Hi FaMiLy!
I loved seeing all the SPUD pictures. I’m actually impressed
with how that little town embraces their potato love. Gives potato's a whole
new meaning out here.
Time is a weird concept; I can't believe it’s the last day
of SEPTEMBER! whaa? Time is just flying. We've had miracles here! 3
INVESTIGATORS came to church! (First time in this area) Nothing makes
missionaries happier! There was a baptism and some less-actives came to church!
Hearing the bad news about Caliente I couldn't help but
laugh a little....that would happen. He has been through so much. (A lot of it
my doing...ooops) May it rest in peace, speaking of cars; we had a little
incident this week... We had just dropped off some Sisters in Union City
(traffic there is CRAZY, I'm not even kidding--Horrible). The car in front of us started backing up. I
made a goal to not honk here, because everyone and their dog does but oh
man I hit the horn. The man just kept backing up and he hit us and then
drove away. I didn't know what to do, there was a cop on the side of the road
so I waved him down and he ran after that man. The car is only scrapped a
little, but still it’s a mission car and I'm responsible for it. Side note
police officers over here mean business. They are probably the most
intimidating humans I have ever met on earth; their arms are the size of
my thighs. Anyways the cop brought the man over and said he wasn't
going to fill out an accident report...even though the man hit us and drove
away? (Only in Jersey right?) The missionary in charge of cars told me to
get a report no matter what. I sucked up all my courage and told him that
wasn't acceptable and we needed a form. He seemed a little surprised
but gave me one to fill out by myself.....Man I was scared. When we got
back to our town a group of 13 year old bike bullies rode around our car
for about 5 minutes. We were just stopped in the middle of an
intersection. Oh I love this area, never a dull moment.
We are teaching a family! The children Edward (14) David
(12) and Monique (9) they all want to get baptized! It’s been a fun new
challenge for us to teach little children. They only stay focused for a minute
or two, but they are the sweetest kids and I love them! We also taught primary
on Sunday to the 7 year olds. One of two kids was fighting over a tie I
took/wrestled the tie from them, they looked at me and said "Oh BOY, she's
strong!" I seriously considered flexing my muscles for them but decided
that would detract from the spirit. It was a wonderful Sunday! And so much fun
to teach children and feel their love for the savior. Mosiah 3:19 We
must become like a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, FULL OF LOVE
all these attributes most kids have. I realized I had a lot to learn from that
primary class. In a way they were teaching me.
Sister Pastores and I are doing GREAT! I just love my
Filapina (not spelled like Philipina). We are working on Unity and teaching thought
the spirit. He is after all our third companion. Our favorite place to talk with
people is this awesome trailer park. It’s almost like our second home. We also
went to Liberty Island to help volunteer with the Family search names. It’s fun
to meet people from all over the world, but it also makes me feel like a
failure because I only speak one language. Oh well one day I will master
another.
WHO IS PUMPED FOR GENERAL CONFRENCE?!?!?!?!? It literally
feels like Christmas! We have been counting down the days till we can hear the
words that Heavenly Father wants us to hear! Sister Pastores and I keep hoping
and maybe praying that part of the sealed portion of the BOM will be available
to us....if only :) We went to the church to watch the Relief Society General
Broadcast. They had satellite issues so we heard part of a talk. I was thinking
only in jersey and then all of the woman starting singing hymns together and it
turned out to be a very spiritual experience and a good bonding time with the
woman in this branch. I was humbled and felt guilty for thinking that. I'm
grateful for this gospel and the unity we have when we are living righteously!
LOVE THIS CHURCH!!!
Let’s all prepare ourselves to hear the words of the
prophets! I love you all!
Sending love from the beautiful state of New Jersey
Sister Houghton
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