Week 6: Lots of Adventures

06/19/2016:  I wish I could tell you guys about all that happened this week (we have had quite an eventful week) and all that I have met here, but that is simply not possible, especially in the short duration of time I have to email. I really have met so many wonderful people this week and have had the opportunity to run into many of them again after first meeting them. I have been blessed to remember names, and I have found that remembering their names really makes a difference in establishing a personal connection to create more meaningful conversations and letting them know that each is valued as an individual, not just as a group of people who come and leave and are only remembered as part of the tally of people at events. It has been really neat to have such experiences. 

 

On Tuesday, we got to watch the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble perform, which was amazing and definitely one of my favorite parts of the week. They have since left, and Noteworthy is arriving to start their 2 week visit. Another fun thing this week was watching Elder Hasse open his mission call to Colorado Denver North, Spanish Speaking with his family present.

Last night, the door to the basement got sealed shut due to a broken piece in the handle, resulting in Sister Young being trapped for a bit until we were able to identify the problem then have her remove the handle since the screws were on her side. It was quite the adventure for those of us in the Hatch House. (Of course, there are videos taken.)

This week, I encountered a quote from Sheri Dew that I love and want to share. "He rarely moves the mountains in front of us, but He always helps us climb them."  I know that the Lord really does help us overcome our trials and obstacles as we ask and seek for His guidance and comfort.

Pictures:  (1)  Sister Young and me at the Blacksmith shop; she made the horseshoe she is holding. (2)  Some elders wanted to try some new hair for the Kung Fu version of the auditions, a skit in Sunset by the Mississippi. Elder Camp didn't approve of them doing it on stage... for obvious reasons.  (3)  Sisters Young and Hughes and me waiting in the 70s Hall for Elder Hasse to open his mission call.  (4) Sister Young and me at the 70s Hall.

Love you all!

-Sister Sylvestre