August 5th 2009

Hello everyone!
This week has been pretty crazy. Bro. Schoppauls father passed away on Sunday so we'll be attending the funeral today at 6 to support them. It's been really hard seeing them go through such a sad time. On top of Joseph (a member of the ward) being in the ICU because he had lung cancer and had to get it removed and he's just not recovering from it well. There's drama going on between his niece and son. Who gets what and all that stupid stuff. The man is still alive for heavens sake! But Joseph was one of the first people I met out here. I love him to death. It's really hard to see him in this condition. My companion and I were able to witness him getting ordained to a High Priest on Friday which was AMAZING!!! It was very spiritual. We went with Bro. Schoppaul to go and see him in the hospital and he got permission from the Stake President to ordain him. Pretty cool huh? Then on Saturday, we got together with Bro. and Sis. Schoppaul and we put Joseph's testimony in 13 Books of Mormon and put them in his room as a gift for all the nurses and doctors who have been taking care of them. So far, many have taken them. It's been great!
Cory is still doing great! He's a trooper! Loves to learn and ask questions. His job has got to change so he can make it to church. That's the hold back pretty much. We really want to set him for baptism. He comes to FHE every Monday and the Schoppauls on Wednesdays and meets with us on Thursdays. FHE has been a lot of fun. It kind of died just before I got here so we're trying to start it back up and make it fun and spiritual so people will come. Or Recent converts seem to enjoy it and Cory as well.
Margie's baptism had to be rescheduled for September 5th. she's doing really well though! Loves having us over. We go about 2 or 3 times a week to teach her. She's like a spunge, just soaking it all up! It's fantastic.
Bro Kruta is out of town for awhile so we wont be able to teach him anytime soon. It's gonna take a lot of work and time to get him baptized but I have the faith that it WILL eventually happen.
We had our mission president interviews on Monday. Those are always nice to go to. We have had Flavia (YSA) coming on exchanges with us quit often and she came and met President Millburn. she's preparing to go on a mission herself, so she comes with us a lot. We love her!
Then yesterday, we went to a members home, the Rodriguezes, and she taught the 3 of us how to Hula dance! It was SO MUCH FUN!! Man I felt awkward, but it was totally worth is. I couldn't cordinate all the hip movemnt and hand motions. We all were trying so hard. But by the end of the lesson, we done pretty good if I don't say so myself! maybe she'll teach us more every wednesday :)
Next week we'll be having our p-day on Thursday because the stake is having a "party" thing for our investigators. We're giong to a triple A (AAA) Baseball game and they are providing a air conditioned room and lunch. It should be a lot of fun. President Thomas and President Lambourne will be there. I'm REALLY excited. I love baseball games! It wont be the same with out my Dad yelling at "BLUE" But I'll be thinking of him the whole time.
Well, my time is about up. I love you all! The gospel is IN FACT TRUE!!! I love being a missionary!!!
Much Love
Sister Oreo