Dear Family and Friends,
It has been another busy week here in Sarasota, Florida. On Thursday we had a wonderful experience. We went and visited the Leavitt Family. Brother Leavitt is our ward mission leader. We had a really nice dinner and then had a meeting/spiritual thought with him and his family. He has three small children. His oldest daughter is 4 and her name is Savannah. Then he has a set of twins that are two, named Luke and Lily. They are all so cute. They tell us the funniest things some times. Savannah told us that she wants to be a vet, a dentist, and a missionary when she grows up. Brother Leavitt told Lily “The missionaries have to go soon or they will turn into pumpkins.” Lily looked at her dad and with a big smile on her face and said “Oh, Yeah!” It was so cute. Before we left the kids sang “I am a child of God.” It was so sweet and almost brought tears to my eyes!
On Monday we went and visited an inactive member off of our ward list. We found them home and were excited to talk to them. We soon found out that they were loosing their home and were moving into their van. Both Sister Stewart and I had an impression that we should go into their area for the day. I know that we were lead to them because if we would have come on Tuesday they might not have been there. We helped them move. They were so happy and thankful that they at least had a van to move in to. They are really funny sisters and we hope they come to church because we have no way of getting a hold of them now.
On Saturday we went to a birthday party for one of our investigators. He’s name is Bryce and he is 12 years old. His dad is a member but has been inactive for a long time. His dad is now active and wants his son to be baptized. He will be baptized in March! The party was a lot of fun. It was fun to be with all of their family. All of them are members and most are active. It was fun to laugh and play with everyone there.
On Sunday we went and taught Bryce his last lesson before he gets baptized. His mom lives in another part of Florida and he comes to visit his dad every other weekend. So we teach him when he is here. It was a long lesson and he really wanted to be out playing with all of his cousins. But he hung in there. He loves reading the scriptures and wants to read everything. He brought a friend with him this weekend and wants his friend to learn about the gospel as well. His friend seemed interested so we will see what happens.
Last night we helped the Spanish Elders with a baptism. The lady, Marianelli Rojas, that was baptized was Spanish but speaks ok English. She wants to be in our ward, the Lakewood Ranch ward, because it is closer to her. We are excited to have her. She has a really cute little girl that I finally got to laugh last night. It was wonderful to see her countenance change as she got out of the water! It was simple and beautiful!
I love you all and hope all is going well! Remember to write. I love your letters. I know that this is the true church of God. Through Him we can have eternal life. Keep holding to the rod and press forward. I know you can make it!
Love
Sister Comte
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 17th Email
Dear Family and Friends,
I am sorry about not writing last week, but all was crazy. We went to a member’s house. She had made us lunch and brownies. We had set the appointment and didn’t want to be late. So I didn’t get to my big email for all. I hope no one felt left out. Last Monday I didn’t write because Elder Zwick of the Seventy came to talk to our mission. It was an amazing meeting. The spirit was so strong. One of my favorite things that Elder Zwick talked about was the question Do you know Jesus? I think we should all ponder this question and try to live our lives so that we can be worthy to know Him.
The last couple of weeks have been absolutely crazy. But the payback is great. A recent convert is fixing us dinner tonight: T-Bone Steaks and Baked potatoes. I am so excited. The recent converts name is Ron Sartori. His wife’s name is Melissa and they have a four year old son named Ronnie! They are the greatest family. Ron was baptized on the seventh of February. He arrived early to his baptismal service. As we walked down the hall with Ron and Melissa, Ronnie ran out in front of them. My companion and I were behind them. Ron looked at Melissa and said “In a year, Ronnie will be ours forever.” I almost started crying. What a joy the gospel is!!! This is much better payback then steaks!
The area in which I am now serving is really big. It is huge. To get from one end to the other it would take about an hour and a half! With limited miles we really have to plan where we will be going each day. Yesterday, my companion and I had an impression to go out farther than normal to work and do some visits with less active members. The ward I am in has only been established for about 7 months, so we are trying to tell everyone about the change. We have a map with most of our members pinned out on it. We saw a name on the map and decided we should try and see them. When we knock on the door the person we wanted didn’t answer the door, but her sister did. Her sister is a member but is not on our wards records. We talked for a long time with this lady. We found out that on Friday they are being evicted and will be living in a van. So today we are going to help them move and we got a hold of people in the ward that can help. You can’t tell me that we were not lead to this sisters. If we would have gone and visited them in two days they would have been gone! The Lord is always mindful of us!!
On Sunday we went and visited a mother and a daughter that are members. We didn’t know them very well so we decided we would get to know them better. They have the coolest little house. They have a pond on their back patio. They are big fish and a couple of turtles in the pond. It seemed like a really relaxing place to be because there was tons of greenery around. The doors that lead into the house are one big sliding door, so you can open it and walk in and out of the house at your pleasure. The mom and daughter have traveled the world and have decorated the house in stuff that they have collected. The daughter always buys a doll from the country they are visiting. She has a really neat collection.
I love you all and hope you all have a wonderful week! In my reading this week I read 1 Nephi 21:16! The Lord can’t forget us because we are in graven upon His hands. I know that the Lord loves us, no matter where we are or what we are doing! He wants us all to come closer to Him. His hand is outstretched if we will but reach for it! I am so thankful for this gospel!
Love
Sister Comte
I am sorry about not writing last week, but all was crazy. We went to a member’s house. She had made us lunch and brownies. We had set the appointment and didn’t want to be late. So I didn’t get to my big email for all. I hope no one felt left out. Last Monday I didn’t write because Elder Zwick of the Seventy came to talk to our mission. It was an amazing meeting. The spirit was so strong. One of my favorite things that Elder Zwick talked about was the question Do you know Jesus? I think we should all ponder this question and try to live our lives so that we can be worthy to know Him.
The last couple of weeks have been absolutely crazy. But the payback is great. A recent convert is fixing us dinner tonight: T-Bone Steaks and Baked potatoes. I am so excited. The recent converts name is Ron Sartori. His wife’s name is Melissa and they have a four year old son named Ronnie! They are the greatest family. Ron was baptized on the seventh of February. He arrived early to his baptismal service. As we walked down the hall with Ron and Melissa, Ronnie ran out in front of them. My companion and I were behind them. Ron looked at Melissa and said “In a year, Ronnie will be ours forever.” I almost started crying. What a joy the gospel is!!! This is much better payback then steaks!
The area in which I am now serving is really big. It is huge. To get from one end to the other it would take about an hour and a half! With limited miles we really have to plan where we will be going each day. Yesterday, my companion and I had an impression to go out farther than normal to work and do some visits with less active members. The ward I am in has only been established for about 7 months, so we are trying to tell everyone about the change. We have a map with most of our members pinned out on it. We saw a name on the map and decided we should try and see them. When we knock on the door the person we wanted didn’t answer the door, but her sister did. Her sister is a member but is not on our wards records. We talked for a long time with this lady. We found out that on Friday they are being evicted and will be living in a van. So today we are going to help them move and we got a hold of people in the ward that can help. You can’t tell me that we were not lead to this sisters. If we would have gone and visited them in two days they would have been gone! The Lord is always mindful of us!!
On Sunday we went and visited a mother and a daughter that are members. We didn’t know them very well so we decided we would get to know them better. They have the coolest little house. They have a pond on their back patio. They are big fish and a couple of turtles in the pond. It seemed like a really relaxing place to be because there was tons of greenery around. The doors that lead into the house are one big sliding door, so you can open it and walk in and out of the house at your pleasure. The mom and daughter have traveled the world and have decorated the house in stuff that they have collected. The daughter always buys a doll from the country they are visiting. She has a really neat collection.
I love you all and hope you all have a wonderful week! In my reading this week I read 1 Nephi 21:16! The Lord can’t forget us because we are in graven upon His hands. I know that the Lord loves us, no matter where we are or what we are doing! He wants us all to come closer to Him. His hand is outstretched if we will but reach for it! I am so thankful for this gospel!
Love
Sister Comte
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