So sometimes people don't understand our purpose as
missionaries. Monday after p-day we went to an appointment to meet an
investigator and he thought we were on a date. So it was really awkward and he
didn't like how we just wanted to talk about the Gospel. Haha. That's always
fun. Also, hair dressers are really expensive here. So Sister Moon is now the
assigned companionship hair cutter. She does a good job. No split end is safe.
;)
Tuesday was great. We taught a lesson to an investigator the
last sisters had, but he isn't too keen on believing in God. So he didn't want
to have another lesson. Then we went and taught a lesson to Kieren! We met him
on the street a few weeks ago when he was waiting for his mates, so we started
chatting. And we finally caught him at home! At first he didn't seem too
interested in our message, but after listening to us for like ten minutes his
whole countenance changed! It was really really neat. I love this Gospel!!!!
Then we tried to go see Vanessa and she apparently gave us the wrong address
and wrong phone number. So we are now on a mission to tract that entire suburb
and find her.
Wednesday our first two appointments of the day stood us up,
but no worries! We still met Samuel, and he is really really keen. He has a lot
of good soul searching questions and in the words of Sister Moon is "totes
baptizable." hahaha. I think that missions make people really weird,
because things like that are really funny to me now. We went tracting a lot as
well, and that was a bit rough. But no worries. One day someone super keen will
answer the door. :) So we'll keep knocking! Also, we got invited over to a
member's home for tea.... I thought that when someone invites you over for tea
that's just like hot choc and bickies. But NO! It's a full blown meal. So yea,
we shouldn't have had dinner before our tea date.
Thursday was wonderful because it was Zone Conference! Our
zone is super rad. President and Sister Back gave amazing training and I really
need to step up my game. My favorite quote was from one of the Assistants and
he said, "You need to grow your faith so strong that you can jump out of
the boat and not be surprised when you walk on water." I thought,
"Dang! Where do I get that kind of faith?!" After Zone Conference we
hurried back to Wollongong for an appointment, but they stood us up. So that
wasn't very nice. But we had dinner with Katrina as usual, and that made my
heart happy. :)
Friday was consumed by heaps of planning, but no worries.
Everything needs a plan! :) I have developed a very unhealthy addiction to the
area book and my planner.... And I like it. Then we had a list of heaps of less
actives we were going to visit, but we made the mistake of going to see a
particular one first. We had four hours to visit people and by time we got a
word in to say we had to go we only had thirty minutes left.... Some people
here REALLY love to chat. But it was a really good visit. :) We also had a Ward
Trivia Night, which was super fun. :) A lot of people in the ward are super
competitive, so it was really intense.
Saturday was good and bad and I am still trying to pinpoint
my emotions about it to be honest. Saturday morning was fantastic because we
got to see Grace again! We taught her about the Plan of Salvation and when she
was saying the closing prayer, she prayed that she could know what she needed
to do to reach the Celestial Kingdom. And I dang near cried because I love her
so much! She's our shining star right now. Aah, so sweet. Then we went to go
see Amy and Paige to teach them the last few lessons before their baptism on
July 5th.... And they dropped us like hot potatoes (No Idahoans joke intended).
They just quit and don't want to be baptized anymore. So that was rough and we
don't know how to change their minds. They were so keen! What the heck, Satan?!
And then the day went down from there. Have you ever heard of the Wollongong
Brotherhood? Of course not, because it's terrifying and no one is brave enough
to talk about it. It's this awful thing that a member does to the
missionaries in the area and we're sworn to secrecy. Let's just say Sister Moon
and I were super sick, especially Sister Moon. Dragon's Blood is not a nice
substance, that's all I'll say.
Sunday was intense! I am utterly terrified of the Wollongong
Senior Primary. Sister Moon and I taught sharing time and the Junior Primary
loves us! Senior Primary was scary. After church we went tracting and we met
some really neat people! We're going to try to go back and see them all this
week, so I'll let you know how it goes. :) Then we had dinner with Sister Levis
and her girls, and it was super fun. We had a yummy Indian dish and then played
"Don't Eat Gummy!" It was a grand ol' time! Then we went to see less
active members but none of them were overly excited about us trying to visit
them.... So we didn't get to stay and teach a lesson. No worries though, one
day they'll let someone in!
It was a good week. We learned a lot about the area, about
each other, and about the Gospel. I'm loving every minute of this crazy life
I'm living. :) Have you ever heard "On My Way" on the Brother Bear
soundtrack? Because I feel like I can count it as my jam. Haha.
Sending my love and prayers,
Sister Danielle Laree Stott
Picture: Sometimes Sister Moon and I are super adorable and
coordinate outfits for Zone Conference. :D
The recipe for bliss: Australia + Tire Swing + Tracting +
Crazy Missionary. 
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