Vamos a morir!

March 12, 2012

Okay, so the title was actually from a few weeks ago, but it is still funny. Sister Sobkowicz said this phrase twice that week: Once in reference to the weather and how it was only February and it was 91 degrees, and again more literally when teaching the Plan of Salvation. I laughed because I was thinking of the little gif Alan found once that had Harrison Ford mouthing the words "WE ARE GOING TO DIE" very over-the-top like. Now I want to watch Indiana Jones in Spanish just for that scene!

Anyway. . .

What a week it has been. I feel like I say that a lot, but it is always true. So much happens it is hard to keep track!

On Tuesday, we drove down to Boynton again to go to a specialized training. It was all about driving. Our mission (along with 24 others) has been chosen to test out a monitoring system for safe driving. This basically means those little boxes they installed in our cars are now working. We named ours Kiwi. However, Kiwi and I had a rocky start to our relationship. Every morning Kiwi says "No driver" and I have to swipe my card so he will say "Driver Logged in". Then if I go too fast he says "Speeding violation" or if someone isn't wearing their seatbelt he says "Seatbelt violation". If I turn too fast, go over bumps too fast, or do an assortment of other things he says "Aggressive Driving." All of which is reported to the office and goes on record. Yay. Needless to say, we are coming closer to being exactly obedient in all things including driving.

Also on Tuesday, they made all of the Elders leave and the Sisters stayed for extra training. We had Elder and Sister Staheli teach us about good health including 3 things: Stress management, Good nutrition, and exercise. We actually got to make and try some really good recipes and work out options. Then Sister Anderson said we were getting a little sloppy in our appearance and showed us all the pictures from the website on what good sister missionaries should look like. So, now we are increasing our obedience by actually getting ready everyday (even though we have no time), working out as outlined in the White Handbook, and eating healthier. (Apparently spinach, kale, collards, and bok choy are SUPER good for you. And eggs, cheese, and bread aren't as good as we thought.) I've never been a fan of watching what I eat or exercising, but as it turns out, that's part of being obedient (See D&C 89).

Also this week, we had 10 investigators at Sacrament meeting again! (It was kind of sad because we couldhave had more, and the Elders had maybe 2. Then there were some nonmembers that showed up and no one talked to them because the Elders thought they were our investigators and we thought they were theirs!) It is difficult to keep track of that many people at the same time. In fact, we didn't even talk to one of them (a member's 75 year old Sister)! Some of them (all Single Latin Men of course) are very needy and require us to sit by them. I unfortunately had to sit by Joel for the third time. No me gusta. Oh how I wish I could describe the awkwardness that is Joel. Here's a taste: On Wednesday, we got to the church early for a lesson (that was late) and Joel showed up. He stood next to the car and made some creeper comments (as far as I know, I can't really understand him) while we ate our dinner (apples and rice cakes!). He then sort of followed us around as we gave a tour of the chapel to another investigator, not really listening or paying attention, just making strange comments and laughing every time. Anyway, I really don't like sitting next to him during church because he's creepy.

Moving on...

Several of our investigators who have come to Sacrament before finally stayed for class!

Best of all, Norbin and Juan showed up at church! They live with a member and we've taught Norbin a few times, but he always refuses to come to church because he is "tired." For some unknown reason, both Juan and Norbin came to church and then we had a lesson with them last night. That was such a great idea! Thanks zone leaders for the suggestion! The lesson we had included a Member House Blessing to a less active! We used 2 Nephi 9:20-24 to discuss the Atonement and the need for Baptism. Turns out, people actually do want to live with God, you just have to ask them. We set them both with baptismal dates for the 25th!

Also, President Acevado just called and said Diego can get baptized!

And Inocente is still getting baptized next Sunday! (As far as we know!)

I love sharing the Gospel!!! And I passed my 1-year-left mark this week! AHH! Where is the time going?

Everyone needs to go read 2 Nephi 9. Even if you just read it, I promise that you will learn something new!

Love,
Sister Sheffield

P.S. Mitt Romney came to Church!!! Not our ward, but in our building! And Glen Beck was with him and spoke in their Sacrament meeting!! AND, we were out rounding up investigators and didn't get to see him! But we have a first hand, eye-witness account from the Elders!

(How are the elections going, anyway? I have no idea. . .)

"Stretch your soul in fresh achievement to bring about lasting change."
(Jesus, the Perfect Leader)