Weekly report-Sept 9/13

Time on the mission is so weird. It feels like I just left and I've been out in the field for a month! But it also feels like I have been on a mission my whole life. I decided it's because every half hour of our day we are doing something that we previously planned. We never have down time. When I was at home or school I definitely was not making that much use of my time. We are doing so much that it feels like I've been gone forever and we keep so busy that the days fly by.
This past week was a gooder. 

Every night we have supper with a less-active, a member, or an investigator. One night we ate with Rodo and Benito, two older Mexican men. Rodo is an investigator and Benito is a member. They are hilarious and only speak Spanish. I prayed in Spanish and it was hilarious(-ly bad). Rodo gave us each a label. I'm humble. Sis R is innocent and Sis M is happy haha. Don't know where he got the idea that I'm humble. Maybe because I just sit there quietly because I know muy poquito Espanol. The food was so SPICY I thought I was going to pass out! It was my first real Mexican food made by Mexicans! 

Benito also said the prayer in Spanish in church last Sunday. He is the only Spanish member. Afterwards Bro. Brundridge, who was conducting, said "Gracias Benito"  in the most gringo way we have ever heard. Now we love to quote him. 

Church is great! This Sunday I played the organ. No one sings in the ward, so after not playing for a couple years my mistakes were well heard. I also played in Relief Society and Primary. I can't count the number of my people who have told me how grateful they are to my Mom for making me practice! So thanks Mom! 

As a companionship we have been having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning and then having enough time to exercise and get ready. So last week I decided to take upon myself to bound out of bed and turn on the light at 6 AM. It actually works to put all the pressure on me for walking us up and I am much less tired with time to exercise and not be rushed. Woot woot for bounding out of bed. (Isn't that surprising since I had such a hard time waking up all through school, right Mom?)
We are teaching a guy named Curt right now. He has some pretty interesting world and societal views. He gets stressed out far too easily and we are really trying to help him utilize the power that the Book of Mormon can bring to him. He also loves to talk. Every lesson with him is a real lesson in patience for me.

On Thursday in Meeker we had a great Sister Training Meeting with the Sister Training Leaders: Sister Encarnacion and Sister BENNETT! (as in Meg's old roommate). She is a hoot. My tripanionship sang a song and it was great! After we all went to lunch together with President and Sister Murdock. They are the best! And one of my Zone Leaders is from Calgary. He's a Redd. Woot woot for Canadians. 

Our ward mission leader, Fred, really is the best. On Wednesday they had us over for dinner and he invited his friend from work, John, and his girlfriend, Kristen. We taught them a lesson and they loved it! Also Fred is quite the host. He recited poems, sang songs, and played his organ for us. I really wish you guys could meet him. 

Yesterday after church we drove out to our other areas. We can't go very often because they are pretty far away. We went to Oak Creek, Phippsburg, and Yampa. In Phippsburg we had a referral from Church Headquarters of someone who wanted a visit. We drove out to a random house in the middle of nowhere. It was a bit disconcerting. But the guy was golden! He was so ready. He requested a missionary visit because he had friends who are LDS and they are always happy. The best way to preach the gospel is by example! 

We ate dinner at the Hatch's, a cute young family with two boys who have old men faces. They are the best! We have the most beautiful area too! 

Every Monday we have a district meeting in Craig. Today I had to give a training on teach when you find, find when teach. I'm just glad it's over haha. Some of the Elders in my district are incredibly mature...NOT. hahaha. It's greeeaaaaatttt.

We are still staying really busy and just trying to soak up the last two weeks before transfers. I really love it here and hope I get to stay for at least one more transfer! (which I probably will, if not for more!)

LOVE YOU ALL AND SEND ME LETTERS (but only if you want to)

My comps are kicking my trash in the letter receiving department

Sister Turner

Eating Canadian Goodies!