Murcles

May 26, 2014

Oh what a delightful week it has been :) it has really been warming up around here. We had a couple days this week that were in the 80s and surprisingly no rainstorms. Apparently this has been the weirdest year for weather. Lots of snow and hardly any rain in the spring. I had many times this week that I was able to remember worldly things. Which in a way definitely sucks. Especially when you want to do those things. Such as four wheeling. I spent the weekend on exchange in Cottage Grove. A massive hick town. I love it! But everyone was going camping and getting their four wheelers out and riding them. In fact I had 3 discussions with guys just by sparking it with riding. Was fun to see all the awesome quads and motorcycles and be able to relate to the guys. Unfortunately none of them were interested in the gospel and it made me miss wheelin even more. Definitely the first thing I wanna do when I get home :) mom take a mental note. I had many other cool experiences a bird tryna kill a man, a baby duck following me around like I was his mother, doing the voices and re running The Lord of the Rings movie, and a wicked Star Wars Lego battle with my favorite Elder, Elder Spencer. That's right we went there. We decided we needed a stress reliever. And lucky for us he had a ton of sets the he has collected and bought over the span of his mission. It was a total blast !  Along with these many fun stories we had many miracles this week too. Now they are not huge but to a missionary they are definite blessings. As we were leaving one of our investigators  (after feeling the disappointment that she wasn't home) we heard a ladies voice say "Hi Elders ! " in shock we turned around and noticed a lady in a motorized cart waving to us and smiling:) "although old people are deadly behind the wheel, they do serve a purpose” (quote from Dumb and Dumber) she was a small miracle. We went over to her and taught her a lesson and figured out that she believed in our church and the BOM. Definitely a surprise for the area we were in. I also had a small miracle in church yesterday. One of the new move in couples, in the ward, was giving a talk. Her parents who are from Lindon, Utah came up to hear her speak. As the church day went about I had a prompting that this was an answer to one of my silly prayers. I have been trying to find people who are going back to Utah so they can take my boxes for me. In the boxes contains a gift I have for my father. I did not want to leave them behind but I couldn't find anyone. As I approached this lady and told her where I was from she asked if I had anything I needed her to take home for me. I mentioned I had some boxes that I desperately desired to get home. She offered to take them home for me on Friday :) man I was super happy ! :) God definitely loves me even over silly things :) My testimony is strengthened everyday. And it's funny how God does it by topics. This week we gave a BOM class discussion on Mormon 9. A scripture one of our investigators picked for us to do. Now I dunno if y'all know what Mormon 9 is about, but it's amazing. Go check it out right now. The basis of the chapter is about judgment, prophecies, and miracles. It talks about God being the same yesterday, today, and forever. And if God performed miracles back in the day does he cease to produce miracles in our days. Now I figure like it says in  Mosiah 8:18 "Thus God has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles; therefore he becometh a great benefit to his fellow beings." The means in which Ammon tells us of, is the priesthood. Through the priesthood and faith, miracles can happen. Now through faith, miracles can happen also.. But God has given us the priesthood so our fellow man can benefit. I have seen many miracles for the priesthood in my life. Include a story of when I fell off my bike, had a seizure, and concussion and coincidentally the bishop was dropping my sister off from baby sitting and was able to give me a blessing with my dad. Now that was the shortened story and I'm sorry if it doesn't make sense. Ok back to Mormon 9. In verses 20-21.. 

"And the reason why he ceaseth to do miracles among the children of men is because that they dwindle in unbelief, and depart from the right way, and know not the God in whom they should trust."

 "Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth." We are told why he doesn't work miracles and how he can produce miracles in our life. It is simply through believing. Which is faith. Which is acting and doing those things God has commanded us. Now if you can feel in your life that God has ceased to give you miracles it's because of your unbelief. It's your own fault for you keep not the commandments of God. But trust me I'm sure all of you have seen miracles just in this day that you are readin this. And if you feel like you haven't, take an honest and sincere look at how your day has gone. "....And behold, I say unto you he changeth not; if so he would cease to be God; and he ceaseth not to be God, and is a God of miracles." I know he looks after us each day. He loves us. He cares about us. He wants to protect and help us in our lives. All we have to do is show faith. It's so simple ! Anyways that's my lecture for the week :) it's been a definite testimony builder for me as well as the many other miracles that have been wrought this week by the hand of god....3Nephi 5:8 "And there had many things transpired which, in the eyes of some, would be great and marvelous; nevertheless, they cannot all be written in this book(email); yea, this book(email) cannot contain even a hundredth part of what was done among so many people in the space of twenty and five years(4 and a half months);" :) yep I'm goofy :) enjoy ! :) 

GRIZZ 

Transfers this week. I might be going. Just be warned.

Photos:  Duck, this little guy thought I was his mommy and followed me around the entire day of doing service for this family. Jackson street!! Five Guys!! Yep… we eat ramen noodles all week for this one great meal at Five Guys!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Dang what a week it has been! This week has been so bipolar. It's

Crazy! So like the first of last week was in the 90's for 4 straight

days. Super hot! And our fan blew up so it was miserable to sleep.

But we made it happen. Then the next three days it rained straight. And

dropped to 50 degrees. Was crazy weather. I love the rain though.

Makes the earth feel so beautiful. Lately I have been thinking about

marine life. I have no idea why. But whales and turtles are just so

beautiful. Anywho back to bipolar, this week has been crazy. Some of

our investigators, well all of our investigators are struggling with

the word of wisdom. Makes it fun to try and teach them that they can't

be baptized and smoke still. I would like to tell everyone of my

experiences this week. So through many lessons and many trials this

week I have found my stress and anger levels rising a little bit.

Which is not normal for me. And then I would go to a lesson and teach

people about Jesus Christ and how he treated others. We had a few

instances this week that lead me to thinking negative thoughts about

people. Particularly those who were making our job harder. Towards the

end of the week I seemed to be getting strangely on edge, and

sarcastic with others. Now hold up the boat for a bit... A disciple of

Christ being hypocritical and bipolar. Hmmm something's wrong here. I

took a moment to sit and think and ponder why I had been acting this

way. And once I realized it was childish and not appropriate for the

image I was trying to put towards the Church of Jesus Christ. I then

stumbled and kneeled in prayed and begged for forgiveness. Very

humbling moment as a missionary. I still need help and love from my

Savior everyday. Now I understand that this experience can relate to

everyone. But I'm more happy that I was able to experience it for

myself. Pride is an abomination. And it seems like these past two

weeks I have had many humbling experiences. I have read many things

about humility. And I think The Lord is trying to tell me something.

Now I realize that this email is a little self centered, and

confusing. I hope y'all can pull something decent out of it. If anyone

has any really good talks or stories about humility I would love to

hear them! Honestly. This is a thing I am trying to improve with in

my life. Thanks for reading. Sorry for the shortness and probable

confusion.

GRIZZ 👻..

Video for Skype/Mother's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj85y1vHPSQ

Mother's Day 2014

Skype phone calls from missionaries are bitter/sweet. It is great to see Elder Workman and to hear his voice. He made us laugh, cry, commitments and so happy!  Then, you have to say goodbye all over again.  I tried to capture our emotions on a short video.  I will attach it to this letter. I feel blessed to be his mother. I know his example blesses all of us in the Workman home.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj85y1vHPSQ  (Copy this URL and put it in your browser)

May 12, 2014

As I sit here and ponder what I could possibly write about that my

family hasn't already heard, my mind just keeps getting stuck on those

wonderful people I do call family. So I'll start with family today.

The family is central to the creators plan for the eternal destiny of

his children. We are put in families because it is a place where we

can learn and grow, where gospel truths are lived to the fullest.

where we experience the most peace and joy, and where we learn to love

one another, and care for others. Now, real quick I will announce that

both my parents did an amazing job. My mother teaching me all I need

to know about the world, and how to treat others, and my father

teaching me the importance of school, and working hard, and respecting

others. I will announce my love for my family. I love them.. haha. I

must say I am extremely grateful for the opportunities we have to be

eternal as we live and keep the commandments of God. I am so excited

for the day to come when we all get to go to the temple together with

all our spouses and enjoy the wonderful privileges and sacred

ordinances together as a family. I love my mom more than the words on

this email can describe. For helping me stay involved and going in the

church and helping me gain that knowledge of the temple. I loved

hearing the voices of my family last night as we spoke and talked to

one another. I know this gospel has and will continue to change my

life. I KNOW with all my heart that this church is true. That God has

provided a way for us to return with him. That Jesus Christ is our

Savior, and Redeemer.

Ok awesome. anywho if you got sick of reading that and decided to just

go on to the next paragraph just know that I love my family. Next

off.. this week has been stressful. Walking in the rain all day long,

Touching snakes and Brown Recluses, which is a spider, Trying to help

someone to quit smoking is no easy task. But it is possible, and that’s

why we keep pushing. Helping members that have just lost their job,

and trying to find them dinners. Planning service projects and moving

people out of a house that has never moved nor cleaned their house

and any point in the past 5 years of living there. Teaching lessons.

Ha. It's all so stressful. But despite all that and it's worth it over

and over again. This message is far to important to not be heard by

everyone.

I'm not quite sure what to say now, so I think I'll end today haha. I

am extremely happy and grateful for this time that I get to spend

serving others. And teaching others of Gods plan for us. I love my

family. And I love this gospel even more. I hope y'all enjoy your week

and find some way to serve someone else :)

GRIZZ 👻

I love you mommy ! And thank you :) It was so good to see my family again! I love y'all so so much !

I read the fourth missionary in one day when you asked me to two weeks ago I totally want to be the fourth missionary.  I have the desire to be the fourth. Will just have to be better and try harder. I did really like it.

I got the memes and I'm hanging them up on the wall next to my desk for motivation. I love you mom ! Thanks mommy! I got to watch the video! Made me cry haha. I love it though. Very beautiful and well out together. 

Flowers photos… Mommy more flowers, I miss you beautiful.

Well hi poppy! I love you so much! Was great to see my best friend! I miss you dad. I love your testimony. And really miss doing things with you. I love you!

My Mother's Day Flowers from Elder Workman!!

The old gas lantern in the yard... This reminds me of my childhood home. We had this in the middle of our yard. We swung around it, played by it, decorated it for the holidays, tag it for safety and we knew that when it came on... it was time to go home. There is nothing like going home.