Why You Shouldn't Apologize.....

Hey!

Guys. I am so happy. I have an amazing companion, area, and boyyyy I hit my one year mark. Frankly, I thought I would be celebrating this in Peru, but I'm so grateful to be here in Georgia. Both of my missions have given me more than what I have put into them. I know everyone told me something similar before I left, but haha now here I am quoting their words. 

At first, I wasn't sure why I was back in Georgia. During my first transfer, I hit my lowest point and considered going home. However, now looky here. You're still receiving my group emails. But, lol okay now back to the story. So, during these times where I didn't feel like I was necessarily my best, I apologized. I thought people were not going to accept who I was, because I didn't know who I was becoming. Now looking back, I can now see that my apology meant nothing. 

When I accepted my mission call, I knew that there were going to be challenges. The thing I didn't understand was how Heavenly Father was going to help me through these times. Going to the MTC, landing in Peru, sleeping in my bed for one month, waking up in Georgia, and being a missionary now during a pandemic. Well....... boy you can def. say that I'm not the same person as I was 12 months ago. During each transition, I didn't know how to deal with what I was dealt. There were so many factors, so many small things that I couldn't control and so I immediately wanted to go back to what I knew, where I was comfortable. I wanted people to know how I was in college, how fun I could be, how in 6 weeks when transfers were I would be back to normal. Little did I know, there was never really going to be a normal. 

Heavenly Father knows us so personally. He gives us trials, so that we can grow. We may never understand why these things happen to us, but he does. He knows our limits, our weaknesses but also our strengths. When we accept his help, we allow ourselves to reach our eternal potential - something that only God can fully comprehend. So don't apologize for going through a hard time. Look for God's hand and you'll find it. 

I can't express how happy I am. I have loved this opportunity to love others in a way I really haven't before, and even more happy that I can do it for a couple months more! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT. I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH.

hermana Pulver

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Hey!

Soooooo transfers were last Monday and guys. I got three separate calls, each telling me different things. But, don't worry everything got figured out and now I'm in Roswell! They ended up closing Oconne for sisters. I was pretty sad to say goodbye to the families I had met, but we definitely had a huge miracle.

When we called to say goodbye to Janet's fam. She broke down in tears and told us that the reason she was taking English classes in the first place was to become independent. A couple weeks before she met us, she was considering leaving her marriage and preparing to file for a divorce. In tears, she explained that when we shared our message of eternal families, it was exactly what she needed to hear. She told us that now, her relationship with her husband has significantly improved and it was thanks to our lessons. Hearing this, literally made Monday night. I'm so glad that Heavenly Father could use my companion and I to help this AMAZING family. I'm going to miss them so much.

However. I think I'm falling in love with Roswell. Every other day we run 2-4 miles by the famous chattahoochee river. It's sooo cool. And I have such an amazing companion. Sister Brooks is from Utah, she actually picked me up from the GA airport when I first arrived, and I literally couldn't be more grateful for her. We laugh everyday. It's like a dream.

The first week here was a little crazy! We met the Torres fam. that is beyond prepared to take the gospel lessons. When we came by, the father pulled out his book of mormon and had read till Mosiah!! Like what?! He's only had the book for about two weeks. 

Also, we took a walk around the apartment complex on Thursday and ran into a young man with a guitar. When he saw us walking around, he asked us if he could join. Well, of course we said yes. Anyways found out that he had been praying for some friends and we were his answer. At the end of this walk, we stopped by the entrance of the apt. Complex and all sang a Christian song VERY OFF KEY in a wonderful circle while all those who were entering fortunately had time to film from their cars. Haha then to finish it off, he asked if he could give the two of us a platonic hug. What a unique night. 

Anyways love y'all sorry I haven't been as diligent with group emails. Ahhhhhhhhh

Ok.

Here's my new address

2517 Hemingway Ln. Roswell, GA 30075

Love,

Your missionary who has back problems 

An Email From The One With The Curly Hair

Hey y'all!

I don't really know where to start writing, so I apologize in advance If my email is a bit crazy. Haha it just kinda would reflect today.

 We did service for our first counselor in the Branch. It was sooo much fun. I'm never going back to weeding. ( sorry dad). Their family owns a farm of 36 acres. Hugeeee. Anyways for 6 hours we went around collecting fallen branches and throwing them into a machine that broke them down into woodchips. It was a lot of hard work, but so worth it. We got to ride around in Atvs, see some cute baby goats and meet their Scottish highland cows! 

About two weeks ago, Janet, the woman we found on FB, invited us over to dinner with her family. It was so amazing. She's married, and has two young daughters. Her oldest is named Jackie, and her youngest is Sofie ( THIS GIRL IS THE CUTEST ). I'm low-key afraid of having kids, but Sofie makes me rethink any of that. Every time we go over to their house, Sofie and I play "sandwich". She places her hands in between mine and then quickly takes them out before I catch her. This has made my day so many flippin times.

Anyways! Janet's husband, Carlos, is super awesome. He has a few hesitations about the gospel, but has made it very clear to us that we are always welcome. This family has SO MUCH potential. They came to church this past sunday, and it was the first time we had any guests come since March. I love them so much, and I know that this isn't necessarily all coming from me. :))

Another family that I've been able to serve is the Ledesmas. Their family is just recently starting to become active again. And oh boy, they are amazing. They have this little cute boy, angel, that I love. He's 10 years old, he likes to draw and every time we come over he prays for the hermanas. Sooo cute. Anyways we started this game. I draw one marvel character, he draws another and then we exchange the drawings. It's been something that's been keeping me going. Haha because not gonna sugar coat it, this transfer has been hard.

Sister Marriott and I have worked real hard to get some reactivation going in this branch. When we first arrived, the elders quorum president (also the one that is in control of missionary work) came over to me and said that there was simply no missionary work to be done and Walked away. This was disappointing to hear, because I could tell that not only him had lost hope. However, since that conversation, we've helped 6 families become reactivated, and found one amazing fam. that could one day become members. 

Being a missionary during this time is FLAT OUT difficult as crap. But its helped me to realize just HOW MUCH we can do. Covid yeah exists. Not going to deny that. But how much power are WE willing to give this virus? It can prohibit our social interaction with others, it has put all of us through an emotional roller coaster with half built tracks and some crazy jerks. But as soon as we say oh yeah when covid is over, everything is will just go back to normal.

false. So freakin false. This is the time to show our dilligence. Only the strongest were sent here for this time, so let us or you show your strength. Don't hide it. Missionary work has turned into member work. If the members are unfamiliar with how missionary work is done, no progress will be made. I know however, if we ask God with a sincere heart. He will help us find those small, but HUGE opportunities to reach out to someone who is struggling. Let's face it. Everyone knows someone who is going through a tough time. So, what's stopping us?

Anyways best news for those who read all my email. I low-key never read to the bottom of many emails. But ahh here we are. I got transfer calls today. And well I'm going to Magnolia guys! Sister Brooks will be my new companion. I was so surprised to get the call. I'm sad to leave the amazing families we've met here, but I'm stoked for my new area.

Love y'all 

Hermana Pulver

If I didn't respond to you this week, for sure the next. Also thank my mom for forwarding this email out :))