Tammy
OCTOBER 5, 2009
So, I’m glad that I just missed winter and apparently I just missed summer here in Texas besides the mosquitoes! But the other day we had a major rain storm and we had to return back to our apartment because we couldn’t even see 10 ft in front of us, but like an hour latter it was over, and we just went back to work. Well, I was kinda afraid for my life because my companion doesn’t know how to drive in the rain. Blah. But I know that the Lord will take care of us.
Well this week, again my companion and I have been so busy. Honestly we haven’t had time to knock on doors. We always plan to but we get so caught up on people teaching lessons. I can’t believe that I’ve been out in Texas for 4 weeks! Again, the people here are ready to be baptized but they don’t want to give up their lifestyle. Aka…getting married. Well, my companion and I just dropped a family who we could never get a hold of and then one morning they called us and asked us when we could come and teach them. And we did, that same day and the next day. They came to general conference, so I guess it shows that they are very interested in becoming members. The familia Flores. The dad is a RM and the children aren’t baptized. So he wanted his children to choice if they want to be members or not. Other than that, THE INVESTIGATORS NEED TO GET MARRIED!! That’s it. No more. I didn’t notice how much people love living together and is afraid to getting married. BLAH!!
Well, love ya’ll!!
Love Always,
Hermana Beetso
Well, love ya’ll!!
Love Always,
Hermana Beetso
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Hi everyone,
This is what is happening this week in Texas. Besides getting eat alive my mosquitoes it’s been busy. We have about 20 investigators and less active members. The person we most visited is named Miguel Garabiadi. And he has a brother who is a strong member of the Spanish branch and there seems to be a problem between them. Miguel knows that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith restored the church back on the earth. Usually, that’s what I’ve seen are people don’t understand that concept. The part from keep him from being baptized is not coming to church and he doesn’t want to change his lifestyle. Another investigator we have is her name is Rosibel, she understands that the Book of Mormon is true but she doesn’t believe that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet of God. Again, there is the Eslante Family. They are so ready to be baptized but the only problem is that she is still married to another man and the other man won’t give her a divorce. Brother and Sister Eslante are talking about there children becoming missionaries and guessing where they are going to serve. Then there is the Aguliar family who is a recent convert family who is preparing to go to the Temple in Nov to get sealed. Because in Nov is there year mark that they have been members. There is another person name Jose, who is “married” (living with) his girlfriend who is a member but he isn’t. Jose has a drinking problem that he needs to resolve and he is moving to Florida because in Florida he has a job waiting for him, and a house. So he is coming to church but probably won’t get baptized here but most likely in Florida.
Well, I finally went knocking on doors this week and talking to People who speak English is like super hard! The people will let you talk but they don’t want to listen, they are so strong in their faith that they aren’t willing to listen to what we have to say. But no one has like slammed doors on my face yet. The Elders have been telling me that I’ve been lucky so far. The Hispanic people are so nice and so into hearing anything about Jesus Christ that they are willing to listen or at least get our point across. You can see the people who want to learn and other people who are just being nice.
On the Brightside of things the people in the Spanish Branch think I’m Mexican! So the first time I met some of the branch members they would talk to me really fast and I didn’t know what they were saying. Then I explained that I am not a native Spanish speaker but I’m Native American. People thought I’m like Tongan, Soman, or Chinese. Only one person has asked me if I’m Native American, the only reason why she could get right is because she served her mission on the Navajo Reservation.
Yesterday, I came to the conclusion that Hispanic Parties are just like the Navajo parties. They are a bunch of people eating a ton of food. They like to grill out on the porch the kids are running wild, the get offended if you don’t finish your food. Instead of mutton they have carne asada. And instead of Frybread they have corn tortillas. It’s all about the meat and they take forever to start eating. The members told us 4pm and we didn’t start eating till like 515. Sound a little familiar?
Well, today we are going to the mall and I’m going to be some stuff that says Texas on it. So I’m excited!! Remember MY BIRTHDAY IS NEXT MONDAY!!!!!
This is what is happening this week in Texas. Besides getting eat alive my mosquitoes it’s been busy. We have about 20 investigators and less active members. The person we most visited is named Miguel Garabiadi. And he has a brother who is a strong member of the Spanish branch and there seems to be a problem between them. Miguel knows that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith restored the church back on the earth. Usually, that’s what I’ve seen are people don’t understand that concept. The part from keep him from being baptized is not coming to church and he doesn’t want to change his lifestyle. Another investigator we have is her name is Rosibel, she understands that the Book of Mormon is true but she doesn’t believe that Joseph Smith was called as a prophet of God. Again, there is the Eslante Family. They are so ready to be baptized but the only problem is that she is still married to another man and the other man won’t give her a divorce. Brother and Sister Eslante are talking about there children becoming missionaries and guessing where they are going to serve. Then there is the Aguliar family who is a recent convert family who is preparing to go to the Temple in Nov to get sealed. Because in Nov is there year mark that they have been members. There is another person name Jose, who is “married” (living with) his girlfriend who is a member but he isn’t. Jose has a drinking problem that he needs to resolve and he is moving to Florida because in Florida he has a job waiting for him, and a house. So he is coming to church but probably won’t get baptized here but most likely in Florida.
Well, I finally went knocking on doors this week and talking to People who speak English is like super hard! The people will let you talk but they don’t want to listen, they are so strong in their faith that they aren’t willing to listen to what we have to say. But no one has like slammed doors on my face yet. The Elders have been telling me that I’ve been lucky so far. The Hispanic people are so nice and so into hearing anything about Jesus Christ that they are willing to listen or at least get our point across. You can see the people who want to learn and other people who are just being nice.
On the Brightside of things the people in the Spanish Branch think I’m Mexican! So the first time I met some of the branch members they would talk to me really fast and I didn’t know what they were saying. Then I explained that I am not a native Spanish speaker but I’m Native American. People thought I’m like Tongan, Soman, or Chinese. Only one person has asked me if I’m Native American, the only reason why she could get right is because she served her mission on the Navajo Reservation.
Yesterday, I came to the conclusion that Hispanic Parties are just like the Navajo parties. They are a bunch of people eating a ton of food. They like to grill out on the porch the kids are running wild, the get offended if you don’t finish your food. Instead of mutton they have carne asada. And instead of Frybread they have corn tortillas. It’s all about the meat and they take forever to start eating. The members told us 4pm and we didn’t start eating till like 515. Sound a little familiar?
Well, today we are going to the mall and I’m going to be some stuff that says Texas on it. So I’m excited!! Remember MY BIRTHDAY IS NEXT MONDAY!!!!!
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Email to the people
HI EVERYONe. this is my 1st week in texas and it has been crazy. i gotten like 12 mosquito bites. i mean they hurt. i think it is just because im like fresh blood or something like that.
i got a new compaion here in name is Hna. Katie Barber. she goes to BYU and has like a ton of family memebers.
the people here are really nice. i havent gotten any werid foods yet. Oh yah we have a chance to get out of my area and went to arlington, TX. we got lost going but i saw 6 flags. the sisters and i said if we cant find the church building then we are going to 6flags. anyways, I got to see and shake hands with president Ugfdor!!!! him and his wife are amazing speakers!!!
well the people here are super nice, even when they reject our message they dont slam the door in our faces. they are really chilled about it.
we have one family that is ready to get baptized but the only problem is that the "mother of the children" needs to get a divorce from her previous husband. AH!!!
another new investgator is that we went to church on sunday and felt the spirit and she is so ready to get bapizted. shes like in a fount but the only thing is that her dad is dying so she has to return to mexico for 2 months!!! so hopefully she will be ready. we gave her a book of mormon and gospel principles book. so hopefully shes going to read it and be ready when she gets back.
well, sorry that snot much but this week has been a big blure to me just because its my 1st week out in the field.
i love ya'll.
Love always,
Hna Tiana Beetso
HI EVERYONe. this is my 1st week in texas and it has been crazy. i gotten like 12 mosquito bites. i mean they hurt. i think it is just because im like fresh blood or something like that.
i got a new compaion here in name is Hna. Katie Barber. she goes to BYU and has like a ton of family memebers.
the people here are really nice. i havent gotten any werid foods yet. Oh yah we have a chance to get out of my area and went to arlington, TX. we got lost going but i saw 6 flags. the sisters and i said if we cant find the church building then we are going to 6flags. anyways, I got to see and shake hands with president Ugfdor!!!! him and his wife are amazing speakers!!!
well the people here are super nice, even when they reject our message they dont slam the door in our faces. they are really chilled about it.
we have one family that is ready to get baptized but the only problem is that the "mother of the children" needs to get a divorce from her previous husband. AH!!!
another new investgator is that we went to church on sunday and felt the spirit and she is so ready to get bapizted. shes like in a fount but the only thing is that her dad is dying so she has to return to mexico for 2 months!!! so hopefully she will be ready. we gave her a book of mormon and gospel principles book. so hopefully shes going to read it and be ready when she gets back.
well, sorry that snot much but this week has been a big blure to me just because its my 1st week out in the field.
i love ya'll.
Love always,
Hna Tiana Beetso
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Hi everyone,
Another week here at the MTC. i have two weeks left and i will be getting my flight plans sometime this week. so im like way excited to get out in the real world and talking to real people.
well, what is new here. we had Elder Richard Scotts came to the MTC and gave a devtional. i mean it was amazing. my biggest doubt that i have is learning the language. i mean the doctrine i can say in my sleep but the spanish part is my biggest chanllege. well, he said as long as we know the doctrine and we are worth to have the Holy Ghost we will be able to learn the language. i mean it is a promise from an apostel of God that gave the whole MTC that promise and i know it will come forth. i just need to be the best missionary that i can be. i need to stay obedient.
i love my calling as coordinating sister. its fun yelling at the elders when they forget to call each other by there title. and getting to know the sisters. i love the sisters in my zone. they are wonderful youngwoman excited to change the world one person at a time. each of my sisters has a speical place in my heart.
also the elders in my district, they are way more mature than they really are. i know that they are going to be great missionaries and to touch lives of many people.
so here is a story that i loved that elder scott told us.
he said:
there were two sister missionaires coming home for the night when they ran into 5 tall black men that had the intention to do bad things. there were two elders that were near by and one was tongan. and the tongan elder said to his compaion, run and call the police i can take care of them. so the elder ran to call the police and tongan elder only had an umbrella. when the police came the 5 black men said that they were never happier to see the police in there lives. i love that story.
well, there is an elder in my distict he is sick. im not sure what he has but it something serious bc he has to see the doctor like everyweek and he is consitsly tired. please pray for him to get well. his name is elder makay l. money.
everyone, i love you and miss you!
love always, annie
Another week here at the MTC. i have two weeks left and i will be getting my flight plans sometime this week. so im like way excited to get out in the real world and talking to real people.
well, what is new here. we had Elder Richard Scotts came to the MTC and gave a devtional. i mean it was amazing. my biggest doubt that i have is learning the language. i mean the doctrine i can say in my sleep but the spanish part is my biggest chanllege. well, he said as long as we know the doctrine and we are worth to have the Holy Ghost we will be able to learn the language. i mean it is a promise from an apostel of God that gave the whole MTC that promise and i know it will come forth. i just need to be the best missionary that i can be. i need to stay obedient.
i love my calling as coordinating sister. its fun yelling at the elders when they forget to call each other by there title. and getting to know the sisters. i love the sisters in my zone. they are wonderful youngwoman excited to change the world one person at a time. each of my sisters has a speical place in my heart.
also the elders in my district, they are way more mature than they really are. i know that they are going to be great missionaries and to touch lives of many people.
so here is a story that i loved that elder scott told us.
he said:
there were two sister missionaires coming home for the night when they ran into 5 tall black men that had the intention to do bad things. there were two elders that were near by and one was tongan. and the tongan elder said to his compaion, run and call the police i can take care of them. so the elder ran to call the police and tongan elder only had an umbrella. when the police came the 5 black men said that they were never happier to see the police in there lives. i love that story.
well, there is an elder in my distict he is sick. im not sure what he has but it something serious bc he has to see the doctor like everyweek and he is consitsly tired. please pray for him to get well. his name is elder makay l. money.
everyone, i love you and miss you!
love always, annie
AUG 25, 2009
HI EVERYONE!,
greetings from Provo MTC. life here is crazy. we are literal in class for about 90% of my day. the only real time we leave is for meals and going to the RC(referal center. if you order something from the TV i make calls to see if you get it).
the lanuguage is hard. im not going to lie. i mean i knew a lot before i left but now i am relizing that i dont know enough. like because i went to UNM i didnt know much gospel words. but im learning them.In my district (my classroom) i am the queen of spanish grammer. the hard part is taking my grammer language into speaking it. thats my hardest problem. but i heard from the MTC president not to worry about the language it will come. and that i should focus on the doctorine and i should be fine as long as i am obiedient.
anyways,
i love my district. they are all 19. sometimes they act so mature for there age, then they say or do something stupid, and they remind me that they are 19.
everyone in my district is so different but it makes out distict great. i mean one time i heard that all the other districts in my zone are crazy and have so many problems but we have no problems.
everyone in my district kinda hates me bc i have gotten the most pakages from my family and i love them for that.
anyways, other than that i am doing great! i love it here. its kinda going to be sad when i leave my district because im going to miss them so much. anyways, i need to finish my laundry!
Send me letter! if you do i might call you from the airport!!!
love always,
annie.
p.s. i leave for texas sept 14
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