We enjoyed our Skype call with Whitney on Mother's Day! One of the stories she told us was about the $80 brownies (see end of this letter); their ward had a fundraiser dinner for the youth. A member said he would bid for any dessert the missionaries wanted, so Whitney and her companion chose the chocolate-peanut butter brownies. The bidding went back and forth until the price got driven up to $80!!!! So she sent a picture of her $80 brownies.
Hey everyone,
So good to talk to you guys over skype on Sunday! That was awesome! I was a little worried to talk to you that day because I was finally finding my focus in the work and didn't want to lose that, but it was okay! I don't know if you sent that package or not, but tomorrow's transfers, so you probably don't want to send that yet. General guidelines for packages (this can go for everyone): healthy snacks are best! People were shoving wayyy too much dessert at us this last week, haha. Fun stickers and post-its are great too :)
I can't believe there were fires THAT close to our house. And you left Mr. Jinx there alone at home again! Sheesh. But I'm glad it didn't actually get to our neighborhood, though it was sooo close.
Meanwhile, here in Ohio, the weather is ever-changing. We had more thunder and rain storms, and then on Monday and Tuesday, it was hot and humid. Sis. Baldridge and I were actually feeling heat exhaustion come on the first day, and we were feeling pretty awful. I also learned I'm kind of crabby when it's hot, I need to work on that, haha. But today is overcast and cooler, really nice! And Ohio is BEAUTIFUL. So green, and trees and fields and grass and streams and rivers everywhere!
Last week was insanely awesome. After a week of nothing happening, we went out Tuesday morning and in 2 hours found 3 new investigators. We found 3 others that week. Trial precedes the miracle. One of the people we are now teaching is actually a former investigator, and she's in a mess. After she talked forever to us about her transgressions, financial straits, and other issues, we realized we opened up a big can of worms with her and we're working with the bishop to guide us in the direction we should take with her. In talking with people last week, it's amazing how open someone can be with the missionaries- people will tell us anything and everything. I've been told some pretty shocking stuff recently. Teri, the woman I mentioned, came to church this week and it was a little nerve-racking to control her tongue and see how she understood the lessons that were taught.
Last Monday, when P-day ended, we went to this burrito place for dinner. There was a long line and we talked to some people. There was this guy I talked to who didn't believe in God and didn't want to discuss religion. But when Sis. Baldridge and I were going to pay for our meal, the cashier told us that the guy had already paid for it. There is hope in this world! Someone from one of the other wards in the area had also slipped us cash on their way out. Tender mercies of the Lord!
We also met with Rick, a guy who had previously started learning about the Church. We had a long discussion with him about the Church and being a Christian, and told him more about the Book of Mormon. The problem is that he doesn't have a car, neither does Teri, and we're trying to figure out how to get him to church. He's a single guy, and not many members are in his area.
On Saturday we did a mission-wide "Social Media Split" where members went out with missionaries and documented us, and posted pictures to social media. This was against the Book of Mormon musical that's coming to Columbus this week, and to show what missionaries actually do and how we actually are. We did various things that day, like heart-attack an investigator's door and do service at a member's home. It was a cool idea, and we're hoping that some success will be found throughout the mission.
We had a great lesson with Linda on Saturday as well, and we committed her to be baptized on June 7th. She's resolving her own concerns through reading the Book of Mormon, and she came to church again this week. She's super sweet, I'm excited to get her to baptism.
Last night we put on a youth activity and did Glow-in-the-Dark dodgeball. We had glow-in-the-dark tape and a blacklight, and everyone wore glowstick necklaces. It was super fun!
Today we're having a zone fun day, and doing a barbecue. Oh, and random side note, we had dinner at a member's house last night that was right next to the governor of Ohio's home. That was kind of fun, it was a super nice area.
I included lots of pictures this time- last week we went street contacting at Inniswood Metro Gardens (so beautiful!). Also, there's pics of me and Sis. Baldridge with the flowers you sent me, and then me with the $80 Buckeye Brownies that a member won for us at the Young Women's fundraiser dinner on Friday night.
Love,
Sister Petersen
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