Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Week of Adventures...


Well. This week has been very interesting. I've still been battling the same sickness for the last two weeks. Tuesday we did some work but mostly took it easy. Wednesday I passed out again and we went to the doctor. He said I was dehydrated and had Sinusitis and Bronchitis. Terrible. Friday was Zone Meeting and I ended my day in the Hospital. Saturday was the same. And Sunday was the best day of the week.
So aside from a pretty crappy week and not being able to get out and do work like I wanted (we spent a lot of our time resting and preparing for the week to come and just altogether trying to figure things out while I'm going stir crazy and want to be out working) things are looking up. Yesterday was "Why I Believe". At first I wasn't even sure if I could go considering things have been pretty intense. But we were given the green light and made just in time to hear a Recent Convert in our ward share her testimony. It was amazing. "Why I Believe" is for converts and members and investigators to bear their testimonies and feel the Spirit. It's a meeting we get to attend on the second Sunday of every month. It's nice. I definitely needed the recharge. Two beautiful musical numbers were performed and I swear one was meant just for me. The Sister sang "Come Thou Fount". I ADORE that song. It was nice feeling the spirit.
I got to see Sister Howard again! I mean I always do at "Why I Believe" but it was really nice this time. I miss her! But iIt's pretty funny! She got Sister Loveland as a companion who was in my zone these last few months. So it's cool to see them again. Also really weird. Haha. Oh well. I still have my hopes we'll be reunited again! It'll be great!
There's not much to report for this week. The work has been slow but we've been figuring out what to do and who to see. The revelations are pouring in. I'm ready! Let's get to work!
I hope all of you are enjoying the Christmas season. I know I am. Inviting others to come unto Him in this Season is really rewarding. I would like to invite all of you to think about what Christmas means to you. Then share it. Share the "He is the Gift" video on Facebook with a friend you think needs it. I'm so excited for this season. And I know that we can have Christ with us all year. We can have this special spirit with us all year. Not just around the holidays. So as family gathers and presents start piling up, remember to think of our Lord and Savior who is the REAL Gift of Christmas.
I love you all!
Love,
Sister Halverson

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Transfers and the very interesting week...

Hello Friends and Family!
This week has been anything but a cake walk.
Ask my mom. She can tell ya... Haha. But I have a new companion now! :) Her name is Sister Bulman from Blairstown, Iowa! She's been out ten months and we get along swimmingly! We now have cute decorations in our apartment and the Shelbyville elders stole our Christmas tree! :( It's ok. They're giving it back to us this Friday. :) We are doing well! I'm getting over being sick so it will give us a chance to get back on our feet. We're about to go shopping and then go to Mickey d's and the church to hang out. Much fun!

Monday: Packed Sister M up and got her to Carmel. Not a fun day...
Tuesday! I was in a trio until transfers the next day. We taught a lot of lessons and got a lot of work done. It was fun! I started getting sick Tuesday morning. So that wasn't fun. I've been sick all week.
Wednesday! Got my new Comp! Also passed out at transfers... Very interesting.
Thursday. Sick.
Friday. Sick.
Saturday. Sick.
Sunday. Sick and the Christmas Devotional.
Today! RELIEF!!!!! Love Mondays! Live for Mondays!
Very uneventful! But still good! Love you all!
Love,
Sister Halverson
 
Picture right before passing out

Decorations and my new companion, Sister Bulman

Sister Bulman

Friday, December 5, 2014

Turkey Day and Killing Trainers!

Hello Friends and Family!
I wanted to get out an email last week ON Thanksgiving but unfortunately the library was closed and we aren't allowed to use member computers. So I'm writing one now! :)
Last week was a blur! We had so much to do and get ready for that I don't even remember half of what happened. I did take pictures though! The week before last was crazy busy. Sister M is getting ready to go home. So we were basically wrapping up her last two weeks and working hard. I wish I could remember more but it's been so hectic that I'm just going to move on and not worry too much about the details. It was a great week though! Full of miracles and blessings and lots of hard work! :)

This Thanksgiving was so interesting. We had three dinners and talked to everyone for ever and a half. It was fun. :) We went to the Franklin Chapel afterwards with most of the zone and hung out. We watched the Best Two Years. So funny! We also had a mission-wide conference call. It was pretty cool. And the very first ever! We talked to President about the Christmas goal we have of sharing this special message with everyone! He is the Gift! If you know what it is or have heard of it share the message with your friends! :) If you haven't go to christmas.mormon.org and watch the video clip! :) It's very special and reminds us of what Christmas should really be about.
Today is kind of a hard day. I'm killing my trainer. :( She's headed home tomorrow morning and we spent the last couple of days packing her up. She was having a rough go at it so I did it for her and made sure everything would fit in her suit cases. She should be ok. But It isn't an easy transition. It's a new adventure for the both of us as she goes home to BYU Provo and moves on with life and I'll be here working hard for the Lord. :) It was fun. It was hard. It was CRAZY hard. But worth it, every second. :) So with that, I have to close for now.
Next week will have a better recounting with miracles and weekly events. I'll let you know who my new comp is as we work in...GREENWOOD! I get to stay!!!!! :D So excited.
I love you all!
Sister Halverson

Playing Munchkin on P-Day

Bob Evans again

Bob Evans. This happened after a baptism fell through. He didn't show up to the baptism and we had people there from two hours away. Our elders were very sad. They ate their cares away.

Our Christmas Tree

Peacock ornament

Beautiful skies!

Yet another obligatory "date"

Sis M and I




Angus the stray neighborhood cat.


More Indy skies! :)

Thanksgiving cards from my sister Samantha's 4th grade class