December 2, 2012

Hello Family! How are you all doing? Sounds like you had another fun and exciting week! Things have been good here. Exciting news, we now have a roof! YAY! But not a ceiling yet, so we are still sleeping downstairs on the floor. It has been interesting not really having a room, but I am grateful that the roof is getting fixed. And we have had perfect weather for not having a roof, which is also a blessing!! So this week has been good. Just working hard. We have been really trying to expand our teaching pool. It is really hard when we don't have referrals from members. The people that we find by ourselves sometimes don't last very long. Referrals from members are so important. Before my mission I didn't realize how important they are, but it really helps the work here. I am grateful that you guys help the missionaries so much there in Park City , and I am sure they are grateful too. 

The other day I was reading "Jesus the Christ". It said there that the people one the other side need us to do their work for them, but we need to do the work in order to be saved. It really opened my eyes to how important the temple is. I miss going there. I have realized how I took the temple for advantage when I was at home. It really is the house of the Lord and we need to be more valiant in our church attendance. I am grateful that you guys go once a week. It is so important! 

Did you guys see the moon this week??? Holy cow it was soooooooooo pretty! Here is a picture of the moon. I hope it was the right one and wasn't too blurry, but seriously it was so gorgeous!! 

Some funnies: well just one really. But we were teaching a less active member and his son was sleeping on the couch ( he was drunk), and he started snoring. I was trying so hard not to laugh during the lesson. It was so funny! And brother Fanklin didn't seem to notice. But it was pretty funny! And in the beginning of our lessons we always sing. Sometimes I sing the wrong notes or words and start laughing.... giggling. I really need to work on that. Sometimes it's hard though, but it is funny! 

This is mostly for Kristin, but the other day we were walking and this old lady, as in old, was dancing to "Girl look at that body" I can't remember the little but it's the song, I work out.... You know it right? I was laughing so hard. 

Also this week I ate homemade peanuts, which we sooooooo delicious!!!!!!!!! But it reminded me of Grandpa Colt and how he always had peanuts. He would have loved these peanuts. They were yummy! 

Well the people here are great. I am really coming to love them so much! They are such hard workers. I have really seen what it means to be diligent and work hard just to live. I am so grateful for their example to me. I know that this is the true work of God. Every day I see his hand in our work. I am so grateful for the privilege  to serve a mission. We need to be preparing every day for the day when we will meet our Father in Heaven. We don't know when it will be, so we need to always be prepared because we will be judged on our works in this life and what we did with our time and experiences. I know that the Lord wants us to succeed and that is why we have the Atonement and a beautiful plan to return to our father. Thank you so much for all you guys do. I know that if we are diligent and obedient, the Lord will always provide a way for us. I love you all so much! Have a great week! You all are the best! Christmas call coming up!!! I'm excited. And we have transfers December 14. So either Sister Sandoy or I will be transferred. We will find out the Wednesday before. I am kind of sad because I love Sister Sandoy so much, but I know that wherever I go and whoever my companion is is who the Lord wants me to be with and where he needs me. I just need to trust in him. I love you all! Keep being great :) Have an awesome week! 

Love Sister Palmer 

November 25, 2012

Hello Family!!

So the first picture is of our room.... Yes we don't have a roof. The was a hole in it, so everytime it rained we had a ton of water in our room. So they are fixing it. So it means that we are studying in the kitchen and sleeping on the floor in the other sisters room.... It has been interesting. Studying has been a little distracting with all the noises, but it's been ok. I'm just grateful the roof is getting fixed! Today we had a district activity. We went to the mountain, I don't know the name of it, but it was really pretty. I guess on the other side of where we were they have a zip line, hot springs, golf course. Pretty fun. We got to hold a snake, which was awesome. The elders in our district are super great. It was a good time. But we are really tired now because it was a lot of hiking. Hopefully we'll have time for a nap now. 

This week has been pretty good. Just been working away. I haven't talked a lot about the language lately because it hasn't really changed... haha. It is still really hard for me. It is a little easier to understand in lessons. So that is good. And the members talk to me, so it is good. It is still really challenging. But it is getting better. Yesterday we had ward conference. It was good. We have 15 focus names in our area. Yesterday morning the stake and ward leaders and missionaries went and visited them. I think it was effective. Some less actives that haven't been to church came, so it was good. 

Sorry this is short, but the time is far spent. I will send more pictures next week from our district activity. On top of the mountain there was a mini zoo, which was really cool. The had a snake, ostrich, peacock, pheasants, and other birds. Well I love you guys so much. Sorry this is short and kind of scattered. The church is true. I am grateful that I am a missionary and able to spread this great gospel. I love you guys so much. Have a great week! Love you!!!!

Love, Sister Palmer