Well hello everyone. I love you all so much thank you for all your wonderful
support. well as I said to some of you good news....
MYLES IS GETTING BAPTIZED MARCH 1ST. YAH!!!! I am so excited for him. He really has changed a ton! When we first met him he wasn't the most friendly of characters, and now he is one of the happiest things I have found. He has one of the best hearts and a hard life. But I am so happy for him. He saw the bishop the other day, and he actually told him that the missionaries just came at the right time, and that he was genuinely happier than he has been in a long time. He is great. So there is no greater joy than that... read Alma 26 or D&C 18 just about how exquisite the joy is in bringing the gospel to someones life. So thank you all for praying that someones heart would be softened and that they would have a desire to be baptized. So it will be a great day! Start the month of march off right!
The work is progressing and it is going to be a very happy day. We also have a couple other investigators who are moving nicely. wahoo! I love the gospel. And I love having Sister Dietrich here with us. So I have been learning german, I can count from one to ten. It is an accomplishment, and she really has amazing study
insights that I love to hear. So the more the merrier I guess. Well sort of.. it
started out rough but has gotten so good. AND tomorrow is Zone Conference so it is going to be so nice to have that chance to hear from President Morgan, the assistants, zone leaders, and district leaders. but honestly one of my favorite parts is the testimony meeting...wow... the spirit just soars through that meeting. I love the gospel. And I am so happy here. The members are starting to see the vision and actually giving us referrals, we get fed well...and I really feel loved. I am excited for the chance I have to serve. What a blessing. Sometime I think what blinders I must have on compared to the Lord, because I see such a small part of the picture. I often think of the potential we as missionaries have to become better, but also the potential our Father in Heaven must see in our investigators. I am always so impressed by those who make such a concentrated effort to find the Lord and act upon the truth when the recognize it. Myles has had to overcome smoking, coffee, drinking, and eating meat sparingly. But every commitment we leave with him he accepts whether it is hard or not, he has complete trust that we will teach him correctly so the things we ask him to do he does. And I wonder if I would have done what they do. We asked him to write down his 10 favorite things we have taught him, so in essence his testimony. I am excited to hear it. and even after hearing all the commandments he has to live by... all he said was, "thats not too bad". wow. I am humbled by his sincerity, and faith to act on some of these commandments he doesn't understand. Maybe, someday I can show that great faith in something too. Well, I just wanted to tell you the good news. and I will be sure to send pictures home, because it is going to be a special day. Oh yah, we had FHE with Myles at a
Members home and we talked about the priesthood. We talked about some of the
different responsibilities of holding it, I think he is excited to be able to be a part of it. It was such an amazing lesson, and I know that he felt the wonderful spirit that comes from being in a members home, and having that priesthood authority. It was a very good week, and the best is yet to come.
I love you. Thank you for your support and love. I miss you, but know that I am happy and I always tell stories from home. Have a great week. And maybe look for
an opportunity to tell one simple fact about our church to someone who isn't a member so that they are actually getting true information.
Love, Sister North
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
An additional companion
Preface: Lindsey is still in Regina and last week for transfers Lindsey and Sister Ferguson had another sister join them.
Okay... figured I could talk to everyone at once... So yes I have a new German
companion named sister dietrich (d-trish is what it sounds like). She is really
funny, and can speak english exceptionally well. She is a lot of fun and probably one of the most easy going people you will find, so it has been really easy to add her to the group. She really does fit right in, and she will be such an asset this transfer. I love her a lot already. and her favorite color is green just so you know. Today is FREEZING the snow and the wind are having a field day, so we are really enjoying today. But no worries because we are doing good.
Well, lets see... we have been teaching some amazing investigators! whew...Kathy has quit smoking completely and no longer has any desire to smoke which is so good! we had a good talk with her Monday about other commandments and I really think she is progressing well. Myles, we just committed him to stop smoking and he has taken some huge steps to do so, he sold his pack and bought a lot of cinammon things to encourage no smoking... AND he finally felt a really strong spirit reading the scriptures because of his actions to do so! I was so proud of him! Lets see, Crystal is trying to get to know the ward and get involved in activities and she is praying on her knees which is a huge step and has continued her reading. We really are blessed and are grateful for the blessings in this area, and hope that it continues progressing.
I love the people here in Canada, they are great! And they really have a lot to offer. I love the gospel, and the book of mormon. I was reading yesterday morning and I was reading about Nephi, he really was commanded to do a lot with the plates, and yet he obeyed, and only wrote things he felt were of great worth and really for our time. I am so grateful for the many people in history who acted upon faith, the commandments, that we can be so blessed through the experiences they had and the knowledge they obtained and shared. I love the gospel with all my heart, and I know that it is so much better to live by the spirit than not, and those "little things" we do; such as prayer and scripture study really make the difference, and really add the spirit for us to be guided. I am grateful for the missionaries who do go out and share, and teach the restored gospel, because it is something everyone needs but they just don't know it yet, but there is a lot of adversity, I like to think if there wasn't opposition the answer that it is true wouldn't have such sweet joy. and we have so much opposition because it is so true. I love you guys so much. Know that I pray for and love each of you, and am grateful for the opportunity I have to serve and know of the great support there is behind me. Keep the faith because there is no other way for us to have all those blessing we desire, and know we must do the little things to add that protective armor around us. I love you all! (cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends included!) I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and that this is his church which has been restored today!
Love, Sister Lindsey North
Okay... figured I could talk to everyone at once... So yes I have a new German
companion named sister dietrich (d-trish is what it sounds like). She is really
funny, and can speak english exceptionally well. She is a lot of fun and probably one of the most easy going people you will find, so it has been really easy to add her to the group. She really does fit right in, and she will be such an asset this transfer. I love her a lot already. and her favorite color is green just so you know. Today is FREEZING the snow and the wind are having a field day, so we are really enjoying today. But no worries because we are doing good.
Well, lets see... we have been teaching some amazing investigators! whew...Kathy has quit smoking completely and no longer has any desire to smoke which is so good! we had a good talk with her Monday about other commandments and I really think she is progressing well. Myles, we just committed him to stop smoking and he has taken some huge steps to do so, he sold his pack and bought a lot of cinammon things to encourage no smoking... AND he finally felt a really strong spirit reading the scriptures because of his actions to do so! I was so proud of him! Lets see, Crystal is trying to get to know the ward and get involved in activities and she is praying on her knees which is a huge step and has continued her reading. We really are blessed and are grateful for the blessings in this area, and hope that it continues progressing.
I love the people here in Canada, they are great! And they really have a lot to offer. I love the gospel, and the book of mormon. I was reading yesterday morning and I was reading about Nephi, he really was commanded to do a lot with the plates, and yet he obeyed, and only wrote things he felt were of great worth and really for our time. I am so grateful for the many people in history who acted upon faith, the commandments, that we can be so blessed through the experiences they had and the knowledge they obtained and shared. I love the gospel with all my heart, and I know that it is so much better to live by the spirit than not, and those "little things" we do; such as prayer and scripture study really make the difference, and really add the spirit for us to be guided. I am grateful for the missionaries who do go out and share, and teach the restored gospel, because it is something everyone needs but they just don't know it yet, but there is a lot of adversity, I like to think if there wasn't opposition the answer that it is true wouldn't have such sweet joy. and we have so much opposition because it is so true. I love you guys so much. Know that I pray for and love each of you, and am grateful for the opportunity I have to serve and know of the great support there is behind me. Keep the faith because there is no other way for us to have all those blessing we desire, and know we must do the little things to add that protective armor around us. I love you all! (cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends included!) I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and that this is his church which has been restored today!
Love, Sister Lindsey North
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
So funny story. like 2 days ago we were out trying to find this ladies house so we went to one door and we went and knocked and no one was home at the first house so we were leaving and walking across their driveway and i totally fell. It was so funny beause sister ferguson turns around to me on the ground first fall in cananda. We were laughing so hard, we finally made it to the second the door and knocked on it and there was a lady home so we talked to her and then we left and walking down the sidewalk that goes to the driveway and i slipped again and this time I took sister ferguson with me. I haven't laughed so hard in so long and today i had a huge bruise on my leg that I am going show off at pday activity hehe. It was hilarious we couldn't stop laughing, i was like crying, and i was sure we had made quite impression to the car driving by when it happened. It was entertaining though. Today is a cold day! it is like -33 with windchill but thats all part of the fun.
Oh yah, So me and sister Ferguson had a bonding moment the other day...hehe... we decided to sleep on our balcony. hehe. It was a lot of fun, we took pictures and just laughed. I guess I like my own bed because by the end of the night she was towards the end. We ended up going in at around four. But it was really fun! No worries we are still healthy and it wasn't too cold. But now today is FREEZING so we were lucky to find a mild night. Today is -30's with windchill so I imagine tonight they aren't going to stress knocking doors just going to your appointments you have.
I do love it here, and we are teaching a really intense word of wisdom lesson tonight with some of our investigators Kathy and Rayne. We really have been blessed this week and we are really trying keep things progressing.
And I have gotten mail from the hammers, grandma and grandpa hafen, ashley, and a card about sister missionaries at my apartment, thanks fam! Sister Ferguson and I have done a lot of fun things are really enjoying each others company.
Love, Sister North (Lou)
Oh yah, So me and sister Ferguson had a bonding moment the other day...hehe... we decided to sleep on our balcony. hehe. It was a lot of fun, we took pictures and just laughed. I guess I like my own bed because by the end of the night she was towards the end. We ended up going in at around four. But it was really fun! No worries we are still healthy and it wasn't too cold. But now today is FREEZING so we were lucky to find a mild night. Today is -30's with windchill so I imagine tonight they aren't going to stress knocking doors just going to your appointments you have.
I do love it here, and we are teaching a really intense word of wisdom lesson tonight with some of our investigators Kathy and Rayne. We really have been blessed this week and we are really trying keep things progressing.
And I have gotten mail from the hammers, grandma and grandpa hafen, ashley, and a card about sister missionaries at my apartment, thanks fam! Sister Ferguson and I have done a lot of fun things are really enjoying each others company.
Love, Sister North (Lou)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! First of all, I want to tell Linda and Maudi thank you for the present and the great drawing, I hung it up on my wall next to me. And thank you
Grandma and Mitzie for presents too, food is always a nice addition, and the pictures of home made me smile.
I have a good story about the temple this week. At dinner with the Quintons, Mr. Quinton told us that one day there was a man who came and was looking around the temple. President Evanson went out to meet him, and asked if he could help him, he said that he drives by there everyday and everyday he feels something when he passes. They talked for a minute and President Evanson explained a little about the temple. He didn't give his name but I really liked how he could recognize a difference. He also mentioned a muslim guy who comes to visit once in a while here in Regina and he visits the temple when he does and walks around, once again President Evanson went to talk to him and found out that he too could feel God here. He kissed his hand and told him he was a man of God and left. Sometimes I get these small realizations, and this one was how blessed we are to have a temple so close and that so many people here in Regina went through the open house at the temple and saw the beauty and always comment that we are good neighbors, and they are always very gracious about the temple and the members that visit it. Sister Quinton said that every time they are doing baptisms for the dead, there is a different feeling
in there, and also when the missionaries come. And I always take for granted having that temple close by and not always taking full advantage of those blessings. I love the Spirit so much, and it is amazing the difference of having it and and not having it with you really is. There is greater happiness in living the gospel than imaginable. Today I read Alma 39-42 and wow, we have so many answers about questions people ask that don't know where to find them. I am greatful for the gospel in my life. Don't be afraid to have a conversation about one principle of the gospel, and more importantly, don't take for granted to opportunities you have to have that Spirit more abundantly in your life, because it will come if you want it to. I love you all, take care. I am sending a funny story so you are going to have to wait till it gets there... but I think you will like it!
Love, Sister North ... don't worry I am not always so serious here. Hehe.
Grandma and Mitzie for presents too, food is always a nice addition, and the pictures of home made me smile.
I have a good story about the temple this week. At dinner with the Quintons, Mr. Quinton told us that one day there was a man who came and was looking around the temple. President Evanson went out to meet him, and asked if he could help him, he said that he drives by there everyday and everyday he feels something when he passes. They talked for a minute and President Evanson explained a little about the temple. He didn't give his name but I really liked how he could recognize a difference. He also mentioned a muslim guy who comes to visit once in a while here in Regina and he visits the temple when he does and walks around, once again President Evanson went to talk to him and found out that he too could feel God here. He kissed his hand and told him he was a man of God and left. Sometimes I get these small realizations, and this one was how blessed we are to have a temple so close and that so many people here in Regina went through the open house at the temple and saw the beauty and always comment that we are good neighbors, and they are always very gracious about the temple and the members that visit it. Sister Quinton said that every time they are doing baptisms for the dead, there is a different feeling
in there, and also when the missionaries come. And I always take for granted having that temple close by and not always taking full advantage of those blessings. I love the Spirit so much, and it is amazing the difference of having it and and not having it with you really is. There is greater happiness in living the gospel than imaginable. Today I read Alma 39-42 and wow, we have so many answers about questions people ask that don't know where to find them. I am greatful for the gospel in my life. Don't be afraid to have a conversation about one principle of the gospel, and more importantly, don't take for granted to opportunities you have to have that Spirit more abundantly in your life, because it will come if you want it to. I love you all, take care. I am sending a funny story so you are going to have to wait till it gets there... but I think you will like it!
Love, Sister North ... don't worry I am not always so serious here. Hehe.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Happy Day After!
Hello Friends and Family
Well, I am staying here in Regina with Sister Ferguson so all is the same for us. Yesterday, we went to breakfast, opened presents, talked to our families, went to the Davis's for lunch with all the missionaries, and then went to dinner at a members house (which was really nice), and then back to Davis's for a good game of Phase 10. We love the Davis's; they really take care of us by giving us rides, feeding us, and now we are using their computer because today is boxing day and nothing is open. It is a huge holiday. The Davis's have hard a hard time with the kids and the more we talk to them the more they tell us how it has blessed them, but I am grateful for our family and our many blessings that all of our family is active and have lived worthy of the Spirit. That is the greatest thing we have. I LOVE YOU ALL! Have a great day. Happy New Years, and take care of yourselves.
Love, Sister North
Here we are! Getting ready to go out into the beautiful weather!
When it gets to a good temperature the wind carries snow across the ground and it looks cool. The ground moves so it looks like it should be in a movie, like smoke or dry ice.
Both lefties! What are the odds?
Our Christmas tree, supported by the 1st Presidency above it!
Well, I am staying here in Regina with Sister Ferguson so all is the same for us. Yesterday, we went to breakfast, opened presents, talked to our families, went to the Davis's for lunch with all the missionaries, and then went to dinner at a members house (which was really nice), and then back to Davis's for a good game of Phase 10. We love the Davis's; they really take care of us by giving us rides, feeding us, and now we are using their computer because today is boxing day and nothing is open. It is a huge holiday. The Davis's have hard a hard time with the kids and the more we talk to them the more they tell us how it has blessed them, but I am grateful for our family and our many blessings that all of our family is active and have lived worthy of the Spirit. That is the greatest thing we have. I LOVE YOU ALL! Have a great day. Happy New Years, and take care of yourselves.
Love, Sister North
Here we are! Getting ready to go out into the beautiful weather!
When it gets to a good temperature the wind carries snow across the ground and it looks cool. The ground moves so it looks like it should be in a movie, like smoke or dry ice.
Both lefties! What are the odds?
Our Christmas tree, supported by the 1st Presidency above it!
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