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| Hermanas Amendola and Harris |
Like I sort of said in my email (but
ran out of time), I'm in a singing trio with my companion and another
Hermana in our district, Hermana Lunt. (No, she looks nothing and
sounds nothing like Mr Lunt in Veggie Tales). We've been singing
Joseph Smith's First Vision to the tune of Homeward Bound. My voice
isn't as trained as theirs,and they're both all vibrato-y and stuff,
so I still don't know why I'm singing with them, but apparently it's
okay. We sang it in Sacrament meeting on Sunday. It was pretty
awesome.
We actually tried out to sing in a large group meeting, but Sister Nally, the lady in charge, has perfect pitch and didn't like the fact that we were accapella. She told us to get a piano. So we needed to find someone who could play with us... by ear... cuz we made up the harmonies & had no sheet music. We were really blessed, though. We literally ran into Elder Mercado minutes after they told us he might be able to help us. He & his companion, Elder Lamb, have been so awesome. Working with our branch presidency's 2nd counselor, we actually now have sheet music, and it all is just super cool. It's truly a miracle. The lady (Sister Nally) will be sending us a note in the mail if she wants us to try out. So, we'll see.
We actually tried out to sing in a large group meeting, but Sister Nally, the lady in charge, has perfect pitch and didn't like the fact that we were accapella. She told us to get a piano. So we needed to find someone who could play with us... by ear... cuz we made up the harmonies & had no sheet music. We were really blessed, though. We literally ran into Elder Mercado minutes after they told us he might be able to help us. He & his companion, Elder Lamb, have been so awesome. Working with our branch presidency's 2nd counselor, we actually now have sheet music, and it all is just super cool. It's truly a miracle. The lady (Sister Nally) will be sending us a note in the mail if she wants us to try out. So, we'll see.
We had a pretty cool experience at TRC
(Training Resource Center”) this week and last week. At TRC we
teach volunteers. Last week, we taught a 22 to 28 year old
named Benjamin. He served in Bolivia, and three days after he entered
the MTC, his mom died. I could not even imagine. So I'm so grateful
for my experience so far. I sure love you!!!!!
This week, we taught Santiago. He lived in Wyoming, but now he lives in Provo, obviously. He's in his 50's or 60's, and he works as a book repairman in the BYU library. He is not married. He's a super cool guy. He talked a bit about how the desire of his heart was to see the Lord, face to face, in this life, like Nephi, the brother of Jared, etc. While we were discussing things, the Spirit was super strong. I loved it. Absolutely an incredible experience.
This week, we taught Santiago. He lived in Wyoming, but now he lives in Provo, obviously. He's in his 50's or 60's, and he works as a book repairman in the BYU library. He is not married. He's a super cool guy. He talked a bit about how the desire of his heart was to see the Lord, face to face, in this life, like Nephi, the brother of Jared, etc. While we were discussing things, the Spirit was super strong. I loved it. Absolutely an incredible experience.
On Sunday, my companion and I went
early to Music and the Spoken Word and thus were asked to give the
prayers for Relief Society, with all the sisters, including Sister
Burton, the General Relief Society President. So that was the
beginning of my Sunday. Then we read more scriptures, prepared our
talks, went to lunch, worked on talks some more, had district lesson,
and then went to Sacrament Meeting. In Sacrament we sang our song, &
that was crazy. It was really cool but terrifying. After that, we
practiced our song with Elder Mercado playing the piano. We went to
dinner and then had choir practice, and that was super cool too.
The devotional we had after choir was
amazing. I believe the speaker's name is Richard I Heaton. He taught
the difference between success and success. By which I mean he taught
that there are two kinds : the 1st means people accept
your invitation to come unto Christ. The 2nd means that
your efforts are acceptable to the Lord. The 1st is a
gift. We can only work with all of our efforts & desire their
eternal welfare with all of our hearts, with a complete understanding
that all of our efforts can bring no “success” of the 1st
variety. If we do this, we will have success – but only the 2nd
kind.
The 1st kind is not in our power to bring about. I need to remember to recognize that success #1, whether I get it or not, does not change #2. It was a good devo. Anyways, then we watched the Joseph Smith movie, again. For the 3rd time here. XD. It always brings me to tears. The sacrifices of those early Saints. I just can't even imagine. I know that soon I will be out there, in the world, with people who will reject us, & persecute us, for His name's sake. 3 Ne 12:10-12 gives hope. I hope & pray that I can submit patiently to all the will of the Father. I'll be looking to the examples of the pioneers. It's going to be exciting & scary & I'm excited to get out there. Thanks for all you have done to prepare me for this. I'm grateful for the way I have been raised & for the experiences I've had growing up. Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3<3<3
The 1st kind is not in our power to bring about. I need to remember to recognize that success #1, whether I get it or not, does not change #2. It was a good devo. Anyways, then we watched the Joseph Smith movie, again. For the 3rd time here. XD. It always brings me to tears. The sacrifices of those early Saints. I just can't even imagine. I know that soon I will be out there, in the world, with people who will reject us, & persecute us, for His name's sake. 3 Ne 12:10-12 gives hope. I hope & pray that I can submit patiently to all the will of the Father. I'll be looking to the examples of the pioneers. It's going to be exciting & scary & I'm excited to get out there. Thanks for all you have done to prepare me for this. I'm grateful for the way I have been raised & for the experiences I've had growing up. Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3<3<3
Love & Prayers, Hermana Harris
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