February 21, 2011

First off... Diana got snowed in this week in Klamoth Falls, so we
didn't get to meet with her. She was supposed to get back Saturday
night, but she slipped on the ice and got a concussion (sp?) and won't
be in town until Wednesday. Seriously Satan does not want this lady to
get baptized. I was a little discouraged and bummed about the whole
situation, but Diana is golden and she is strong and knows that she
wants to follow Christ and be baptized, it just won't be as soon as
she thought. She told us she was gonna park herself on the couch until
she leaves on Wednesday. haha.
We taught a wife and husband, Marty and Michelle this week. We found
them a few weeks ago, but schedules were busy and we finally got to
sit down with them. When we came inside the home, Marty looked at us
and said, "You two are just so beautiful, I was thinking and praying
about the 2 of you and hoped that you would come back!" Marty has had
some heart attacks the last few years and is in a wheelchair. He
expressed that he didn't feel like God loved him and felt punished. As
we talked about the Book of Mormon, Marty said, "The Bible can be
kinda confusing, but the Book of Mormon clears everything up." Yep
Marty, that is exactly right :). It was neat to teach them and feel
the spirit it there home. At the end of the lesson I said the closing
prayer and then Marty said one. In his prayer he thanked God that we
came back cause that helped him know that God loved him because we
were sent to him. It was such an amazing experience!! I was grateful
that my prayers were answered that day, we were able to be an answer
to someone else's prayer. Marty is still having lots of complications
with his health this weekend, please pray for him and Michelle!!
At the beggining of this week I was frustrated that we weren't able to
teach anyone and I thought about how much happiness comes from
teaching people, so I decided to go down a list of people and call
them to see if they would like us to teach. We called Jon Cannon. He
was a former investigator and told us that we wanted us to come back.
We have been over a few times and he wants to get baptized!!
The Lord provided for us this week! I feel like I have hit a breakthru
point on my mission. I feel like I just want to do everything I can to
do my part so we can find people to teach and share the gospel. It is
our job to invite. The Lord sees when we are diligent and really has
answered my prayers.
This week at combined district meeting we talked about our potential
and Christ's potential. I really thought about what Christ is capable
of, everything!! His atonement covers everything and everyone-- it is
infinite. One of my ZL's Elder Christensen said, "Don't put a cap on
the atonement and what Christ can do for you!" That has really hit me
hard over the last serveral days. I don't live up to my potential when
I lack faith to find or teach or learn something new. Christ is our
friend, example and Savior. I am grateful that I was able to hear that
and set goals of how Christ can help me reach my true potential.
We taught a less active lady, Lisa, and her nonmember mom, Zora,
today. Lisa has a 18 year old son, Chris, that started to come back to
church about a month and a half ago. As a result, we started teaching
him again and she wanted us to come over and teach her. Both Chris and
Lisa have made so much progress!! Lisa told us today that she is ready
to go back to the temple and wants to meet with the Bishop. Zora asked
us about baptism and the things that she needed to be doing now so she
could be baptized!! She asked about the addiction recovery program to
stop smoking and is excited to stop. This family has made a HUGE turn
and have been blessed so much. Lisa came to church for the 2nd time
and Zora came yesterday and told us she felt like she was "at home." I
am grateful to see how the gospel has changed there life is such a
short time. Oh yeah, and the 9 year old son, Josh, also came to
church!! Miracles I tell ya.
That is my week in a nutshell. I am doing great. I love being here is
Sweet Home. The ward is fantastic-- very willing to help and have been
referring so many people for us to see!! Sister Abbott and I like
working our tails off and have seen so many blessing and miracles as
we go out and find people that are elect and ready to accept the
gospel. I am SO blessed to be in an area that is on fire for
missionary work!!

Love Sister Glasgow XOXO

Happy Valentine's Day!

This week has been so slow... I don't even know where to begin.
Sister Nelson is gone, that was super hard to say goodbye. Sister
Abbott and I changed up our room and are getting back to teaching,
tracting and finding with just 2 people. I am so grateful that the
transition has been smooth. I love Sister Abbott and we have had a
good week together.
Diana didn't come to church on Sunday, so we have to push her
baptismal date back. We taught the Plan of Salvation and she ate it
right up. She told us that it made perfect sense to her. She told us
at the end of the lesson, "Oh I am going to the Celestial Kingdom!"
Sometimes I feel like I am living in a dream because she is so golden.
She came to the RS Valentines Day activity and met all the other
sisters. She introduced herself to EVERYONE!! She fits in so good with
the ward and they all LOVE her! It is seriously a miracle, boggles my
mind how perfect she is.
Ryan got confirmed Sunday. He has grasped right onto the gospel and is
doing his best to live the gospel everyday. The youth are amazing
here!! I'm glad that they teach me each week.
We had some really great opportunities to find and teach people this
week. I have really come to understand just how much I love people,
even when situations are awkward, uncomfortable or new to me. I'm so
glad that I have a thick layer that has been able to protect me while
serving.
We had a cool experience with this guy Bob this week. We tracted into
him and shared a little about the Book of Mormon. As we got to know
him he really opened up and expressed that he didn't feel worth
anything anymore. He didn't want to wake up in the morning and do
anything during the day. He started to cry a little. He didn't
understand why he was crying, but we were able to teach about the
spirit and told him that we were there cause God sent us to him. It
built my testimony and really taught me about following the spirit and
asking questions. Bob told us he felt kinda weird and didn't know what
that was. He said he was wanting to change, but wasn't sure how to do
that. Although Bob didn't accept our visit the 2nd time when we went
back, I know we were able to learn from that experience. I read
Helaman 9 and 10 today. Nephi is told to go back and preach and the
people harden their hearts and no one listens. If anything, that
taught me that we go up again. The work is never finished and nothing
can stop the work from progressing. People have agency and I can't
force anyone to change.
Oh yeah, so we changed our pday from 1-9pm from now on... at least if
that is what works better for the work on Mondays.. so my emails will
be later. Today for Valentine's Day we went to the church and played
Apples to Apples and Imagineiff... with our district. It was so much
fun to be with the Elders and hang out with them. Next week I get to
go to Eugene and see my girl Stephanie Morelock!!! I am so excited to
see her!!
I hope everyone had a good day today! I love you all!
Love Sister Glasgow XOXO

February 7, 2011

So this week was so great!!
Tiffany, Shelby and Ryan's baptisms all went great!! This ward is
great at fellow-shipping our investigators. They probably had about 60
people at each of the baptisms.. it was nuts!! It was really sweet to
have Tiffany's husband get up at the end of the baptism and tell the
ward thank you for the things their family has been blessed with. He
is a very shy person, and I know that took a lot of courage to say
that. I felt so happy for their family!! Tiffany and Shelby had a glow
about them all day... even the pics showed a white glow around them.
Ryan's baptism was good. He was so ready to get baptized... it seemed
like the whole ward attended his baptism. It really opened my eyes to
think about how he was introduced the gospel. His friend gave him a
Book of Mormon and invited him to church. His life will be blessed
forever because of that experience. I have had so many things pop out
to me and taught me to be a better member missionary when I return
home. It is so important that we get out and invite people!
So I had one of the most amazing experiences on my mission this week.
We talked to a man and lady outside, Al and Diana, and they invited us
to come back. We went back the next day and taught a little bit. Diana
is taking care of her uncle Al (he had a major stroke 10 years ago)
and as we spoke she was so happy and positive-- this lady makes me
laugh so much. She kept telling us how much she loved Jesus. She told
us that some Elders in Coos Bay gave her a BOM, but they never went
back. She made us promise that we wouldn't leave her hanging. Well
then we talked about follow Jesus and how we do that as we read the
scriptures, pray and get baptized. The member that was at the lesson
cut us off and talked about something random, which bugged, but then
Diana out of the blue said, "Now about this baptism thing, I want
that. I know that the BOM is true. I have found the truth and it is
with the Mormons." Right then we extended a baptismal date. She said
yes before I could even finish asking her. Wow. The Lord prepares
people. We went back today and taught about Joseph Smith. She said
that everything clicked for her. She asked about baptism and if she
will need to keep getting baptized over and over again. haha we told
her that once she is done with this baptism, she won't need to do it
again. I love Diana!! She told us today that she needs to put a muzzle
in her mouth and listen to what God was trying to tell her. Man, it
was so crazy to have that experience!
I am super bummed that S. Nelson is leaving. She is transferring down
to White City and Eagle Point tomorrow... basically our eyes have been
a little leaky. I am gonna miss that girl so much!!
I am grateful for the gospel in my life. I love being a missionary. I
know that prayers are answered. God is good... that has been something
that has been on my mind a lot lately.
I hope you all have a wonderful week. :)

Love Sister Glasgow XOXO