Hello I figured it was time to Update you on what has gone on the last little while anyways. Anyways on Saturday was the London Stake Temple Day. Oh how I was excited to see the temple and how I love being able go to the temple and having the temple so close, But on this day I had two very special Ladies that came with me to the Temple. Sister Clayton and Sister Peterson We left Earlier then the bus that Day as the Sisters Goal was to be home by 5pm. Well I was up at 5:35am and we where on our way out of London at 7am.
We arrived at the temple at 8:55am So Sister Clayton and Sister Peterson had recieved permission to call the Brampton Sisters on Tuesday where Sister Fischer and Sister Tani are currently serving. Finding out what they where doing saturday morning we realized absolutly nothing. So we had decided that we would all go out for breakfast Saturday morning. But anyways things changed and I dropped the sisters off at the temple at 9:00 and went and killed the extra 1.5 hours out for breakfast with Sister Fischer and Sister Tani.
How I enjoyed being able to See Sister Fischer and Sister Tani as Sister Fischer goes home on May 1st. So we arrived back to the temple back at 10:30 from breakfast and Sister Fischer waited to see who From London YSA was on the bus, there was not as many people as We thought would be. But there was a few. So she was able to see those few that where there. Anyways I went to the 12:00 Baptismal Session as that would be the only session I could do. Well The sessions was amazing. After coming out of doing the baptismal session I seen Sister Fischer and Sister Tani again, Wow twice in one day amazing. Anyways Sister Fischer told me that Sister Peterson and Sister Clayton where over at the Brampton Stake Centre. I had gone to my car to get sister Tani My info cause she wanted it.
Well doing that, I locked the door and shut it That is right I locked my keys in my Car. I have never done that before, Anyways we had to go and call one of the people that Sister Clayton knows from serving in Brampton. Anyways he ended up Calling CAA it was great to watch how CAA opened my car. But hey they did it and got my keys out of the car.
So then we had to go back to the Brampton Stake Centre to pick up Sister Clayton Stuff and we sat there for a little while And while we where there I also saw Sister Kulbeth and her Companion Sister Pedraza. Sister Pedraza was a member of the YSA branch before she moved to B.C. So it was great to be able to see her. So let's Just say we didn't make it to Back to London by 5:00 we actually made it back around 6:00 and when I got home I went to bed honestly at 7:30 I have never went to bed that early since I was a kid.
Overall it was a great day, I was able to see 4 of my favourite Sisters Plus I was able to take 2 of the best sisters I know down to the temple and back, It was an amazing day and I am glad that I was able to share it with 6 wonderful friends. I know that they have all blessed my life, For all there wisdom and Knowledge that they share. I love them and I am glad that they tell people that I am not just their driver but that I am their friend. I love them all so much.
Anyways Until Next time
Crystal
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Weekend
Well, its time for another update. it's been what 5 days or so Since I last spoke to you on here. And I want you to know that things are great very busy and active in the missionary work. I have been spending alot of time as recent out with the 3rd ward sisters, Sister Clayton and Sister Peterson. My love grows for them each day and I find myself when I am away from them and out of doing missionary work I miss them tremendously. I hope you have had a remarkable easter sunday in which time you have had to reflect on the atonment of Jesus Christ. And the fact that this day he would be risen all those years ago. I have a tremendous love for the saviour of the world for the son of god who came down to this earth to atone for the sins of the world.
I have the remarkable opportunity to spend some great time with these lovely ladies next saturday as the stake is have a stake temple day and I am taking the sisters to the temple. The reason for that is because they have to be back for 5 o'clock and would not be back if they took the bus. So since I am already going I have graciously decided to take my two favourite people with me. I am excited to beable to spend time in the holy house of the lord. To know that all these people that are coming are worthy to enter thy house.
What else can I tell you, Today was kind of a hard day at church, as one of the girls that I have really gotten use to be around and stuff is leaving for Utah in the morning, she is off to the MTC but I know that she will be a remarkable missionary and that she will do amazing things in her 18 months in Edmonton. She has been a constant inspiration to me. I hope and wish Sister Ireland all the best in the upcoming 18 months and look forward to the updates.
Oh how I love you all, Happy easter.
and sending my love
Crystal Atkinson
I have the remarkable opportunity to spend some great time with these lovely ladies next saturday as the stake is have a stake temple day and I am taking the sisters to the temple. The reason for that is because they have to be back for 5 o'clock and would not be back if they took the bus. So since I am already going I have graciously decided to take my two favourite people with me. I am excited to beable to spend time in the holy house of the lord. To know that all these people that are coming are worthy to enter thy house.
What else can I tell you, Today was kind of a hard day at church, as one of the girls that I have really gotten use to be around and stuff is leaving for Utah in the morning, she is off to the MTC but I know that she will be a remarkable missionary and that she will do amazing things in her 18 months in Edmonton. She has been a constant inspiration to me. I hope and wish Sister Ireland all the best in the upcoming 18 months and look forward to the updates.
Oh how I love you all, Happy easter.
and sending my love
Crystal Atkinson
Saturday, April 4, 2009
~Missionary Work at it's Finest!!~
Hey Well I haven't updated my blog in a few days. Okay more like a week or so. Anyways I want to let you know I am truly grateful for such a wonderful gospel in my life. For the wonderful teachings in which it teaches me. In Which I have been taught Correct Principles and correct teachings.
Anyways I have been out with the sisters Most of the week, Not My YSA sisters cause YSA have no sisters but with the 3rd ward sisters. I even spent there preparation day with them. It was great. Anyways We went and saw this amazing family on Monday The Sanchez Family They are great! I think they could possibly be the golden Family. Then Tuesday We went to see This person Called Mandy who the Elders had Refered to The sisters, We went there on Tuesday and buzzed but the line was busy. So the sisters and I decided that we would go in and go up to the apartment in which they buzzed. Unfortunately, There was no person named Mandy there the girl that we ran into name was Natalie, She was willing to have the sisters come by gave her contact info and told them to call her this week coming hopefully it will work for her. So The Sisters remembered that they had apartment 204 Written in there planners So we decided that we would go there. When we went to apartment 204 There was no Person named Mandy there either, But we ran into this person named DADA she came to canada from bosnia, And Was more then willing for us to come in and teach her right then and there. So we Did we went in and taught her the first, The spirit was so strong I had never felt a spirit so strong in my entire life.
On Wednesday it was the sisters preparation Day! I had fun with them! They enjoyed my company and Me I truly Enjoyed there company. Thursday was a truly interesting day. And I mean interesting. We First went to see this Lady named Darlene, She was in there Area Book under the formers so we went to see her. As we had an appointment to see her, It was a good appointment she had lots of Questions. Then we went to see this Lady named Nancy she was not as welcoming to me being there with the sisters. I was not allowed to say anything and we where basically told we are not christian because we do not believe that the trinity is all one god jesus and the holy ghost that they are not one that they are each individual people. It is something so Frustrating They are One in Purpose but each individual. Anyways she tried to convert us. That was Quite the interesting Experience and said that we where like going to go to Hell. Anyways Then we went to see this cool man that the sisters had met Jeffery James Burton. Anyways Jeff wasn't there, But we ran into this other Jeff! This jeff had run into the jeff we where wanting to see and wanted to hear about the Mormon Church from The mouth themselves.
When Jeff Came home He wasn't really interested in learning just wanting to talk about weird things but it was all good. He left and we Sat and Talked to Jeff for a long time about prophets, and about the trinity but as Sister Clayton said if god jesus and the holy ghost are all the same person then why in the garden of Gethsemane did jesus pray to heavenly father to say thy will is going to be done and that he is going receive all the glory! God I mean! Anyways enough of that it just angers me. Then after about an hour of debating and stuff we had to leave and go to see this sweet lady! her name is barbara Harris she is a less active member She had been having a rough time we talked for a little bit and shared a scripture and then we left. It was an interesting day but helped my testimony of the gospel grow it helped me know that the church is the true church of Jesus Christ.
Anyways I am off. I hope all is well for you until next time.
Crystal
Anyways I have been out with the sisters Most of the week, Not My YSA sisters cause YSA have no sisters but with the 3rd ward sisters. I even spent there preparation day with them. It was great. Anyways We went and saw this amazing family on Monday The Sanchez Family They are great! I think they could possibly be the golden Family. Then Tuesday We went to see This person Called Mandy who the Elders had Refered to The sisters, We went there on Tuesday and buzzed but the line was busy. So the sisters and I decided that we would go in and go up to the apartment in which they buzzed. Unfortunately, There was no person named Mandy there the girl that we ran into name was Natalie, She was willing to have the sisters come by gave her contact info and told them to call her this week coming hopefully it will work for her. So The Sisters remembered that they had apartment 204 Written in there planners So we decided that we would go there. When we went to apartment 204 There was no Person named Mandy there either, But we ran into this person named DADA she came to canada from bosnia, And Was more then willing for us to come in and teach her right then and there. So we Did we went in and taught her the first, The spirit was so strong I had never felt a spirit so strong in my entire life.
On Wednesday it was the sisters preparation Day! I had fun with them! They enjoyed my company and Me I truly Enjoyed there company. Thursday was a truly interesting day. And I mean interesting. We First went to see this Lady named Darlene, She was in there Area Book under the formers so we went to see her. As we had an appointment to see her, It was a good appointment she had lots of Questions. Then we went to see this Lady named Nancy she was not as welcoming to me being there with the sisters. I was not allowed to say anything and we where basically told we are not christian because we do not believe that the trinity is all one god jesus and the holy ghost that they are not one that they are each individual people. It is something so Frustrating They are One in Purpose but each individual. Anyways she tried to convert us. That was Quite the interesting Experience and said that we where like going to go to Hell. Anyways Then we went to see this cool man that the sisters had met Jeffery James Burton. Anyways Jeff wasn't there, But we ran into this other Jeff! This jeff had run into the jeff we where wanting to see and wanted to hear about the Mormon Church from The mouth themselves.
When Jeff Came home He wasn't really interested in learning just wanting to talk about weird things but it was all good. He left and we Sat and Talked to Jeff for a long time about prophets, and about the trinity but as Sister Clayton said if god jesus and the holy ghost are all the same person then why in the garden of Gethsemane did jesus pray to heavenly father to say thy will is going to be done and that he is going receive all the glory! God I mean! Anyways enough of that it just angers me. Then after about an hour of debating and stuff we had to leave and go to see this sweet lady! her name is barbara Harris she is a less active member She had been having a rough time we talked for a little bit and shared a scripture and then we left. It was an interesting day but helped my testimony of the gospel grow it helped me know that the church is the true church of Jesus Christ.
Anyways I am off. I hope all is well for you until next time.
Crystal
Monday, March 30, 2009
Well, Time for another update
My Fellow Blogger Friends.
Hey Well alot has gone on the last few days last week was pretty busy and the next few days will be busy too. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Evening I spent out with the third ward sisters. Then Friday evening I spent working till 6am Saturday morning, I then came home slept till 1pm then I got up and got ready and went to the temple and did some family names. I baptized a whole family on saturday night and a couple other names. Now I have given them to Holly and Mike to do the iniatories and the Endowments for the people.
I am glad that I have some friends that have there endowments because they are able to help my family. My family that is in heaven that never had the chance to hear the gospel. I am grateful for the wonderful gospel in my life. I am grateful for the wonderful chance to be able to have the gospel and to be able to grow in the gospel. I met Sister Moesingers " Golden Investigator" Or "Golden Member" now, it was great his name is Ryan and he is a sweet Young Man. And he will be a great member of the church and will be a wonderful priesthood holder, Sister Peterson and Sister Clayton are amazing, they have helped me a lot even in the 4 days that I really have gone out with them. I am excited to see them I am spending from 3-9 today with them. and then tomorrow from 6-9 with them. They make me laugh! They bring out the sunshine when the day is dark and gloomy. I really enjoy being around them and being around there presence. Well everything else seems to be going well,Except for the JOB part. And Where money is coming From For everything else. Anyways I have Posted enough of an update for today. I hope all is well, I will keep you all updated on how I am doing. Until next time.
Crystal Atkinson
Hey Well alot has gone on the last few days last week was pretty busy and the next few days will be busy too. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Evening I spent out with the third ward sisters. Then Friday evening I spent working till 6am Saturday morning, I then came home slept till 1pm then I got up and got ready and went to the temple and did some family names. I baptized a whole family on saturday night and a couple other names. Now I have given them to Holly and Mike to do the iniatories and the Endowments for the people.
I am glad that I have some friends that have there endowments because they are able to help my family. My family that is in heaven that never had the chance to hear the gospel. I am grateful for the wonderful gospel in my life. I am grateful for the wonderful chance to be able to have the gospel and to be able to grow in the gospel. I met Sister Moesingers " Golden Investigator" Or "Golden Member" now, it was great his name is Ryan and he is a sweet Young Man. And he will be a great member of the church and will be a wonderful priesthood holder, Sister Peterson and Sister Clayton are amazing, they have helped me a lot even in the 4 days that I really have gone out with them. I am excited to see them I am spending from 3-9 today with them. and then tomorrow from 6-9 with them. They make me laugh! They bring out the sunshine when the day is dark and gloomy. I really enjoy being around them and being around there presence. Well everything else seems to be going well,Except for the JOB part. And Where money is coming From For everything else. Anyways I have Posted enough of an update for today. I hope all is well, I will keep you all updated on how I am doing. Until next time.
Crystal Atkinson
Thursday, March 26, 2009
What has been going on these days in my life..... well here you go
The past little while has seemed to gotten busier and busier running her doing this doing that. And yet I find myself feeling good not stressed not depressed nothing. The last few days I have been able to spend with the 3rd ward sisters going out to appointments and stuff. Its been amazing seeing we don't have YSA sisters the 3rd ward sisters have been putting me to the work. I also recently found out on Monday that I am a branch missionary. Meanwhile I knew nothing about this and was never set a part. Supposedly I have been one for the last year or so. On wednesday evening I had the privledge of going to see a less active member of the 3rd ward Brother Barker. This man has such a wonderful testimony of the gospel and knows that it is true, But seems to be having a difficult time getting himself ambitious into going to church. He knows what he should be doing but feels that satan is and has a handle on him right now. The sisters took me along with them as I have once been less active and wanted me to share how getting back into the gospel blessed me. They asked me to and I said if I felt that the spirit prompted me to do so then I would, Well the spirit prompted me to and I did and the way it came out was so beautiful and I know that he felt touched by what I had to say.
I hope that one day he will get back into going to church, I know he knows the commandments are important and that the things in the church are true!!! I have been blessed by wonderful friends and alot of support when Came back and that was what helped in getting me re activated in the church. I am blessed for a loving heavenly father and a loving Jesus Christ who have helped me and have been there when i have needed them who have listened to my every complaint. I am grateful for Joseph Smith who established the lords church here on the earth again. I have been really busy been doing lots and as you can see the lord has been blessing me with alot of wonderful opportunities as of late. I am grateful for all he gives me.
Until Next time
my love
Crystal
I hope that one day he will get back into going to church, I know he knows the commandments are important and that the things in the church are true!!! I have been blessed by wonderful friends and alot of support when Came back and that was what helped in getting me re activated in the church. I am blessed for a loving heavenly father and a loving Jesus Christ who have helped me and have been there when i have needed them who have listened to my every complaint. I am grateful for Joseph Smith who established the lords church here on the earth again. I have been really busy been doing lots and as you can see the lord has been blessing me with alot of wonderful opportunities as of late. I am grateful for all he gives me.
Until Next time
my love
Crystal
Monday, March 2, 2009
Karla and Oscar..... I love you both...... Thank-you
I know I have already posted once today but I thought it was time for another one While I am here waiting on Karla to get home from her exam. Driving back from dropping Karla off at school was probably the most challenging one, as I hate driving in toronto Getting to Karla's is fine but driving in and trying to get myself around toronto is no good and I hate it so much. I have had such a busy weekend and this morning Karla just about gave me a heart attack here I thought that we had lost my keys at the airport. Meanwhile she put them in her bag and thank goodness I had the feeling to check the bag out.
We had gone to the airport to pick up Karla's soon to be mother-in-law, and Oscar's mom who had flown all the way in from Mexico and will be staying in Canada with them till the 16th of March, How sweet it was too see Oscar be able to give his mother a hug this morning when She came out the doors from the airplane.
I have really learnt how much love oscar has not only for his mom but for his soon to be wife Karla, He does everything he can to show her that he loves her. I hope that I can one day find a man like oscar! Well as I sit here right now I have had the time to reflect on how great of a friend that Karla has been to me. I know she hasn't always thought so but she has been and we have really grown in being good friends. It is funny when Karla told me that she was getting married I told her I would be her right hand Woman! and I think she finally realized that I meant what I said today! I came to toronto on saturday! to spend time with not only her but with Oscar after all he is marrying my best friend and therefore will become one of my friends. And I have been kept running on my toes since, I think she realized that when I told her that I would come down and help that I actually meant what I said.
Karla, Has made me so happy to be her friend! her family has always treated me like family! She has never been judging of me and of what I have done or haven't done but has always been understanding. Oscar has been very supportive in how I have felt about this whole process, I was very sure what I or he would even think but has tried to make me remain positive in this. I know that him and Karla will be happy together. here are some pictures from my visits with karla I wanted to add them to here
Well, its almost party time. it's almost time that I get ready for a fun filled evening and then time for me to bring the newly married lady back to London so she can set up things there for the big party on saturday night. Know that I love you guys Karla and Oscar you have been that light when I have needed you that strength to pull me up! You mean a lot to me as friends, and even though things will change I am prepared for them and ready to face them head on. Keep your heads high when you get into a fight remember you love each other work through it don't ever let yourselves go to bed angry at one another. If you need anything either one of you know that I am always here for you you whether its a phone call or me having to come visit. You are both amazing and I will always be your go to girl. Wherever you are I want you to know I love you!
We had gone to the airport to pick up Karla's soon to be mother-in-law, and Oscar's mom who had flown all the way in from Mexico and will be staying in Canada with them till the 16th of March, How sweet it was too see Oscar be able to give his mother a hug this morning when She came out the doors from the airplane.
I have really learnt how much love oscar has not only for his mom but for his soon to be wife Karla, He does everything he can to show her that he loves her. I hope that I can one day find a man like oscar! Well as I sit here right now I have had the time to reflect on how great of a friend that Karla has been to me. I know she hasn't always thought so but she has been and we have really grown in being good friends. It is funny when Karla told me that she was getting married I told her I would be her right hand Woman! and I think she finally realized that I meant what I said today! I came to toronto on saturday! to spend time with not only her but with Oscar after all he is marrying my best friend and therefore will become one of my friends. And I have been kept running on my toes since, I think she realized that when I told her that I would come down and help that I actually meant what I said.
Karla, Has made me so happy to be her friend! her family has always treated me like family! She has never been judging of me and of what I have done or haven't done but has always been understanding. Oscar has been very supportive in how I have felt about this whole process, I was very sure what I or he would even think but has tried to make me remain positive in this. I know that him and Karla will be happy together. here are some pictures from my visits with karla I wanted to add them to here
Well, its almost party time. it's almost time that I get ready for a fun filled evening and then time for me to bring the newly married lady back to London so she can set up things there for the big party on saturday night. Know that I love you guys Karla and Oscar you have been that light when I have needed you that strength to pull me up! You mean a lot to me as friends, and even though things will change I am prepared for them and ready to face them head on. Keep your heads high when you get into a fight remember you love each other work through it don't ever let yourselves go to bed angry at one another. If you need anything either one of you know that I am always here for you you whether its a phone call or me having to come visit. You are both amazing and I will always be your go to girl. Wherever you are I want you to know I love you!
One week to go.... And a busy crazy weekend in Toronto
Well it's been a little while since I updated this wonderful blog that I have going on. Anyways I thought it would be time to do some again as it is now a different month. Anyways alot has happened the last week or so. My mom and dad where down and gave me trouble about something! Then on saturday I came and spent the weekend in toronto with Karla& Oscar! I was able to spend time helping them move karla's stuff because after all they are getting married. I was able to go with Karla to pick up her two cousins Judy and Mario at the bus station, They are from Montreal and then We are off to this morning to go pick up Oscar's Mom at the airport. Oscar's mom is flying in from Mexico. Then today is going to be a busy day before we leave to go back to london tonight. That is right I am taking Karla with me to go to london so she can prepare stuff at that end.
It's been an crazy week, and this week and weekend will be even more crazier because of the fact I will because I volunteered be helping Karla as much as I can with the preparations. I hope all remains well for you. Know that I love you and that I care deeply about each of you. I know that things will only get better since last week was not my most favourite week of them all it was a great time Away.
Until next post. I love you! stay safe.
Your friend
Crystal
It's been an crazy week, and this week and weekend will be even more crazier because of the fact I will because I volunteered be helping Karla as much as I can with the preparations. I hope all remains well for you. Know that I love you and that I care deeply about each of you. I know that things will only get better since last week was not my most favourite week of them all it was a great time Away.
Until next post. I love you! stay safe.
Your friend
Crystal
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