Monday, September 17, 2018

BIRTHDAY:  I'm officially old now. [20]  I finally got to open the package and it was great!  Some new cute clothes, cards, and AMERICAN TREATS!  We had District Council in Kirkcaldy (just like every other Tuesday) but the STLs had decided to come to ours.  They picked us up and drove us.  They also made us stop at McDonald's on the way there and get a birthday ice cream (at 9am).  We taught ___ that day and then went to visit a less active member.  When we got there she had made us dinner.   AMAZING SURPRISE.  Happy birthday to me! 

YEAR MARK:  Nothing too exciting.  We got a Domino's pizza delivered to our flat for £5.99 because of a crazy coupon.  

____ had her baptismal interview last Wednesday and passed!  We are so excited for her.  One of the best problems a missionary could have:  So yesterday after church ____ texted us and said she couldn't get baptized on Saturday because she had to babysit.  We suggested to have it on Friday instead, which she said would work fine.  Then about 5 minutes later she texted us and asked if she could do it tomorrow (which is now TODAY).  Her mom is inactive, but ____ decided to tell her about the baptism and she wanted to come.  It's the only time her mom is off work, so we're having a baptism today.   She will be bringing her inactive mom and uncle, and one of her friends along with her.  We are super excited (and slightly stressed out) for her and her decision.  We announced in church yesterday that the baptism would be on Saturday, so now we need to contact everyone and let them know.  So the problem is that we have a baptism to throw together in about 24 hours and the font is disgusting.  It might have to be a similar adventure to cleaning the font in Dumbarton.  BUT if you can't throw a baptism together in 24 hours then you're not really a missionary.   

This week we taught an amazing girl named ___!  She is from Spain and taught herself English from listening to music, reading, and carrying a dictionary with her everywhere.  Her English is amazing.  She is super sincere and was left speechless after Sister Hammond said the First Vision.  She even brought a notebook to our lesson to take notes!  She also expressed to us how she just tries to make herself better everyday.  She is amazing.  I love teaching an honest heart.