Week 22: I Just Love a Lot of Things

The Putnams

Oh, hey.

Guess what! I didn't laugh while singing at Zone Conference this time. Not even once. Can you believe it? Neither can I. It was a miracle. Zone Conference was so good though. We talked about working with members and some lady came in who is a convert of 7 years, and has brought 82 people into the church and reactivated 5 families since her baptism. Isn't that crazy?! So cool. What if everyone was like that? Heaven.

2. Rosie. The cutest little lady you'll ever meet. Or not meet.

We were stuck inside for 2 days due to the weather. Also we just got a text that said to stay in again today. So 3 days. Yikes. It was -15 this morning. So crazy! And my fingers and toes are burning with coldness as I type. And just my whole body is shaking. But it's fun. I like the cold. Except for the part where it caused the temple trip to get canceled, so Madame M couldn't go! Ahh it made me so sad. Church was cancelled yesterday too, but we still wanted to take the sacrament so we texted a senior elder and he told us that we could have a Sacrament meeting at the sites. We were so excited! We thought it would be just a cute little meeting with all the Kirtland sisters, but no. We got there, and there were a bunch of MILITARY CADETS there. What the. Where did they come from? It was really confusing. And scary. One of the 3 female cadets spoke and swore in front of everyone. It was awkward. Also, our new site director had us sing during the meeting. He said to a room full of Military Cadets, "Hearing sister Missionaries sing is like listening to angels. Plus, they're easy on the eyes." Sooo so creepy. Yuck. So yeah. Yesterday's Sacrament meeting was a once in a life time experience. 

Also, transfers are on Wednesday. And I'm training. And I'm scared. But also excited. But mostly scared. And excited. So I just have a bunch of emotions going on right now. We went to a training meeting on Friday, and here's what president had to say: "If you train wrong, I'm going to take away your favorite tie, tie you up with it, throw you in the dumpster behind your apartment, throw a bunch of crazy literature on you, and light a match." See why I love president?  I thought he was going to end with "take away your tie", but then it kept getting better and better. He's the greatest. Sad to lose him in July. But the new President will be just as great, I'm sure. 

3. Our District. Have you ever seen so many Sisters in one District?

We also had a Kirtland Training meeting on Friday morning in the Kirtland temple. It was definitely one of the most spirit-filled meetings I've yet had on my mission. It was one of those times that made me wonder what I'll be like when I'm pregnant that I was talking about. But being in the temple is so amazing. I always love it. It's neat, because you can see so many little mistakes that the saints made while building the temple. Things that could have been done so much better. But Heavenly Father still accepted it as His house. He knew they did the best that they could do, and that was enough for Him. And it's the same with us--we're not perfect, nor will we ever be in this life. But as long as we're sincerely doing our best to be the best we can, God will still accept our efforts. We're so blessed to have such a loving and understanding Father in Heaven.

I love my mission. Like, a lot. I love Ohio, I love the people I serve with, I love the people I serve. I just love a lot of things. I'm happy. And I hope you are too. I love you guys.

Love,

Jayne