Nosotros somos las misioneras de la iglesia de JesuCristo de los
santos de los ultimos dias. I'm not 100% sure if I said that
correctly, but what the heck. So I basically got my wish of switching
to the spanish program. The population here basically consists of
either black or hispanic people, so we get to talk to hispanics a lot.
Also we live with the Hermanans so we sometimes do language study
haha. Fluent by Christmas!
So this past week was great as usual, primarily because we're
missionaries, but also because it was Thanksgiving! To be honest I did
kind of miss being with my family, but the members here were so kind
that it felt just like being at home. To start off the day we went to
a park and played football with some ward members, a lot of
missionaries, and a few investgators. So fun! We were all dying the
next day because we were so sore. Then we ate with the Ramirez family
with the elders in our ward and it was awesome. The rest of the week
consisted of eating leftovers from different members. The best part of
Thanksgiving is the leftovers for sure.
So I thought that because I have hit my 6 month mark I would share a
list of 30 things that I've learned so far out here in Houston.
1. You are going to sweat. It happens, but don't worry, everyone else
is sweating as well
2. It is very possible to fall in love with just about everyone you
meet... even if it's just a little bit
3.Sunday is the best day of the week
4. The strengthening and enabling power of the Atonement is REAL!
5. It doesn't say anywhere in the white handbook that you can't dance :)
6. People can tell when you are being sincere or not, so just be sincere
7. If you can bike in a skirt you can do anything
8. Weight gain will happen. Despite your best efforts it is just part
of the missionary experience. Plus it keeps you warm in the winter!
9. Houston gets cold! Who knew?!
10. You can become best friends with a person in under 2 weeks
11.Heavenly Father answers prayers, and sometimes he even does it in
exactly the way you want him to.
12. A strong testimony is an attractive quality
13. It's ok to cry! Let it out and then move forward
14. Just tell people that you love them. I love you! Shout it from the
rooftops people!
15. Spanish is so much more fun than English, but an English speaking
mission is the way to go
16. We are all human and everyone makes mistakes. instead of judging
someone, just love em and hug em instead
17. Church music > secular music.........................
18. If you're upset then sing, and if that doesn't work sing louder.
People already think you're crazy
19. The gospel of Jesus Christ blesses families
20. SMILE ALWAYS
21. cooking is actually not an evil thing
22. Turns out babies become really really cute when you're not allowed
to hold them
23. Patience is a virtue... but really though
24. It's ok to do things that scare you. Scary things help you grow
25. You will never regret following a prompting
26. Modest is hottest! throw away your shorty shorts! (boys and girls)
27. Give a firm handshake. None of this dead fish business.
28. Being with other missionaries is about the most fun you can have in life
29. Pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray
30. I know that my redeemer lives what comfort this sweet sentence gives!
Have a wonderful wonderful wonderful week my loves!
-Sister Williams
Exchanges with Sister Kyles again back in College Station |
a real live ewok... that's what they're called right? That or little bears with lips |
First comp picture with Sister Bonner |
Bye Bye old Zone |
All of the sisters from my MTC district! |
First investigator in Melbourne |
Happy Thanksgiving!!! |
I don't even know what this is. |
I love them!! |
She's pretending to be a hobo. |
Polka dots galore! |
Only in Melbourne. |
Kitten!!! |
The City. |
There are walls like this everywhere. |
We came up to College Station together and we're leaving together |
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