tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70373379458543703642024-02-20T04:50:25.950-08:0018 Months of California SunshineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-56093196453994112962014-03-06T21:17:00.001-08:002014-03-06T21:17:03.693-08:00Kaeley's last letter <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><strong>I am coming home. In a few days. When did that happen? but I can't
tell you how excited and nervous I am and happy and sad and just every emotion
in the book is going through me right now. But This has been a wonderful week
full of amazing people and getting to go to the temple and spending time with
the people I love so much!
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<span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><strong> My ward through a going away party for me on Wednesday so I could say
goodbye to everyone and it was just so nice to see them and take pictures and
get to say goodbyes. AND I have done so well with not crying. I am keeping it in
and staying strong! :) </strong></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><strong> I am SO grateful for the chance the Lord has given me to serve him and
be apart of His work. It has been amazing and has changed my life forever!!! I
love you all and will see you VERY SOON!!!!! For one last and final time, Sister
Kaeley Jo Haws</strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-27137551937480075312014-03-02T21:20:00.000-08:002014-03-02T21:20:06.100-08:00Hello to all of Kaeley's loyal blog readers !<br />
This is a rather bittersweet moment as I write this last post on her blog. As most of you know she will be released from her service as a Missionary this coming Wednesday March 5th. We are leaving first thing Monday morning to head to California to pick her up !! Thus there will be no letter from her this week as she will be busy packing, saying her goodbye's and getting ready to leave very early Tuesday morning from Bishop to be at the Mission office in Bakersfield for her departing testimony meeting. <br />
The bittersweetness comes into play as I am lamenting not being able to read her wonderful letters I looked so forward to that came each Monday and also knowing that she is also feeling the sorrow of leaving this time in her life that has brought her so much happiness and having so many mixed emotions. But, also my heart leaping for joy that we are going to get to see her on Tuesday and hug her and hug her some more ! We sure have missed her these last 18 months and will be so glad to have her home for a while with us to brighten our home with her happy cute face : ) !! <br />
It has been a great journey for her as she has learned and grown and has shared all those growing moments good, bad, funny and hard with all of us. She has inspired many of us to live better each day and become closer to our Savior and given us the desire to have the spirit of Missionary work and share what we know to be true and that brings so much happiness and peace. <br />
As her parents we want to SINCERELY THANK all her family and friends for the support and love that you have shown and given her on her mission and over the years of her life. Whether is has been through financial donations, letters, prayers or just asking how she is doing each act of love has been felt and appreciated by Kaeley and us. I know it is so important that these young men and women that are out making such a sacrifice and working so hard to serve others have that support and love, it makes the work they do worth while and more meaningful. And we know Kaeley has certainly had that support during her mission. <br />
Thank you all again ! Mark and JoAnne Haws<br />
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She will be reporting her mission Sunday march 9th at 1:00 PM at the Hibbard Church 2029 N 3000 W . Don't forget it is daylight savings time that Sunday so set your clocks an hour ahead : ) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-85096754842040326752014-02-24T19:23:00.003-08:002014-02-24T19:23:42.083-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER FEBRUARY 24TH 2014 <div>
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don't even know where to begin....So many mixed emotions. It is very strange to
be where I am at this point in my mission. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making plans to come home and move forward
with a new life as I have become a new person. I am not the same as I was 18
months ago, which is a good thing, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but
also a very strange experience. I don't really know how the new me fits in with
the World. All I have known for 18 months in service given to the Lord each and
every day. It is kind of scary and excited and nerve wracking and joyful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too many emotions at times for me but I am so
grateful for prayer and the power that is has to help.
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last week was very good. Each day has its up's and down's for me personally, but
this area has grown and changed so much in the last 6 months. We have been
through so many struggles and heartaches and yet so much joy and happiness has
come as well. And as the area has grown, I have grown with it so much. The area
is picking up and the work is hastening. The members are catching the vision of
missionary work and have a strong desire to be a part of it! We had a member
give us 3 referrals this week AND she came with us to visit them. I can't even
tell you the difference that members make in missionary work. We were able to
get into a house that we wouldn't have been able to and it was all because she
was there. And another one of the other referrals is letting us over sometime
soon. We also had a dinner with the members and for the first time since coming
to this area, they had invited their neighbors over for dinner with us. It was
so cool to see that and to feel the difference that it makes. We didn't teach
the restoration like we normally do but felt that we needed to share a message
from the Book of Mormon about Christ and how we can strengthen our faith in Him
each week and if nothing else, they know we believe in Christ and when the time
is right, they will come searching for it.</span></strong></span></span></span></div>
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mission president also came up this weekend for training and interviews and it
was so good to see him. He came to our ward on Sunday as well and it was so nice
to have him and His wife here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had 81
people at church which is just amazing. When we first got here there was about
40 coming to church and the last few weeks we have had about 80-85. It is
amazing what the Lord can do as we exercise the faith that we have and trust
him. We set goals and then go to work and trust and have faith that the Lord
will provide for those numbers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because
each number is a beloved Son or Daughter of a Loving God.
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have thought a lot about my mission this last week and how much I have changed
and grown. One of the biggest differences that I have noticed is my relationship
with my Father in Heaven. He has become one of my best friends and the only one
that I have let in so deep. He has always been there for me. To lead and guide
me and has helped me overcome weaknesses and helped me to understand my divine
role in His plan for me. </span></strong></span></span></span></div>
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so grateful for the testimony and the knowledge that I have the This Church is
the True Church of Jesus Christ. That Joseph Smith truly was a Prophet called of
God and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and evidence of the
Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that God hears and answers
each of our prayers and that there is so much power in prayer. I am so grateful
that the Lord loved me enough to cut me down and build me up again and help me
to become better than I was and am. I am so grateful for that and will forever
be grateful. I have gained so much that will bless me for the rest of my life.
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love you all! Thank you for everything. The prayers, love, support, emails,
letters. Just everything! I am eternally grateful! Love, Sister
Haws</span></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">Here is the details for her mission report. It will be March 9th 2014 at the Hibbard Church 2029 N 3000 W. Our sacrament meeting starts at 1 p.m. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">On Saturday March 8th we are going to have a welcome home dinner and party for anyone that would like to attend at the Hibbard School located just 1/2 mile north of the church. It will start at 4 P.M. We will have a potato bar and desert and drinks there. We will have more time on Saturday for you hang out and to visit with Kaeley than on sunday after church since it is so late in the day. If you would let me know if you are coming that would be great, you can e-mail me at </span></strong><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net "><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #cc3300;">heehaws</span></span></strong><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if you would"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if you"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"><span style="color: #cc3300;">@ida.net</span></span></strong></a><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"> </span></strong></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></div>
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a few more to go. I promise I am not counting. But on Friday, we had a Sisters Women’s
conference and it hit me really hard just how much time I have left. It is all
bitter sweet but it is a good thing. I can feel that it is time and that is
okay!</strong></span></span></div>
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pretty good. We are still working with a lot of the less-actives but they are
responding pretty well. There are a couple of them that are working towards the
temple and hopefully I can come back and go with them when they go. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have had a ton of people in the gospel
principles class the last 2 weeks and a lot of them are non-members or
less-actives which is exactly how we want it! We weren't able to meet up with a
lot of our investigators this week which was a bummer but this week will be
better. This week is crucial for us to set baptismal dates for March. So we are
trying to work as hard as we can. We have found a lot of great potentials that
are pretty sweet so we just need to follow up with them.</strong></span></span></div>
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Lancaster on Thursday night since it is a 3 hour drive for us to civilization
and we had to be to the women's conference at 9 on Friday. We stayed with our
sister training leaders who I love so much and it was so good to see them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also were able to go to Walmart AND we went
to Panda Express which was so good and hit the spot. Where we are, we don't
have a lot of shopping options so it was nice to be there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were so many people in Walmart that we
thought the whole town of Bishop was there!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many people and it is weird to be around
that many. Being on my mission, I have realized how much I am a home body and
don't like being in big crowds of people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to as a missionary and thank heavens
the Lord is here helping me but it is nice to be in a small town. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so grateful for the things I have
learned. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This last week, I had some time
to reflect on my mission and really think about what I have learned because I
had to give a mini talk at the Women's conference and I am so different. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not the same person I was when I first
got here and I have learned so much. Something that really hit me was how my
relationship with my Heavenly Father and the Savior has grown. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They both have become my best friends and are
so close and dear to my heart. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can
talk to them and know that they listen and are here for me. And I am so
grateful for that. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it is something
that I will cherish the rest of my life. Heavenly Father has given me the best
gift ever and that is the Chance to serve him on a mission. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have gained so much that has changed my life
forever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love you all and can't wait
to see everyone!!! Love, Sister Haws</strong></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-91994500467532864772014-02-10T16:18:00.003-08:002014-02-10T16:19:55.654-08:00KAELEY'S MISSION REPORT INFORMATION<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">On Saturday March 8th we are going to have a welcome home dinner and party for anyone that would like to attend at the Hibbard School located just 1/2 mile north of the church. It will start at 4 P.M. We will have a potato bar and desert and drinks there. We will have more time on Saturday for you hang out and to visit with Kaeley than on sunday after church since it is so late in the day. If you would let me know if you are coming that would be great, you can e-mail me at </span></strong><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net "><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">heehaws</span></strong><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if you would"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if you"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20if"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net %20i"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"></a><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;">@ida.net</span></strong></a><strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599;"> </span></strong></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-36967629327363498982014-02-10T16:08:00.002-08:002014-02-10T16:08:36.853-08:00KAELEYS LETTER FEBRUARY 10 2014 WITH NO PICTURES :(
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flown by. This week was actually pretty eventful. Now you will all probably
laugh but it is quite funny. So last week right after we finished emailing, we headed up
to what is called Ancient Bristle Pine Cone Forest to see what is up there.
Apparently, it is pretty cool. When we got up there, there was a little bit of
snow but we didn't think much of it. (now, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your probably already guessing what is going
to happen.) So we keep going and then the road went from no snow to a lot of
snow and we realized that we needed to turn around but the road was really
narrow and sat next to a big drop off and so we said" Well... let’s keep
going and see if there will be somewhere to turn around. The more we went up
the mountain, the more snow there was and eventually....we got stuck. :) But it
wasn't just us. We were with all the elders in our district and we had 2 sets
of elders in front of us and 1 behind us in the trucks. But the ones in front
of us got stuck as well. </span></strong></span></div>
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tried to get them unstuck and we had the truck out for a little while but it
got re-stuck and the car was not going to move. (We have a little Chevy Cruze.)
Then the sun went down and we were all cold so we decided that it was time to
leave so we all piled into 1 truck and headed down the mountain. The whole time
we were just laughing because most of us where from Idaho and Utah and it was
just ironic that we got stuck. So we made it home, wet and cold and drank lots
of Hot Chocolate to warm up and made plans for the next day to go back and get
them. We had quite the adventure. Our district leader called the mission
president to let him know what had happened and he just laughed and expressed
the desire for us to stay away from the snow for a while. ;) We all have had a
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lot of miracles with the Less-active we are working with this week. A lot of
them have been responding to the lessons and coming to church which is really
cool and neat to see. The lord is truly blessing the hearts of the people here.
We are still praying every night for the powers of heaven to help us reach 50
baptisms in March and we are seeing those powers each day. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The work is moving
forward and the ward members are catching the vision. It is so cool to see the
difference and to feel the spirit working through them. Yesterday, we did a
musically number called the Olive tree and it was beautiful. We also got to
teach Gospel principles and Relief Society and they both were powerful lessons
and the spirit was so strong. I love the gospel so much and the Joy and light
it brings. not only to my life but to those around me.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been
thinking a lot about those times in our lives that bring the most sorrow, its
the times right after that that bring us some of the greatest joys in life. It
is interested to see "opposition in all things" at work. I am so
grateful for the gospel and especially for my Savior. He is real and I am so
grateful for his sacrifice. I love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!!
Love, Sister Haws</span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-27892651412282944582014-02-03T19:02:00.005-08:002014-02-03T19:03:44.469-08:00<strong>HELLO TO ALL KAELEYS BLOG READERS, SHE WANTED ME TO POST ON HERE FOR HER WHEN SHE WILL BE REPORTING HER MISSION SO YOU ALL KNEW IF YOU WANTED TO COME HEAR HER TALK AND COULD PLAN AHEAD. SHE IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 9TH. OUR SCARAMENT MEETING STARTS AT 1 P.M. IN THE HIBBARD CHURCH. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN E-MAIL ME </strong><a href="mailto:heehaws@ida.net"><strong>heehaws</strong></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><strong>@ida.net</strong></a><strong> OR CALL ME 208-356-7113. WE ARE SURE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HER IN LESS THAN A MONTH !!!</strong> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-77644694874135057082014-02-03T18:56:00.003-08:002014-02-03T18:56:46.255-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER FEBRUARY 3RD 2014
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <span style="mso-tab-count: 9;"> </span>February
3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> 2014</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WOW! What a crazy
week. I honestly don't even know where to begin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well...first, I probably should fill everyone
in. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been thinking about extending
for another transfer out here and have been praying about it and working on it
with my mission president. And I found out a couple of days ago that it did not
go through :( <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>which was kind of sad but
also very happy at the same time!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BECAUSE
THAT MEANS I AM COMING HOME MARCH 5TH!!!!!!!!!!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WHAT?!?!? Crazy right! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kind of had a freak out this weekend because
of how truly close it is and just realized how short of time that is! I am
excited and sad and just about every other emotion in the book but that is
okay! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I gave it to the Lord and said I
would stay if you need me to but the Lord knows best and he will send me to
where I need to be! </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this week, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we have had some crazy stuff happen. Some not
so good stuff and then some amazingly amazing stuff happened. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it was a testimony to me that no matter
how bad things may seem or get...there is ALWAYS good that will follow. ALWAYS.
And that is because the Lord is in charge not us. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some reason, the
last couple of weeks have been very challenging for me personally and I had no
clue why. It was beyond frustrating and I was trying to understand why each day
was such a struggle for me because I had no reason to be sad or unhappy. I am
so blessed to be where I am at and know the Lord's hand is over me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a hard and difficult time and almost
every night ended with me on my knees in tears pleading for the peace and
relief I so desperately wanted and needed from Heavenly Father but wasn't
really getting. I didn't understand and just tried to do my best with what I
could for each day. And that helped. By the end of the week I was so tired of
crying and not understanding why, that I finally just gave up and gave it to
God. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't tell you
this to feel sorry for me but rather to make a point. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the weekend, we had a few less-actives
and investigators that seemed to be going through something similar to me. I
didn't realize it till a few days ago that maybe I went through all that so
that I could relate to the people we are teaching. I was able to tell them my
experience with the Atonement and prayer and help them to understand maybe a
little of what they were going through. It was an amazing experience for me,
because in a very real way, I was able to help them and I would not have been
able to otherwise unless I had just experienced what they were struggling with.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Because of that, they stayed and they
keep learning. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They keep growing and
wanting to be a part of the church. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't really like
that I had to go through all of that for a couple weeks but I am also very
eternally grateful that I did because it helped someone else come closer to
Christ and Heavenly Father. I told Him he could do that again if needed but
please, a little less tears next time would be nice :) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think that made Him smile. My relationship
with my Savior and my Heavenly Father has been so strengthened and I am so
grateful for the Love and patience and the Atonement, and prayer, and church
and the sacrament and the Scriptures and everything Heavenly Father gives us to
help us and make us happy. We go through things in life no matter what, and the
Gospel is given to help us make it through things and be well. It will be hard,
it will hurt and it will push us and pull us and sometimes tear us apart, But iF
our foundation is in Christ, NOTHING can ever tear us down to the point where
we can't get back up. I have truly learned this for myself and it is something
I am very grateful for!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, on to the
happy news!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were praying for one of
our investigators that has a baptismal date because she has some concerns and
we haven't been able to get them from her. So we prayed that she would open to
us so we could help her prepare for baptism. So that night, we got a phone call
from her and she was crying and just told us everything that she is struggling
with and how she didn't know what to do. We were able to help her and she
received a priesthood blessing and she knows that the Church is true and wants
to join but she has some big changes to make in her life <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but she really wants to make them !!! She is
amazing and knows that she can with the help of the Savior! She is one of my
favorites and I know that the Lord is guiding her to what will make her happy! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we had a
wonderful lesson with the family we are teaching! They really want to know that
is it true and they are doing what they need to do to know and I know that they
will get baptized. It may take some time but they will get their answer.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Church was amazing
as well! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had 85 people at church and
that is the fullest it has ever been. I got to play the organ and on the
opening song, I have never heard them sing super loud, but this time it was so
loud and great! I had to turn up the organ because I couldn't hear it! And we
had a couple of members bring non-members to church and there was a lot of
less-actives that came and they even bore beautiful testimony that brought the
spirit in so strong! There was just a very sweet spirit in the building and one
that I hope will keep coming every Sunday. We had a break the fast dinner with
all 7 missionaries<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and a celebration for
how amazing this week has been and the many miracles. Calling down the powers
of Heaven really do work and the Lord is just waiting to provide miracles and
help us return to Him. I love the Lord. I love His Gospel and I am so grateful
that I am serving Him and His children. This is the greatest work to be a part
of. I love you all and am grateful for the prayers and the love from all of
you. I hope you have a wonderful week! Love, Sister Haws</span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-5067535469821165922014-01-27T18:07:00.002-08:002014-01-27T18:07:24.527-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER JANUARY 27TH 2014
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><strong>HELLO !</strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WHAT A WEEK!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many changes all at once. Sometimes it is
hard to take it all in but that is exactly why we have the Gospel and have a
Savior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can tell you that this week
has brought me closer to my Savior which I am so grateful for. Monday, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we had a lot of fun as it was our last day as
the original sister missionary trio here in Bishop. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we woke up at 4 am to get ready for our
trip down to transfer meetings in Bakersfield. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is about a 4 hour drive and we had to be
there at 9:30 AM so we left about 5. It was a very early morning but a lot of
fun. Sister Wilkin is now serving in South Bakersfield. And we have a new
sister from McCammon, Idaho!!! Idaho is the best!! She is fresh from the MTC
but certainly doesn't seem like it. She is very in tune with the spirit and has
a wonderful desire to serve the Lord. We are excited to have her here.</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We weren't able to
meet with a lot of our investigators this week, due to a lot of illnesses,
which was kind of sad and affected our church attendance this week but we did
have a few less-actives at church which was awesome!!!! </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week is very
full of people to visit and trainings and meetings with our investigators. I
probably have mentioned before that our mission has a goal of 50 baptisms in
the month of March and that means that Feb. has to be hit hard with finding,
teaching, and committing so that we can be ready for that!!! We already have a
couple of very promising investigators and we are just praying that the Lord
will keep softening their hearts and bring them closer to baptism. We are seeing
miracles. </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week, I have
been very aware of the tender mercies of the Lord and the Love that he has for
me personally. Which honestly has been much needed. Change is not easy and
never will be, but change comes regardless of whether we have the Gospel or
not. I am so grateful for the Gospel and the Peace that it can bring to us
during trials. I am very grateful for the priesthood. The power of God is real
and I can feel it every time I receive a blessing. Heavenly Father's love for
us is eternal and never ended and I am so grateful for that Love. That is why
He wants to bless us so much and bring us peace. As we stay faithful and serve
and keep the Commandments, He blesses us more and more. The Savior lives and
loves us as well. He is the only one that understands what we go through and
what we can become. It is through His atonement that we are made whole and
complete and I am forever in His Debt. I love you all and thank you so much for
all your prayers! I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!! Love, Sister Haws</strong></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-1594225359650752852014-01-20T20:14:00.002-08:002014-01-20T20:14:20.424-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER JAUNUARY 20TH 2014
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Hello!<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2014</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well Hello, I have a lot
to spill this week ! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1) my companion
with the hurt knee...doesn't have to have surgery!!! We fasted as a zone and we
KNOW that the Lord helped with that one. It is still hurting her but it is
getting better.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2) Transfers are
tomorrow. :(</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3) I am not getting
transferred. :) </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>4) Sister Kimball and I are staying together :)</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5) But Sister Wilkin
is leaving :( and she will be training and opening up a new area for sisters.
She will be AMAZING! But dearly <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>missed.
It has been the best 4 1/2 months with her and I have definitely made a dear
Friend forever!!! </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>6) Sister Kimball and I will be training a sister coming in
from the MTC together, here in Bishop. (Didn't expect this one, But it is all
good.) </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>7) Our investigator family came to church yesterday and they
loved it! :) </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>8) We had an amazing Stake Conference with a broadcast from
Salt Lake that was all on Missionary Work and how the members and missionaries
working together. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>9) We got to go to the Ridgecrest church and sing in the evening Adult
session for Stake conference. It was a lot of fun and the spirit was so strong.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>10) We set a Baptismal date with one of our investigators
for March 29. We are super excited for her.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>11) We started the Book of Mormon class that was simply
amazing and the spirit was so strong and we had a really good turnout from the
members and less-actives that came.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>12) It has been one crazy, amazing, stressful, emotional,
joyful week and I wouldn't have it any other way. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Missionary work is the best. It can heal hearts and bring
peace and joy. And the Lord has asked us to be a part of His work. What an
honor and the trust that he places in us mere mortals. But He Loves us and
wants us to have joy. And one way to get that joy is through sharing the
Gospel. And the Lord knows that. It is truly amazing. Let us all pray for the
chance to share our testimonies with those around us, not only through our
actions but our words as well. The Lord will place those in our path who need to
feel His Love and through us, they can feel it. Thank you for all the Love and
support. Love, Sister Haws</strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-47587057404675050732014-01-13T20:06:00.005-08:002014-01-13T20:06:44.824-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER JANUARY 13TH 2014
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Hello!<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January 13<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2014</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been
another wonderful week! Last Monday for p-day we went up the Mammoth and it was
so beautiful up there! Tuesday we had exchanges with the Sister Training
Leaders and they were really good. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
of them actually got sick when they got here so she slept most of the day to
get feeling better. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So The other one
took a couple of us out and worked and went to appointments and we had some
really great appointments too. We meet with 3 of our investigators that day and
all the lessons were so spiritual and just amazing. One of them was our family
that we are teaching and we watched the Restoration DVD and talked about prayer
and how to receive an answer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dad
afterwards said, I really want to get an answer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We thought that that was really cool. We also
taught the 13 year old girl who is an atheist and had a great lesson on Agency
and the Love of God and how we can know that God is there through prayer. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day we
did service for a less-active member who is coming back to church and then we
headed for Lancaster. We had a Zone conference on Thursday and since it is
about 4 hours away, we drove down Wednesday. We got to see 2 of our old
District leaders while we were there and the great thing was I also got to see
one of the guys that I taught who got baptized a couple of months ago !!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is doing really well and loving the Gospel
and the Church. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Zone conference
was amazing and very inspiring. Our mission President has set a goal of 50
Baptisms in March, and so to reach this each night at 10 pm, we are praying as
a mission for the powers of Heaven to come and help us reach this Goal. And we
are fasting for this purpose the next 3 fast Sundays! It is really exciting
when you think about it and this area is picking up so fast and we are finding
more and more people interested in learning and really catching on. I love
being a missionary there is so much going on and seeing all the Miracles
happening. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday and Saturday,
Sister Kimball got super sick so we were inside for most of the day letting her
rest and get better. But we had lots of good bonding time and studying time and
we even painted for a while. You kind of go crazy when you are inside for that
long as a missionary ! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we took it out
with Painting! :) </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday was really
good! Our family we are teaching came to church again and they loved Church.
They are so different now after hearing the lessons and the spirit is so strong
around them and I know they will and are being so blessed because of the
Gospel. We also had a couple of lessons with Less-actives that went really
well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we planned for the Book of
Mormon class we are starting up this week that we are really excited about! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall it was a very good week full of
miracles. I know the Lord hears and answers our prayers and He loves us more
than we can comprehend. He is real. I know he is. I am so grateful for the
Gospel in my life and the difference it makes in the world we live in. Keep
pressing forward no matter how hard things get. The Lord is there and we just
have to put complete trust in Him, He will never lead us astray. Love, Sister
Haws</span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-77488241758126874472014-01-06T20:54:00.001-08:002014-01-06T20:54:28.103-08:00January 6th 2014
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<span style="background-color: #fce5cd; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Good Morning!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
HAPPY NEW YEARS! 2014! This is going to be an amazing year! I can feel it! So
many wonderful things are happening, especially with the Church and spreading
the Gospel. </strong></span></div>
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wonderful week, full of miracles and tender mercies from the Lord. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last
week, I mentioned that we planned a Family Home Evening and it turned out SOOO
good. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously. The feeling that was
there was amazing and the members seemed to really enjoy themselves and we even
had a couple of our investigators come and they loved being there. We had pizza
and salad and lots of junk food left over from Christmas and then we played
boys vs. girls pictionary!!! It was so much fun and we felt so good about it
and had such a great turn out that we are planning on doing it once a month
from now on. </span></strong></span></div>
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amazing lesson with a former investigator who knows the Book of Mormon is true,
but wants to do things as a family and her husband really isn't on board
anymore . But we talked a lot about her setting the example and how eventually
her husband would see the happiness in her and want to be a part of that. We
also talked about putting God first in our lives and the blessings that come
because of that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is amazing and we
really feel good about her this time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then had a little New Years party with all
the missionaries at the senior couples apartment. We had some fun games to play
and an amazing dinner that was provided and we made prayer rocks for our
investigators. It was a lot of fun and a great way to bring in the new year. We
had a curfew that night as well so we got home early and got some extra sleep,
which was really nice. </span></strong></span></div>
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cold last weekend and gave it to my companion, but it hit her harder than it
did me so she rested for a couple of days to get feeling better but we were
able to go on splits with a member in the ward so 1 of us was still out working
and met lots of wonderful people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also had a great lesson with a part member
family. The daughter is 13 and not baptized and claims to be atheist. BUT she
knows more than most members! :) seriously! She is amazing and she is willing
to learn and open up to know if there is a God so she is one of our new
investigators and we feel really good about her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a great lesson with the family we are
teaching and they seem to love the Gospel and are taking it all in. We invited
them to be baptized and they all said yes! We haven't set a date yet but we
will soon! </span></strong></span></div>
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to get in with a couple more less-actives this week that we are going to start
to teaching. One of them is a convert of about 5 years and has been inactive
for about 2 years but she wants to come back so bad and loves the Church and
the Gospel and has such a strong testimony of it! I love being around her and
her spirit. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday was an
amazing day. One of the best Sundays since being up here. The spirit was so
strong and we had 4 investigators at church and they all loved it! I also got
to play the organ again which always makes me happy because I love music! The
whole atmosphere in the Church was different and amazing. I remember the first
Sunday we were here, I just remember feeling overwhelmed and discouraged
because of the work and everything that we needed to change. But yesterday, made
everything worth it. It was amazing and I am so grateful that the Lord trusted
me enough to send me here. It is a very sacred place and the Lord loves the
People here so much. Sometimes when we are driving or walking down the street,
I look at people and feel as though I can feel the love Heavenly Father has for
them. It is really cool. I love serving the Lord and am so grateful for the
things that I have learned and been able to do. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
Church is true. Christ is at the head of His church and speaks through a living
Prophet today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heavenly Father is real
and hears and answers prayers. Jesus is the Christ and our savior and redeemer.
And my best Friend. I would be so lost without him. The Book of Mormon is true
and has an amazing power to heal and comfort and guide and direct. I am so
grateful for the Gospel and the chance to share it every day with God's
Children. </span></strong></span></div>
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all! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love, Sister Haws</span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-21156497426837516212013-12-31T15:40:00.003-08:002013-12-31T15:40:22.182-08:00KAELEY'S LAST LETTER OF 2013 DECEMBER 30th <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Skyping with Kaeley on Christmas Eve it was so good to talk to her, she just looks and sounds so happy and is loving being in California serving.</strong> <strong>Sorry this was not posted Monday, we had some computer issues . </strong></td></tr>
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it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s almost a brand new year! 2014!
So crazy! But I can feel that it will be a wonderful year full of new
adventures and new hope and faith! <o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></div>
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great! It was a wonderful Christmas as we spent it with members and decorated
people's doors with snowflakes! And getting to see my family! It is always a
wonderful time!. It is weird to see them through a screen just because you get
use to just emails and then see them. It kind of plays with your mind! :) In a
good way though.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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week. We found 1 new investigator who seems to really want to learn!! We
weren't able to meet with a lot of our investigators this week but we did hear
from them and were able to see them for a few minutes. We have 2 investigators
that are doing so well and so in tune with the spirit and we know that they
will get an answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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Sunday. Our stake president came into town for the day and also the Elders in
our ward gave amazing talks on raising the vision and we will see miracles. It
was so powerful and for me personally, changed my view of goals and the way I
see things. I am really grateful for that and really needed to hear some of the
things were said. The stake president also made some amazing comments that I
believe and pray inspired people to share the Gospel with their friends and
families. The Bishop also gave an amazing presentation on missionary work and
how we can be a part of it, members and missionaries. And that is the whole
vision of hastening the work, members and missionaries working together to
bring the harvest of souls. Members are so important and make the difference
between investigators that stay and walk away from the Gospel. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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much and am so grateful for the chance that I have to share it each day. It
changes lives every day including mine. I am eternally grateful that Heavenly
Father loved me enough to push me to come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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changed my future forever. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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Family Home evening tonight at the church with the members and our
investigators that we are super excited about! We are having pizza and games
and it turned out to be a lot bigger than we thought but we feel so good about
it and are excited!!!<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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grateful for the love, prayers and support! All my love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-71799574954888908252013-12-23T13:45:00.001-08:002013-12-23T13:45:13.538-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER DECEMBER 23RD 2013 <div style="text-align: justify;">
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23<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> 2013<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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it's Christmas! This month has gone wayyyyy to fast. And Christmas should be an
everyday thing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because I simply love
Christmas. We saw a lot of miracles this week! We actually found 3 new
investigators that are very promising. They all came from member referrals and
have amazing questions and truly want to learn more. We feel very good about
them. We also had a chance to go caroling with some of the members. That was so
much fun!! We prayed over our ward list and caroled to those that were
less-active or were just in need of a pick-me up. The members really seemed to
enjoy it and we had fun. One night was very cold but we were able to have fun
and that made it "warmer" you could say. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Wednesday, our
Bishop's wife had her baby girl. Which was super exciting but then we
realized,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>she was our choir director for
the Christmas program. Then we got a text message saying<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Sister Haws, We know you have heard
that the baby was born and we are looking for a new choir director”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It made me laugh but I had the amazing chance
to be a part of it. We only had a couple of days to prepare but it was amazing
and the spirit was strong. There were quite a few people there as well and that
was neat to see. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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short but I will see a lot of you tomorrow!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I love you all and am so grateful for this time to celebrate the Birth
of our Savior, and Redeemer. He Lives, I know he does. I have felt His healing
power and strength.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is my best friend
and I know that He is real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you
all enjoy this wonderful Christmas season with family and friends! It is truly
a season for celebrating the good news of the birth of our Savior and to share
our glad tidings with the World that through the Savior, Jesus Christ, all my
return to Heavenly Father. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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been pretty darn good. Up's and down's but that is what helps us to grow closer
to the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #38761d;"> Monday we were finally able to teach one of our
investigators that we haven't been able to see for about a month and we had an
amazing lesson of how the Holy Ghost plays such an important role in our
conversion and helps us to learn the truth of all things and we felt that it
went really well. He is very intelligent and uses a lot of big words that make
it difficult for me personally to understand, haha <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it
is very entertaining and I am really grateful for the spirit that can
understand and then tells me what to say. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this was also our last day with our Elders
that served here with us in the Bishop Ward. They both got transferred and they
put 2 new elders in. But we spent most of the day just having fun with the
Elders before they left. We all became close and good friends so it was hard to
see them leave. You really do make some of your best friends out here. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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out to Benton which is like 15 minutes from the Nevada Border and visited some
members and meeting some really neat potential investigators. We also met the
new elders and one of them I already knew from before and the other one is
fresh from the MTC.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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quite a bit of service this week for people and we had some very good
connections with some of the less-actives in our ward that are wanting <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to go to the temple. There are 2 single ladies
that we are really working with to help them go to the temple and they are so
excited. There is one that is so strong. She has been a member for about 4
years and has an amazing testimony. She was inactive for a while but she came
back because she feels so much peace every time she walks into the church. And
she just glows. The Gospel has changed her life and does each day and she is
such a strong example to me of being truly converted unto the Lord. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were able to see one of our former
investigators who is having a really hard time. His wife is really sick and
might not make it too much longer so we were able to read some scriptures with
him and we sang for him and his wife. The Spirit was so strong and you could
just feel how much the Lord loves them and is very aware of them. The wife
received a priesthood blessing and it was powerful. I just love moments like
this being a missionary. It reaffirms that God loves His Children and we are
here for them. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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wonderful chance to see our mission president this last weekend which was so
nice and a much needed visit! I just love him so much. You can see the power of
God within him and the love that he has for his missionaries. He is an amazing
man and I am so grateful to be here and serve with him. I just felt so safe and
so much peace being around him. I didn't want him to leave. We told him he
should move the mission home up here and get a private jet and then he can fly
wherever he needs to. :) He even liked that idea. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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on splits with a member in the ward and we saw so many miracles. One of the
coolest things was that we ran into a couple of Hispanics and I have been
trying to learn Spanish so we can at least give them something and I prayed and
asked Heavenly Father to help me and I told him who we were and that we share a
message about Jesus Christ and it can bless his family. Then I bore my
testimony on the Book of Mormon and the spirit was so strong. He replied and
said that this book is very important and I said yes. The member that I was
with speaks a lot of Spanish and she said after that I had to have gotten the
gift of tongues. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She said when I
started, there was a lot of grammar errors but when I bore testimony of the
Book of Mormon, she said it was perfect and he completely understood. I don't
know if it really was but the spirit was so strong and he knew that is was good
and important. We were able to give him a Book of Mormon in Spanish and he
wants to learn more. Don't really know how we will teach him but the Lord will
provide a way. I love being a missionary more than anything in the world. There
is so much joy and peace that comes from sharing the Gospel each day. I never
not <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>want to share it. This Gospel
changes lives. I know that it has mine forever and I am eternally grateful for
that!!! I have gained a relationship with my savior and Heavenly Father that no
one can ever take away from me and I am so grateful for that. I know that through
that relationship, I can get through anything because they are always on my
side. This truly is the work of the Lord and He is preparing His Children for
His coming. Thank you for all your support and love and prayers. They are felt!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
my love, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Haws.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong>Hello!<span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span>December
9<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2013<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you believe it
is almost Christmas?!? Where has all the time gone! I just can't believe it!
But I LOVE CHRISTMAS! Especially as a missionary because people are nice and
people are focused on the Savior so much more! I wish it was like this all year
round! The first Presidency devotional was amazing! I especially liked Elder
Nelson's talk about finding peace through the Atonement of the Savior! The
spirit was so strong. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Christmas
program went SOOOOO well! Everyone loved it! We didn't get as many people there
as we would have liked. BUT the majority of the ward was in the program so
those that were watching it were less-actives or non-members! So that was
really cool to realize! We had so much fun doing it and so many people said
they would have loved to see it again! They did get some of it on camera but we
don't know which parts so you may or may not get to actually see it
"live!" I loved it so much! We were very tired after but it was worth
it! We even had the family we are teaching come to it and they really loved it!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn't really
get a lot of people visited this week because we were busy with the program and
trying to let my companions <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>knee rest.
Her knee isn't doing so hot right now so any prayers would be much appreciated!
We know the Lord will provide a miracle but we just have to be patience. It is
getting better but just taking a while and we are trying to take it easy for
her. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did visit a few
less-actives that are doing well and a couple of them have been coming out to
church lately! Which has been so great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We still have SOOOO much work to do in this area and it is moving
forward. But sometimes it is overwhelming. Our human mind sometimes freaks out
a little bit and says how can we ever do this but the spirit side says keep having
faith and trust in the Lord. It is a decision we have to make every day. To
trust in the Lord and not get down or discouraged. That is exactly what Satan
wants is to discourage us. But he will never win! We have seen so many miracles
and we know the Lord is working side by side with us. We couldn't be doing what
we are doing without him. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last night was one
of those moments that discouragement set in and I had to make a choice. We were
talking about everything that we need to do and everything that needs to
change. And of course, my human side said, "AHHHHHHHH, this is dumb."
But I realized after, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that in order for things to change, I have to
have more faith. So that is exactly what I am working on this week. Increasing
my faith and relying on the Lord. I look back at times and just see how much I
have changed and grown closer to the Lord and I am so grateful for the
testimony and the Conversion that has taken place in my heart unto the Lord. I
am so grateful to be a missionary especially this season because this is my
gift to the Savior, serving him and sharing His Gospel. That is one of the best
gifts we can give the Savior, is becoming more truly converted unto him and
sharing His Gospel with those we love. Thank you for all your love and prayers!
I hope the days leading up to Christmas are wonderful and each of you feel the
love of the Savior each day! <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OH MY GOODNESS! The
best news of the day, that I forgot to say is that I am staying in Bishop
another transfer, (probably finish out here) AND I get to stay with Sister
Kimball and Wilkin! Both are done with training and normally they split us up
after that but they didn't! The Lord needs us together and we are so excited to
be together for Christmas!!!! <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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dearly! Have a wonderful week! Love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-24425705201290572452013-12-02T15:25:00.002-08:002013-12-02T15:25:21.752-08:00KAELEY'S LETTER DECEMBER 2ND 2013
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happy since Thanksgiving just happened! It was a great day for us in the
mission field to spend it with friends who have become like family. They had an
open house that anybody could come to so we met a lot of different people and
just had a good time eating and singing Christmas songs! :) Christmas time is
my favorite and especially as a missionary. People tend to be more open about
hearing about Christ. I wish it was like that all year round but we will use it
to our advantage! <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were able to have quite a few lessons
with Less-actives and they all went very well. And we made some good contact
with people. We officially have a baptismal date for December 28th that we are
really excited about! She is a 16 year old girl who's Aunt is a member and she
really loves the Church. So we feel pretty good about her. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this weekend for the first time in about
2 years, they had a Baptism of a part-member family of a 9 and 11 year old
boys. It was very powerful and so nice to see a baptism again. The spirit is
always so strong at them.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have faced some difficulties within the
ward and just things that we really need to help and change so that the
missionary work in this area can move forward. I know the Lord will provide a
way and that is where faith has to play such a huge part. Sometimes we can't
see how things will work out or how things will play out. But with faith
leading us, we don't have to know all things. and that is such a blessing and
can truly help us to rely on the Lord and I have come to learn the more faith
we exercise, the more miracles we see. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week, we have a lot of practices in
order to get ready for the program. We are hoping it will get taped but who
knows. It will be a lot of fun and we are helping to put up some of the
decorations and that has been fun and pictures will come of that for sure! This
week will be a great week! I love you all! Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-74757899732745375392013-11-25T16:11:00.000-08:002013-11-25T16:11:16.558-08:00SNOWY PICTURES AND LETTER FROM KAELEY NOVEMBER 25TH 2013 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><strong>Kaeley has her release date, it is March 5th 2014 ! We are getting excited to see her in about 3 months !!</strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;">HAPPY <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ALMOST THANKSGIVING DAY !<span style="mso-tab-count: 7;"> </span>November
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can't believe it
this month is almost over! I feel like this month pasted by faster than any
other month. But is sure has been a good month. That is probably why! <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had another
really good week. Very busy. On Tuesday, we decided to show up to one of the
members home and offer to do some service for them. They are an older couple
who have done so much for us since we have gotten here and we wanted to repay
them so we spent about 2 hours helping them clean their kitchen and windows. It
was a lot of fun. My companions ended up cleaning the front door and then they
starting hollering, came running inside and asked for bug killer. Apparently
they moved a cobweb and a lot of spiders came running at them. They were only
daddy long legs but it was entertaining listening to them scream. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>: )<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They said there was about 80. No joke. But it
was a lot of fun. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then we had practice
for the upcoming Christmas program that evening and had dinner with a member. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wednesday, we finally had the appointment with
the specialist for my companion's knee. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
said that she needs to do physical therapy for about a month and if that
doesn't work, she may need to have surgery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So keep her in your prayers that therapy
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really cold up here and on Friday we got snow!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was beautiful to see but it melted the next
day which I was very okay with. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walking
around in it isn't too fun. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday,
we got to teach our new investigator from last week the Message of the
Restoration and it went so well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had
dinner with them and we really feel she is ready and prepared to know that
these things are true. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And we had ribs
that day which made it all the better!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
are seeing so many miracles in this area. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We still have a lot of work to do but the Lord
is pouring out blessings! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which I am so
grateful for! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those tender mercies are
what help us to stay motivated and to keep going! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Atonement of the Savior is real and
empowers us to go beyond ourselves and do the work that the Lord needs us to
do. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope all goes well this week and
you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>day!
I am grateful for all of you! :) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love,
Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-2759793116847875062013-11-18T16:17:00.000-08:002013-11-18T16:17:16.714-08:00ANOTHER LETTER AND PICTURES FROM KAELEY NOVEMBER 18TH 2013
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can't even begin
to tell you how amazing this week has been. It has not been the easiest but it
has been totally worth it. We have seen so many miracles and tender mercies
this week, it is unreal. The Christmas Program that will happen in 3 weeks
seems to be going very well and we realized for the first time this week, that
it is uniting the ward in a way that we desperately need right now. Even the
people that aren't too happy to be in it are uniting with the same type of
people in the ward! haha It is amazing to see and we know that the Lord has His
Hand in this program. We also had the amazing opportunity to do some service
for the community and for the ward members. </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong>Tis the season to rake leaves! So
we helped at city hall and then went to help a member with her leaves as well. </strong></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Yes, It is Kaeley in the pile of leaves reading her scriptures ! </strong></td></tr>
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we also helped another lady do some cleaning in her house. It has been a great
week for service. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday, we had an
amazing training about how to increase our faith and trusting in the Lord. Our
mission president believes we are not living up to the potential we could in our
mission so we really need to exercise faith and then go out and work and leave
the rest up to the Lord. To set High goals with the guidance of the spirit and
then work and see the Lord working <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>miracles. It was very inspiring and helped me
to realize that there are things that I needed to change and that I needed to
rededicate myself to the Lord. And that is exactly what I am doing. I just
needed to focus more on what I am doing and be in the here and now and not
thinking about the future. I love being a missionary and serving the Lord more
than anything and sometimes, I just need that little reminder from the Lord. I
am grateful that the Lord loves me enough to help me to change and become
better and to show me the way to do just that.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong>AND THEN, Saturday
happened, Seriously a day of miracles. We met a man about 2 weeks ago and he
was getting ready to go running so we asked him if we could come to his house
and share a message with his family sometime. He said yes and gave us his
address. It took us a while to get a hold of him but we got in Saturday morning
and taught him and his 4 kids. He is a single dad and is amazing. He has been
through so much and we felt so strongly that he is one of those families we
were meant to find. They seem to be so prepared and really listened to the
message of the Restoration. The spirit was so strong and I know that it bore
testimony to his heart that the things we said were true. We pray very hard for
him! :) And then we we were able to talk to all of our other investigators that
we hadn't seen in a while and we also meet a couple of really promising
potential investigators that already love Mormons! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which is always a good sign!<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every year, our ward
puts on a huge Thanksgiving dinner and that happened Saturday night as well. So
we got to help a little with that but mostly we got to talk to so many people
that came. There were so many less-actives that came and even the man and his
kids that we had taught that morning came to have dinner!!! There was just this
happiness in the air and it was amazing to be there. We felt very good about
the turn out. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT WAIT! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it gets even better. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Month in our ward, we have had more
non-members at church every Sunday since we got here. There was one member that
brought her niece and she came into the Gospel Principles class, which we
taught that day about the Creation and the Love Heavenly Father has for us, and
after the lesson, we invited her to learn more and she really wants to. She
loved it so much and really enjoyed herself. So we got 4 new investigators in a
matter of 24 hours. We haven't found anyone for about 3 weeks. We KNOW that it
was the Lord blessing us. The work is moving forward and we really feel we are
starting to gain the trust of the members and building strong relationships
with them. This area is picking up and we are so grateful to be here. It hasn't
been the easiest transition for me personally in this area but I have learned
so much about relying on the Lord and learning that I am truly His servant. I
can only do as much as my faith that is in Jesus Christ. "And Christ hath
Said: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If ye will have faith in me ye
shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me." Moroni <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>7:33. I am scratching the surface of this
scripture but it is showing me the power we each can have if we truly put our
Faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ. He can help us do anything and he will
always help us to do His work and bring people unto him. </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><strong>I love this work so
much and am so grateful to be out here and be serving the Lord. I am grateful
for forgiveness and mercy and the love he shows me each day! He is real and
hears and answers our prayers. I know it and I love it! The church is true!
Love to all, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Hello! <span style="mso-tab-count: 11;"> </span>November
11<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2013<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always try to
think of something clever to start my emails with, and normally it is fail big
time, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and today was no exception. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just literally sat here for 5 minutes trying
to figure it out, which I guess was a good thing because I now just had
something to start me email out….. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>yep
and I did say me. :) <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This week has been
pretty good. The first half of the week we still tried to stay inside to let my
companion rest her knees but we got the results back from the MRI and we know
about just as much as before except for more medical terms that none of us can
pronounce. We know that there is a tear in something and that is it swollen
(which we probably could of diagnosed ourselves just by looking at it,) but we
have an appointment with a specialist in a couple of weeks, which stinks
because it is so far out and she has to suffer with it until then, but patience
is required. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we have decided that
her knee hurts anyway so we may as well go out and work as much as possible and
as long as her knees can take it. Which we don't know if that is the best but
we don't really have the option as missionaries to just sit inside and
especially in this area. There is SOOOOOOOOOOOO much work to be done and we
have already been down for about 2 weeks. But we are still trying to let her take
it easy and resting as much as we can but working as hard as we can. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are being so blessed even though we were
inside for 2 weeks. The Lord was preparing people and their hearts and we have
seen some of those miracles already. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a
couple of Less-actives that we visited this weekend and we hadn't seen them for
about 4 weeks and we felt bad but we decided after seeing them again that is
was a good we waited so long, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because
they really missed us and they needed to feel the difference in the spirit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They even brought up coming to church which is
a step closer than before. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is amazing
how the Lord prepares people's hearts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
can take years or just months. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I truly
have come to know that the Lord knows His children one by one and he watches
over them and blesses them one by one. I just found out that 2 of the
investigators that we were teaching in my last area are getting
baptized!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 of them actually
just got baptized the end of October and the other the end of this month, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>both of which we didn't know how long it would
take. We knew that they would but it is amazing to see how the Lord prepared
them and they have changed their lives and are so happy! I love the Gospel so
much! It changes lives every day. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday was a very
busy day for us. I was asked to play the organ in Sacrament meeting and it was
so much fun! I love playing the Organ and grateful that I know how to play.
Then we taught the youth Sunday school group and taught on how to find answers
to our own gospel questions and it went very well and then we also had the
wonderful chance to teach Relief Society. We taught about "Loving God more
than we love the world." It ended up being a very good lesson, or at least
we think so! :) But it was a good reminder for me to remember why I am out here
serving. Because I love God and My savior more than anything. Every morning I
say that to myself and it seems to help me make good decisions and to stay
faithful and diligent. The Gospel truly is TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing
better and nothing else will lead us through the darkest of times! <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, this may
come as a shocker to some of you that know me well. I use to be very quiet, and
shy, and not a big people person. A lot of that has changed......like a lot.!
:) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anywho, the senior couple
missionaries up here are putting together a Christmas program for the community
and helping to unite the ward and bring people into our church so they can feel
the spirit and see that it is a normal building. The program requires singing
with a microphone and a couple of the numbers require dancing and singing.
(Don't worry we have permission from the mission president to be in it.) And
guess who is in the program....yep me!!!! Now, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>if that had happened before my mission, well,
we all know that it would of never happened but now, I am having so much fun
with it!!! We have practice a couple of times a week and they are going well!
We are so excited to be in it and doing it. I never thought I would be on a
stage with a microphone, singing, AND DANCING!!!! I won't even sing in the
shower to myself but I love who I am becoming. I still have a long way to go
but I am becoming the person I always wanted to be and it is because of the
Atonement of my Savior, Jesus Christ. He is real and his power is real. I love
the Gospel so much and am grateful to be out here!!!!. I love you all!!! Love,
Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-720783099268093102013-11-04T20:00:00.000-08:002013-11-04T20:00:52.687-08:00Kaeley's letter and pictures November 4th 2013 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iBeI-l3lrRY/UnhrOd6FgTI/AAAAAAAAAgc/hBNNj2p0q0I/s1600/Bishop+Cal+Oct+2013+Halloween+fun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iBeI-l3lrRY/UnhrOd6FgTI/AAAAAAAAAgc/hBNNj2p0q0I/s320/Bishop+Cal+Oct+2013+Halloween+fun.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silliness in the kitchen ! They do get to have some fun too :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not sure what she is doing, I think she has lost it ??? </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NgdYSY29Rf8/UnhrUHjveVI/AAAAAAAAAgk/xMir0KHPWkw/s1600/bishop+cal+Oct+2013+hiking+on+p-day+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NgdYSY29Rf8/UnhrUHjveVI/AAAAAAAAAgk/xMir0KHPWkw/s320/bishop+cal+Oct+2013+hiking+on+p-day+.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">P-day hike </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall scenery in Bishop California</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: #d9d2e9;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love November.
Mostly because of the beautiful colors and when the seasons start to change.
Especially here in Bishop. It is so beautiful here in the Fall. This week has
been a very blessed week. We have seen so many miracles. My companion's knee is
still in pretty bad shape so we have been taking it easy so she can heal faster
so we were inside most of the week. BUT even though we haven't been able to get
out as much as we want to, the Lord has truly blessed us. We try to go to the
appointments. that are set and that way she isn't out walking around. We had a couple
of dinners with the members and they are seriously the best. They have such
beautiful testimonies and truly love the Lord. And we were able to invite them
to invite their friends to learn more or to come to church and they all did so!
It was a miracle because we haven't had that kind of success with the members
in quite a while. There is also a young women in our ward who was baptized 2
years ago and is the most Christ-like person ever. We sometimes do splits with
her and we just love it. We especially enjoyed it this week because either
Sister Kimball or I would go with her and the other would stay with Sister
Wilkin so she could rest and it was amazing because we found so many people in
such a short time that we knew that the Lord was providing and showing us that
he loves us. We also had the amazing chance to serve in the community by
helping in the food booth at the football game on Friday night. We were able to
be in the public's eye and let people get to know us AND we actually might of
found someone to teach who really seems interested. Her son is dating a Mormon
in Montana and she has been really impressed and told us we are welcome to
share more with her and I really feel that she will get Baptized. We haven't
been able to meet a lot with our investigators but there is a couple that are
finally reading in the Book of Mormon and we know that their lives will change.
But we did have a less-active come to church again this Sunday and she is
working to go to the temple! Which is so exciting!!! We have been doing a lot
of service and that is exactly what the Lord has needed us to do. We were a
little discouraged yesterday with everything that has been happening and just
not seeing a big progress in the area or the ward but then we think about all
the miracles that we see and we know the Lord is providing the path, one stone
at a time. Just as the scripture in Alma 37:6-7 says, "By small and simple
things are great things brought to pass." We know that that is true. We
just have to stay faithful and trust in the timing of the Lord! I love the Lord
and His Gospel. I am so grateful to be out here and to be serving the Lord and
sharing the Gospel. Best decision I have ever made. There is nothing greater
than the True Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and nothing that brings more
blessings!!! I love you all! Love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656450950937694210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037337945854370364.post-55430919341779257092013-10-28T16:33:00.000-07:002013-10-28T16:33:02.689-07:00KAELEY'S LETTER AND PICTURES OCTOBER 27TH 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HSoA_6LLvFA/Um7zdOjokOI/AAAAAAAAAf8/nvD94EoA0Xc/s1600/bishop+cal+her+district+missionaries+oct+2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HSoA_6LLvFA/Um7zdOjokOI/AAAAAAAAAf8/nvD94EoA0Xc/s320/bishop+cal+her+district+missionaries+oct+2013.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaeley's mission district in Bishop California with her mission President</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister Kimball, Kaeley and Sister Wilkin</td></tr>
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it is almost November?! Turkey and mashed potatoes month!! YEAH! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anywho, This week has been pretty good. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching and finding people to teach has been
a little on the slower side. We went down to Lancaster again Tuesday afternoon
for a Zone Conference on Wednesday with Elder Golden of the Seventy. It was an
amazing Conference and I just loved it. There were things that were said that
personally hit me and helped me realize how much I still really need to change
and grow and rely on the Lord. This is His Work and I have never forgotten that,
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but I think I haven't been relying on
him as much as I should be right now. It was a good wakeup call you could say.
And it just helped us to realize that the only way things will change is by
relying on the Lord and letting him direct our paths. He talked a lot about how
we need to think in terms of Families and finding Families and never to set 0
as a goal because then you haven't accomplished anything. We weren't ever
setting 0 as a goal but we were always at 1 and if we missed that, we were at
0. He said it is a simple as changing our thinking! That was really neat.
Sister Golden also gave an amazing talk. She talked about how the Shepherds
take care of their flocks, (this one touched my heart, since I raised sheep for
so long) and the love they had for them. But she said something that I didn't
know. At night, there is a pen that all the sheep go into and then there is 1
shepherd that stays all night to protect them and the others go home and sleep.
The next morning, each shepherd would take turns and would stand at the gate
and call to his sheep and those that were among his flock would come to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then each shepherd would take them out for
the day and then the same thing would happen that night and the next morning. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She related this to the Savior and us as His
missionaries. We are here to find those that will hear His voice through us and
it is those that will come and remain a part of His Gospel and church. I loved
that and just thought that was amazing and so true and helped us to understand
our purpose more fully here in Bishop. She also related it to us and how we
personally heed the call of the Savior, to come unto him and to share His
Gospel. It was amazing to say the least. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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appointments cancelled on us this week which was kind of a bummer but also
seemed to be a blessing in disguise. One of my companions dislocated her knee
and tore 2 ligaments a few months before she came out on her mission and it has
been acting up again so we have had to take it easy and rest it for her. We
also had the chance to sing in Sacrament meeting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was originally playing the piano while my
other 2 companions were singing but that song didn't work out for this Sunday
so we changed it to a hymn "Joseph Smith's first prayer" and I was
asked to sing the Alto part and a lady in our ward would play for us. And this
was Saturday night at 8 pm. To say the least...I was kind of scared or maybe a
lot scared. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hardly sing in the
house,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>let alone in front of people. But
somehow we did it and I tell you what, There were angels singing with us. The
last versus we did acapella and it was the best and so pretty. The spirit was
very strong and it was so nice. The Lord truly does make up for the weaknesses
we have. I am so grateful for His spirit that brings so much peace and joy and
helps us through the hardest times. I know the Savior lives. I know he is there
for each one of us and to guide us throughout our lives. It is amazing how much
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us and that love never changes! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All my love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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true and the Lord hears and answers our prayers. I know he does and I know he
loves His Children. There is no doubt in my mind and my testimony has been
strengthened so much because of the things that have happened.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you know we had the amazing opportunity to
meet Quentin L. Cook, An Apostle of the Lord, Jesus Christ. And wow. He is an
amazing man of God and you could feel the spirit so strong around him and it
just shines in his eyes. I had the neat experience of being able to play the
Organ for that meeting. I got to play while an Apostle was there! It was so
cool! And I thought I would be terrified and so nervous but I wasn't because
the spirit was there and it was just so neat. So peaceful. I will never forget
that and grateful that the Lord gave me the chance to use the talents He has
given me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot even begin to tell
you how much the words he spoke touched my heart and were an answer to a very
sincere and desperate prayer. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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that week, I had been really struggling to just stay motivated to work but I
wanted to and I wanted to share the Gospel but I was just having a hard time
and didn't understand why. Tuesday night, I realized that I wasn't feeling all
that great and then my throat starting hurting really bad. I woke up the next
morning feeling awful but went to work anyway because the exchange sisters were
coming later that day and I wanted to go out and work. Right before they showed
up, it hit me real hard and I felt so sick and just dizzy. They came and we divided
and I was with my companion from last transfer which was nice to get to see and
talk to her again. We went out and worked for a little bit but I just got so
exhausted and we went back and I rested and the same thing happened Thursday
morning as well. I was so frustrated because I had made a goal to be more
dedicated that week and then I got sick and couldn't go and work. I cried for a
little bit which only made it worse, I don't recommend it! :) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was discouraged and irritated with my immune
system. ( getting sick as a missionary is like the worst thing IN THE WORLD.)
On top of that, there were some things that were said that really hurt all of
us about our area. We have been trying to do the best we can, but there were
things that were said that made us feel like we weren't doing enough and
weren't good enough to be up here doing it. It was hard just because I had
already been feeling that and then to hear it from someone who doesn't even
know our area and has been there for 24 hours just made it worse. But I realize
that those feelings never come from God. He will never tell us we aren't good
enough for something! Because we are. And my companions had all felt the same
way and it was just discouraging. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT!!!!!! then Elder Cook came to the rescue.
The talk he gave was for us. I felt like he was speaking directly to me and
telling me we were doing what we needed to be doing and the Lord was proud.
There is this misconception that missionary work is just tracting, aka knocking
on doors. And it is a part of it but there are so many more ways to find and it
starts with the members but we have to strengthen the ward and help them invite
their friends and this area has been tracted so much that we are needing to
work with the members more than anything. But Elder Cook re-affirmed that what
we are doing by working with the members is right and we are on the right
track. I just knew that the Lord had heard my prayers, the silent ones as well.
And I felt so much at peace with everything! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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answer to a prayer that I didn't even know that I needed was that the Mission
President allowed me to go back to my old ward in Lancaster!!!!!! There is an
investigator that we found while I was there that is getting baptized this
Saturday!!!! And I really wanted to say Congratulations and see him and just
everybody! And that just made my entire life! It was better than Christmas,
Seriously! But it helped me for some reason. I felt like I finally put a close
on that chapter of my life and can truly focus on this area even more so. I
guess I didn't realize how much I was just holding on to my old area and
investigators and to just see that there are people ready like Jose, and we are
called to find those that will listen! It was just so motivating and
encouraging. It was just a much needed answer to prayers and I am so grateful
for the things that have happened! I love the Lord and His Gospel and I know
this Church is Christ's true church. There is nothing like it and so many
blessings come because of it! My testimony of the Gospel and of the Savior has
been strengthened so much and I know that the Savior lives! He is real and His
Atonement is real and heals. I am grateful to be here serving Heavenly Father
and My Savior. Thanks for all the prayers and love and support! I love and miss
you all dearly! Love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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our week has been full of! Exciting news of the day, We had an earthquake last
night. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A baby one but an earthquake.
That makes 3 for me in my life time and you never really get use to the ground
moving underneath you. But it was entertaining to watch one of my companions
freak out a little bit where it was her first one. :) <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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service chance. All 7 of us missionaries in this area got together on Tuesday
and make some delicious cookies for some pass-along plates we were starting in
the ward to get them thinking about serving others and we had so much fun
making them and delivering them. We felt like FBI agents as we sneaked up to
leave them on the doorsteps and then run away really fast and peel away in the
car. It was fun to say the least.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We made a cute little heart and a poem to go
along with it to help them to pass along the plate! (Pictures will come.) We
delivered them to 5 people and the Elders to 2 families. We only got caught by
1 of them but they have been sworn to secrecy. And the rest are just racking
their brains trying to figure out who it is. It is really funny to listen to
them and they tell us about it and we just smile and act like we know nothing.
The best part is the "blaming" someone else for it and we just say
yeah, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it could of been them. We love it!
There is a huge difference in the Spirit up here in Bishop. The Lord is
blessing this area and we can feel it. Yesterday at church, everyone just
seemed so happy and just excited to be there. We all gave talks yesterday in
Sacrament meeting and we got to teach Gospel principles and Primary. We were
very busy but I love being busy and teaching. Yesterday was just so good!!! <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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amazing miracles! We had a very spiritual lesson with a less-active lady we are
teaching and we able to tell her how much Heavenly Father loves her and we are
here to help her go to the temple. She is amazing! <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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has been sick for the last couple weeks and it got really bad last weekend so
we went to the doctor and she had bronchitis BUT her getting sick provided the
coolest miracle. The Doctor that was checking her, told us that her best friend
growing up was Mormon and that she had taken all the lessons when she was 18
and was going to get Baptized but her dad didn't want her to so she didn't but
she LOVES the church! We are hopefully going to start teaching her this week!
This just proves that God Makes use of our weaknesses like sickness! :) and
then we went back to the house to let her rest and our Zone leaders were in our
area contacting some of our potential investigators and they were able to get
in with one of them and teach him the Restoration AND set a baptismal date with
him for November 16th!!! We are so excited about that because there hasn't been
a Baptism here in 1 1/2 years!!! The Lord is providing miracles and we can feel
His love and guidance every day. I am so grateful for the chance to serve up
here. It is not easy but I know that the Lord already knows the path we need to
take to bring others unto Christ. We are planting seeds and preparing their
hearts for those that will come. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And in
the meantime, we will see miracles and build up this area. I just feel this
renewed sense of Faith for this week and a sense of Peace. And I know that
comes from the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I love my Savior so much and am so
grateful for Him and the help he provides every day for me. I couldn't do this
without him. I am so grateful for prayer as well. That has been my saving grace
and being able to talk to my Father in Heaven and receive direction and counsel
from him to help this area. I know God is real and hears and answers our
prayers. It is the best way to come to know who he is and feel of His love!!!
OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I almost forgot, (which is weird,) we get to meet Quentin L. Cook
this Sunday!!!! He is passing through and requested a meeting with all the
missionaries in our mission so we are driving to Lancaster (which I am totally
stoked about) and meet with him Sunday morning from 8 to 9:30! Party!!! I think
it is so funny that in the Church, The Apostles are our "celebrities"
Except that they are so much more and just simply amazing. And then next
Wednesday, we go back to Lancaster for another meeting</strong> <strong>with a member of the
Seventies who is coming to tour our mission! Best mission ever. Just saying! :)
I love being a missionary! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I love
the Lord for giving me the chance to serve him. Thank you for the Support,
letters, love and prayers! I feel them every day! I love you! Love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Awww, Isn't she just beautiful ? This mom sure thinks so !!! </span></strong></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hola! <span style="mso-tab-count: 10;"> </span>October
7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 2013<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who knew that
California could get so cold! Or maybe I have just adjusted so well that it
feels cold. Thank Heavens we are in a car but the cold is moving in but it does
feel pretty nice compared to 100 degrees so I can't really complain. This week
has been an interesting week. It has been sort of a discouraging week but the
Lord has provided little tender mercies to help us see that He is there and is
blessing us. <o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is this
really weird "off" feeling about this area and we can't seem to
figure out what it is. The spirit isn't here as much as it should be and I
believe partially because there is so many churches and God is just such a
casual thing to the people. He isn't everything like he ought to be. And
everyone just kind of does what they want when they want without really
understanding that there are consequences for actions. Every talk in General
Conference felt like it was directed at the area specifically and we wondered
who had told the Prophet and Apostles :) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>? could it be that possibly Heavenly Father since
he knows everything? <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a lot of
members that don't really have a true testimony to know that this Church is
true and has the fullness of the Gospel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which just breaks my heart. We are a part of
Christ's only true church upon the face of the Earth and it is just taken so
lightly here. I really hope I don't sound extremely negative. Because I love
the area and the people so much and I think that is why it hurts so much to see
people take this Gospel that I love so much and just throw it to the side and
act like it is just another Church. Because It isn't . If anything, being here
so far has really strengthened my testimony that this church IS the only true
church. And I especially love the relationship I am building with My Savior,
Jesus Christ. I know He is real and the Atonement is real and covers so much
more than just Sin. It literally covers everything! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which, I am extremely grateful for. But here
are some amazing things that have happened this week that helped us to keep
going. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our investigator, Megon
is doing so well! She loves the Gospel and is making a lot of changes in her
life to come closer to God and she just has such a beautiful spirit about her
and as she has been reading in the Book of Mormon, she has just started to glow
more and more and the spirit is growing brighter in her eyes and countenance. I
LOVE seeing the Gospel change people from the inside out. It is the best
feeling in the World. We also had a really neat experience. Saturday night we
decided to go get some Mexican food from a place we had heard about. As we
finished and received our bill, this man walked up to us and asked us if he
could pay for the bill for us and called us sisters. We knew he was a member
because we don't get called sisters unless they are members. But we didn't even
know what to say and just stared for a few seconds. (He probably thought we
couldn't speak English or something) but he asked again and said "I would
really like to" <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we asked if he was
sure and then gave him the Check. This man was traveling through back to Reno
and had stopped for something to eat. He was a less-active member that the
sisters visit every once in a while. That was a tender mercy from the Lord and
we knew that the Lord was watching out for us. And the best thing about this weekend
was CONFERENCE!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of them were my
favorite. I can't just pick one but of course Elder Holland's was amazing and
the Prophets talks too ! The talks were all just so amazing and so inspired. I
really felt their focus was on holding tight to the testimony you have and
always strengthen it! There are perilous times was said a few times and about
judgment day. Sometimes I feel that we forget how close the second coming
really is and the signs of the times are here and happening and only happening
more and more. We have to have a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and His true church to truly make it to the very end. I just want to shout to
the whole world and make everyone join because they need the blessing that
comes with living the gospel. But I guess that is what makes our job as members
of the true church so important. It is only this Gospel that will help people
through what is coming. Only the Gospel will save the world. And we have it.
What a huge blessing and honor and trust from our Father in Heaven that we get
to be a part of His work. He could do anything he wants yet he lets us be a part
of it. Heavenly Father really loves His children and he wants them all to come
back home.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I Love this area
and the people and my companions so much. I feel so very blessed and I know
that the Lord is really helping me and guiding me to know how to help this
area. It is a blessing and an honor to serve him at this time and I love it so
much. I can't imagine my life without my mission. I remember thinking I didn't
want to come and boy would that have been the stupidest thing I could of done
to my life. I am grateful that Heavenly Father loves me enough to push me to
come and especially those people he placed in my life to help me to come. I
love the Lord, I love His Gospel and I love His church. If you don't know if
this really is His church I encourage you to read in the Book of Mormon and
then ask God and I know he will answer your prayers. So many blessing will come
as you truly seek out the truth!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love you all so
much and can feel the power of your prayers and support and love. SO THANK
YOU!!!! All my love, Sister Haws<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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