"Rough Beans"

Hello, my family. You all sent separate emails today; that's a fun change! It sounded like an eventful week with the Reddish Fam. Mom- I did kill another spider this week. Guess how I killed it? With toilet paper. Didn't even get the crutch out. I'm an adult! There are some changes happening in both my zone and district this week, but good news: I am staying exactly where I am. Woohoo!  Thank you so much for the CD's this week, and the letter. Sounds like the concert was awesome, and the drive to the concert was terrifying. I'm glad all of you are safe. I love you so much, Mom. Dad- Watching conference in a church building in your Sunday best is not how God intended us to watch conference, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I would be lying, however, if I said that I wasn't excited to again watch it in my PJ's while eating Doritos. I love you, Dad! Emily- I'm glad you liked the concert, and that Eric Hutchenson smelled good. Everybody at Century knows who I am because I was literally the COOLEST kid that has ever hit those nasty halls. Haha, just kidding. I was just an awkward creature who some how was able to find Lauren to be my friend. You are already cooler than me. I promise. Love you tons, lady! 

Quotes of the week: 

1.) "We're kind of busy right now. Can you come back later?" -Everyone in the small village of Ada Puh-lease, people. Sister Green and I know exactly what that means. "We're trying to politely reject you". I HATE when people act interested so they don't hurt our feelings. The only thing that hurts our feelings is when we go back, excited to teach the Restoration, and they don't even answer the door. Do they realize that we won't bug them anymore if they just simply say "we're not interested"? It saves time for the both of us, and we can go and find the people who actually WANT to hear the gospel. G-dang it, people. 

2.) "Now I guess I'm a medium. What the freak does that even mean?!" -Crystal (Lisa's friend) So, Lisa, our investigator, lives all the way in Waynesfeild, which is like 40 minutes away from Bluffton. We drove all the way there to meet with Lisa, and she wasn't home, BUT Crystal was. In my head I was like "we didn't drive 40 whole minutes to teach nothing", so I started talking to Crystal about the gospel. She then started talking about all her problems, and eventually started talking about how she was a "medium". I actually kind of had an idea of what it meant to be a medium, but I was going to start laughing, so I politely shrugged my shoulders and looked at Sister Green. This may make me sound like a bad trainer, but I am just preparing her for the real world. You're welcome, Sister Green.

3.) "*farts really loud* Man, that has been happening all day... I like your shoes" -Lisa Plot twist: Lisa did show up that one fateful day in Waynesfield. After trying to teach Crystal about the Restoration, Lisa pulled up. I honestly didn't think our day could get any more awkward or weird, but Lisa came through for us. Guys, this fart wasn't like, "oh man, did she fart?" it was like "oh man, did she poop her pants?" I honestly didn't know whether to gag or laugh. The smell was awful, but the memory is priceless. I love my life.  

4.) "Imma bout to *beep* beat someone the *beep* up  *beep* *beep* *beep*" -Heather (Headquarters referral) I'm not going to lie, I was pretty scared when this drunk woman started to yell at us. Sister Green weighs like 5 pounds...if this woman was going to try anything with us, I was going to be the one to "save the day". I said the most sincere prayer I have ever said in my heart, and I just sat and listened to this woman's poopy mouth. She then all of a sudden settled down, and gave us a hug.Do miracles happen? Yes. Are we going to go back to Heather's? *beep* no. 

5.) "Do we know about the Savior, or do we know the Savior?" -Elder Bednar I absolutely LOVED Elder Bednar's talk this past weekend. It really made me think about my relationship with Jesus Christ. I like to think I have a pretty close relationship with Heavenly Father because I get to pray to Him whenever I want to, but how does one truly get to know the Savior? Elder Bednar answered this question later in the talk by saying "We come to know the Lord as we feel His love". I'm not saying that my relationship with Jesus Christ can't become stronger, but I do know that I have felt of His love. I love Him right back. He truly has become one of greatest friends. 

Have the best weeks ever! I love each of you more than I could ever type. Thanks for being the best family. I am so, so thankful we're together forever. 

Love, 

Sister Reddish