So traslados were today, and I´m in a fivesome or whatever you want to call it! Yo, Hermana Allen, Hermana Rivera, Hma Mora, y Hna Moreno. haha Es loco because we only have 3 beds. I think we´re going to put all the mattresses on the floor tonight. No se! Divertido! It´s like a slumber party! I love Hna Allen. She goes home tomorrow and Hna Mora leaves on Friday. Then it will be just the three of us until who knows when.
Here´s the problem, one of us, Hna Rivera, Hna Moreno or I are going to have to go to end of the earth... TIERRA DEL FUEGO!! haha They didn´t have any flights going there this week, so we´re a trio until then. President hasn´t told us who is going so.. idk! We´re guessing it´s Hna Moreno, but we´ll see.
Mom, I loved your email. That book sounds really interesting. I love reading about all the prophecies and things! And it was so good to hear all of your voices on Christmas!! :) I love you all sssssssoooo much!! I don´t have much time to write, but I hope you all have a wonderful week and MOM AND DERK HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Que les cumplen feliz!! :) and I´ll talk to you Monday!
Love,
Jess
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Elder Jordan Keele- Dec. 27, 2010
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Derek and Mom! Happy birthday to you two!
It was so good to be able to talk to you and Jessica the other day. I feel re-energized, rejuvenated, re-excited, re-dedicated, and whatever other "re-___" you wanna add. If I sounded sad, I wasn't. Honest. I was just tired because we traveled a bit, and I always get tired when we drive for longer than a minute. Which is almost every time we drive. But I'm happy as can be, and life couldn't be better!
Jessica sounded amazing! She's doing so good and blessing millions of lives.
We did find Raul!.... after church. He was with his mom for the Christmas weekend. I guess it doesn't sound like he wants to be baptized. He seems to be hiding from us. But, this week we're giving him the "charla franca" to ask him if he's really interested, or if we should just move on. But either way, we won't be wasting too much time with him. We have a few other people we're working with, trying to get some things straightened out.
Party after party after party! They never seem to stop at home! Here in Mexico there seems to be a big celebration a few times a week for some reason or another. But that's my favorite time of the year. Spending time with both families, Dad taking a week off of work... that's the way to do it. Have fun, win some games for me, and be safe.
That sushi place sounds good. I had some at a buffet in Colorado a couple times, but here in Mexico all I've found is Mexican food and pizza. In fact, I just had pizza today. But it's different. It was with al pastor, another with avocado tomato and tuna, and another with pieces of steak, avocado and tomato as well, all with valentina sauce. It was really good. Yesterday I had the most delicious enchiladas! Made with six flour tortillas smothered with verde. I don't know exactly what was in it, I think chicken or something. When my companion was talking to his family on Saturday night, I was talking with Hna. Mary Pasteles about food. She asked how you do turkey? I didn't really know. What is it marinated with? She asked for a recipe so she can try it out. As we were talking, she brought out another delicacy, chapulines. I didn't eat any yet because she hadn't put on the chile yet, but sometime I'll try one. If you don't know what they are, you can try and figure out what it is in the photo.
I've mentioned this many many times, but I love studying. I can't wait to read someday all the books the Church has ever put out! Lately I've been reading very deeply the Book of Mormon, and the Ensign from the past conference. I read about a page and a half in my hour study yesterday, and I loved every minute of it. The Lord definitely knows each one of us, and He knows how we can be happy. We just have to trust Him. The moment we don't trust Him, we immediately feel sadness. Having faith in our Savior is the key to success.
Well, have a good week. I know I will. Lots of Love,
Elder Jordan Keele
P.S.S. Happy new year! Think of me asleep as we first get to the new year ha ha
It was so good to be able to talk to you and Jessica the other day. I feel re-energized, rejuvenated, re-excited, re-dedicated, and whatever other "re-___" you wanna add. If I sounded sad, I wasn't. Honest. I was just tired because we traveled a bit, and I always get tired when we drive for longer than a minute. Which is almost every time we drive. But I'm happy as can be, and life couldn't be better!
Jessica sounded amazing! She's doing so good and blessing millions of lives.
We did find Raul!.... after church. He was with his mom for the Christmas weekend. I guess it doesn't sound like he wants to be baptized. He seems to be hiding from us. But, this week we're giving him the "charla franca" to ask him if he's really interested, or if we should just move on. But either way, we won't be wasting too much time with him. We have a few other people we're working with, trying to get some things straightened out.
Party after party after party! They never seem to stop at home! Here in Mexico there seems to be a big celebration a few times a week for some reason or another. But that's my favorite time of the year. Spending time with both families, Dad taking a week off of work... that's the way to do it. Have fun, win some games for me, and be safe.
That sushi place sounds good. I had some at a buffet in Colorado a couple times, but here in Mexico all I've found is Mexican food and pizza. In fact, I just had pizza today. But it's different. It was with al pastor, another with avocado tomato and tuna, and another with pieces of steak, avocado and tomato as well, all with valentina sauce. It was really good. Yesterday I had the most delicious enchiladas! Made with six flour tortillas smothered with verde. I don't know exactly what was in it, I think chicken or something. When my companion was talking to his family on Saturday night, I was talking with Hna. Mary Pasteles about food. She asked how you do turkey? I didn't really know. What is it marinated with? She asked for a recipe so she can try it out. As we were talking, she brought out another delicacy, chapulines. I didn't eat any yet because she hadn't put on the chile yet, but sometime I'll try one. If you don't know what they are, you can try and figure out what it is in the photo.
I've mentioned this many many times, but I love studying. I can't wait to read someday all the books the Church has ever put out! Lately I've been reading very deeply the Book of Mormon, and the Ensign from the past conference. I read about a page and a half in my hour study yesterday, and I loved every minute of it. The Lord definitely knows each one of us, and He knows how we can be happy. We just have to trust Him. The moment we don't trust Him, we immediately feel sadness. Having faith in our Savior is the key to success.
Well, have a good week. I know I will. Lots of Love,
Elder Jordan Keele
P.S.S. Happy new year! Think of me asleep as we first get to the new year ha ha
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hna. Jessica Keele- Dec. 21, 2010
Yesterday we had a wonderful conference at the mission home, and I got your package. Thank you for your package!! I love the calendar :) Hna. Gulbrandsen told me how she saw four men outside her house. She called president and said they were saying they have something to drop off. He told her to just have them leave it there and go away. haha Then she heard them say thank you, and it was an American thank you. Then she went out to go talk to them: haha funny!!
Today we went everywhere! haha Hermana Rivera and I went to La Boca or caminito where all of the colorful buildings are. It's super pretty! And as we were taking pictures we ran in to President and his wife and two of their sons who just came yesterday. One just returned from his mission in Singapore and the other is going to enter the MTC here on the 30th. He is going to Uruguay. Crazy! haha Then we went to the Casa Rosada and the Obilisque. I forgot the cord for my camera, oops ha, but I´ll send some pictures next week. Crazy, in two days I´ll have six months on my mission and traslados are next week! Es loco!!
Love you.
Jessica
Today we went everywhere! haha Hermana Rivera and I went to La Boca or caminito where all of the colorful buildings are. It's super pretty! And as we were taking pictures we ran in to President and his wife and two of their sons who just came yesterday. One just returned from his mission in Singapore and the other is going to enter the MTC here on the 30th. He is going to Uruguay. Crazy! haha Then we went to the Casa Rosada and the Obilisque. I forgot the cord for my camera, oops ha, but I´ll send some pictures next week. Crazy, in two days I´ll have six months on my mission and traslados are next week! Es loco!!
Love you.
Jessica
Elder Jordan Keele- Dec. 20, 2010
Wow, this past week has probably been the busiest week in my life. We've probably only had a total of 8 hours of actual working in the entire week. Ward parties, Stake parties, Zone Conference, Exchanges, and Zone activity practices. It's been crazy, but a lot of fun. I can't wait for tomorrow. We get to go to the temple in the morning! Then of course, on Saturday I get to talk to all of you! No puedo esperar!
My new companion is Elder Rodriguez from Monterrey Mexico. He's very easy to get along with, and we're going to have a lot of success together. I pray as well that we work hard and effectively.
Wow, 30 minutes is a loong time to speak. That's longer than a conference talk! The talks in my ward here are usually about 5-10 minutes long each. Youth or adult. There are normally 4-5 speakers every week.
Tomorrow as a zone we're singing Hark the Herald and Away in a Manger. I'm going to accompany them on the piano. I had to come up with a little transition between the two songs, but the Lord helped me out with that. Simple, short, and it's kind of fun to play. I just hope I remember it ;) But it'll be good. I'm excited.
Nathan, this paragraph is dedicated to you. Go to choir. Just do it. You have no idea (and I'm not trying to be mean, it's just a fact) how many missionaries don't know how to sing. And the voice of just one person that knows even just a little bit helps immensely. So, learn to sing, and go to choir!
It's amazing how this gospel works, isn't it? Just the act of one simple kindness not only blesses the receiver, but the giver, and also those who know the receiver of the gift. We are so blessed not only to be a part of this wonderful gospel, but this incredibly amazing family we have on both sides. Thank you ALL, friends and family alike, for your support to me and my family in particular. When we use what we have to bless others, the Lord blesses us more and more. If we use what we have to help or satisfy our personal desires and wants, the blessing that could be flowing, don't. ''When ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are ONLY in the service of your God''.
This past Wednesday we had a multi-zone conference. I was asked to play the piano, prelude, postlude, and the hymns. Fortunately, I had taken a bit of time the night before to prepare the order of the prelude. At that point, and even during, I had no idea who the special guest was. It wasn't until I got home and looked at the Ensign to see that Elder Tenorio was from the first quorum of the seventy. It was very cool. They got there early, and I was to play 20 minutes worth of prelude music. It was a lot of fun for me, I loved every second of it. He talked to us about praying more specifically. Telling the Lord what you want, how you're going to do it, and what you're willing to give up for it. The Lord works with covenants, and as we make specific covenants with Him, he's going to bless us. I've noticed it makes everything in the work more efficient.
Raul didn't get baptized last week. We had an appointment with him Thursday morning, but he wasn't there. We called and called, but no answer. We continued to visit and call him from Thursday through Sunday. We finally found him at home on Sunday afternoon around 4:00. Turns out he had to work in the DF, (central Mexico City) from 7:00 in the morning until around 10:00 at night Thursday through Saturday for extra training. He's still excited for his baptism, and we've rescheduled it for this upcoming Sunday.
Speaking of Elder Fuentes... I saw him at the exchanges meeting, zone conference, and I'll see him again tomorrow. I had no idea he was a redhead! Funny thing is his new companion also has red hair. Both of them are very light skinned, and look like Americans. But one is from Argentina and doesn't speak English, the other is from Tijuana and doesn't speak English either ha ha. But I took a picture with him, but I forgot my cord so I'll have to send it next week.
That is very sad to hear about the Provo Tabernacle. If they can't rebuild it, I wonder where we'll have stake conferences in the future?
Ok, I can't wait to talk to you all on Saturday. I'll be ready to hear the phone call at 9:30 A.M. my time, just in case.
Gracias, thank you, gracias! Les amo muchisimo!
Elder Jordan Keele
My new companion is Elder Rodriguez from Monterrey Mexico. He's very easy to get along with, and we're going to have a lot of success together. I pray as well that we work hard and effectively.
Wow, 30 minutes is a loong time to speak. That's longer than a conference talk! The talks in my ward here are usually about 5-10 minutes long each. Youth or adult. There are normally 4-5 speakers every week.
Tomorrow as a zone we're singing Hark the Herald and Away in a Manger. I'm going to accompany them on the piano. I had to come up with a little transition between the two songs, but the Lord helped me out with that. Simple, short, and it's kind of fun to play. I just hope I remember it ;) But it'll be good. I'm excited.
Nathan, this paragraph is dedicated to you. Go to choir. Just do it. You have no idea (and I'm not trying to be mean, it's just a fact) how many missionaries don't know how to sing. And the voice of just one person that knows even just a little bit helps immensely. So, learn to sing, and go to choir!
It's amazing how this gospel works, isn't it? Just the act of one simple kindness not only blesses the receiver, but the giver, and also those who know the receiver of the gift. We are so blessed not only to be a part of this wonderful gospel, but this incredibly amazing family we have on both sides. Thank you ALL, friends and family alike, for your support to me and my family in particular. When we use what we have to bless others, the Lord blesses us more and more. If we use what we have to help or satisfy our personal desires and wants, the blessing that could be flowing, don't. ''When ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are ONLY in the service of your God''.
This past Wednesday we had a multi-zone conference. I was asked to play the piano, prelude, postlude, and the hymns. Fortunately, I had taken a bit of time the night before to prepare the order of the prelude. At that point, and even during, I had no idea who the special guest was. It wasn't until I got home and looked at the Ensign to see that Elder Tenorio was from the first quorum of the seventy. It was very cool. They got there early, and I was to play 20 minutes worth of prelude music. It was a lot of fun for me, I loved every second of it. He talked to us about praying more specifically. Telling the Lord what you want, how you're going to do it, and what you're willing to give up for it. The Lord works with covenants, and as we make specific covenants with Him, he's going to bless us. I've noticed it makes everything in the work more efficient.
Raul didn't get baptized last week. We had an appointment with him Thursday morning, but he wasn't there. We called and called, but no answer. We continued to visit and call him from Thursday through Sunday. We finally found him at home on Sunday afternoon around 4:00. Turns out he had to work in the DF, (central Mexico City) from 7:00 in the morning until around 10:00 at night Thursday through Saturday for extra training. He's still excited for his baptism, and we've rescheduled it for this upcoming Sunday.
Speaking of Elder Fuentes... I saw him at the exchanges meeting, zone conference, and I'll see him again tomorrow. I had no idea he was a redhead! Funny thing is his new companion also has red hair. Both of them are very light skinned, and look like Americans. But one is from Argentina and doesn't speak English, the other is from Tijuana and doesn't speak English either ha ha. But I took a picture with him, but I forgot my cord so I'll have to send it next week.
That is very sad to hear about the Provo Tabernacle. If they can't rebuild it, I wonder where we'll have stake conferences in the future?
Ok, I can't wait to talk to you all on Saturday. I'll be ready to hear the phone call at 9:30 A.M. my time, just in case.
Gracias, thank you, gracias! Les amo muchisimo!
Elder Jordan Keele
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Elder Jordan Keele- Dec. 13, 2010
Dads experience sounds awesome. The apostles, and the seventy are amazing men.
I didn't know Laura had twins! That's awesome.
No, still no sign of Elder Fuentes. I've met missionaries who have been his companion, and they've only said good things about him. I know he's somewhere, but I'm sure we'll be companions someday!
Way to go the Jamster! You did it! And you're going to the singles ward. Good for you. You know it is! ha ha
I feel so horrible about not writing anyone since I've been in Mexico. It's just the Pouch system takes years, and I've only had one chance to receive mail, like 4 weeks ago. All is well. The nearest US mail station is like 40 minutes away, so that's kind of out of the question for me in this area. I'll write some letters and send them through pouch, even though it's really slow. Better than nothing I guess.
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I didn't know Laura had twins! That's awesome.
No, still no sign of Elder Fuentes. I've met missionaries who have been his companion, and they've only said good things about him. I know he's somewhere, but I'm sure we'll be companions someday!
Way to go the Jamster! You did it! And you're going to the singles ward. Good for you. You know it is! ha ha
I feel so horrible about not writing anyone since I've been in Mexico. It's just the Pouch system takes years, and I've only had one chance to receive mail, like 4 weeks ago. All is well. The nearest US mail station is like 40 minutes away, so that's kind of out of the question for me in this area. I'll write some letters and send them through pouch, even though it's really slow. Better than nothing I guess.
We have one investigator who has a baptismal date this upcoming Sunday. His name is Raul. I think I told you about him last week who was pushing his car. He's going to be baptized on Sunday.
From your missionary who is learning a whole bunch,
Elder Jordan F. Keele
P.S. Tell Linda thank you so much for her e-mails, I love reading them, and I'm sorry for not replying more to her...
P.S. Tell Linda thank you so much for her e-mails, I love reading them, and I'm sorry for not replying more to her...
Hna. Jessica Keele- Dec. 13, 2010
Hola!
Wahoo!!! I hope I can pick up the package soon! [I was able to send a Christmas package to Jessica with a friend who went to Buenos Aires on Friday. He delivered it to the mission president's wife, and they had a long visit in English!!!] Yup, I´m in Almagro still! I really love it, but I do miss Campana too, and Hna Allen. But Hna Rivera is great too! Yes, Hna Gulbrandsen hurts for English conversations. haha She´s so awesome! hmm I'm not sure how long I´ll be here. Now I´m confused because I was thinking I would be here for the rest of the transfer from the way President talked to me because if not, he said he would have to close an area. So I´ll probably be here for Christmas. We´re going to try and find out where we will be calling from and the number so you can call. I think Hna Allen told me it sounds clearer when you guys call than when we call you. Something I need to know next week though is at what time? It´s a 3 hour difference right? Don´t forget to answer that, okay? Hna Rivera was thinking at 12 or 1 which I think would be 9 or 10 your time, right? I don´t want to call when you are tired, haha but hopefully Jordan can call around then too. Let me know next week, por favor! :)
Oh and yes, Hna Rivera´s companion made it home safely haha So crazy! She´s from Catamarca, Argentina.
Laura had twins!? I didn´t know! How exciting!! Aww, and that´s so cool about the conference Dad had with Elder Ballard!! How blessed we are to be living with prophets and apostles! They help us unfold the mysteries of God and let us know what it is that we need to know. Ooh and a verse I read today that I love is Jacob 2 vs 8. The word of God healeth the wounded soul! :) Nothing else can help more than hearing the word of God and to hear directly from a prophet or apostel is so powerful, especially when we already had those questions in mind!
One of my favorite scriptures right now is Ether 12 vs 4. Where it says if you believe in God you can with surety hope for a better world!! The past two Sundays we talked about the millennium! The first week I got here the bishop was out of town (he normally teaches the Sunday School class for investigators and recent converts) and the mission leader skipped ahead to the millennium and then the bishop yesterday started in the second coming but wanted to talk more about the millennium haha But it´s so interesting. I could talk about it every Sunday! I look so forward to the millennium, obvio! ha But it´s true, even with all the terrible things that happen in the world today, if you truly believe in God you can still have peace through it all and hope for a better world. One of the hardest things for me as a missionary is hearing so many people complain about their Heavenly Father so much. They complain about all their sufferings. But they just don´t understand!! The plan of salvation is Amazing!! They could have so much more happiness if they would try to understand rather than close their hearts toward anything that has to do with God. But not only that, it´s that they owe it to Him! No matter how much we suffer in this life we are always in debt to him because he blesses us so much! Someday we´ll understand it ALL but for now we can know enough if we try!
Well, I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the snow! Sometimes I forget it´s almost Christmas.. It's sooo different being in the heat at Christmas! I´m sending you a picture of our Christmas tree. Our star is a sticky note. haha Almost everyone has a tree here but they´re all the same size - cute little ones! haha
Also the cell phone with the text... Well I think I told you that we got our cell phone stolen last Sunday, and so we have the Assistance phone and that was a text Hna Rivera found on it. It is now her fave picture of her mission. haha "Hna. S. trapped Hna Rivera?"
Our apartment is on the 10th floor and it´s so pretty to look out at night! But my camera can´t capture how pretty it is. But the day time is pretty too!
I love you all! Talk to you soon :D
Con amor,
Jess
Monday, December 6, 2010
Elder Jordan Keele- Dec. 6, 2010
It's almost Christmas, and people are getting very festive around these parts. Almost everyone has Christmas lights and decorations. It's cool.
The other day we were on our way home, and as we got off the combi, (essentially a hippi-van that's like a taxi/bus. That's probably why they call it combi, short for combination) Anyway, there was a man pushing his car and trying to steer it at the same time. We offered to help him push his car, and he gratefully accepted. We didn't know how far he had to go, but we pushed probably for about 40 minutes. To make a long story short, he accepted the invitation to come to church. We've taught him a lesson already too. It went really well. At church he saw one of his friends from work who is a member. It was an easy decision to choose who to have fellowship him. He liked it a lot, and I hope he continues to progress.
This past week we had what's called 'divisiones'. On Thursday, my district leader came to my area to work with me for a day, while my companion went with the other elder. Elder Zuñiga is a great worker, and a terrific missionary. He currently holds the record for consecutive weeks baptizing, at 20. He's only been out 10 months. I learned a ton from him, and it really changed the rest of my mission. When we work hard, and work effectively, the Lord blesses us immensely. I know the Lord knows my heart, and that's what I have to count on. I hope to continue to work hard and be the best I can be.
I love you all. Not too much longer until I get to talk to you on the phone! Boo yah!
If there's anything I can do for ya, let me know. (The key word there is 'can').
Gracias! Have a good time enjoying the snow!
Con amor como siempre, Elder Jordan Keele
Hna. Jessica Keele- Dec. 6, 2010
Crazy, crazy week! Well I´m not in Campana anymore. I´m in Almagro for right now. It's WAY diferente then Campana! haha I feel like I´m in New York. Because there are so many people, taxis, subways, honking, ambulances, police sirens, huge buildings, and people selling things on the street! haha En serio... New York! Yesterday we got our cell phone stolen too! New York! haha It´s fun!
President said that I´m here at least until Tuesday (tomorrow) and then it´s 50 percent chance that I´ll stay here or go back to Campana. I´ll go wherever the Lord calls me, but I´m so grateful for this opportunity to be here for at least this week because it makes me feel so much better about the work I´ve been doing.
OH and the ward is HUGE here! It´s just like home. It even has a nursery, so the investigators can actually hear the class! haha It has more active members then less! Imagine that! It has callings for everything!! They even have a calling for someone to plan a missionary lunch calendar. haha I love it!
I don´t want you to think that I´ll be sad if I do end up going back to Campana haha Nah, I´m just trying to say that I feel recharged or something. haha I love missionary work. The first two weeks of the trio were just very difficult because we were inside ALL DAY! Sometimes for good reasons, but other times no. And I couldn´t control it. So anyway, if I do go back to Campana, that´s okay because I love it there too, and we have baptisms planned that I´m very excited about. Two of them are the sons of Maria y Luis :) I love that family! So anyway that was my week in 2 minutes. haha
I love you all! Hna Rivera is amazing! If I leave tomorrow, I hope that I´ll be able to be companions with her again sometime because she´s hilarious and a very good hardworking missionary! Well I guess you´ll find out next week! haha Love you and take care! Do your best to be obedient! Always! Count your blessings always! Muy importante!
Chau! :)
Hna Keele
Hna. Jessica Keele- Nov. 29, 2010
Hola,
Oh no! I just wrote an email then went to check something (without
saving it in drafts first) and it got deleted :( haha oops! But now
it´s about time to go so I´ll just have to give you the shortened
version of my week. So here goes..
Well, the trio is definitely taking the most work to build unity so
far, but I think that´s to be expected. And yes, it does test my
patience!! haha But it´s do-able! :) and I´m so grateful for this
transfer because I´m learning tons!! I´m learning a lot about the person
that I am now and the kind of person that I want to become! I´m
finding that the people that the Lord puts in our path sometimes knock
us down so that he can pick us up and put us on firmer ground.
Sometimes they break us so that he can make us stronger! It´s
interesting how that works out. He puts us around certain people to
mold us into the people we need to become. We can learn from anyone
and everyone that comes into our lives! I love both of my companions
and they are examples to me in many different ways!
It´s been a rough week but worth it! It´s so sad to see people that
know the gospel is true one minute, but as soon as it´s not convenient
for them they seem to "forget". They even forget all the signs the
Lord has given them to know it´s true and turn them into
coincidences.... No entiendo. It´s also been a tough week because Hna.
Allen´s been sick, and one day we couldn´t go out at all. But I got a
lot of study time in :) haha Also we went up to the roof (Hna Allen just
rested) and Hna. Gillum and I took pictures of the sunset!
BEAUTIFUL!! :) :)
Thank you all for your wonderful examples to me! :) I love you all so
much and hope that you always REMEMBER the Lord and his tender
mercies! Some days they are harder to find than others, but they´re there!
:) I love you all very very much! Take care.
Love,
Jess
Oh no! I just wrote an email then went to check something (without
saving it in drafts first) and it got deleted :( haha oops! But now
it´s about time to go so I´ll just have to give you the shortened
version of my week. So here goes..
Well, the trio is definitely taking the most work to build unity so
far, but I think that´s to be expected. And yes, it does test my
patience!! haha But it´s do-able! :) and I´m so grateful for this
transfer because I´m learning tons!! I´m learning a lot about the person
that I am now and the kind of person that I want to become! I´m
finding that the people that the Lord puts in our path sometimes knock
us down so that he can pick us up and put us on firmer ground.
Sometimes they break us so that he can make us stronger! It´s
interesting how that works out. He puts us around certain people to
mold us into the people we need to become. We can learn from anyone
and everyone that comes into our lives! I love both of my companions
and they are examples to me in many different ways!
It´s been a rough week but worth it! It´s so sad to see people that
know the gospel is true one minute, but as soon as it´s not convenient
for them they seem to "forget". They even forget all the signs the
Lord has given them to know it´s true and turn them into
coincidences.... No entiendo. It´s also been a tough week because Hna.
Allen´s been sick, and one day we couldn´t go out at all. But I got a
lot of study time in :) haha Also we went up to the roof (Hna Allen just
rested) and Hna. Gillum and I took pictures of the sunset!
BEAUTIFUL!! :) :)
Thank you all for your wonderful examples to me! :) I love you all so
much and hope that you always REMEMBER the Lord and his tender
mercies! Some days they are harder to find than others, but they´re there!
:) I love you all very very much! Take care.
Love,
Jess
Elder Keele- Nov. 29, 2010
I e-mailed Elder Glass last week, and this morning he sent me a good e-mail. He's just as happy and energized as ever, and he knows it's the Lords will for him. He's a great example for me.
Dang! That's what you call the TURKEY bowl! Ha ha, single digits, huh? I would've played :)
It's definitely true. As missionaries, we are representing Christ. Actually, as members we're representing Christ. This past week we taught a lesson to a family of 5. They were way excited and loved it all. They didn't know we were 'Mormons' because we said we were from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Two days later we came back for our scheduled appointment. Somehow they had found out that our nickname is Mormon. Well, turns out one of her neighbors is a member of the church, but isn't very friendly. Long story short, the family dropped us because they didn't want their children to act like the member neighbors. I'm not blaming the neighbors, but we must always act our best. We may never know just how many people we affect when we don't act like Christ.
Last week we went to a place called the Funcenter for a zone activity. It was a lot of fun. Bowling, Ice Skating, Mini Golf, and a ride that made me want to throw up all for $5. Waaay cheap. Well we kind of got lost, so thats why we were late. But we made it and all is well.
If you could please tell Linda sometime that I'll write to her soon. I still haven't figured out how to send mail, but that's this weeks project. So I haven't written anyone since I've been here, and I apologize.
Also, what's Derek's e-mail?
Well, not much for today. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break, but now back to work and back to school!
Thanks so much for all your support. I love you!
Elder Jordan Keele
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