Transfer 5 Week 3

This week was fantastic! Sister Garcia and I started pushing to get more lessons and we did. The Lord blesses us for every bit of effort we put forth. Oh, just a note before I forget, if you are wondering if theres anything else I want sent to me: my polariod pictures. The ones I've already taken. There are some up in my room and some in a treasure box in my room. I just miss looking at them! So you can slip some in your letters if you find any.

On Monday we went Pawn Shopping and desert exploring. In other words, we did pretty much all there is to do in Kirtland. We also ate Navajo tacos with flaming hot sauce on it and I think my tongue fell off. I have been inspired by the people here to take up birdwatching and the hula. If I listen to anyone talk about anything long enough I am convinced that their hobby is the best hobby though. 

We have a blind less-active and one time me and Sister Garcia almost roasted her dog like a rotisserie chicken. I have started a list of Do's and Don'ts in Kirtland.

DO: 

Save room for dessert. It always comes.

Ask about their grandchildren, it will make them happy.

DON'T:

Lean back in the couch, you will fall asleep.

Blow in their fluffy dog's face, it will bark and alert the owner.

The best service we've done so far is wipe the puss off of someones back-blisters. An investigator on the reservation also asked us to burn his weeds. I am pretty sure that has to be illegal because it goes against everything smokey the bear has taught me. But he gave us what I can only describe as a flame thrower and we lit up the side of his yard. The pyromaniac in me came alive and I think I let out an evil laugh or two. 

Someone fed us enchiladas with an egg on top. They were not rolled up enchiladas. They were stacked. I can't figure out who decided an egg on an enchilada was a cool idea. It's not bad, it's just that my idea of an enchilada is similar to a burrito and theirs is more like a lasagna with tortillas. And EGG!! I must also mention that the meat was elk meat. You should have seen how wide my eyes got when the member told us. 

The 100 year old in the ward told us about how when she was a rebellious young girl she used to change from her stockings into risky looking "ankle socks" once she got to school. I met a toothless Navajo and now I understand how our Elders feel when they try to figure out what grandma is saying. 

Someone fed us Adobo and I was on cloud nine! 

The best spiritual experience this week was teaching a young Native girl and her father. Her father gave us question after question and was near the point of arguing. But we were able to answer and speak by the spirit. I could see the light grow in her eyes as the spirit filled the room. She nodded even though her dad was as receptive as a brick wall. She told us she has read from the Book of Mormon that the other sisters had left with her parents. When we left she was still flipping through the pages. I am excited for her though her father will take a long time to come around. He is very loyal to the traditions of his culture. But the Lord works miracles.

Hope you've all had a good week!

I love you all and miss you! 

I will try to write everyone letters today.
 Sister Valdez