1) today, I received 9 letters!
2) my companion feels better.
3) I spoke with Elder Stevens
4) I wrote Elder Stone a normal letter without any love or mooshiness
5) I love to serve other sisters.
80 push-ups
It's been late nights lately -- too much socializing. There's a sister headed to Germany, Nicole Hinton, and I can't figure out how I know here and she can't either! It's frustrating. Then there are our sisters in our district that we bonded with -- they have a stock of Great Harvest Bread -- my favorite! And since I received a package today, I traded some cookie crumbs for some bread -- I really think I got the better end of the deal! But I'm grateful to the Catts for sending the cookies! I also was the target of a YW project and now have 9 individual letters to respond to -- FUN!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
June 19, '97
1) Ice cream!!!
2) I felt that I learned a lot today! Hooray!
3) I received four letters!
4) My brother found a girl!
5) Ranell will live here in Provo
80 push-ups
I love the Russian language! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be learning it, particularly by the Spirit -- the best way to learn! I seriously have felt the Spirit more this week in class and I'm grateful for it -- I need it.
I'm excited to go to the temple tomorrow...
Oh, one of our scripture share topics was "judgment" and I found a scripture that I really liked about it in Leviticus 19:15-18.
I got a letter today from Elder Stone. I think I need to lay off the relationship a little bit or I'm not going to be able to concentrate as much as I want to.
Sister Bird shared several stories about Russia today that was so exciting to hear about. I'm thrilled to be headed to serving the Russian people!
2) I felt that I learned a lot today! Hooray!
3) I received four letters!
4) My brother found a girl!
5) Ranell will live here in Provo
80 push-ups
I love the Russian language! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be learning it, particularly by the Spirit -- the best way to learn! I seriously have felt the Spirit more this week in class and I'm grateful for it -- I need it.
I'm excited to go to the temple tomorrow...
Oh, one of our scripture share topics was "judgment" and I found a scripture that I really liked about it in Leviticus 19:15-18.
I got a letter today from Elder Stone. I think I need to lay off the relationship a little bit or I'm not going to be able to concentrate as much as I want to.
Sister Bird shared several stories about Russia today that was so exciting to hear about. I'm thrilled to be headed to serving the Russian people!
June 18, '97
NOTE: I wrote the five thankful things in Russian. Rather than try to transcribe that all, I'll just put in the translation!
1) another day without mail
2) I felt love for the Elders all day, especially Elder Miller
3) I listened to a wonderful blessing from the priesthood -- but I think that it's sad that Sister Smyth was sick
4) I think that I will receive a letter from Elder Stone tomorrow
5) The day after tomorrow is P-day -- I need it!
6) Native teacher!
115 push-ups
It's my new goal to always write what I'm grateful for in Russian. It used to be a goal to write once a week an entire entry in Russian, but I've forgotten too much, so this is sort of a revised goal! Poor Sister Smyth is awfully sick! We came back during gym time so she could nap. About an hour into it, there was some awful pounding and it turned out my friend Lucinda from Cinnamon Tree was tearing out the tile on the Stairwell. It was fun chit-chatting with her, and it kept her from pounding for a while! Well, gotta head to bed!
1) another day without mail
2) I felt love for the Elders all day, especially Elder Miller
3) I listened to a wonderful blessing from the priesthood -- but I think that it's sad that Sister Smyth was sick
4) I think that I will receive a letter from Elder Stone tomorrow
5) The day after tomorrow is P-day -- I need it!
6) Native teacher!
115 push-ups
It's my new goal to always write what I'm grateful for in Russian. It used to be a goal to write once a week an entire entry in Russian, but I've forgotten too much, so this is sort of a revised goal! Poor Sister Smyth is awfully sick! We came back during gym time so she could nap. About an hour into it, there was some awful pounding and it turned out my friend Lucinda from Cinnamon Tree was tearing out the tile on the Stairwell. It was fun chit-chatting with her, and it kept her from pounding for a while! Well, gotta head to bed!
June 17, '97
1) having a greater feeling of love for the Elders! Exactly what I needed!
2) the really great lesson we had for district meeting tonight! Way to go, Elder Day!
3) not getting mail for two days -- whoa, really preparing me for Russia...
4) pizza for lunch with fresh tomatoes on top
5) simply feeling the Spirit! Yeah!
ran: 15 min; walk: 10 min; 115 push-ups
After lunch today and a bit of a nap, I was blessed with an answer to my prayer that I might feel the Spirit more, and do so by loving the {staryeishini} Elders more. It was a great feeling to not dread being with them for an extended amount of time. And for the most part, they lived up to their titles.
Also, I went yet another day without mail, but I feel confident tomorrow will bring different results. If not, I will survive and think in terms that in Russia, mail day will not come but weekly and should that day ever be bare... let's not think about it! Well, I'm going to follow my companion's example and hit the sack a little early.
2) the really great lesson we had for district meeting tonight! Way to go, Elder Day!
3) not getting mail for two days -- whoa, really preparing me for Russia...
4) pizza for lunch with fresh tomatoes on top
5) simply feeling the Spirit! Yeah!
ran: 15 min; walk: 10 min; 115 push-ups
After lunch today and a bit of a nap, I was blessed with an answer to my prayer that I might feel the Spirit more, and do so by loving the {staryeishini} Elders more. It was a great feeling to not dread being with them for an extended amount of time. And for the most part, they lived up to their titles.
Also, I went yet another day without mail, but I feel confident tomorrow will bring different results. If not, I will survive and think in terms that in Russia, mail day will not come but weekly and should that day ever be bare... let's not think about it! Well, I'm going to follow my companion's example and hit the sack a little early.
June 16, '97
1) the confidence I have in and feel from my companion! She's great...
2) the fun, relaxing moments we shared at dinner with our branch-sisters... they're fun!
3) It was Nacho-day for lunch!
4) I felt the Spirit in Grammar class
5) getting out of evening class a little earlier!
100 push-ups
I need to love the {staryeishini} Elders more, but I also need to feel more love from them. I did feel the Spirit today in grammar class for a change. Brother Jensen's not at fault for not having the Spirit there before... but today, he was definitely responsible for its presence, because he started the class out with a little talk and challenged us to find out real reasons why we're here and why we want to stay here. Mine are varied and change from day to day and I can sift through them and decide which are worthy and long-lasting and which aren't. I pray for humility -- I need it! Then I can love these {staryeishini} Elders no matter what!
2) the fun, relaxing moments we shared at dinner with our branch-sisters... they're fun!
3) It was Nacho-day for lunch!
4) I felt the Spirit in Grammar class
5) getting out of evening class a little earlier!
100 push-ups
I need to love the {staryeishini} Elders more, but I also need to feel more love from them. I did feel the Spirit today in grammar class for a change. Brother Jensen's not at fault for not having the Spirit there before... but today, he was definitely responsible for its presence, because he started the class out with a little talk and challenged us to find out real reasons why we're here and why we want to stay here. Mine are varied and change from day to day and I can sift through them and decide which are worthy and long-lasting and which aren't. I pray for humility -- I need it! Then I can love these {staryeishini} Elders no matter what!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
June 15, '97 end
3) the lava-lava bonding party we had and alos the lava-lava Sister Malautea gave me to keep!
4) the day off from the Elders after morning meeting (I needed it)
5) the thunder and lightning "show"!
45 push-ups (all at once)
I know the Church is true and I can share this knowledge with others through the Holy Ghost!
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Cectpa Bepi
4) the day off from the Elders after morning meeting (I needed it)
5) the thunder and lightning "show"!
45 push-ups (all at once)
I know the Church is true and I can share this knowledge with others through the Holy Ghost!
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Cectpa Bepi
June 15, '97 continued more!
Sunday Evening Fireside -- Sister Williams
"I am inspired to tell you young people that you served as Captains and Generals in the army in the pre-mortal existence." The speaker asked the prophet if it was wrong to say that, and the prophet said: "Yes, there were no captains in this room. They were all generals!"
We, too, are generals -- Saturday's Warriors.
Prayer is powerful!
Sis. Williams' Dad served in England and once was approached by a mob. The Elders headed for the precinct, which the mob surrounded, shouting "Send them out!" The inspector told the Elders he hated Mormons, and would do more harm to them than the crowd if they didn't leave. They slowly headed back out, saying a prayer, and then they opened the door, and the crowd's eyes were blinded to them as they still shouted "Send them out!" The Elders got safely to their apartment. The next morning, the paper reported two missionaries had been taken from Hyde Park and tarred and feathered. Sis Williams' Dad always wondered who they were.
Do we have the faith to determine what is right for us? All prayers are NOT created equal. Ask and ye shall receive -- ask means PLEAD... knock means POUND! Do we end our prayers with the words, "Thy will be done?" I stand at the door and knock -- there's no door knob on the outside of the door... When we are having trouble with prayer, what is keeping us from opening the door? Have we set up barricades? Doubt, fear, anxiety, negative thinking... Whatever our personal barricade, the Savior will continue to knock because he loves us!
Prayer can bring repentance, forgiveness of sins, even the restoration of the Gospel to change the world!
Think of the times your prayers have been answered: Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? Let us put our lives in order that we can be worthy of the guidance of the Lord.
A young mission president in the Polynesian islands was scheduled to tour the mission and travel by boat. Wild and fierce winds would arise unexpectedly and toss the boat about. The captain, a young LDS man with a family, suggested they both take their families because it was not a rainy season, and the islands would be beautiful. He was right until the last islands when the storm came up. They headed for the harbor which was reached by first going through a narrow wall of reefs. They gathered together in prayer for the Lord to still the waters but nothing happened. Three more times this group of frightened, righteous people prayed with no response. The captain suggested an alternate idea of anchoring the boat to a reef and waiting to be rescued. Following another prayer, they charged the reef, awaiting the impact. The hand of the Lord reached down and picked up that small craft, turned it at a sharp 90 degree angle, and sent it sailing swiftly and sharply between the narrow wass of reefs into the safety of the harbor.
There IS power in prayer -- it is key to our progress and happiness. Be believing and walk uprightly before the Lord that all things may work together for our good.
President Williams: Romans 8:16-17 -- We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ -- he is our brother!
Go the EXTRA mile -- then the straight and narrow won't seem so long (especially when we lengthen our stride).
Do what it takes to get through to people. Prove your faith and your loyalty. D&C 18:10, 15. There are immeasurable ripple effects of everything we do. Sometimes we look back on the mission and think, "It did a lot for ME but what did I do for the Lord?" Pres. Williams baptized ONE person in Nova Scotia, whose posterity was only 23, but of those, 4 had already served missions and many more were coming.
"The Lord will hold us responsible for the people we might have saved if we had only done our part."
A man found a coin at a flea market in Florida and called the mission president to find out about it because it was a Mormon coin. It was worth $60,000 -- only 11 had been minted before the press broke... THe man explained that he had used it as a lucky coin for 15 years, then lost it in the gunnel of his boat, for five years until just then. We must not be careless with the souls we find -- they are worth much more than $60,000!
"I am inspired to tell you young people that you served as Captains and Generals in the army in the pre-mortal existence." The speaker asked the prophet if it was wrong to say that, and the prophet said: "Yes, there were no captains in this room. They were all generals!"
We, too, are generals -- Saturday's Warriors.
Prayer is powerful!
Sis. Williams' Dad served in England and once was approached by a mob. The Elders headed for the precinct, which the mob surrounded, shouting "Send them out!" The inspector told the Elders he hated Mormons, and would do more harm to them than the crowd if they didn't leave. They slowly headed back out, saying a prayer, and then they opened the door, and the crowd's eyes were blinded to them as they still shouted "Send them out!" The Elders got safely to their apartment. The next morning, the paper reported two missionaries had been taken from Hyde Park and tarred and feathered. Sis Williams' Dad always wondered who they were.
Do we have the faith to determine what is right for us? All prayers are NOT created equal. Ask and ye shall receive -- ask means PLEAD... knock means POUND! Do we end our prayers with the words, "Thy will be done?" I stand at the door and knock -- there's no door knob on the outside of the door... When we are having trouble with prayer, what is keeping us from opening the door? Have we set up barricades? Doubt, fear, anxiety, negative thinking... Whatever our personal barricade, the Savior will continue to knock because he loves us!
Prayer can bring repentance, forgiveness of sins, even the restoration of the Gospel to change the world!
Think of the times your prayers have been answered: Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? Let us put our lives in order that we can be worthy of the guidance of the Lord.
A young mission president in the Polynesian islands was scheduled to tour the mission and travel by boat. Wild and fierce winds would arise unexpectedly and toss the boat about. The captain, a young LDS man with a family, suggested they both take their families because it was not a rainy season, and the islands would be beautiful. He was right until the last islands when the storm came up. They headed for the harbor which was reached by first going through a narrow wall of reefs. They gathered together in prayer for the Lord to still the waters but nothing happened. Three more times this group of frightened, righteous people prayed with no response. The captain suggested an alternate idea of anchoring the boat to a reef and waiting to be rescued. Following another prayer, they charged the reef, awaiting the impact. The hand of the Lord reached down and picked up that small craft, turned it at a sharp 90 degree angle, and sent it sailing swiftly and sharply between the narrow wass of reefs into the safety of the harbor.
There IS power in prayer -- it is key to our progress and happiness. Be believing and walk uprightly before the Lord that all things may work together for our good.
President Williams: Romans 8:16-17 -- We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ -- he is our brother!
Go the EXTRA mile -- then the straight and narrow won't seem so long (especially when we lengthen our stride).
Do what it takes to get through to people. Prove your faith and your loyalty. D&C 18:10, 15. There are immeasurable ripple effects of everything we do. Sometimes we look back on the mission and think, "It did a lot for ME but what did I do for the Lord?" Pres. Williams baptized ONE person in Nova Scotia, whose posterity was only 23, but of those, 4 had already served missions and many more were coming.
"The Lord will hold us responsible for the people we might have saved if we had only done our part."
A man found a coin at a flea market in Florida and called the mission president to find out about it because it was a Mormon coin. It was worth $60,000 -- only 11 had been minted before the press broke... THe man explained that he had used it as a lucky coin for 15 years, then lost it in the gunnel of his boat, for five years until just then. We must not be careless with the souls we find -- they are worth much more than $60,000!
June 15, '97 continued
2) the Starburst Sister Winters gave me...
GOSPEL DOCTRINE CLASS NOTES:
Richard Cowan on Baptism by Immersion for the Remission of Sins
He's been blind for his whole life! Paying tribute to his earthly father who emulates his Heavenly Father... who loves us SO much!
Brother Cowan got a PhD from Stanford University and has taught at BYU for 36 years where he received several awards for teaching.
We will run into a lot of different beliefs with the people we'll be teaching. Luckily the Standard Works figure out for us all of the necessary ordinances.
The New Testament was written mainly to Church members so there was not a great need to go over stuff that was already known. But the Book of Mormon (see title page) was written for the convincing of the Jew and the Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God... therefore we can expect to see more about it and indeed we do.
Doctrine and Covenants also has a lot of insight as can be expected (See D&C 20:37; Mosiah 18:8-10; sacrament prayers are also in D&C 20)
Why is it okay to use water symbolically instead of wine? Because it is a super symbol of purity and cleanliness and it's still symbolic of blood because when Christ was crucified, water came from the wound in his side -- and water is just as essential for life as blood.
The mode of baptism is made clear in the Doctrine and Covenants because it was revealed after a great apostasy when details were necessary.
Different wording between Doctrine and Covenants and Book of Mormon because those in 3 Nephi actually were personally ordained by Jesus Christ.
Is Baptism necessary? Let's find answers in the Bible... John 3 where Nicodemus asked what is necessary for eternal life and Christ says "to be born again -- by water and by the Spirit." Matthew 28:19
Acts 2:37-38
Acts 16:30-31
Age of baptism: Moroni 8:8-12
D&C 68:25
Listing parental duties -- one is to help the child desire to get baptized.
Baptism in Greek actually means immersion (but not permanently!)
Matthew 3:16 SYMBOLIC
Romans 6:4
Acts 22:16
Why was Jesus baptized? To fulfill all righteousness. 2 Nephi 31:7 -- OBEDIENCE! EXAMPLE!
GOSPEL DOCTRINE CLASS NOTES:
Richard Cowan on Baptism by Immersion for the Remission of Sins
He's been blind for his whole life! Paying tribute to his earthly father who emulates his Heavenly Father... who loves us SO much!
Brother Cowan got a PhD from Stanford University and has taught at BYU for 36 years where he received several awards for teaching.
We will run into a lot of different beliefs with the people we'll be teaching. Luckily the Standard Works figure out for us all of the necessary ordinances.
The New Testament was written mainly to Church members so there was not a great need to go over stuff that was already known. But the Book of Mormon (see title page) was written for the convincing of the Jew and the Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God... therefore we can expect to see more about it and indeed we do.
Doctrine and Covenants also has a lot of insight as can be expected (See D&C 20:37; Mosiah 18:8-10; sacrament prayers are also in D&C 20)
Why is it okay to use water symbolically instead of wine? Because it is a super symbol of purity and cleanliness and it's still symbolic of blood because when Christ was crucified, water came from the wound in his side -- and water is just as essential for life as blood.
The mode of baptism is made clear in the Doctrine and Covenants because it was revealed after a great apostasy when details were necessary.
Different wording between Doctrine and Covenants and Book of Mormon because those in 3 Nephi actually were personally ordained by Jesus Christ.
Is Baptism necessary? Let's find answers in the Bible... John 3 where Nicodemus asked what is necessary for eternal life and Christ says "to be born again -- by water and by the Spirit." Matthew 28:19
Acts 2:37-38
Acts 16:30-31
Age of baptism: Moroni 8:8-12
D&C 68:25
Listing parental duties -- one is to help the child desire to get baptized.
Baptism in Greek actually means immersion (but not permanently!)
Matthew 3:16 SYMBOLIC
Romans 6:4
Acts 22:16
Why was Jesus baptized? To fulfill all righteousness. 2 Nephi 31:7 -- OBEDIENCE! EXAMPLE!
June 15, '97
1) that Sis. Edmunds taught in Relief Society... in fact, I forgot my notebook to take notes so my journal gets to benefit from her great words.
What a privilege it is to be in the MTC on Father's Day when we can pray to our Father and thank him reverently.
"Pray as if everything depended on God, then work as if everything depended on you."
3 Nephi 18:15 -- Jesus taught to watch and pray always lest ye be tempted by the devil -- so prayer is a protection...
Nephi taught in his last lecture (2 Nephi 32:8-9)
"7 days without prayer makes one weak"
"Life is fragile, handle with prayer"
Pray always and don't faint -- literally means don't fall asleep!
Doctrine and Covenants 136:28-29 revelation given through Brigham Young -- if happy OR sad, call on the Lord!
Sister Elaine Jack (previous general Relief Society president or boss of the world for women) is now a primary pianist! side note ***
There are miracles that happen, it just won't always appear to you that way...
Prayer is a critical key for the things that we yearn for.
We are women now, not children -- we must pray maturely.
"Prayer is the soul's sincere desire"
Prayer should be some of the hardest work we ever engage in.
Prayer is not just words but communication... stay on your knees until communication is made. (President Kimball)
Draw near unto him with our hearts -- not just our lips.
Heavenly Father wants to "catch us" doing good things. He wants us to pray in every situation, not just when we're good but when we're bad so that we can partake of the atonement. We don't have to go through his secretary to get to him. He never leaves the phone off the hook. He's never on vacation.
Prayer IS a commandment, but it is also a blessing and opportunity.
"If I don't feel like praying, I say 'Brigham, get down on your knees and stay there until you feel like praying'" Brigham Young
Our hearts keep on working even when they're broken
Have you ever taken notes in response to a prayer? Joseph Smith did -- a lot -- and we read his notes in the Doctrine and Covenants!
Be able to say: Thy Will Be Done.
Trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They will never ask us to do something dumb or useless. They may ask us to do challenging things, tho.
Don't hang up on Heavenly Father -- when you're done saying what you want to say LISTEN -- or even STOP to listen during your prayer.
3 Nephi 18:20
Moroni 7:26 - pray for that which is RIGHT and remember God knows better than we do WHAT is right.
Sometimes it's nice to have a prayer just of thanks.
Be specific in your prayer.
Heavenly Father won't get mad if you ask "Did that really happen to Joseph Smith?"
Ask, and he'll answer: What do I need to work on?"
It matters not how simple our words are if they are sincere and we have a broken heart and a contrite spirit." J.F. Smith
The words don't matter as much as the Spirit.
"If I am slow, will he wait for me?" YES!
What a privilege it is to be in the MTC on Father's Day when we can pray to our Father and thank him reverently.
"Pray as if everything depended on God, then work as if everything depended on you."
3 Nephi 18:15 -- Jesus taught to watch and pray always lest ye be tempted by the devil -- so prayer is a protection...
Nephi taught in his last lecture (2 Nephi 32:8-9)
"7 days without prayer makes one weak"
"Life is fragile, handle with prayer"
Pray always and don't faint -- literally means don't fall asleep!
Doctrine and Covenants 136:28-29 revelation given through Brigham Young -- if happy OR sad, call on the Lord!
Sister Elaine Jack (previous general Relief Society president or boss of the world for women) is now a primary pianist! side note ***
There are miracles that happen, it just won't always appear to you that way...
Prayer is a critical key for the things that we yearn for.
We are women now, not children -- we must pray maturely.
"Prayer is the soul's sincere desire"
Prayer should be some of the hardest work we ever engage in.
Prayer is not just words but communication... stay on your knees until communication is made. (President Kimball)
Draw near unto him with our hearts -- not just our lips.
Heavenly Father wants to "catch us" doing good things. He wants us to pray in every situation, not just when we're good but when we're bad so that we can partake of the atonement. We don't have to go through his secretary to get to him. He never leaves the phone off the hook. He's never on vacation.
Prayer IS a commandment, but it is also a blessing and opportunity.
"If I don't feel like praying, I say 'Brigham, get down on your knees and stay there until you feel like praying'" Brigham Young
Our hearts keep on working even when they're broken
Have you ever taken notes in response to a prayer? Joseph Smith did -- a lot -- and we read his notes in the Doctrine and Covenants!
Be able to say: Thy Will Be Done.
Trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They will never ask us to do something dumb or useless. They may ask us to do challenging things, tho.
Don't hang up on Heavenly Father -- when you're done saying what you want to say LISTEN -- or even STOP to listen during your prayer.
3 Nephi 18:20
Moroni 7:26 - pray for that which is RIGHT and remember God knows better than we do WHAT is right.
Sometimes it's nice to have a prayer just of thanks.
Be specific in your prayer.
Heavenly Father won't get mad if you ask "Did that really happen to Joseph Smith?"
Ask, and he'll answer: What do I need to work on?"
It matters not how simple our words are if they are sincere and we have a broken heart and a contrite spirit." J.F. Smith
The words don't matter as much as the Spirit.
"If I am slow, will he wait for me?" YES!
June 14, '97
1) How the clouds made a little halo over the mountains this a.m.
2) opportunity to teach with Sister Ross this p.m.
3) ice cream. I'm enjoying a "midnight" snack right now (okay, 10:15pm)
4) my two letters today! Carry me thru tomorrow!
5) {tsvyetoki} flowers! I especially like to pick them and put them behind my ear.
Run: 20 minutes. 100 push-ups
Tomorrow is yet another Sabbath. I'm very grateful for these days of renewal. In my new goal system that is the "habit" for the Sabbath: renewal! Which reminds me, I need to record the {Cbetoye Picanie} scripture that I memorized:
4 Nephi 1:3 -- And they had all things common among them; therefore there were not rich and poor, bond and free, but they were all made free, and partakers of the heavenly gift.
(Today's habit was "synergize" -- a topic that's not in the Topical Guide! ;)
I love the roots in the Russian language -- for instance:
{bockpecenye} = Sunday AND bockpeceniye = resurrection AND kpeshenye = baptism
It's like there's symbolism in the words -- and we all know I'm an analogy kind of girl! Awesome!
Love, Cectpa Bepi
2) opportunity to teach with Sister Ross this p.m.
3) ice cream. I'm enjoying a "midnight" snack right now (okay, 10:15pm)
4) my two letters today! Carry me thru tomorrow!
5) {tsvyetoki} flowers! I especially like to pick them and put them behind my ear.
Run: 20 minutes. 100 push-ups
Tomorrow is yet another Sabbath. I'm very grateful for these days of renewal. In my new goal system that is the "habit" for the Sabbath: renewal! Which reminds me, I need to record the {Cbetoye Picanie} scripture that I memorized:
4 Nephi 1:3 -- And they had all things common among them; therefore there were not rich and poor, bond and free, but they were all made free, and partakers of the heavenly gift.
(Today's habit was "synergize" -- a topic that's not in the Topical Guide! ;)
I love the roots in the Russian language -- for instance:
{bockpecenye} = Sunday AND bockpeceniye = resurrection AND kpeshenye = baptism
It's like there's symbolism in the words -- and we all know I'm an analogy kind of girl! Awesome!
Love, Cectpa Bepi
Sunday, July 11, 2010
June 13, 1997 (evening)
2) push-ups really are helping my arm strength
3) letter from my wonderful grandmother
4) living in the United States
5) walking and singing for class tonight
20 min running; 90 push-ups
Today was P-day and I got a lot done, including a nap (which I really needed). But it's late now so I won't include much else.. wrote what was pertinent earlier!
Note: a photo was taped into my journal that was of myself, in missionary attire, holding a shovel on a pile of dirt with barricades nearby indicating construction. Maybe I'll scan it in sometime. Here is what was written on the back:
"Part of the work for dead is digging 'em up! HA! Anyways, ya look for humor opportunities like starved puppies at the MTC, and this was a feeble attempt. {Hy, lagho} Oh, well.
3) letter from my wonderful grandmother
4) living in the United States
5) walking and singing for class tonight
20 min running; 90 push-ups
Today was P-day and I got a lot done, including a nap (which I really needed). But it's late now so I won't include much else.. wrote what was pertinent earlier!
Note: a photo was taped into my journal that was of myself, in missionary attire, holding a shovel on a pile of dirt with barricades nearby indicating construction. Maybe I'll scan it in sometime. Here is what was written on the back:
"Part of the work for dead is digging 'em up! HA! Anyways, ya look for humor opportunities like starved puppies at the MTC, and this was a feeble attempt. {Hy, lagho} Oh, well.
June 13, 1997 (morning)
FRIDAY the 13th! :)
1) THE TEMPLE!! Its great blessings...
Today, being P-day, was spent at the temple... and my goodness did I need it. What I need from here on out, though, is to learn to achieve a similar level of spiritual high without having to be on the temple grounds... because it'll be 16 months before I'm on temple grounds again. Surely this is one of the sacrifices of the next year and a half.
No wonder they call it temple "work" and missionary "work" for indeed it takes a toll on you! I feel drained by the immensity of the Spirit I am blessed to feel as I participate in the temple ordinances.
Today, on my mind again, was whether or not to go home. I can't remember struggling with a subject to a similar degree before and it's simply because I seem to be receiving this answer from the Lord: "It mattereth not unto me, it is by all means, to every extent, your choice -- just please, Regan, make the choice for righteous reasons, then stick with the choice that you make. Do not waver! Make the choice and know that it is right and work from there." I'm generally used to receiving more specific answers form the Lord, but it is a reality in this case that my progression will not nore will anyone else's, be hindered by this decision, either way.
Even if I chose to stay home I would still be provided means to learn all the lessons I need to learn, and my Russian investigators that I've been praying for since before I sent in my papers would still be afforded the opportunity to accept the gospel and partake of its blessings. It's a very interesting predicaments because of all things I know that there are tough times ahead. Russia simply is not America, in its language, its "luxuries" or lack thereof, its culture -- there's a lot of adjustments to be made should I choose to go forth. And I must go forth for the right reasons, not just to avoid the judgments of people if I choose to go home.
I know that I will be married, within a year, of whenever I make myself available again. That was a comforting part of the revelation!
Most of all, it was made very clear to me, and stressed above and beyond anything else, that this is to be my choice. I guess that's why I'm having to make the choice here in the MTC when I can't just pick up the phone and call my Mom, or go over to my Home teacher's house. I must admit I'm leaning towards the mission! And I'm grateful to feel that compulsion. I need it. Well, I'm going to take a nap and I'll report back tonight! ;)
1) THE TEMPLE!! Its great blessings...
Today, being P-day, was spent at the temple... and my goodness did I need it. What I need from here on out, though, is to learn to achieve a similar level of spiritual high without having to be on the temple grounds... because it'll be 16 months before I'm on temple grounds again. Surely this is one of the sacrifices of the next year and a half.
No wonder they call it temple "work" and missionary "work" for indeed it takes a toll on you! I feel drained by the immensity of the Spirit I am blessed to feel as I participate in the temple ordinances.
Today, on my mind again, was whether or not to go home. I can't remember struggling with a subject to a similar degree before and it's simply because I seem to be receiving this answer from the Lord: "It mattereth not unto me, it is by all means, to every extent, your choice -- just please, Regan, make the choice for righteous reasons, then stick with the choice that you make. Do not waver! Make the choice and know that it is right and work from there." I'm generally used to receiving more specific answers form the Lord, but it is a reality in this case that my progression will not nore will anyone else's, be hindered by this decision, either way.
Even if I chose to stay home I would still be provided means to learn all the lessons I need to learn, and my Russian investigators that I've been praying for since before I sent in my papers would still be afforded the opportunity to accept the gospel and partake of its blessings. It's a very interesting predicaments because of all things I know that there are tough times ahead. Russia simply is not America, in its language, its "luxuries" or lack thereof, its culture -- there's a lot of adjustments to be made should I choose to go forth. And I must go forth for the right reasons, not just to avoid the judgments of people if I choose to go home.
I know that I will be married, within a year, of whenever I make myself available again. That was a comforting part of the revelation!
Most of all, it was made very clear to me, and stressed above and beyond anything else, that this is to be my choice. I guess that's why I'm having to make the choice here in the MTC when I can't just pick up the phone and call my Mom, or go over to my Home teacher's house. I must admit I'm leaning towards the mission! And I'm grateful to feel that compulsion. I need it. Well, I'm going to take a nap and I'll report back tonight! ;)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
June 12, '97
1) The picture Sister Rolly re-drew so as to be complimentary to sisters
2) the self-discipline (with the Lord's help) I was able to show this morning in getting up & studying first, then running -- may it continue
3) the thunder today! It sounded like a cadence for God's army!
4) ice cream for lunch! yum!
5) Letter from Elder Stone! He loves me!
20 min running; 90 push-ups
I don't like to admit it because it complicates life a little bit... but I was very pleased to receive a letter from Elder Stone wherein he appreciated my "mooshy" card that I sent last week that told him how much I appreciated him. He's got a list going of things we're going to do together when I get home. He pointed out that this can be a good thing but at the same time frustrating because it turly is pretty far away. He's so sensible, though, also, because he leaves things in the Lord's hands. He isn't making unreasonable commitments or seeking any such thing from me. He simply wants what's best for both of us and that's whatever the Lord wants! I love his attitude of trust and reliance in the Lord and his plan for each of us.
I can tell he honors his priesthood and works to be worthy of the many gifts this power to act in God's name provides. That's important to me.
I love the Gospel so much. I simply want to feel the Spirit more. Tomorrow is temple day, so I will try to soak up all that I can. I honestly believe it is the best way to learn.
Anyways, I want to adopt Elder Stone's perspective to trust in the Lord and not stress about the future. As long as we feel like we are doing and living according to the guidelines he's given us (including personal revelation) we will be taken care of.
Sometimes I just really want the Lord to tell me, but the hymn "Lead Kindly Light" comes to mind... "I loved to choose and see my path but now, Lead thou me on!" May my faith grow to this level! {Bo imya Iicyca Xpicta, Amin} In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Cectpa Bepi
NOTE: Attached to this page was a portion of a letter from Elder Stone, with pressed flowers taped to it. It said:
I hope you like these flowers. I usually prefer to give them in person, but this will have to do. I picked them in Star Valley, Wyoming on Thursday and pressed them in my scriptures. Have you heard of Star Valley? Beautiful place, so I wanted to share part of it with you.
2) the self-discipline (with the Lord's help) I was able to show this morning in getting up & studying first, then running -- may it continue
3) the thunder today! It sounded like a cadence for God's army!
4) ice cream for lunch! yum!
5) Letter from Elder Stone! He loves me!
20 min running; 90 push-ups
I don't like to admit it because it complicates life a little bit... but I was very pleased to receive a letter from Elder Stone wherein he appreciated my "mooshy" card that I sent last week that told him how much I appreciated him. He's got a list going of things we're going to do together when I get home. He pointed out that this can be a good thing but at the same time frustrating because it turly is pretty far away. He's so sensible, though, also, because he leaves things in the Lord's hands. He isn't making unreasonable commitments or seeking any such thing from me. He simply wants what's best for both of us and that's whatever the Lord wants! I love his attitude of trust and reliance in the Lord and his plan for each of us.
I can tell he honors his priesthood and works to be worthy of the many gifts this power to act in God's name provides. That's important to me.
I love the Gospel so much. I simply want to feel the Spirit more. Tomorrow is temple day, so I will try to soak up all that I can. I honestly believe it is the best way to learn.
Anyways, I want to adopt Elder Stone's perspective to trust in the Lord and not stress about the future. As long as we feel like we are doing and living according to the guidelines he's given us (including personal revelation) we will be taken care of.
Sometimes I just really want the Lord to tell me, but the hymn "Lead Kindly Light" comes to mind... "I loved to choose and see my path but now, Lead thou me on!" May my faith grow to this level! {Bo imya Iicyca Xpicta, Amin} In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Cectpa Bepi
NOTE: Attached to this page was a portion of a letter from Elder Stone, with pressed flowers taped to it. It said:
I hope you like these flowers. I usually prefer to give them in person, but this will have to do. I picked them in Star Valley, Wyoming on Thursday and pressed them in my scriptures. Have you heard of Star Valley? Beautiful place, so I wanted to share part of it with you.
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