Hello my loving family!
Isn't Autumn wonderful? I love this weather enjoy it for me-
Mother you are going to laugh at me and be frustrated at the same time, I realized I forgot to put the size on there and wrote it on the back of Bryan Wright's letter and told him to call you and tell you and you would know what it means... :) sorry but i was desperate sorry i couldn't tell you sooner- just sports bras no underwire nothing fancy. Please also send some scarves-yellow, cream and a patterned one so that I may stay a little warmer- thanks so much. I love you!
After this I will only have two more times to write you until I'm in Texas- very exciting. Mother Thank you for your thoughts- yes it is a relentless work and there will be much rejection, again If it was hard for Christ you can guarantee it will be hard for us but we are asked to take up our cross and follow him. I think of Ammon in Alma 26: 27-28, read what they felt when serving- and they served for 14 years! I also think of the disciples in Christ's time, the Lord reminds us in Matt 10:35-38 that this work is not easy but if we follow him we shall find our lives. read please!
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship." - Louisa May Alcott
This week has been a refing of my teaching- the focus around the Restauration, to be able to leave a home with them assuredly knowing that our testimonies are of restored truths found in no other church with the authority from God to recieve modern-day revelation and proper ordinance work. Teaching is an amazing skill and I have so much to work on. It will be different out in the field. The elements of what I'm teaching must become a part of me and I want to know how it feels to give absolutely everything. I read and know the fine print of my mission : prepared to give our life to help men, women and children keep theirs.
Thought of the Week: "Don't indulge in judgment" I love the way this is phrase becuase no one wants to indulge and indulgement is an unneccessary and generally harmful action to oneself- I love the parable of Christ in Mark 10:17-21 the rich young man says " all these things have I observed from my youth" as Christ has finished telling him what he must do to follow him. Then in the next verse 21- the first thing Christ does "Then Jesus beholding him..loved him..." To every person we meet we must first love them "one thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me."
I will be praying for you much! As I have been praying I found comfort in the Lord's words to Thomas B. Marsh D.C. 31:1-4 " i will bless you and your family, yea, your little ones.. lift up your heart and rejoice." We are blessed because of our faith in this work.
How is everyone? I want to hear details... Dad- I made a pb and honey toast for mi Companeras this week in memory of you- I was thinking about all the wonderful things you have done with building the tree houses and the zip line and realized there is greater satisfaction in working, laughing, and progressing in the experience of being with you then the luxury of using it. The memories and experiences are priceless.
Mother how are classes? what are the kids going to be for Halloween..don't be hesitant is sharing things with me, it is not hard to hear everything that is going on. We are working really hard right now since we are limited on time- during gym I run about 2.5 to 3 miles while studying a scripture to memorize in spanish- we memorize 3 scriptures a week pertaining to our lessons and 140 vocab words, 20 a day. Our language study consists of four hours of spiritual and grammatical study and we teach 2 lessons a day to teacher in the "TC". These are our goals for our companionship. The rest of the day we are in classes for about 4 hours or so... During meals we memorize our vocab and go over tenses- it is a lot of good work and I've been thinking I'd love to just work along side an investigator in their field or help them with something then just know on their door. I want some more manual labor honestly. I'm So grateful for the pioneers who helped establish this restauration. Dad, I need to learn how to ask more inspired intelligent questions, any advice?
Is there anything else I should be writing about? I'm so grateful for all of you and i"m working hard to do my part since i'm n0t on the forefront with you...I do miss you terribly and you are always in my prayers. Tell brother Bybee I am working really really hard to be a servant of the Lord I'm so incredibly grateful for them. We have a really good companionship that we work to be united in the work.
Love you so much talk to you next week!!!
Hermana Tuckett
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
yet another letter
How is the family? Anything happen on saturday? I was praying fervently and I didn't know why and I'm concerned, what is going on? Remember you are in my prayers.
This week was fantastic as usual I have nothing bad to say, we keep on moving forward in the Lord's work. Wasn't General Conference amazing! I especially want the family to watch Elder Bednar's from Saturday and Hollands from Sunday.... and Nelso from Sunday :) if they didn't or fell asleep. Hollands was incredible. Dad for you, I thought about Christoffersons- I can't remember what day it was but please check it out- it is about our country, very good. Mom, Dad and family, I'm so grateful to be here, not everyone gets this opportunity and I'm so grateful for all of you and the bybees. This is amazing to be a part of the Lord's work and share the Gospel.
Mom I thought of you this week- Starting these classes you need courage. After 8 years in the desert Nefi and his families come to Bountiful a Land with all they need but then Nefi is asked to build a boat and sail the ocean, what kind of courage does it take for this? I've realized Nefi was kind of a clueless amazing man- "i was guided by the spirit not know beforehand what I should do", I do not know the meaning of all things but that the Lord loves his children- I don't know why I write these things but it is wisdom in the Lord- this is all paraphrased of course but what faith he had with no previous knowledge of what was to come. His ability to provide for his family in the wilderness when his bow broke. I see you as my Nefi- you have so much courage and strength raising children facing this miraculous life and starting classes. You will always be in my prayers.
I loved a part of a talk, i can't remember who it was but i'll get back to you on that- about God. Why should we believe in God? Because without God life would end at the grave, progression would be temporary, and challenges would have no meaning but we learn in John 17:3 "And this is life eternal" that thou shalt know God- I hope we can all strive to develop that personal relationship with God- When I am having a hard time here the Lord carries me, I know it- I completely rely on him for everything and I am continually praying for the deepest humility as a Servant and Representative. I know the Book of Mormon contains the truthfulness that answers all of our questions in this life. It is the stumbling block of all who challenge it. Just as Holland said- why would Hyrum and Joseph die for a fake book? Why would thousands cross the plains. The Book of Mormon is the keystone for us and we must read everyday. Please do...
Did brea and Josh and Marian get my cards? how are they and school? How are classes mom?
Very important: Sister Stapleton (the wonderful sister from Australia of Ray and Diane) is wondering if they are headed back to Australia soon. She is leaving and needs to send a package to Aus. but it will cost her $70.00 and was wondering if she could instead send it to their house and they could take the stuff with them. But she doesn't want them to spend the money either to send it there. Me explico? Please dear elder soon so I can help- Please tell sis blalock I'm so grateful for her letters- I loved hearing about conference and I do sing in the Choir not well but I do- Braydon is a solid young man and is doing well- I told him if he needed anything we can get it for him, a home away from home.
MARIAN CALEB SPENCER BREANA JOSH I LOVE YOU....AND CASEY!
Mother, I'm sorry I ask for things- but it is getting cold, i don't want a big coat but i need some scarves- mine are in the box entitled dresser and winter- i have gloves just need the yellow/tan scarf and the white one and for fun any other light colorful ones you might want to send. Also if we have some family history stories I would really like them. any news on the patriarchal blessing? Thank you again and again...if you don't have time that is fine.
We are teaching four times a day right now, the ability to relate and read the face of the investigator is coming also the ability to "toca puertas" or knock doors, it is difficult to knock a door and tell them in a small amount of time about their salvation and why we should come into the security of their home but the Lord has blessed us. My companions are well we are like the girls on little women actually. Brea I hope you are eating pumpkins. Our District is the best- we are called the brady bunch be/c we all get along so well i guess, we have a great calling ahead of us, lots of our friends are starting to leave but we are maintaining focus b/c we still have so much to prepare for.
I want to share a story every time of our family this weeks is about the fall! I remember when we rode in the back of the truck about 9 yrs old to hike and look at leaves not even spencer was born yet! I remember josh fitting into the gigantic pumpking and also being clotheslined by an unmarked string at a pumpking patch- I remember dad walking through EVERY row of a patch to find the "perfect" pumpkin and I would point out one that would suffice- I remember running across the street in my cleopatra costume in the provo house and falling on my face when the skirt was too long. Good times!
The Lord is with us- Look unto me in every thought, doubt not fear not. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path.
Love you so much,
Hermana Tuckett
This week was fantastic as usual I have nothing bad to say, we keep on moving forward in the Lord's work. Wasn't General Conference amazing! I especially want the family to watch Elder Bednar's from Saturday and Hollands from Sunday.... and Nelso from Sunday :) if they didn't or fell asleep. Hollands was incredible. Dad for you, I thought about Christoffersons- I can't remember what day it was but please check it out- it is about our country, very good. Mom, Dad and family, I'm so grateful to be here, not everyone gets this opportunity and I'm so grateful for all of you and the bybees. This is amazing to be a part of the Lord's work and share the Gospel.
Mom I thought of you this week- Starting these classes you need courage. After 8 years in the desert Nefi and his families come to Bountiful a Land with all they need but then Nefi is asked to build a boat and sail the ocean, what kind of courage does it take for this? I've realized Nefi was kind of a clueless amazing man- "i was guided by the spirit not know beforehand what I should do", I do not know the meaning of all things but that the Lord loves his children- I don't know why I write these things but it is wisdom in the Lord- this is all paraphrased of course but what faith he had with no previous knowledge of what was to come. His ability to provide for his family in the wilderness when his bow broke. I see you as my Nefi- you have so much courage and strength raising children facing this miraculous life and starting classes. You will always be in my prayers.
I loved a part of a talk, i can't remember who it was but i'll get back to you on that- about God. Why should we believe in God? Because without God life would end at the grave, progression would be temporary, and challenges would have no meaning but we learn in John 17:3 "And this is life eternal" that thou shalt know God- I hope we can all strive to develop that personal relationship with God- When I am having a hard time here the Lord carries me, I know it- I completely rely on him for everything and I am continually praying for the deepest humility as a Servant and Representative. I know the Book of Mormon contains the truthfulness that answers all of our questions in this life. It is the stumbling block of all who challenge it. Just as Holland said- why would Hyrum and Joseph die for a fake book? Why would thousands cross the plains. The Book of Mormon is the keystone for us and we must read everyday. Please do...
Did brea and Josh and Marian get my cards? how are they and school? How are classes mom?
Very important: Sister Stapleton (the wonderful sister from Australia of Ray and Diane) is wondering if they are headed back to Australia soon. She is leaving and needs to send a package to Aus. but it will cost her $70.00 and was wondering if she could instead send it to their house and they could take the stuff with them. But she doesn't want them to spend the money either to send it there. Me explico? Please dear elder soon so I can help- Please tell sis blalock I'm so grateful for her letters- I loved hearing about conference and I do sing in the Choir not well but I do- Braydon is a solid young man and is doing well- I told him if he needed anything we can get it for him, a home away from home.
MARIAN CALEB SPENCER BREANA JOSH I LOVE YOU....AND CASEY!
Mother, I'm sorry I ask for things- but it is getting cold, i don't want a big coat but i need some scarves- mine are in the box entitled dresser and winter- i have gloves just need the yellow/tan scarf and the white one and for fun any other light colorful ones you might want to send. Also if we have some family history stories I would really like them. any news on the patriarchal blessing? Thank you again and again...if you don't have time that is fine.
We are teaching four times a day right now, the ability to relate and read the face of the investigator is coming also the ability to "toca puertas" or knock doors, it is difficult to knock a door and tell them in a small amount of time about their salvation and why we should come into the security of their home but the Lord has blessed us. My companions are well we are like the girls on little women actually. Brea I hope you are eating pumpkins. Our District is the best- we are called the brady bunch be/c we all get along so well i guess, we have a great calling ahead of us, lots of our friends are starting to leave but we are maintaining focus b/c we still have so much to prepare for.
I want to share a story every time of our family this weeks is about the fall! I remember when we rode in the back of the truck about 9 yrs old to hike and look at leaves not even spencer was born yet! I remember josh fitting into the gigantic pumpking and also being clotheslined by an unmarked string at a pumpking patch- I remember dad walking through EVERY row of a patch to find the "perfect" pumpkin and I would point out one that would suffice- I remember running across the street in my cleopatra costume in the provo house and falling on my face when the skirt was too long. Good times!
The Lord is with us- Look unto me in every thought, doubt not fear not. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path.
Love you so much,
Hermana Tuckett
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Another Letter!!
Well family I hope you recieved my last letter in the mail!
Sorry again for not getting to the e-mail, even our prep days stay busy.
How was down south? and the birthdays? Thank you for the package SO much, that was so nice to have. This week was another wonderful week as always, as of tomorrow I am now off the doctor's orders to go running for my physical well being and my individual sanity of needing to be outside. i did precede to infect four others in my district, it's too bad we have to stay attached at the hip right.
I wrote a letter to marian make sure she gets it please. Again thank you for all the support and love. I'm over half way done and can't do enough in the days here. Spanish is coming well and we are only teaching in spanish now. Spanich is a language you feel so it's just going to come when it wants to. I just need to focus on learning the scriptures. Eric made it safely to CA last week and it was so nice to be here with him. I've also seen Elder Blalock, he seems to be doing well I'll make sure if he needs anything he can let me know next time i see him. Mother, Sis Blalock wrote me, please let her know how grateful I am to have it and that I am doing fantastic. She is so kind.
Mom and Dad- share experiences with the kids where the scriptures have answered your prayers- I have found that the scriptures can answer any questions you have. I love reading and I have this insatiable desire that just keeps on going to learn more. Here more than ever I need to be accountable with the Lord of the things I have done in a day, it is his time not mine. We seem to see ourselves for yesterday and today- God sees us for forever. Christ knows us for our potential. Latest quotes from Hermana Steadman during our lessons with "investigators"
"Don't worry, Everyone looks like somebody's mother"
"Do you remember your dead brother." ( to a missionary posing with a brother that passed away of course)
You might find some humor out of these but I just wish you were there. Steadman is a head in the clouds, whispy hermana and Stoker reminds me of a Disney princess- that's about all i can say about my wonderful companeras, we are having a blast. Dad, I heard Sam is ready to run a mtn again- don't take it easy on him he can do it.
The company of the spirit is based on our motives. Every person I meet I have the desire to bring them to know Christ a little bit better and that can be through anything good. How is school for everyone? What are the Halloween costume ideas? I love Halloween- well fall...
I sadly found out the scrambled eggs were made from powdered eggs (gross!) here so it has limited my breakfasts to cold cereal and hard boiled eggs...
There is not much to report from this last week except that I am alive and still loving it. I want to learn more about funny things during the week or what you are doing. Oh! I heard from fredy and holly so don't worry. Thank you for everything you are doing and your prayers. I'm so grateful for you. I Love you all!
Hermana Tuckett
Sorry again for not getting to the e-mail, even our prep days stay busy.
How was down south? and the birthdays? Thank you for the package SO much, that was so nice to have. This week was another wonderful week as always, as of tomorrow I am now off the doctor's orders to go running for my physical well being and my individual sanity of needing to be outside. i did precede to infect four others in my district, it's too bad we have to stay attached at the hip right.
I wrote a letter to marian make sure she gets it please. Again thank you for all the support and love. I'm over half way done and can't do enough in the days here. Spanish is coming well and we are only teaching in spanish now. Spanich is a language you feel so it's just going to come when it wants to. I just need to focus on learning the scriptures. Eric made it safely to CA last week and it was so nice to be here with him. I've also seen Elder Blalock, he seems to be doing well I'll make sure if he needs anything he can let me know next time i see him. Mother, Sis Blalock wrote me, please let her know how grateful I am to have it and that I am doing fantastic. She is so kind.
Mom and Dad- share experiences with the kids where the scriptures have answered your prayers- I have found that the scriptures can answer any questions you have. I love reading and I have this insatiable desire that just keeps on going to learn more. Here more than ever I need to be accountable with the Lord of the things I have done in a day, it is his time not mine. We seem to see ourselves for yesterday and today- God sees us for forever. Christ knows us for our potential. Latest quotes from Hermana Steadman during our lessons with "investigators"
"Don't worry, Everyone looks like somebody's mother"
"Do you remember your dead brother." ( to a missionary posing with a brother that passed away of course)
You might find some humor out of these but I just wish you were there. Steadman is a head in the clouds, whispy hermana and Stoker reminds me of a Disney princess- that's about all i can say about my wonderful companeras, we are having a blast. Dad, I heard Sam is ready to run a mtn again- don't take it easy on him he can do it.
The company of the spirit is based on our motives. Every person I meet I have the desire to bring them to know Christ a little bit better and that can be through anything good. How is school for everyone? What are the Halloween costume ideas? I love Halloween- well fall...
I sadly found out the scrambled eggs were made from powdered eggs (gross!) here so it has limited my breakfasts to cold cereal and hard boiled eggs...
There is not much to report from this last week except that I am alive and still loving it. I want to learn more about funny things during the week or what you are doing. Oh! I heard from fredy and holly so don't worry. Thank you for everything you are doing and your prayers. I'm so grateful for you. I Love you all!
Hermana Tuckett
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