February 28, 2011

Well, this week was not near as eventful as last week. I don't even
remember what happened this week. I know that we changed houses. I
moved from a trailer to a house that was cheaper in price and much
much bigger. It is really nice. I am sleeping alot better in this
house than I was in the trailer. I didn't realize how bad a was
sleeping until I got to the house. I guess I feel safer. We have no
microwave in the house and I did not realize how much I love
microwaves. They are just the best. I use the stove alot and it is a
gas stove. I burn alot of stuff now. I just have to get used to gas.
It has its pros though. Like today, we are having a big storm right
now. The electrictiy at our house went out. but because of the gas
stove, I will still be able to cook. I hope the electricity comes on
soon. :)

The weather here has been weird. One day it is cold the next day it is
a beautiful 60 degrees outside. it just needs to make up its mind. I
don't know how the dress. I know, like bubba said, that when I blink
it is going to be hot hot hot. I can't wait for it though. I love the
hot weather more than the cold that is for sure. I think the best part
about coming home in decemeber is that kentucky will be alot more
colder and when I get to arizona it is going to feel really warm for
me. That will be fun.

Um, we had a real cool experience last night. We were debating on
going to a members house and I came up with the decision of 'no'
because I was being selfish and I had a headache and I really did not
want deal with her barking dog. But, both sister mikami and I kept
feeling like we should go over. so we did and I am grateful we did.
the first thing she said was that she was mad and then she got right
into it. She did not waste anytime. She was mad about something that I
will not say why but it made her stay home from church and she said
she would never come back to church. It had to do with a member. I
don't remember all that was said but I know that I said, "it hurts me
to know that you would not come to church because of this person. When
really, church is not about coming to socialize. It is about taking of
the sacrament and taking into full use of the atonement of jesus
christ. When we do not come to church, we are wasting what Jesus
Christ did in the garden of gethsemane." I said something along the
lines of that. I learned what it really means about going to church.
It was a testimony builder for me and I am glad that I learned.
Learning is so much fun. :)

I don't really have much to say. I read Alma 27 this week and it is
one of my favorites now. The people of Zarahemla have outstanding
compassion and charity toward the people of ammon. People that they
have no idea about. They gave up a part of their land and protecting
the people of ammon. YOu all should read it. It is quite amazing. We
all should outreach our hands to those in need. Whether it just be a
phonecall to someone who may be hurting inside or a visit to help
someone in need. Service can heal alot of people. Both ways. The one
giving and the one recieving.

I love you all. have a great day...and week. Love amanda