Family and Friends,
This week has been great. We are baptizing two of our investigators this week on Saturday. It’s very exciting. We will have two separate baptisms because they don’t know each other. We have a pretty busy week and a lot of planning to do. One of Elder Rico's good traits is he speaks and Spanish and English very well. One thing I learned from him is why sister missionaries only serve an 18 month mission where as the Elders serve for two years. It is because the sisters spend as much money in 18 months that an Elder spends in two years:) He also said there's a slight possibility that the work that takes the Elders 24 months to do, the Sisters do in 18 months. I like the first one better though.
Today we went to the temple. It was great! We went to the 6:30 session and so we had to wake up at four. So for today's activity we'll be catching up on our sleep.
Food of the week: All of our dinner appointments went thru except one. It was a nice week. This week we went out to dinner a couple times. My favorite meal was Hometown Buffet. The last time I ate there was when I was eight after my baptism. Just good memories. I can’t think of anything else that was too interesting this week.
That’s about the excitement of our week. Take care
Elder yeaman
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Eat at your own risk
Family and friends,
This week was good. Knocked a lot and it went by fast. We had an investigator come to church which was super exciting and he's getting baptized soon. We also received dinner appointments everyday this week. That will be nice. Today we will write a bunch of letters and maybe volleyball.
I got the Girl Scout cookies Thursday. Thank you very much! But I haven't received the memory stick. Maybe it will come today and then I will mail the other one home.
Eagle Scout stuff will finally be finished. That will be such a relief. Hasn’t Shane been done with his Eagle for about three years. Then Christopher gets to start again.
-Food of the week: I did make lasagna and a lot of it and its amazingly delicious! We’re still working on eating it. It was nice because we made it Tuesday and we had enough to double the recipe so we did and instead of cooking and every meal it was nice to just reheat it and be done. Less dishes that way as well. I also had another interesting food appointment this week. A member took us out to King Palace Buffet. by my own free will I ate everything I put on my plate which contained some of the following: craw fish, frog legs, different kinds of sushi, clams, raw clams, fried bananas, cooked oysters and a little more. I was going to try raw oysters but then I saw a warning sign that said eat at your own risk. If you become sick see doctor immediately or you will die. And I thought I’ll wait until after my mission to try raw oysters.
Elder yeaman's quote of the week: "The wicked take the truth to be hard,"
Explanation: Nephi has quoted this in the beginning of the Book of Mormon. Those who are righteous don't look at the things they are told to do better as a problem. And they don’t become angry at those who are telling them, but they rather humble themselves and avoid argument because... contention is of the devil. Take the advice you're given whether or not you are already doing the right thing and and find ways to improve. Avoid contention because it's the Spirit that teaches us and if we drive the Spirit away we can't be taught.
Elder Yeaman
This week was good. Knocked a lot and it went by fast. We had an investigator come to church which was super exciting and he's getting baptized soon. We also received dinner appointments everyday this week. That will be nice. Today we will write a bunch of letters and maybe volleyball.
I got the Girl Scout cookies Thursday. Thank you very much! But I haven't received the memory stick. Maybe it will come today and then I will mail the other one home.
Eagle Scout stuff will finally be finished. That will be such a relief. Hasn’t Shane been done with his Eagle for about three years. Then Christopher gets to start again.
-Food of the week: I did make lasagna and a lot of it and its amazingly delicious! We’re still working on eating it. It was nice because we made it Tuesday and we had enough to double the recipe so we did and instead of cooking and every meal it was nice to just reheat it and be done. Less dishes that way as well. I also had another interesting food appointment this week. A member took us out to King Palace Buffet. by my own free will I ate everything I put on my plate which contained some of the following: craw fish, frog legs, different kinds of sushi, clams, raw clams, fried bananas, cooked oysters and a little more. I was going to try raw oysters but then I saw a warning sign that said eat at your own risk. If you become sick see doctor immediately or you will die. And I thought I’ll wait until after my mission to try raw oysters.
Elder yeaman's quote of the week: "The wicked take the truth to be hard,"
Explanation: Nephi has quoted this in the beginning of the Book of Mormon. Those who are righteous don't look at the things they are told to do better as a problem. And they don’t become angry at those who are telling them, but they rather humble themselves and avoid argument because... contention is of the devil. Take the advice you're given whether or not you are already doing the right thing and and find ways to improve. Avoid contention because it's the Spirit that teaches us and if we drive the Spirit away we can't be taught.
Elder Yeaman
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Baptism by a Virgin?
Family and friends,
General conference was great! There was too much to like about it to share besides... they said it best. We worked super hard to get a couple of people there but they all fell through. I really liked priesthood session but my favorite talks were the one with the cow, and the one where mothers intentionally hurt there children to protect them. I loved all the stories because it makes it easier to remember and share with our investigators.
Yes we did go to someone’s house for Easter dinner. They had a bunch of finger foods and we ate at three, right after General Conference. They had a bunch of people over and during that time I experienced my second earthquake at 3:50. It was very cool but I heard it could be felt in Phoenix. Did you all feel it? It was supposed to be a pretty big one down in Baja California. Not sure though because everyone says something different and I can't look it up for myself.
Yes I received Benson’s pictures. Thank you. Yes, I also received your Easter package and thanks for everything, and for Aunt Karyn’s cookbook. I’m super glad I got Girl Scout cookies. Thanks.
Today I will be making lasagna! I hope it doesn't turn out like my corn experience. This week we had a can of corn in our cupboard and I thought I’d heat it up. So I opened it and put it in a bowl and poured in some milk. I thought, we always put butter in it as well but we didn't have butter. So I used cooking spray. It gets better... I heated it up and it exploded!!! Just kidding it didn't explode. So then I was about to take a bite and I thought wait! I need salt! But we only had garlic salt. So... I used it! and I really like salt so I put quite a bit on. I learned to never use cooking spray as a replacement for butter and that garlic salt, no matter how mush you like garlic, it doesn't go good on everything. But I did eat the whole can. I also decided there won't ever be any food I won't turn down on my mission unless it breaks the word of wisdom of course. How can I expect people to try reading and being open to things they’re not used to if I won't be open to new foods. So every week I will have something to say about food. Unless I forget.
This week we got to sit in on a bible study that one of our investigators had. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. But we didn't get much of a chance to teach. We have five baptism dates set.
Elder Yeaman’s quote of the week:
"Don’t follow the silly traditions of your fathers"
Explanation: the book of Mormon often speaks of following the silly tradition of our fathers. I never really understood it until this past week. We have a couple investigators who know the book of Mormon is true and want to get baptized but won't because they want to stay with their current religion because that's what they were born into and that what their family has been for generations. If god tells you something is true and tells you to do something, wouldn't you do it? As missionaries, all we ask people to do is read and pray about the book of Mormon to see for themselves if it is rue. We can't force it on people and we don't want people to believe us. We want them to ask for themselves and receive answer for themselves from God. They don't have to believe us but they will know of themselves. You will know if it's true by receiving one of the feelings given by the Holy Spirit as read in the bible in Galatians 5:21-22 I think. But you have to be willing to act upon your answer, meaning if it is true, you will do the things necessary to grow closer to Christ, like following the example of Jesus Christ and be baptized by someone holding the proper authority into Christ’s church.
Love you all,
Elder M. C. Yeaman
Funny story to add to my e-mail! The sisters in our ward are teaching the father of one of our investigators. The boy lives in our area and he's 20 The father lives in the sisters area. Anyway the father is usually drunk and they were teaching him and baptism was brought up. The sister missionaries asked what do you know about "Baptism by Immersion" and his reply was "What in the heck is Baptism by a virgin?"
General conference was great! There was too much to like about it to share besides... they said it best. We worked super hard to get a couple of people there but they all fell through. I really liked priesthood session but my favorite talks were the one with the cow, and the one where mothers intentionally hurt there children to protect them. I loved all the stories because it makes it easier to remember and share with our investigators.
Yes we did go to someone’s house for Easter dinner. They had a bunch of finger foods and we ate at three, right after General Conference. They had a bunch of people over and during that time I experienced my second earthquake at 3:50. It was very cool but I heard it could be felt in Phoenix. Did you all feel it? It was supposed to be a pretty big one down in Baja California. Not sure though because everyone says something different and I can't look it up for myself.
Yes I received Benson’s pictures. Thank you. Yes, I also received your Easter package and thanks for everything, and for Aunt Karyn’s cookbook. I’m super glad I got Girl Scout cookies. Thanks.
Today I will be making lasagna! I hope it doesn't turn out like my corn experience. This week we had a can of corn in our cupboard and I thought I’d heat it up. So I opened it and put it in a bowl and poured in some milk. I thought, we always put butter in it as well but we didn't have butter. So I used cooking spray. It gets better... I heated it up and it exploded!!! Just kidding it didn't explode. So then I was about to take a bite and I thought wait! I need salt! But we only had garlic salt. So... I used it! and I really like salt so I put quite a bit on. I learned to never use cooking spray as a replacement for butter and that garlic salt, no matter how mush you like garlic, it doesn't go good on everything. But I did eat the whole can. I also decided there won't ever be any food I won't turn down on my mission unless it breaks the word of wisdom of course. How can I expect people to try reading and being open to things they’re not used to if I won't be open to new foods. So every week I will have something to say about food. Unless I forget.
This week we got to sit in on a bible study that one of our investigators had. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. But we didn't get much of a chance to teach. We have five baptism dates set.
Elder Yeaman’s quote of the week:
"Don’t follow the silly traditions of your fathers"
Explanation: the book of Mormon often speaks of following the silly tradition of our fathers. I never really understood it until this past week. We have a couple investigators who know the book of Mormon is true and want to get baptized but won't because they want to stay with their current religion because that's what they were born into and that what their family has been for generations. If god tells you something is true and tells you to do something, wouldn't you do it? As missionaries, all we ask people to do is read and pray about the book of Mormon to see for themselves if it is rue. We can't force it on people and we don't want people to believe us. We want them to ask for themselves and receive answer for themselves from God. They don't have to believe us but they will know of themselves. You will know if it's true by receiving one of the feelings given by the Holy Spirit as read in the bible in Galatians 5:21-22 I think. But you have to be willing to act upon your answer, meaning if it is true, you will do the things necessary to grow closer to Christ, like following the example of Jesus Christ and be baptized by someone holding the proper authority into Christ’s church.
Love you all,
Elder M. C. Yeaman
Funny story to add to my e-mail! The sisters in our ward are teaching the father of one of our investigators. The boy lives in our area and he's 20 The father lives in the sisters area. Anyway the father is usually drunk and they were teaching him and baptism was brought up. The sister missionaries asked what do you know about "Baptism by Immersion" and his reply was "What in the heck is Baptism by a virgin?"
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Just Another Day in Paradise
Today we had transfers. My new companion is elder Rico. They are making major changes now and trying to fix all the kinks before the new mission president gets here. We were all bi-lingual but they changed it. I am now an English speaking missionary for the next six week. I have no more Spanish investigators because I had to hand all of them off to the Spanish missionaries. We’re getting twenty new missionaries today and only four are going home. They changed some areas and made every area have English elders and Spanish elders. My old companion elder Waite is the Spanish elder in my area and he'll be training a new missionary in the Spanish ward. He got all our Spanish investigators and all the sisters Spanish investigators and a couple of other missionaries Spanish investigators who are in our area. There’s a lot more to explain but it’s complicated. I get all of Elder Waite's and my English investigators and teach only in English no more Spanish.
-My new companion is Elder Rico and he is from Mexico learning English. We are in a new apartment but same complex because they couldn't fit six missionaries in one apartment.
-This past week we did splits again. Elder Waite is the district leader and so he had to go with the people in our district. I traded companions the night before and got to see how other missionaries run their day. Elder Waite was a great companion and it is sad to think there aren't more like him. He always obedient and seeing how the other missionaries live, work, on move on about there days is very discouraging for receiving a future companion. Please pray for the elders here to be exactly obedient and more motivated.
-We are supposed to pay for our own hair cuts out of money from back home so I bought a buzzer and cut my own hair. It turned out nice. I think doing my own haircuts will save me a lot of money.
-Last week I made cookies and they lasted a day. We've been getting a few weird dinner appointments. We had these fried breaded spicy chilies stuffed with cheese at one of them. And a couple things I have never tried before but can't remember what there called.
-Elder Yeaman’s quote of the week: "Excuses only satisfy those who make them."
-Explanation: Some people think that rules can be justified with reasons or good enough excuses. Rules are rules and whether your have a reason or excuse for breaking it, you still broke it. When you justify you tend to make yourself feel better but you miss out on the blessings the Lord is willing to give you.
-That was my week and I'm fine with where I'm at. I know what ever happens is for the best because it’s what the Lord wants. Love you all and take care
Elder yeaman
-My new companion is Elder Rico and he is from Mexico learning English. We are in a new apartment but same complex because they couldn't fit six missionaries in one apartment.
-This past week we did splits again. Elder Waite is the district leader and so he had to go with the people in our district. I traded companions the night before and got to see how other missionaries run their day. Elder Waite was a great companion and it is sad to think there aren't more like him. He always obedient and seeing how the other missionaries live, work, on move on about there days is very discouraging for receiving a future companion. Please pray for the elders here to be exactly obedient and more motivated.
-We are supposed to pay for our own hair cuts out of money from back home so I bought a buzzer and cut my own hair. It turned out nice. I think doing my own haircuts will save me a lot of money.
-Last week I made cookies and they lasted a day. We've been getting a few weird dinner appointments. We had these fried breaded spicy chilies stuffed with cheese at one of them. And a couple things I have never tried before but can't remember what there called.
-Elder Yeaman’s quote of the week: "Excuses only satisfy those who make them."
-Explanation: Some people think that rules can be justified with reasons or good enough excuses. Rules are rules and whether your have a reason or excuse for breaking it, you still broke it. When you justify you tend to make yourself feel better but you miss out on the blessings the Lord is willing to give you.
-That was my week and I'm fine with where I'm at. I know what ever happens is for the best because it’s what the Lord wants. Love you all and take care
Elder yeaman
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