hey kiddos.
Another week has come and gonnnne... Its been a good one, hot. Sometimes I feel like my hair is baking. Standing outside in 100+ degrees heats up dark hair really quickly.
We have been visiting the members more often than we used to and trying get our investigators from referrals rather than just knocking doors. It's something that President Augustin has emphasized. Its been cool to see how much more solid they are due to the fact that they have member friends and already know some of the basics. Five out of our six new 'gators are friends of branch members!! It's been fun. I love teaching with friends of our investigators. Rachel, a military member in our branch, introduced us to Andrew. I have never met someone more willing to experiment on the word. We extend commitments and he eats them up!! The sisters and I met with him last night and have another meeting with him on Friday.
Before I forget, transfers are next Wednesday, so don't send any snail mail letters after Saturday. I may or may not be here!! By the sounds of it, there are no sisters leaving and none coming into the mission so they might just keep things as they are. I have a hunch I won't be here...... whatever that means. I guess we will see! I don't think i am ready to leave momma Tall. Well, correction. I think I would be just fine to transfer, I just love serving with her!
Update on a young mother we are teaching. Last time we saw her, we taught her how to pray out loud. She hesitated and said it wasn't her thing. She often expresses how she wants what is best for her baby to the point of only playing certain types of music genres for him, reading the Book of Mormon to him and praying for him. To help her understand the power of vocal prayer, I told her how much I loved hearing my name in the family prayers my mom offered. There is something special about hearing a parent pray for their child individually. Those prayers gave me strength, a spiritual foundation, and validation from my mom. The mom we're teaching loves talking about families. After that, she had no reservations and offered our closing prayer. I couldn't help but open my eyes and watch her carefully pick her sincere words as her baby slept on her chest. I know I am a sap, but I love it. The spirit was strong. Investigators like these make the rough lessons and awkward moments worth it. :) It's exciting to plan lessons for her family specifically.Everyone is leaving out branch!! We are coming to the end of the summer and most of our young member missionaries are leaving for college, missions, another military base or what have you. I guess their lives don't revolve around helping the missionaries. Odd.
We get to go to institute weekly if we bring an investigator. Brother Jeppson is AMAZING. His lessons are so simple, yet so powerful. He's hilarious yet so close to the spirit. Its definitely a highlight. As of last night, after months of pulling teeth(not literally), the military relations missionaries have organized an institute class on the Goodfellow institute base. So far we have 6 students, but many potentials. Its difficult for members to get on and off base due to transportation and schedule so this will ensure that they are able to attend institute. An on base institute class is kind of a break through! Brother and Sister fields are great teachers and we already have three 'gators who said they will attend next week.I made bread this morning for breakfast. A cinnamon loaf and an Italian loaf. One looks like bread, the other like.... no bread. But they both taste great!
We are back to running in the a.m. 3 days of the week and the other 3 we play basketball. That's right, Sister Orr is playing basketball. I have NEVER liked the sport but after being forced to join by sister Wilson, I am not too shabby. Funny how that works. that's the update!!!! If you want to know about anything else, let me know. questions? comments? concerns? heh.
love you all
sister Orr.
Quote of the week: "Ecclesiastes sounds like little nasties." -Sis. Wilson, haha
PS!
went to my firts mariachi band concert!! it was awesome!
