Day isn't Complete without Beardless John (Week 14)

One of the Walker girls, me, and Orman Morgarath

Hi Everyone,

Sister Taylor gets transferred tomorrow, and I'm staying.  I'm excited to no longer be training, but I am sad to say goodbye to a friend.  Anyway, I am also excited to get to know another great Sister.

A funny picture of my whole district

One of the things I love about Sister Taylor is that she makes me laugh.  She isn't too serious, but she is serious when she needs to be.  I think I really needed a trainer who likes to have a fun time.  Two of the fun things I've had good laughs about are "beardless John" and "the day isn't complete."

Our Christmas Tree!

Beardless John: In one Bible video, John is the only apostle who doesn't have a beard.  In two different artworks showing Joseph Smith getting the priesthood from Peter, James, and John one of the angels doesn't have a beard.  It must be John!  Also, we know it isn't Peter since the beardless one isn't in the middle.  Sorry, Dad, but I guess Johns just don't have beards.

The Day Isn't Complete: The day isn't complete in Winter Garden until we hear an ambulance or a police siren.  Almost every day we see or hear a siren.  Recently, when one goes by we say, "Sister, the day is complete."  It's been lots of fun.

Sister Taylor, Jason, and me

Jason is amazing.  We taught him tithing this morning, since Sister Taylor wanted to go over to say goodbye.  He was already planning on keeping the law, since he talked with his wife.  We need to teach him only a few more things before he can be baptized, but I think he needs to feel more ready.  Anyway, I love Jason, and I am thankful I have had the opportunity to teach him.

Sister Berrigan, her tree, and me

Oh, I almost forgot.  Christmas is coming up.  I am allowed to talk on the phone or use Skype for 30-40 minutes on Christmas.  We need to coordinate a time.  Let me know anything that doesn't work.  I'll talk with my companion, and we'll let you know what works for us next week.  Sister Berrigan has already offered to allow us to come over and use her phone.

Bishop Malcolm and his family

Miracle:  Our plans to help out the Baron family (that's the family with the single dad and five kids) fell through, because we couldn't find a female to come with us, so we tried to find something else to do.  We ended up going to see some people.  All four of the houses are right in a row.  Either they weren't home, or they didn't have time to talk.

Sister Ulf and me

We were feeling a little down, but as we walked back to the sidewalk, there were some of the people who we had tried to go see.  They are sisters and had just gotten home from visiting their husband's graves.  Anyway, both of them are sweet old ladies.  One of them is less-active, and the other is the ward librarian, so we get to talk to her often.  It was a miracle, because we needed our spirits boosted.

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~Sister Aurora Pack