We arrived safely and are finally starting to get settled. Jake was so great on the airplane. He did awesome! On our last flight I had a missionary opportunity. The gentleman sitting next to me asked where I was from and then asked if we were Mormon's. We got into a little discussion about our church and some of the things that he didn't agree with. He was actually pretty knowledgeable about us. I didn't feel very prepared. I didn't realize how difficult it is to explain some subjects, like polygamy, to non-members. I'm going to have to work on my missionary skills. :) If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it. I have a feeling that I will have lots of opportunities like the one on the airplane.
Our apartment is in a nice area and there are several stores and restaurants that are all within walking distance. The beach is a little further away than I thought but still much closer than it was before! We went to church yesterday. The ward is very different from back home, but it was still very nice. Thanks to everyone who wished us well! Hope everyone is doing good back home!
I haven't taken a lot of pictures yet, but the first one is Jake in our bedroom and then our living room. The rest were just some cute pictures we took before we left.
6 years ago
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Wow. You guys did move quick. Glad you are safe and I hope you have a great time out there! The only suggestion I can think of is to read the "Preach My Gospel". I hear it's great.
Love ya!
weird that i saw you driving down the street like 4 days ago I feel like, and now you're far far away! Good luck! I would be TERRIFIED to be asked questions about the church that I didn't feel too prepared to answer- and that equals any questions probably- so good job to you! I'm sure if you just said what's in your heart, you spoke with the spirit, and he should've felt that!
have fun! see you when you get back!
I am glad that you guys got there safely and are doing well. We sure do miss you tons. About the missionary opportunity. I have no idea how to answers questions like that. I feel like such a spaz when I have to talk about things I am not sure how to word or explain. It's awkward. I am positive you handled it perfectly though. Plus you are pretty much the sweetest person in the entire world so he had to have felt your spirit if nothing else. Keep us posted!
I am glad you made it safe. I am even more excited for you and missionary opportunities. I was terrified when I had my first couple. I agree with the post above about preach my gospel. I have read and reread it so many times. It will help so much. Also it is awesome how the spirit works and how you will know what to say when you have those opportunities. I am so excited for you. I have learned so much living in the "Mission Field"
I am so excited (and jealous) for you. Changes can be scarey but usually benefit us the most. I think it's great you guys will be so close to the beach. You'll have to post lots of pics! Miss you guys, it's been too long since we have seen you...
Hi Erin! Congrats on the move--that is so exciting! Somedays I wish I could move away for a little while. I've been reading your blog for awhile now, so I figured it was time to say hello. Oh, and Chris and I are in your parents' ward! They are such great people and it's such a small world. Enjoy Virginia Beach!
-Courtney
LIving outside of Utah you will have a lot of opportunitis. Moving out here to Cali I have had my share of missionary moments. Just pray every morning to have the spriit with you, that usually that helped me say the right things, even if they weren't awe-inspiring they were simple truths!
I hope everything goes well for you guys!
I cannot tell you how JEALOUS I am!! Talking to random people about the church is the BEST! It really builds your own testimony! I feel like you have to always be ready for anything, which makes you a lot closer to the Lord and you have the Spirit with you a lot! GOOD LUCK! It will be great times I am sure of it! Cute place, too!
love the pictures... Savannah likes to look at them too although they do make us sad... Your place looks cute! That picture of Jakes feet is funny I never noticed them to be that flat sorry no suggestions. We miss you!
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