I found a pair of tights in our apartment, left over from another sister missionary probably ten years ago. Score for Sister Checketts... Until they shrunk while on my body! By the end of the lesson the waist of the tights was sliding down my thighs! I tried the lunge move but that's a no go with cotton garmies.
It's been a speedo week and so much has happened... I think. Well it was Halloween this week, I don't know what other missions do but we had to retire a few hours early that night because the crazies come out. So Sister Oluwalana, Sister Ponce, Sister Tirado and I had a sleep over. We had mattresses laid out and jammies on so it quickly turned into a wrestling match. Of course I dominated.
I would like to take another minute to talk about FB. Some of you who are on FB can see some of the work we are trying to do and I need your support! Thank you for all those who have liked or commented on posts. Please feel free to share them, leave comments, and continue to like them. If you have ANY ideas, advice or critique let me know! I would really appreciate it. At the beginning of my mission I was VERY skeptical of online proselyting and it took a lot of praying to my Heavenly Father for him to soften my heart. I have seen miracles as we have strived to use this tool appropriately and effectively. I know social media is not for everyone and it is a powerful force for bad but i can also testify that there are ways to use it in healthy, safe ways. It can be a powerful force for good too, it's your choice.
Through this technology I am able to communicate and have conversations with people across the world! I recently had the opportunity to talk to someone in Serbia about the gospel. I have been blessed, as I have prayerfully brought names to the lord, to help several loved ones come back to the goodness of the gospel. I also had the sweet opportunity to communicate with one of Clark's investigators in Germany. This work is Gods and I feel so blessed to be a part of it. You can be too! It is a wonderful way to introduce people to the church, they can meet with the missionaries online which in some cases is a less intimidating way for you and for them. I am allowed to teach people all over the world so if you have referrals for me.... EMAIL ME. I would love to reach out to them or help answer any questions they might have. My Facebook name is Sister-Olivia Page Checketts.
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear"
Okay I'll step off my soapbox now. :)
We had dinner at Hilal's this past week. Turkish food is so good! I get to try so many different things out here since we are surrounded by diversity. It's pretty sweet. But anyways.... We were able to share a message with them and that was the very first time because before it wasn't allowed. We had Hilal read some of the Family Proclamation to the World and though she didn't understand to much of it the spirit was so strong. Hilal is slowly recognizing it and you can see it as the light enters her countenance more and more.
For the past three weeks the spirit has kindly told me over and over and over again to ask for a blessing. Three weeks is a long time, the spirit has serious patience. I was [still am] stubborn and prideful. I had no serious reason to be asking for a blessing and, to be honest, I didn't want a blessing from anyone other than my pops let alone an eighteen year old tease. Heavenly Father finally had enough of my pride and asked me "Why won't you let me bless you? These are my servants." It was serious humility time calling the Elders that night, but right after I asked them a weight, I didn't even know was there, lifted. I received a blessing from Elder Palakiko and I know without a doubt in my mind that the words he spoke were from my Father in Heaven. It was a beautiful experience.
This area ain't easy but it feels good to be pushed to have faith and grow from it. I am happy. It feels wonderful to be out here. I love you so much. Hope you have a lovely week! XO
Love, Sister Checketts
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