was really grateful for that talk. We can know if things are true and
right. God wants us to know how to return. These 3 ways are how I have
seen a lot of answers to questions I have had. I know things are real
and right thru these ways. President Carlile gave an excellent talk
about parking lots. He said that he was helping direct people into the
parking lot when they held the open house to the Portland Temple. He
loved feeling in charge and in control of things. As he was in the
parking lot he felt a lot of peace and happiness. He then started to
notice that every person that would return from the temple had bright
smiling faces. He wanted that more than the parking lot. At the end of
the night, he finally had the opportunity to go thru and feel and see
what everyone was so happy about. He explained that sometimes the
parking lot is fun, but we need to go further than the parking lot and
get to the greater things in life-- the temple being one of those
things. I felt so uplifted as I listened and received answers to
questions that I had and it helped me to feel more motivated to go out
and work harder.
Huck and Katherine Thomas along with their 2 kids also came. They are
the family that has been coming to church in a different ward for the
last several months. They enjoyed it and we get to meet with them
tomorrow night again. I'm excited for them to progress towards
baptism.
Sister Abbott goes home next Tuesday... I can't believe that!! Holy
smokes! Today we went to the mall and she bought an outfit for her
homecoming talk... talk about a trunky day for all 5 of us sisters (we
met up with the sisters in Corvallis too). We had a fun, long day of
shopping. That was more tiring than missionary work. Glad I don't get
to shop anymore haha.
Josh Cline is getting baptized at the end of the month!! Woo hoo!! He
is 9 years old and when we went back this week to teach, he took out
his earring. He wants to follow Christ and he knew that he shouldn't
be wearing it. He is soooo smart! I love hearing his prayers.
So we hear about the earthquake. We had big waves on the coast, I
guess. Last night we had a huge terrible wind storm... someone said a
tornado hit down in Lebanon, but I don't really believe them, gossip
from small town to small town. We didn't have power from 2pm- 10pm,
huge trees were falling down and lots of havoc thru the mountain
areas. We were safe though. We taught Jon last night and he lit up
his oil lamps. It made me think of President Monsons talk from
conference and being grateful. I hate being without light, but so
grateful for the nice things that I get to enjoy, even if they didn't
work for a few hours ;)
I love you all. I am so happy to be here as a missionary. Each day I
am here, it makes me so grateful to be learning from my trials and get
to be apart of some amazing miracles!! Have a great week, spring break
:)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
We had some sweet lessons with Jon Cannon. He had been really scared
to get baptized and we couldn't really figure out why. Well, we talked
about the priesthood, bore our testimonies and promised him blessings.
Sister Losee and I were on exchanges at that lesson and we invited him
to be baptized, again!! haha. He said he wanted to fast again and come
to stake conference. We said alright and left. Jon came to Stake
conference and had a great time. During the conference, Elder Jensen,
from the Seventy, spoke about many great insights on how we can KNOW
something is true. One of which he talked about John 7:17, if any man
will do his will, he shall KNOW of the doctrine. He said that
sometimes people will fast, whether it be for a job, help with school
or someone struggling to know if they should be baptized on a
particular day. Fasting is a way for us to do his will and KNOW of the
doctrine. My eyes started to water the second he said that. I was so
grateful that Jon came and felt the spirit. President and Sister
MacDonald also spoke. Pres told about a family that had been taught
several times and finally he asked them, "You have had so many
witnesses and answers, the Lord is only going to give you so many
times to listen." Jon felt that President was talking directly to him.
Anyways, after many weeks of inviting Jon to follow Christ, he will be
baptized on Thursday night. It is a miracle!! I am so excited for him!
Along with all the other missionaries that have taught him over the
past 2 years.
More from Stake Conference... Elder Jensen also talked about how we
can KNOW by their fruits (Matt 7) and by the Spirit (Moroni 10:5) I
was really grateful for that talk. We can know if things are true and
right. God wants us to know how to return. These 3 ways are how I have
seen a lot of answers to questions I have had. I know things are real
and right thru these ways. President Carlile gave an excellent talk
about parking lots. He said that he was helping direct people into the
parking lot when they held the open house to the Portland Temple. He
loved feeling in charge and in control of things. As he was in the
parking lot he felt a lot of peace and happiness. He then started to
notice that every person that would return from the temple had bright
smiling faces. He wanted that more than the parking lot. At the end of
the night, he finally had the opportunity to go thru and feel and see
what everyone was so happy about. He explained that sometimes the
parking lot is fun, but we need to go further than the parking lot and
get to the greater things in life-- the temple being one of those
things. I felt so uplifted as I listened and received answers to
questions that I had and it helped me to feel more motivated to go out
and work harder.
Huck and Katherine Thomas along with their 2 kids also came. They are
the family that has been coming to church in a different ward for the
last several months. They enjoyed it and we get to meet with them
tomorrow night again. I'm excited for them to progress towards
baptism.
Sister Abbott goes home next Tuesday... I can't believe that!! Holy
smokes! Today we went to the mall and she bought an outfit for her
homecoming talk... talk about a trunky day for all 5 of us sisters (we
met up with the sisters in Corvallis too). We had a fun, long day of
shopping. That was more tiring than missionary work. Glad I don't get
to shop anymore haha.
Josh Cline is getting baptized at the end of the month!! Woo hoo!! He
is 9 years old and when we went back this week to teach, he took out
his earring. He wants to follow Christ and he knew that he shouldn't
be wearing it. He is soooo smart! I love hearing his prayers.
So we hear about the earthquake. We had big waves on the coast, I
guess. Last night we had a huge terrible wind storm... someone said a
tornado hit down in Lebanon, but I don't really believe them, gossip
from small town to small town. We didn't have power from 2pm- 10pm,
huge trees were falling down and lots of havoc thru the mountain
areas. We were safe though. We taught Jon last night and he lit up
his oil lamps. It made me think of President Monsons talk from
conference and being grateful. I hate being without light, but so
grateful for the nice things that I get to enjoy, even if they didn't
work for a few hours ;)
I love you all. I am so happy to be here as a missionary. Each day I
am here, it makes me so grateful to be learning from my trials and get
to be apart of some amazing miracles!! Have a great week, spring break
:)
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO
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