You have the weirdest mother in the whole breadth and depth of the church. On Tuesday for Young Women's, I was talking to my beehives and the discussion was centered on technology. We were talking about hand-held devices, i.e., phones, iPods, etc., and was trying to get out of my mouth the games that people are always playing. I said, "You know, like those little thingy's, uhh, game-time, boy-game, playboys...." A beehive quickly said, "my mom told me not to look at those." I realized my faux pas and was so embarrassed! I was corrected with the right name which is Game-Boy. Oh, brother. Needless to say, I begged pardon and tried to clarify my meaning, but I was so mortified that all I could do was laugh at myself.
I can just imagine the conversation when they got home:
"Hi honey. How was Young Women's and what did you learn about?"
"Playboys."
Dead silence. .....
Yes, I should be evicted and fired from my job. That would be okay with me. I would like to just sit back go on cruise control...just show up on Sunday's and enjoy conference talks during the week. But I guess I'll keep putting my shoulder to the wheel and stumble along, frequently falling on my face, but getting back up, nevertheless. :)
How are you getting along? I hope better than me. ;) Do you like your new responsibilities? Are you getting to know the ward pretty well?
Brandt is counting down everyday until school gets out. He can hardly stand it. I think Aubree feels the same way...anxious to be done. I'm looking forward to summer also. I want to do lots of fun things like go to the zoo, hike, and just have picnics and such. Good times!
Let me know how your companions are and who you are teaching.
With love,
Mom
Dear Mom,
You're not that weird. You'd be weird if you said it on purpose. But, you didn't. :) You're making a real difference for your young women.
How's the new job going?
I'm doing well. I can't say that I totally like my new responsibilities, but they are helping me learn. I'm not a huge fan of administrating. I like ministering better. The Lord is blessing me with lots of opportunities to do that, though. I can really see what the other missionaries need to do to be happier and more effective.
It is going to be hard to get super close to the ward. I am trying to step back and let my companion Elder Ashton be the front man since he will probably be here next transfer.
Michael is the investigator that I am most excited about. He is an alcoholic, but he wants the Savior to help him. He has been sober for the last week, and he came to Church with us the last 3 weeks. He already knows the Book of Mormon is the word of God. We shared a few verses with him, and he reads them over and over. I know that he is finding hope in Christ. Those who truly want help from Him will receive it.
Love,
Elder Williams
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