So this week was absolutely crazy. This transfer is really flying by which is nerve wracking because Soeur Rhondeau and I are pretty sure that we will not be together next transfer which is sad.But none the less, this week was awesome.
So you know how Jon always said that Bus's in Spain were crazy? They're crazy in Paris too. For example, we were on the bus the other day sitting in the very front. Suddenly the bus driver opens the doors and I think "that's weird. We're in the middle of the road. Maybe someone is chasing the bus." Nope. There was another car next to us with his window down and they exchange profanity for about 2 minutes straight until the bus driver closed the doors again. At which point he would then open the doors, yell something more at him and then shut the doors super fast before the driver of the car would respond. Open "didn't you see me? I'm a 30 ft long bus..." Shut before response. Open-shut-open-shut-open-shut. This went on for about 10 more times until the light finally turned green and then the car zipped away. Soeur Rhondeau and I were just about falling out of our seats laughing. Just your average day on public transportation.
Prisca is doing awesome and she is definitely getting baptized this weekend. I am SO excited for her. She is so spiritual and at the same time she is the coolest person on this planet. This week we taught her the Word of Wisdom and Tithing. We were a little nervous because in our first RDV, she said that she had been investigating a lot of churches but she felt a lot of them just wanted her money. We were praying really hard that the spirit would testify of the importance of tithing and we practiced how we would teach it like 50x. haha we get to the RDV and we explain tithing as best we can. Afterwards we ask her what her thoughts were about tithing. She thought for a second and then said "well God has given me 100% of what I have. So it would be super easy to give him back just 10%." At this point we're trying to keep our composure but we're freaking out.
We move into the word of wisdom and then she says "Ya. This all totally makes sense. God wants us to be happy and alcohol and drugs definitely don't make people happy. But I don't understand the coffee..." to this Soeur Rhondeau and I replied that we knew if she prayed about it, she would understand. To which she immediately responded "Actually you know what. I get it. Cuz there are a lot of people who grow dependent on it and they need it multiple times a day." Then in the prayer that she offers at the end she says "please help me to keep the word of wisdom papa". So perfect.
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| Prisca at the Relief Society Weekday Meeting |
She came to a relief society activity on Saturday and we found out that Prisca is HILARIOUS. She is witty and sassy and we seriously LOVE her. We will be friends forever. At one point we're having dessert and Soeur Rhondeau turns to Prisca and asks "is your cake good?" To which Prisca stares straight into Soeur Rhondeau's eyes and says "Cake is my drug." BAHAHAHAHAHA, oh my goodness. I wish I could send more Prisca quotes. She is absolutely hilarious. And it's great because she is seriously excited for her baptism. Saturday will be such a great day.
Also great news: Petula and her entire family came to church this week! We have been trying to get their family to church for a while and it was the best. They said they are going to come next week too so we're really excited. FHE has seriously been the key to their family. I love FHE's.
So we had the most AMAZING dinner with a family in our ward (The Lopez's). I was talking to Soeur Lopez and I found out 1) her sister married an american and they live in North Orem. Just around the corner from mindy's house and then 2) her brother in law (the guy her sister married) is from laguna niguel. She was like "do you know the Steele's?" What the what!! So we're just in Paris talking about our friends from half way around the world. Their family is amazing though. They are those kind of people that when you are in their home, the feeling of the spirit and love almost crushes you. It was awesome. And their kids are the cutest things. Frere Lopez asked me to bring my violin because he plays the cello so he wanted to play through some hymns (which was so fun by the way). But it was super cute.
Also great news: Petula and her entire family came to church this week! We have been trying to get their family to church for a while and it was the best. They said they are going to come next week too so we're really excited. FHE has seriously been the key to their family. I love FHE's.
So we had the most AMAZING dinner with a family in our ward (The Lopez's). I was talking to Soeur Lopez and I found out 1) her sister married an american and they live in North Orem. Just around the corner from mindy's house and then 2) her brother in law (the guy her sister married) is from laguna niguel. She was like "do you know the Steele's?" What the what!! So we're just in Paris talking about our friends from half way around the world. Their family is amazing though. They are those kind of people that when you are in their home, the feeling of the spirit and love almost crushes you. It was awesome. And their kids are the cutest things. Frere Lopez asked me to bring my violin because he plays the cello so he wanted to play through some hymns (which was so fun by the way). But it was super cute.
Their oldest son turned to Soeur Rhondeau and said "so do you ever have problems with the Mission President?" Soeur Rhondeau was like "wait huh?" "like does he ever get mad at you guys or does he take care of you?" His face is full of concern and Soeur Rhondeau says "wait what's wrong??" He looks at his dad and me play hymns together and he is like "I feel like you will be late home. And I don't want you to get in trouble because of us!" So precious. Did I mention he is only 8 years old. She quickly reassured him that his mom was driving us home so we would be home on time and it would not be a problem. But to all you missionaries out there. Remember that the future missionaries of the church are definitely watching!
Well family, I love you so so so so much.
Spiritual thought of the day: "Our Lord's admonition to men to become perfect, even as the Father is perfect cannot rationally be construed otherwise than as implying the possibility of such achievement. Plainly, however, man cannot become perfect in mortality in the sense in which God is perfect as a supremely glorified Being...A college student in his freshman or sophomore year may be perfect as freshman or sophomore; his record may possibly be a hundred per cent on the scale of efficiency and achievement; yet the honors of the upper classman are beyond him, and the attainment of graduation is to him remote, but of assured possibility, if he do but continue faithful and devoted to the end." The opportunity to change and progress is a gift from God, don't take advantage of that gift. Seek change, persue progression but don't fuss over the fact that perfection still seems like lightyears away.
Much love,
Soeur Bitter
Well family, I love you so so so so much.
Spiritual thought of the day: "Our Lord's admonition to men to become perfect, even as the Father is perfect cannot rationally be construed otherwise than as implying the possibility of such achievement. Plainly, however, man cannot become perfect in mortality in the sense in which God is perfect as a supremely glorified Being...A college student in his freshman or sophomore year may be perfect as freshman or sophomore; his record may possibly be a hundred per cent on the scale of efficiency and achievement; yet the honors of the upper classman are beyond him, and the attainment of graduation is to him remote, but of assured possibility, if he do but continue faithful and devoted to the end." The opportunity to change and progress is a gift from God, don't take advantage of that gift. Seek change, persue progression but don't fuss over the fact that perfection still seems like lightyears away.
Much love,
Soeur Bitter
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