Baptismal Excitement

The Sisters came in last night very excited because one of their investigators decided to be baptized!  They were so giddy that I had to capture the moment.

Angel Singers and A Test

 The Sisters have been doing amazing things.

I keep telling people, "These missionaries are breaking all the records!"

I am not positive they are actually breaking records, 

but they are reaching for the stars....

they are working hard to teach lessons and baptize those they teach.

It seems like very day I hear them talking about new investigators and 

upcoming baptisms. They have been responsible for a lot of marriages, too.

 One morning I was getting ready for work and I heard something.

It was very faint, but very beautiful.

Upon investigation, I realized it was coming from the Sister's bedroom.

 I listened outside the door and it sounded like angels!

I quietly turned the doorknob (as not to disturb their music) 

and cracked the door open.... so I could hear them better.

 I startled them, and they quit singing. 

I apologized and they were so sweet about it.

They came out into the living room and gave me my own personalized

Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert before I left for work.

 All three of these Hermanas have beautiful voices.

They go together like girl scout cookies and milk!

The Spirit is so strong when they sing.

 This is a test.

Which set of feet belong to YOUR missionary?

(They were singing a hymn in the living room to practice for a baptism.)

 Which Sister is assembling this for an investigator?

True or False

Did the Sisters eat a communal bowl of cereal for breakfast?

(I found this in the sink when I got up one morning.)
For answers....click on comments

Sister Surprises

 Sorry for the delayed post. I've had company.

Our newest sister (until today) was Sister O, from California.

She arrived on Feb. 19. She has been out about 5 months.
She is the oldest of 8 children and is now paired up
with the oldest of 7 children.
(I have a thing about observing characteristics of birth order)
I'm sure the "O Sisters" will be a dynamic duo. 

Sister O (from California) knows how to play the piano very well,
which, of course, makes me very happy.

 I took this picture because Sis. O (from Washington) got this new scarf and

she looked so pretty with it on. In addition to being a powerful missionary, she knows exactly how to tie scarves,
and she has quite a few of them. She is very stylish.

 One Sunday afternoon there was a baptism and

low and behold, I was so surprised to see Sister M

come walking in through the front door and standing right there there in our living room!!! She had come to attend the baptism, but for me,
it was like a 10 minute missionary reunion!
She wasn't here long, but it was long enough for a hug....

 Sister O (the new one) has taken to

snacking on spoonfulls of peanut butter.

She says she didn't ever eat it like this at home,

but says that surprisingly,
it is pretty tasty this way....

Our final surprise is that today we got

a brand new sister!

We now have our 3rd trio.

She is Sister W, originally from Germany,

but says she has lived in Utah for the past 3 years.

This is her very first area. She said she has been on her mission

for 13 days! I can't wait to get to know her better.

We have an international missionary house here.

Since August we have had missionaries from Tonga, Mexico, and now Germany. We are getting a world-wide education housing these missionaries!

The Revolving Door is Turning Again

 Sister S is being transferred to Grand Prairie.

We have enjoyed her sweet countenance,

her piano music, and her pretty smile.

Sister O is starting to seem like part of the family.

We are becoming more attached

to Sister O every day. She is such a hard working missionary.

We are lucky to have her remain in this area.

 The sisters went around telling their investigators

goodbye the past few days.

Here is Sister S with Juan and Nancy.

They are planning to be baptized very soon.

I know that the Camancho family,

who are also planning to be baptized,

will always remember Sister S.

They will pray for her, just as we still pray for the missionaries

that baptized us 38 years ago.

Saturday Morning

This morning the Sisters went to a Women's Conference and luncheon. This afternoon I picked up my camera and noticed this picture. I think Sister S. took it before they left for the conference. Doesn't she look pretty? She is pretty inside and out.

Planning Day

 Thursdays are planning days for the Sisters.

Today Sister O was planning many things...

(one of which was being in a wedding in 2 months,

when she goes home from her mission.) 

Then the Sisters headed out for another day of teaching

and knocking on doors.

Music to My Ears!

 Sister S. has been practicing the piano.

She took lessons for a short time when she was young.

Now she is working on reviving her old skills.

Tonight after the Sisters came in from teaching,

she spent some time practicing a hymn.

Here she is giving me a little smile while she plays....

I love having Sister S in our home....

She is music to my ears!