It was such a great and busy week. This week we had two investigators commit to baptism! I sure am gaining a love for Arizona. On Saturday we had to head 3 hours down to the valley for mission conference, but it was more than worth it because we had the opportunity to listen to Elder Uchtdorf speak. It was such an amazing experience and I could just feel the power and love he had as I got to shake his hand. So many things he spoke about touched my heart. He started out by telling us a story of when he and a new general authority from the Philippines (of all places) came to Arizona and they had to drive up from the valley into the mountains for a training in Eager. As you drive up into the mountains the scenery is always changing you start in the desert surrounded by cactus, then it just get real dry and barren and finally you make your way through the forests. As they were driving Elder Uchtdorf would look out the window and then to the new Filipino authority and would say, "oh look how beautiful it is" and would continue to say, "don't you think it is beautiful?" as they continued further along, but he just stayed silent. When they returned to the airport the man finally turned to Elder Uchtdorf and said, "How is it beautiful here, where are all the flowers?" He had a hard time seeing the beauty. He said we have to open our eyes to see the beauty around us and to see with NEW eyes, to see the greatness of that place. It just hit me so hard that that is exactly what I need to do. Find the beauty being here in Arizona, not only in my surroundings but in the people. I think one of the hardest things to do is to try to have the eyes of our Savior, to see others as he would see them and to find their beautiful potential. This week I met a man named Joel Chapman. Joel is a rough looking man and used to be a bull rider. He smokes and drinks and the time I came over he came out with a gun, but as I've come to know him I can see him for who he really is. He wants to change so much and has been weighed down with guilt from things he has done in the past. He can't seem to move forward from them. He is the sweetest man and calls us his girls. As you go through your week put on spiritual Goggles and try to see someone for who they can become. Elder Uchtdorf said so many other things but I really love what He promised us at the end. He said that blessing will come to those we love and care for and especially to those we worry about. I know Heavenly Father is watching out for all of you and has a perfect plan mapped out for you. If you will just look back through your week you will see his hand there. I've definitely seen his hand. In the middle of the night this week, I woke up at 2 am and somehow in the middle of the night my arm came out of socket...again. I woke up my companions and we tried to get it back in place but it just wasn't having it. I started to worry because I had no clue what we were going to do, go, or who to get a hold of at 2 in the morning. I wasn't about to drive to Show Low to go to the ER. Earlier this week we were at a Sister McNeil's house and I have no clue how we got on the subject but she started telling us about her crazy work schedule and how she works night shifts as a nurse so she doesn't get home until 2. She joked with us and said, "so if you ever need anything at 2 in the morning give me a call". Little did she know we would actually do that 2 days later. We said a prayer and she was able to come over. It took a little while but she was able to pop it right back into place. Sister McNeil was my angel. I love the people here and I know it was by no coincidence we had talked to her. Heavenly Father is there and answers prayers. Palangga ko Kamo! Love you all and miss you! Her companions took this pic of Sister McNeil trying to work her shoulder back in. "My shoulder is all good plus I went to sleep in the weirdest position with my right arm over my head, so it won't happen again. It's funny you mentioned strapping me down while I sleep, because my companions said the exact same thing. haha, but for reals it feels great. Yes, Sister McNeil laughed, but mostly it was from relief. She is the sweetest person, we need to bring her cookies this week. She massaged my shoulder and my feet while putting essential oils on them. I'm also surprised by how willing she was to try because she had never put a shoulder back in socket before! I was so happy to get a text this week from Kayley Willis. She fed the sister's and sent me this picture with her daughter Emry. I am so grateful for the members that are so good to the missionaries! "Whoever owns this truck really doesn't like us." I told her I was glad they didn't come out and see them taking pictures. :) Em saw this road sign on the way to their conference. They thought this was a good name for a Blvd. in the desert.
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Sister Emily Adams
Philippines Bacolod Mission April 18, 2018-October 2019 Mailing Address
Sister Emily Adams
Philippines Bacolod Mission Galo St. between Lacson & Mabini Brgy.22, Bacolod City 6100 Negros Occidental Philippines Archives
January 2020
Companions Provo, Utah MTC
#1 Sister Anna Wilde From Dallas, Texas Taylor, Arizona
#2 Sister Jamie Stuart (trainer) Pleasant Grove, Utah & #3 Sister Kendall Richards Idaho Falls, Idaho Show Low, Arizona
#4 Sister Brooke Casebolt Roy, Utah Manila, Philippine's
#5 Sister Perry Serving in the Iloilo mission from Fiji Sagay, Philippines
#6 Sister Lauren Schenk (Trainer) Syracuse, Utah Sagay, Philippines
#7 Sister Ashley Ellis Highland, Utah Pulupandan, Philippines
#8 Sister Andrea Camille Sales Isabela, Philippines Hinigarin, Philippines
#9 Sister Castillo Sta. Cruz Zambalis, Philippines. Hinigarin, Philippines
#10 Sister Natalie Miner Pleasant Grove, Utah Cadiz, Philippines
#11 Sister Kate Blakeslee Meridian, Idaho Bacolod, Philippines
#12 Sister Kalyx Christensen San Diego, California Bacolod, Philippines
#13 Sister Stephanie Garcia Pangisan, Philippines Bacolod, Philippines
#14 Sister Santa Barbara Marikina, Manila, Philippines Bacolod, Phililppines
#15 Sister Eliza Clark Corvallis, Oregon |