EMAIL #1
Okay everyone this week was a little bit sad and I'll tell you why.
First of all, remember those 35 referrals we got last week from Conference? Does anyone want to guess how many we are teaching? Zero. Potentially one but basically zero.
Also, Linda's baptism date got pushed back so Sister Broadbent and I will most likely not be companions anymore when she is baptized. Sister Broadbent claimed her after the transfer so that means I won't be able to Skype in to her baptism and it also means that it won't count as my baptism even though I helped teach her. Sad. Also her local missionaries aren't very nice to us. I think that they don't think were real missionaries because we are on Temple Square.
Last but certainly not least, my man Andrew who I love dearly GHOSTED us for the past two weeks. Silver lining: he finally texted us but still, we aren't sure how he is feeling at this point. And who knows if I get to keep teaching him after transfers or if Sister Broadbent will keep him as well.
The point of this is that missionary work is hard. Sometimes it is depressing and you just feel sad because these people that you love so so much and you have taught and watched grow and you get so excited because you KNOW that this is going to change their lives but then it just doesn't work out the way you want it to. But the good news is that Heavenly Father is with you every step of the way. I have felt Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, lifting me up and making me stronger when I'm low. I'm so grateful that I get to meet and teach these amazing people and do the Lord's work. I know that this is what I need to be doing and even if these things don't work out the way I plan, that Heavenly Father has the bigger picture in mind and it will all work out for the best, even if I don't know it yet.
On a more positive note, sister Lin (from Taiwan) taught me and a bunch of other sisters how to make dumplings so watch out world, I'm cultured now;)
Love you all!
Sister Moran
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EMAIL #2
Hey guys!
So as I said on the phone we were fasting as a zone so that we could meet our baptism goal. Unfortunately, our companionship goal of 2 looks like it will not be achieved. No worries though, next transfer! It was also so funny because I was kinda hangry before we talked and then after we hung up I was so happy and not hangry anymore! Talking with family brings miracles! Also exciting, our zone leaders got pizza for when we broke our fast so you KNOW I just ate three slices in about 2 minutes. I know, I know l, pretty good. I even impress myself sometimes.
What I said on the phone about family dynamics and how it's super different with our family and Sister Broadbent's family is like blowing my mind. It is just so different. I am so glad that my family is the way we are because I would be flipping out if I was in her family... they are too easy on their kids and don't seem to push them really at all. So I'm glad I'm in a family that makes me work and tells me straight up and has rules and isn't soft. I bet you're freaking out that I said that but there you go. Thanks mom and dad for being good parents!
Another cool thing is that one of the senior couples, the Sheanshangs, invited us over for food and games and it was so fun! There were like 20 people in there and we played Cover your Assets. It was a good time:)
Also, with the end of training coming up and knowing that Sister Broadbent and I are splitting up I just feel kinda bittersweet about it. I love Sister Broadbent, she is awesome. But she is also really a pain in my neck. I'm excited to get a new companion and learn what I need to learn from whoever she is. What makes me the most anxious is that we are going to have to split up the people we are teaching. Honestly, her taking Linda is making me want to scream, especially after she got her date moved back because now it won't count for me and like that would have been my first baptism. I have decided to take Andrew if it is the death of me. I swear if she tries to keep him I am putting my foot down and I will not let her. If she gets Lindsay who is actually getting baptized then I get Andrew who might not, but I get him. That might sound mean but its brutal out here, especially because we aren't going to a different geographical area so it's not like you don't have a choice about who you teach and who you don't after transfers. It's the fact that we do have a choice that makes it hard.
We went to the temple this morning! It was so so amazing. I love the temple. This is the longest that I have ever not been to the temple since I have been endowed and I can feel it. I've been needing the extra boost so this was perfect. It's kinda funny because I explain the temple like everyday but then going inside is so much different and better.
I'm so excited for transfers. I'm gonna die. I hope my next companion is obedient and hardworking and makes me grow. Wow I still have two weeks left with Sister Broadbent and I'm already like freaking out over getting away from her haha. Then again, maybe President will keep us together for three transfers. He does that sometimes. I hope not though. Like I said earlier, it's too comfy with her now and I need some not being comfy so I can grow!
Love you so much!! I hope you'ere having fun in Mississippi dad! And have fun being a single parent for the rest of the week mom! Miss you!
Love
Sister Moran
EMAIL #3
Hey mom, I love you! I think you're the best mom ever. I just thought I'd let you know. Thanks for all the updates.
Love and miss you always.
Em
EMAIL #4
Hey just thought that I would say hi again. I guess I just miss talking to you. Like sometimes I just want to call you and tell you everything that happened and how I feel but for some reason that is against the rules. Thanks for always listening to me and loving me!
Love
Em
EMAIL #5
Heyooooo I miss ya mama. Okay this is the last email I promise.
EMAIL #6
Hehe tricked ya. Love you!
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