Ups and Downs, All Arounds!

August 28, 2017

Hello everybody!

So last week for p-day we planned to play tennis but of course we didn't think about the weather in Kaneohe which has been rain mostly. So we weren't able to play. We ended up playing a little basketball which was fun. We also played volleyball which was good too.

That night we tried to visit a few potential investigators but sadly they weren't home but I realized for most of them we met their wives which I though was funny...

We had exchanges this week which was super fun. I was companions with Sister Sorenson again which was really fun. She's my favorite! It was pretty fun at their pad too because there is 2 other  sisters that live there as well. We get along super well and she is just so cute and loving. But sadly almost all the people we tried to visit weren't home :( But we were able to have dinner with a member which was good. We also had an appointment with a family and it was super crazy because when we walked in I recognized the grandma. I was like no way this is the same family that we are teaching in Kaneohe! (The family we visited is the sister in law of who we are teaching) It was pretty crazy! Oh we also talked to this guy that was waiting for the bus, he seemed like he was homeless. But it was funny because he's like I have so much to tell you and he just told us about all these random things and how he lived in the forest for 10 years and killed a lot of centipedes.. It was an interesting conversation...At one point he told me that I had a weird expression on my face...oops! haha

We were also able to do service for a less active member this week. We helped move dressers, rearrange, and clean. It was pretty fun plus I like organizing and seeing things go from cluttered and dirty to clean and organized. She was really grateful for our help which was good.

Sadly this week we had some opposition. One of our investigators lives outside of a family's house and helps them out. We've been teaching him for a few weeks now. But this week the lady that owns the house and kind of was questioning us and was very contentious about it. She left and came back a few times and so we would resume to teaching. But she pointed out her no soliciting sign and threatened to call the cops or something. She was asking us what we needed to do and we were like would you like us to leave and she was like ya, you aren't true missionaries because you don't know the Lord's prayer and Joseph Smith is an anti-Christ. So we awkwardly left. Our investigator said he would read the pamphlet but it's sad because we can't really jeopardize his living situation. Also, the phone number he gave us he never answers... But I know everything happens for a reason so we will see...

We were able to visit with the recent convert that moved to our ward and we read the book of mormon with her. It was really good and she has this Book of Mormon made easy which had some really cool insights...it basically explains things in more detail. She is super awesome.

We also did service on Saturday. We painted curbs for a retirement home and that was good too.

Well that's about it!

I know this gospel is true and your testimony will grow as you live it!

Aloha,

Sister Heath

Stoked about our Lula Rue leggings from a sister in our ward 

Ups and Downs

August 21, 2017

I forgot to mention that last week we finally stopped by a member's house to see if they could open the coconuts we had in our trunk for at least a month. It was cool to see him open them up. He used a pick axe and put part of it in the ground so he could use the other side to take the husk off. Then you have the little coconut inside and then he used the hammer to crack the coconut open. And the coconut water was really good. The meat was pretty hard but still good.

Last week we were going to go bowling but it didn't open until 2 so we ended up going to Denny's to eat instead. We ran into a senior couple that joined us and it was so nice of them because they ended up paying for all like 10 of us!

We met a few times with one of our new investigators and set him with a baptism date which was really exciting. He is really quiet but he is starting to open up w little. We were sad he didn't make it to church on Sunday :(

We met with our investigator that has a date, Molly. We only had a few minutes but she asked what's going to happen at her baptism so we talked about that a little. She seems pretty excited but we had to reset her with a date because she still has to come to church and overcome some WOW issues. But she is pretty committed to making it happen which is great. 

We had interviews with President and Sister Bekker and they went really well. But Sister Bekker got on me because we are suppose to talk to 10 people each a day and that is not easy to do. We usually talk to 5 max. So we need to do better about that. We had zone conference on Friday which was great as always. We talked more about the Atonement and we talked about being spiritually energized which I though was interesting. When our physical body is done, our spirit can keep us going. I have seen this when I am tired and after I share my testimony with someone or teach them I am energized. We also talked about Christ being the gatekeeper because He wants to welcome each of us with open arms.

We were excited to see a lot of people at church because we visited a lot of people who said they were coming. But of course no one came :( except a less active family and that made me really happy to see them there!

Much Aloha,

Love,

Sister Heath

I found a gecko after district meeting and it made me really happy! :)

Sister Mousley and I after Zone Conference

Many Blessings!!

August 14, 2017

Aloha!

This week was pretty great. We were able to talk to many people and find a few new investigators!

Last P-day we went and hiked Likeke Falls again which was fun...except I was the leader and I missed the path we were supposed to go down so we had to backtrack a little..ooops! But it was good.

I turned 22 this week which was pretty awesome! I had to sing a little Taylor Swift in my head since it's not approved :). It was a good day and we got to attend a graduation party for a member in our ward. And graduation parties in Hawaii are nothing like they are at home. For one person they reserve the cultural hall in the church, decorate like crazy, and they have food and when I say food I mean as if you were at a luau! They also have photo booths, a DJ or live music, and performances! So that was fun but we didn't stay the whole time.

Sorry my letter is so short this week!

Love,

Sister Heath

 On our way to Likeke Falls

Sister Mousley and I in front of the waterfall, again,

Sister Mousley and I

Sister Mousley and I

Sister Mousley put up a cute sign for mefor my 22 Birthday and gave me a ginormous pin! (I didn't wear it though...I initially put it on my bag but then it came off so I put it in my bag and we were so busy I forgot about it!

What a fun week!

August 7, 2017

Aloha!

Last week we went to Waihee falls and it was pretty hard but the waterfall was really cool! We saw mountain apples on the way up and the little leaf type plants on the way down that you touch and they close up.

We were kind of rushing around to try and get everything done before Sister Tailleur leaves especially visiting members in the ward. We also got shave ice that was really good.

We had a special treat from Sister Makua and Sampaio...they took us to Haleiwa Joe's. The view was beautiful of the mountain. The food was really good and we had a great time. I had coconut shrimp and Sister Tailleur got swordfish which was really good...I'm getting that if I ever go again. We had some other good food and dessert of course. Macadamia Nut Ice cream with caramel sauce and fruit as well as a chocolate cake with ice cream. It was a great way to spend out last night together. After dinner we visited a bunch of families and Sister Tailleur said her goodbyes.

Tuesday we drove to the Tabernacle for exchanges and I was able to get us there without a GPS...blessings. I was able to see a few other missionaries including Elder Hoke from my YSA branch at home and my MTC companion Sister Bowen. They are both doing awesome. I met my companion Sister Mousley. She is sweet and cute with wavy hair from Kingman, Arizona. She's been out on her mission 6 months and has been in Pearl City the whole time.

We came back did studies and went to lunch. I took Sister Mousley to MJ Cafe to introduce her to acai bowls and she liked them.

One of the boys in our ward had a birthday on Wednesday. His parents asked who he wanted over for dinner and he said the Sister Missionaries! (I think he just turned 10) I thought that was the sweetest thing ever! So we went to their house for dinner and it was fun and really good. They made shrimp scampi and pasta. We had a good time. And Sister Meyer's son and girlfriend were there(less-active and nonmember) so I thought that was awesome too. We had chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert and we sang to Miciah. It was great.

We were able to meet with Molly our investigator that wants to be baptized. She has been really busy with family and her Yard sale but now things are back to normal. She made us lunch and cookies...it was awesome. Sister AhNee came with us and it went pretty well. Our conversation was kind of all over the place but only because Molly asks lots of questions. But we were able to touch on most of the plan of salvation. She is really trying to understand which is so great. We are trying to help her understand the importance of keeping the sabbath day holy so we can get her to church because she works at the swap meet on Sunday and that's how she earns her money. So we discussed that and she said maybe she could leave early...I figured that was better than saying no. And this week she said she isn't going to the swap meet on Sunday because of plans she has with her friend Saturday night so I got really excited. Sister AhNee invited her to come to church and give her a ride! But sadly she wasn't there yesterday :( I don't know what happened...

We had a really fun Stake Relief Society Activity that we helped out with on Saturday morning. The theme was something about being Anchored in Christ. Some of us Sisters were asked to be like stewardesses to lead the different groups around to the different classes they had. So we had scarves wrapped with anchors. We had breakfast and the classes were really great. We also had snacks and lunch. Everything was cruise themed so it was really cute. Janice Ahuna taught one of the classes so it was really fun to see her! (My grandma's cousin) 

Saturday night we had the Book of Mormon fireside. It was really great but not very many people showed up...I was so sad! It was mostly members... But the testimonies and musical numbers brought the spirit so string in addition to the testimonies of the Apostles in the videos that were shown.

This week was a little hard adjusting to being the one in charge of the area but I think it will get better. Sister Mousley and I get along really great. She is pretty easy going.

I know that when we share our testimonies with others our own can be strengthened. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that the only way to know that is if we study it, ponder it, and sincerely ask if it is true. And I can promise that no matter how many times you have asked you will receive an answer because that is how the spirit works. I've seen the blessings that come from truly studying the Book of Mormon and thinking about what you read and applying them to your life. I have learned so much through improving my study...The Book of Mormon is wonderful. I encourage you to study it every day, I know it will bring many blessings!

Love,
Sister Heath

On our way up to Waihee falls

Sister Tailleur and I at Waihee Falls

So stoked to be eating at Haliewa Joes

Sister Makua, Me, Sister Tailleur, and Sister Sampaio at Haleiwa Joes with our yummy food!

Yummy Shave Ice from Rainbow Crack Seed

Sister Tailleur and I for the last time :(

My New Companion!! Sister Mousley and I in beautiful Kaneohe