I have found over the last week or so that I have become more and more irratated with people. Some for reasons that I know has nothing to do with me but it just seems more and more irratating I have been praying to the lord to ask for strength to help me deal with these people. I am currently excited that my really close friend Hermana Lockwood comes home from her mission on the 6th of August I can't believe how this time has flown by. It just seemed like yesterday I was saying goodbye to her and now she is returning. Oh how I love her! I even get to be at the airport to welcome her home. That will be the exciting part. to be there to embrace her and give her a hug and tell her i love her that is the best part.
She has been a big part of my life, and when she first got sent home on medical leave she was sad but I kept reassuring her that the lord knew what was best for her and that he would send her back if that is what he needed her to do. In january she returned to Utah to finish out the remainder of her mission.
It really helped me know that the gospel is true it reassured me, The fact that I was able to be that comfort to a friend when she needed it really helped solidify alot in my mind. Hermana Lockwood has been there for me when I have needed her. And in return I do the same for her. I am blessed to have her in my life! She has been that strength and support that I have needed.
I hope all is well and that you are not feeling as frustrated about people as I am, I just sometimes don't get people. but anyways That is all for now
Stay tuned...
for the next installment of Crystal's life
P.S tune in next week as I will probably have YSA conference Update how it went and the hermana Lockwood return blog.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Yesterday.... Today.... Forever
Yesterday was a difficult day for me but I seemed to handle myself pretty well on the most part. Yesterday I saw 2 of the greatest Sister Missionaries Leave to go home. That means Leave to go to brampton where they will go home from there. It was kind of Hard and had been threatening that I was going to kidnap them all week so they couldn't go home. Anyways but London has welcomed 2 new and great sisters. Sister Kulbeth was here last November and stayed to February this is her last transfer and then she goes home. And then Sister Pedraza comes to us from NewMarket but the cool thing is I already know both Sisters I know Sister Pedraza from when she was baptized in London about 5 years or so ago. And then also I know Sister Kulbeth from when she was here the first time.
Sister Lockwood is coming home in 14 days, I am grateful for her in my life she has been that rock when I have needed her. And I know that she has been a faithful servant of the Lord and that the Lord is well pleased with her. I am grateful for this awesome gospel in my life. Yesterday I had the gospel in my life today I have the gospel in my life and forever will I have the gospel in my life. I know that as I work on keeping the commandments and becoming more a faithful member of the Lord's Gospel that I will feel greater blessings in my life.
God has blessed my life in So many ways, Maybe I don't always recognize them or am grateful for the but he has done it none the less. I know that trials are a test of our faith and that as we face that trial head on and fight it that we will become more faithful and stronger members of the church.
As I sit here and feel grateful for the life in which my heavenly father has given me the opportunity in which to prove myself to him. I know that I am far from perfect and that each day i have struggles and challenges in which to overcome but I know that as I turn to the lord more that he will guide and direct me in the direction that I need to go. Things and times are hard right now because of the fact that the economy is hurting. But I know that the lord will help me as long as I turn to him and try my hardest. When I struggle and feel down and out. I know that not only do I have wonderful friends that help me, but I have the Lord who is always right there. I Love you all and I am grateful for you all in my life. You have helped me through many tough roads but have never given up on me. You are a great part of my life.
I love you all so very very much, And I miss you and I miss our talks.
Thank you
Crystal
Then Shall the Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins which took their Lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom and five of them were wise and five were foolish. (Matthew 25:1-2)
in the timeless parable of the ten virgins, five of them were found without the fuel necessary to keep their lamps burning. They had not exercised enough foresight to prepare for what lay ahead, and when the cruical moment arrived , it was too late for them to prepare. Some things one simply cannot borrow at the last minute. Just as the virgins' small lamps required a careful and methodical effort to be filled, so
our reservoirs of faith and spirtual depth need to be built gradually, drop by tiny drop. Every noble deed, every prayer,every period of sincere fasting, every testimony borne, every moment of relection adds to the reservoir. Too many seek desperately , at a time of crisis, to compensate for long-term neglect through sudden bursts of effort. Jesus Taught that the way to peace and preparation is not through spiritual marathons at the last hour but through consistent, lifelong personal progress.
Sister Lockwood is coming home in 14 days, I am grateful for her in my life she has been that rock when I have needed her. And I know that she has been a faithful servant of the Lord and that the Lord is well pleased with her. I am grateful for this awesome gospel in my life. Yesterday I had the gospel in my life today I have the gospel in my life and forever will I have the gospel in my life. I know that as I work on keeping the commandments and becoming more a faithful member of the Lord's Gospel that I will feel greater blessings in my life.
God has blessed my life in So many ways, Maybe I don't always recognize them or am grateful for the but he has done it none the less. I know that trials are a test of our faith and that as we face that trial head on and fight it that we will become more faithful and stronger members of the church.
As I sit here and feel grateful for the life in which my heavenly father has given me the opportunity in which to prove myself to him. I know that I am far from perfect and that each day i have struggles and challenges in which to overcome but I know that as I turn to the lord more that he will guide and direct me in the direction that I need to go. Things and times are hard right now because of the fact that the economy is hurting. But I know that the lord will help me as long as I turn to him and try my hardest. When I struggle and feel down and out. I know that not only do I have wonderful friends that help me, but I have the Lord who is always right there. I Love you all and I am grateful for you all in my life. You have helped me through many tough roads but have never given up on me. You are a great part of my life.
I love you all so very very much, And I miss you and I miss our talks.
Thank you
Crystal
Then Shall the Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins which took their Lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom and five of them were wise and five were foolish. (Matthew 25:1-2)
in the timeless parable of the ten virgins, five of them were found without the fuel necessary to keep their lamps burning. They had not exercised enough foresight to prepare for what lay ahead, and when the cruical moment arrived , it was too late for them to prepare. Some things one simply cannot borrow at the last minute. Just as the virgins' small lamps required a careful and methodical effort to be filled, so
our reservoirs of faith and spirtual depth need to be built gradually, drop by tiny drop. Every noble deed, every prayer,every period of sincere fasting, every testimony borne, every moment of relection adds to the reservoir. Too many seek desperately , at a time of crisis, to compensate for long-term neglect through sudden bursts of effort. Jesus Taught that the way to peace and preparation is not through spiritual marathons at the last hour but through consistent, lifelong personal progress.
Monday, July 20, 2009
CLAYTON.... AND TERRY
Your probably wondering why my Blog title for this blog is Clayton and Terry. It is to thank Sister Jane Clayton and Sister Jennifer Terry for the greatest 6 weeks of my life. They have spent 18 months serving the lord and now they get to go home and be with their families again. Although right now. I am kind of sad like I always am when a Sister Missionary goes home. I know that they have been amazing sisters. I have been able to spend the last 4.5 months with Sister Clayton going to amazing appointments and doing amazing things like Going Bowling with them last week for P-day we even went Canadian bowling. They both did great! Especially for doing 5 pin bowling. Sister Terry on the other hand has been in London before and the cool thing is She is going home from a place that really loves her.
I am amazed at Sister Terry! She was gone for 6 months prior to this transfer and has never forgotten her way around london even after 6 months she could still get us anywhere and I didn't have to do much directing. I said London will be forever sketched in her memory or at least London 3rd ward.
These Sisters are great! I know that they are going to be going back to school in september and I wish them the best. Sister Clayton is amazing and hilarious and Same with Sister Terry. They both have made me laugh at some pretty crazy things these last 6 weeks. I am excited though for the coming weeks and to meet the new sister who will be coming in to join Sister Pooley, I am trying to keep it a surprise until then and really do not want them to tell me till I find out wednesday evening.
I hope all is well with you all, I love you! Thank you for being so wonderful. Thank you for constantly putting up with me and for all the love and support that you give me. I am always happy to see exciting news on the blogs and to see how each of you are doing!
I love you all and until next time
Crystal
17 days till sister Hannah Lockwood comes home from her mission and I am excited to see her! I really have missed her.
I am amazed at Sister Terry! She was gone for 6 months prior to this transfer and has never forgotten her way around london even after 6 months she could still get us anywhere and I didn't have to do much directing. I said London will be forever sketched in her memory or at least London 3rd ward.
These Sisters are great! I know that they are going to be going back to school in september and I wish them the best. Sister Clayton is amazing and hilarious and Same with Sister Terry. They both have made me laugh at some pretty crazy things these last 6 weeks. I am excited though for the coming weeks and to meet the new sister who will be coming in to join Sister Pooley, I am trying to keep it a surprise until then and really do not want them to tell me till I find out wednesday evening.
I hope all is well with you all, I love you! Thank you for being so wonderful. Thank you for constantly putting up with me and for all the love and support that you give me. I am always happy to see exciting news on the blogs and to see how each of you are doing!
I love you all and until next time
Crystal
17 days till sister Hannah Lockwood comes home from her mission and I am excited to see her! I really have missed her.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hello Everyone,
Incase your wondering I haven't fallen off the face of the planet.I have been really busy these days. Working 3 jobs, Going out with the Sisters, Going to Church and just trying to find time to eat and sleep. Anyways Since last week I have had this really terrible cold and it just seems not to want to shake. I feel very terrible but feel good at times. like tonight is probably the best I have felt in a week but I still have the coughing. Anyways I have been busy out with the Sisters oh how i love being able to go out with them it is so fun.
There is this one really awesome investigator that they have his name is LeRoy. He is so totally amazing he is so into wanting to learn and has been coming to church regularly. We now are just trying to get him to set a date for baptism. The 2 Sisters going home soon would like it if he got baptized on the 19th because that is there last sunday before going home. We will wait and see what he has to say. I am going to see Liz and Robert with them on saturday oh the joy that I have in going to see Liz she is a YSA and is struggling with a lot of things.
And people judge her without evening thinking about the reprocussions that it has on her. She has a hard time. She says if this is the true church then why are people like this and why are they like that and why do they say this and why do they say that. And I have just tried to be liz's friend since the day she got baptized.
Robert's story is unusual but he is willing to learn and so we keep teaching him.
Sister Clayton and Sister Terry go home in just over a week or so, I am kind of sad more so sad that Sister Clayton is leaving! I know that you know their time comes to an end but it seems like this past 4.5 months have just flown by and wish I could put some of the months back to give us longer to be together. it seems like alot of things have been going on.
i hope all is well know that I love you all close to me or miles apart.
I love you all i know that you have all blessed my life in some way. Until next time.
Crystal
Incase your wondering I haven't fallen off the face of the planet.I have been really busy these days. Working 3 jobs, Going out with the Sisters, Going to Church and just trying to find time to eat and sleep. Anyways Since last week I have had this really terrible cold and it just seems not to want to shake. I feel very terrible but feel good at times. like tonight is probably the best I have felt in a week but I still have the coughing. Anyways I have been busy out with the Sisters oh how i love being able to go out with them it is so fun.
There is this one really awesome investigator that they have his name is LeRoy. He is so totally amazing he is so into wanting to learn and has been coming to church regularly. We now are just trying to get him to set a date for baptism. The 2 Sisters going home soon would like it if he got baptized on the 19th because that is there last sunday before going home. We will wait and see what he has to say. I am going to see Liz and Robert with them on saturday oh the joy that I have in going to see Liz she is a YSA and is struggling with a lot of things.
And people judge her without evening thinking about the reprocussions that it has on her. She has a hard time. She says if this is the true church then why are people like this and why are they like that and why do they say this and why do they say that. And I have just tried to be liz's friend since the day she got baptized.
Robert's story is unusual but he is willing to learn and so we keep teaching him.
Sister Clayton and Sister Terry go home in just over a week or so, I am kind of sad more so sad that Sister Clayton is leaving! I know that you know their time comes to an end but it seems like this past 4.5 months have just flown by and wish I could put some of the months back to give us longer to be together. it seems like alot of things have been going on.
i hope all is well know that I love you all close to me or miles apart.
I love you all i know that you have all blessed my life in some way. Until next time.
Crystal
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