Pic taken when we were moving flats and the elders had our keys to our new flat and we had to wait to get them so we went on a sweet treat run. And it was raining.
Such a good week this week! well, it always is on the mission ;)
This
week was really great. We saw our less active friend Ann almost every
day haha. Sister Turner is staying at her house when she doesn't feel
well, that way sister Skagen and I can still go out and stuff. Ann is
one of The most caring people I know and She's so sweet. I always feel
better when I go over. She's one of those giver people. Always giving.
Last week I feel like I just lived through a month! So we had to
close down our flat right? we found out Tuesday morning at about 11 that
we were to be out and have the whole place spotlessly clean by 5 pm!
well needless to say we did not finish. especially considering that we
had just barely moved out luggage to the new flat and stayed there only
the night before so we still had EVERYTHING to move out and you can't
leave a single thing there otherwise they charge the mission home for
it! So we had to find out what was the flats and what was the missions
and take the mission stuff with us. We threw away so many things... anyway we had
changed into service clothes (aka regular clothes like a t-shirt and
jeans) and we gave the Elders (who have a car) our flat keys so that
they could take stuff to our flat while we cleaned. Well they were
really busy and didn't end up getting stuff that was in their car to our
flat until late that night. Also because they had our keys we weren't
able to get into our new flat (that had all of our clothes/food) until
late that night! So we ended up walking to a meeting with the bishop in
our grungy service clothes. Not to mention that it started raining
pretty heavily (and in Scotland there is no warm rain). But we were kind
of hungry and wanting sweets from cleaning all day so we decided to buy
some ice cream bars at a shop on our way there. We got some pretty
strange looks but it was really fun we laughed all the way through it.
Except for the part that we felt like we couldn't GQ someone (or stop
them and talk to them about the gospel) because of our attire so that
part was lame. But we eventually through another set of missionaries and
a kind member giving them a lift we got our keys back! Wednesday we
finished the clean up and finally found the place to turn in the keys
to. But that will
change soon because they're moving us again for some crazy reason at the
end of this transfer (in 3weeks!). I'm really sad, we're living in
luxury in this flat!! ;) I have a memory foam mattress and pillow! lets
just say I haven't slept in a bed even close to this comfy since my
mission started and I've been having some great sleeps. Also a bunch of
good food, as well as American food that the senior couple, the
jones, left. The closets are annoying though, they don't have any
drawers, but that is literally my only complaint. It's amazing how much
more comfortably you live with things like, 2 bathrooms, not-cheap
toilet paper/paper towels and just basically the little things that are
just a wee bitty more expensive that we don't buy for ourselves that is
nice to have.... I love the Jones'. They left us nutella... what more
could you need??
Haha...
soooo we had a run in with a drunk Micheal Jackson a few days ago! in
the words of my companion who has the meat of the story:
"Saturday we
walked to an appointment, we felt prompted to talk to this man but we
had already passed him..eventually we ran after him and struck up a
conversation. Said man turned out to be pretty drunk (keep in mind it's
only 6:30pm) and wasn't really interested in our message. He tells us
his name is Michael Jackson..
what? No way you silly drunk man. You are just saying that because we are American.
and guess what?
He pulls out his credit card and shows us his name...
HIS NAME IS MICHAEL JACKSON.
A
few things happen and we decide it's time to go and as we shake his
hand..he won't let go of mine. And he gets really close to me and I'm
assuming to see my name badge (that's what most drunk and sober people
do) and he starts pursing his lips and getting closer!
Mayday Mayday! Abort! ABORT!
Thankfully my companions saved me from this drunken kiss.
We
turn around and guess who we see walking our way? A potential we met a
few weeks ago and his friend. Said friend used to meet with missionaries
but went on holiday and lost contact but he wants to learn again!
Sometimes you have to almost get kissed by Michael Jackson in order to find the promised people."
There you have it. We do meet a few drunken men and that's the first experience I have ever had with a kissey one. 9 months out so I think I'm doing pretty good :)
Our
friend Dmirty who has been learning for AGES finally came to church!
Although I thin it was a breaker for him instead of a maker... which is
unfortunate but I'm glad he finally came. It has been so great to see
our recent convert friend Zoe come to church! She is really starting to
strengthen her testimony and do the things the Lord wants her to do. It
has been so amazing seeing her change and become happier and I'm so
excited for her. She is such a sweet girl that has been through so much.
It's amazing what this gospel can do for people.
I
have loved studying Alma 26 about Ammon it is amazing how truly
thankful he is and humble. I have seen how following the Spirits
promptings can give us out desired Christ-like attributes. The Spirit
will always prompt us to do good things! It's awesome.
Friends
I know that The Book of Mormon is the word of God. There is no way that
a book that has strengthened my testimony of Jesus Christ, built up my
confidence, and helped me feel so happy could be fake. I want to invite
all of you to read, study and ponder it. I promise that true happiness
will come if you do this and you will know and feel the Love that Christ
and out Heavenly Father have for us.
Love you all
Sister McBride
Here are some pics for you! hope you like them momma.
Here are some pics for you! hope you like them momma.
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