Letter

I love that story about caleb!!!

Tell Lexie I love her and everything is going to be ok. Her aunt is in our prayers.

It is now summertime in texas- I left an apple and carrots in a bag in the car for a snack after church on sunday- I did not know texas heat can cook in a bag- the baked apple wasn't bad but I can't say the same for the carrots. I feel that i've lived in two extremes from the Idaho freeze not letting my truck turn on and my baked apple bags in the Texas heat.

Eric Gomez- is an amazing man from Honduras who is a non-religious bartender that wants to be baptized: He had a hard time understanding why Christ was the "Only Begotten of the Father" when he too is a son of God. I was humbled by his desire to understand why Jesus Christ is so important- realizing my inadequate understanding of all the Christ has done for us. I can testify of the power of Christ's Atonement in our lives- that we don't live for ourselves but for God and how exciting it is going to be to see the change in Eric's life.

I love you so much family!!!

Sister Tuckett

On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:53 AM, Mariellen Tuckett <mtuck87@gmail.com> wrote:

I am now Caleb's primary teacher! So sitting yesterday in primary, they spotlight a child each week in sharing time. They turn off the lights and with a flash light shine it around the room. They tell all sorts of neat things about the child without giving their name and then they let someone guess who it is. Well, they ran through the list of clues and everyone started guessing Drew Toolson, but then sister Pendleton asked if Drew had just had a birthday. He said no. And it was if a light bulb went off in Caleb's head and he said "I had my birthday!" And she said yes it is you. His eyes lit up and his hands went up like he had won the lottery. Everyone laughed. It was SOO very cute!

Yes, I Moved

Yes I moved! About a half hour from my other area, I'm in the city now.

Address: 12525 South Kirkwood Apt. 132

Stafford, TX 77477 Mailbox #1312

( I don't know if you need the apt. #)

Still speaking spanish. I'm finishing training Sister Kunzler- a sweetheart from Ogden, Utah. We are riding bikes and in a car. It's a very different area which is helping my skills a ton with the diversity.

Evelsa is one of our angels right now- she wants to be baptized but can't because the man she is living with doesn't want to marry her and is legally married to another in Georgia- complications :) but Heavenly Father works miracles.

I would love to get some pictures from graduation!!

Most of the people are Indian, Nigerian, or Mexican. I've had some very different foods too- chicharron is a popular dish of pig skin. Want some?

How are classes mom? What are the plans for the summer?

Horses names: British Gypsy is her registered name and T.J....was something something dream. Their papers are in a box of mine I promise-

I heard about everybody except for brea- tell her I e-mailed her and she needs to write back :)

I love you all so much. Heavenly Father works miracles.

"The greatest gift I could give to you is if you could see yourself the way I do." - unknown

Christians aren't perfect- they are forgiven.

Memorial Day

Hello!!

Oh sweet mother if only that was so....I've found that missionary work is like faith, charity and exercising..there is not top of the mountain you are climbing to, there is no plateau, silver bullet, secret ingredient, scripture, or technique that makes missionary work less effort- but through prayer, diligence and exact obedience the blessings of Heaven are poured out on these wonderful people. The best part about it is that the whole thing makes up the best time of your life!! If you aren't smiling you are not doing it right we must PLAN to be happy, healthy, on time, and succesful. Obedience is the key, faith is the power, Christ is the reason!

I'm moving out of rosenberg to a new area tomorrow so i'll let you know next week. We sing every tuesday and play bingo with the old ladies at a retirement center down the road. We sang for the last time today and my sweet maddie Miller just cried when I said I was leaving...that was tough- President Saylin says that if you don't open up your heart knowing you might get hurt you don't have true charity... it is true but painful.

I have to know my Savior so much more- He is my comfort and motivation- I know that the things I want to change in myself are possible only through Him.

This area is wonderful and the people are strong in the faith of our Heavenly Father. When you come pick me up we will have to come back and say hello.

I'm glad to hear everyone made it through the weekend alive. I want to hear details though! Sister Hammeren came to visit and I saw the picure of caleb and marian they are so big!!! I love them much- un beso!

Find a nice home where we can have a garden...and maybe some horses....

Sister Tuckett

Graduation!

What happened to Christ's admonition " take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself...." Good Luck Brea!!!

Sister Sayling, Our mission president's wife shared an experience that I want to apply for the rest of my life. One of her six children LOVES to tease. She turned to the scriptures specifically for guidance on how she might teach her son how to become more like Christ. Sure enough the next morning the teasing began. She found that because she sought specifically for the guidance she needed and prepared before hand; She was able to say exactly what her son needed. She felt the guidance of the spirit as she spoke calmly and without frustration. She saw her son reflect on his actions and feel his Heavenly Father's reproving love as well.

I know that we can turn to the scriptures for any answer. That a casual desire for answers is not sufficient but by hungering and thirsting for righteousness comes the desired guidance that we want. This desire but then be followed by exact obedience to the truths we have learned and then be willing to "stand as witness" I've learned there are certain "certitudes" that we need to go through our trials with faith: A knowledge that God exists, a knowledge of His nature, attributes, and his plan, and a knowledge that we are doing his will.

Spencer can tell you the story of a man we met this week who did not know the true nature of our Loving Heavenly Father.

The package you sent me was wonderful tell sister Hintze thank you I have felt a difference.

Good luck with graduation!! Give Grandma and Grandpa a big hug for me!! Love you!

P.S. STILL DON'T HAVE BREA'S E-MAIL --- tell that girl i'm taking the next flight to Utah and we are going to sit and eat pumpkins while she apologizes to me why she hasn't emailed yet.

Love,

Sister Tuckett

Diligence

Good Afternoon!

It feels like it has been years since we have talked. It was a busy week for us as well. I loved your insights on neighbors mom you are amazing.

This is me answering questions:

Mom: How are you?

Me: FANTASTIC

Mom: Can you believe only a week has past since we spoke?

Me: We must be doing wonderful things with our time

Mom: How much have you crammed in your week?

Me: A lot! but never enough :)

"Life is like eating a grapefruit. Fist you have to break though the skin; then it takes a couple of bites to get used to the taste; and then when you begin to enjoy it...it squirts you in the eye!"

Not funny?

I have just began to experience an attribute of Christ I have never really experienced before. In school- I recieve grades and admittance to a higher level of classes after the end of a semester. I was paid for my work efforts at my job every month or on salary. Horseback riding, mountain biking or running always proved for a good after workout high.

But on the mission- diligence proves to be a diamond in the rough that I am beginning to understand. Working out does not bring a level of fitness that maintains itself but we msut continually exercise to improve or we digress. Faith and charity are no different. A misconception of what success is quickly becomes revealed and tests faith. I know that the powers of heaven can only be controlled and handles upon the principles of righteousness. Success is not a target to be aimed at but is ensued through diligent effort for something higher than oneself. Then I found this quote:

" When Mother Teresa recieved the Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa was reportedly asked, " So how do you feel now tha tyou have been working to feed the poor and ease their misery for decades, and things are still just as bad- or worse- in Calcutta as when you started?" - Her profound response is an example to us all. She said that we hav enot been called to be successful but to be faithful." -Elder Sorenson

I know that we might not always see the results of our efforts and that is what we aim for and search for in our work- But as our lives become more centered on Christ and we desire only the Glory of God- Our faith carries us through anything.

I love you all so much- remind me I have a story next week about scriptures!!

Sister Tuckett

Happy Mothers day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

I was so excited to talk that I forgot to tell you how amazing, wonderful, nice, patient, humble, willing, forgiving, and...cute you are :) Thank you for your example- and there is a letter coming.

It was so great to hear all of your VOICES.

Marian you sing like that lady on Hocus Pocus- it's a good thing!

Spencer- you are growing to fast- write me and we'll plan some stuff to do when I get back.

Josh- YOU'RE AMAZING. I love ya

Caleb- I want some pictures.

Dad- Thanks for the words of comfort.

Mom- I was going to ask you how your class was thanks for letting me know.

Bungalo- PARTY! I want a picture like we did when Grandma and Grandpa came to mine and then photo shop me in and send it to me. What is your e-mail so I can e-mail when you go to school.

Know that I love you all so much!

***this is me confirming that I read the previous e-mail and correctly responded.

I will keep eric in my prayers I just sent him a letter too. I wish I could help your class! Prayers are better than being there though I know that much.

Galations 6:8 "For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." Tell me what you like about this scripture.

**Acutally I would really like Brea's e-mail because I have a really important story for her.

Love you so much!! Next week I'll have more stories

Sister Tuckett

May 3, 2010

I still haven't seen a bluebonnet... I'll keep you posted.

We walked into a washateria to talk to some of them- it is great way to start up a conversation and they can't get away while their laundry is in washer...just kidding...but seriously.

I walked in to see an old friend (as of three weeks) Rosemary. She is a regular washer on saturdays and comes to wash with all five of her kids. We began talk about what is new since last week and I offered to fold her clothes ( how my mother taught me to serve) She said no it's alright out of politeness but I saw the need and began to fold (also how my mother serves). We began to talk about her family and husband. I have been taught that there is gospel truth that can tie into any aspect of another's lives and I began to search and listen to the spirit as to what I might say because three weeks ago she was't interested in the church. Because of her faith and desire to learn Heavenly Father blessed me with the inspiration of what I might say... I testified of the divinity of a role of a mother. Motherhood is a way that we can see God's potential for ourselves instead of just looking through our eyes. The Mundane chores of folding laundry, cleaning, wake up and do it again, is not wasted. It is the foundation of service and love and through righeous principles we may see the joy in the journey and enjoy our time with our children.

The spirit was so strong and she recognized it "I've never seen it that way..." I quickly testified that what she was feeling is the Holy Ghost so she could recognize that Love Heavenly Father has for her. We finished folding and packed it in the car. She agreed to have us come over this time and share more of Heavenly Father's plan for us.

I'm so grateful for my mother who taught me how to show how Heavenly Father loves us to others.

Speaking of Mother's day I will be calling at 4:00 pm en punto Texas Time from 281-232-3120. I'm Excited to hear all of you! I want everyone to tell me one new thing they have been doing....and a joke.

CONGRATULATIONS MOM! on your classes i'm excited to hear how they go....

Love you all talk to you soon!!

Sister Tuckett