Sunday, June 8, 2014

MTC Week 3 - June 7, 2014

Ok.  wow.  This has been THEE fastest week of the mission so far.  But, also the one where I missed you most.  But esta bien.  I still love it here with all my heart and my companionis! We really are progressing together as a companionship.  Cameron & Katelyn L. both wrote me before the mission and said "Be obedient, not every missionary is." I think I finally understand, and am trying my hardest to always do what it right.  Dad, I am glad I don't have a slow peruvian comp yet, or I would be over. hahahaha

Thanks for the packages!!! We went to Brigham's landing to use the Jamba card.  It bought enough for me and my comps! They say thanks! If you cant read the sign in the picture :)  It was crazy being in the real world and having every littel girl want to hug the sister missionaries! so sweet! It did make me sad eating a pastromi burger and corn dog at burger supreme though.  It reminded me of you at home. but it is still the greatest! I love getting packages, mom you are just too clever! We have a creamery right next to our laundry so we can go there any day we want and get everything we need.  For me, this last week I got RITZ!!! I love them and I still continue to eat them by the sleeve.  And good job on the pringles.  The fattier, saltier, and less healthy the food, the more I'll like it.  Healthy crap is for rich people who hate themselves.  But... some package suggestions- caramel brownies, scotheroos, and what ever else your heart desires.  I like both of the bags you sent and will probably use them! What is the update and getting packages back to you? I need to send some stuff home, and maybe send home a shirt to see if you can fix it! Just dearelder me the postmart answer!

On to my week! Hna Romeril is doing better, but we are still visiting the doctor with her regularly.  But finally the president got smart and had us do exchanges so we didn't miss so much class.

Ok, Spanish is getting better too.  Not perfect of course, but coming.  I hope my moments of stupidity can lighten your day, because it sure lifted my mood! It was the epitime of the Best Two Years! Remember that part when he messes up the word while asking for sliced bread and said circumsized instead? Or something about a virgin spirit visiting jospeh smith or something or "and I know that Joseph Smith was a pamphlet?" Ya remember those.  Well, They could have written in my slip for the film as well.  So, there we were in a lesson with Samuel, our new investigator who sleeps through our lessons and texts all the time.  So Finally, I had the prompting to ask him why he was meeting with us.  I simply said, with confidence (not sure if that made the moment better or worse), Que es son expiacions por esta leccion? pardon my espanol.  haha.  I ASKED MY INVESTIGATOR WHAT HIS ATONEMENTS WERE FOR THE LESSON!!!!! I meant to say- what are your expectations for this lesson. he was so confused, and I had no idea that I had said the wrong word.  He kept his cool until after the lesson, when we all broke out it laughter with tears too. Not sure if the tears were because of embarrassment or of laughter.  Probs a bit of both.  Its fine.  I'll get over it.  It was quite the moment, and one I will always remember and laugh at when I look back.  It may not be the story of tyler's being in the shower during a fire drill, but I think it has the potential of being 2nd or 3rd on the list behind E. Davis being whinnie the pooh out the window.  We shall see.  

Also some big news of the week! We started TRC! I can't believe we are old enough to do that! It seems like only the super advanced missionaries who have been here for weeks do that everyday--- ok wait thats me Haha!! It was so dreadful. Definitely the worst lesson we have had yet.  The pregnant lady we taught responded with one word answers and was not very nice.  I blame it on the prenancy.  I'm sure she has a sweet spirit hahahahahaha. and she has MASTERED the pity laugh.  Let it live on.
Another big deal was that we were able to be new missionary hosts! It was so fun to see these kids coming in with terror and shock, and just hug them and carry their bags.  I remember that day too well, and I love being able to give comfort where I can.  We have the opportunity to do it again this next week!

Im glad Jace said something to you!! I was so happy to see her even though I have never talked to her before.  Any connection between us feels like a 50 ft thick steel wire.  So so happy.  I also saw a girl from our ward in our session today, but she was out of the Celestial room too fast for me to talk to her and have her transfer hugs to you all.  Im not sure what her name is, but she is the lady that looks similar to annie bray and is not married I dont think... if that helps at all.  Well you can just hug her anyways because she was just one row in front of me- the closest you will get.  I also think I saw Tawni from a far, but she was busy, so I didn't chase her down.  

I feel like there is not much to say this week, so I will just tell you one or two more funny stories (not tons of spiritual enlightenment is coming to mind right now)! While we were at home with sick sis Romeril, a spider was in her shoe.  It was the size of a quarter.  I know I follow Tammy in the exaggerating genes, but this is no lie.  Im a missionary and I dont lie.  So what are three terrified girls to do? Attack it with a broom! We looked at it crawl onto our shower curtain from a distance, and after about 40 mins- no joke- of staring at it, getting closer, watch it flinch an inch, screaming and bolting away, I finally became the woman of the house and killed that little sucker with no mercy.  1/2 a bottle of disinfectant spray shot just the right distance to exterminate the mennis.  Then Hna, Tu'akulau, after is was dead, slammed the mop against its body until all the legs and joints were little dillweed specks in our shower.  hahahaha.  She is a big girl, but not when it comes to aranas.  
Ok last one, I can't believe that everyone is moving on with life! Chandler wedding, Rory has gained 17 lbs, new dog, and NBA champs nearly dying.  Yet here I am having the time of my life. Half of the fun is strictly because of Hna Tu'akulau.  Tyler- having someone who speaks with a different accent can lighten any mood! Remember Elder twin guy from england who loved hot pockets? ya well- Hermana Tu'akulau adores me and decided that she needed to take me under her wings. She is helping me grow up and become mature haha.  So what did she do to assist me? She body slammed me to the floor, and used a painful weapon.  TWEEZERS!! apparently she has been dying to pluck and shape my eyebrows.  I was offended that she didn't like the little toofs I had that resembled my dad. hahahahahaha. how unfortunate.  ya, our eyebrows are not our grandest quality...... anyways, now she powders them for me and makes me "look like a lady!" hahahahaha she kills me.

I may be the most hated in my district because of the amount of letters I get on the daily, but Hey, Im not complaining! Just sorry for them that they were not born to the best family in town.  Welcome to the family!  

Sorry this letter was not the most uplifting, eh.  I sure hope you had a good laugh though!!

Hasta luego!
Hermana Woolley

Use the "expiacion" daily, good luck on the pool and reading, and go to the temple!! 
Also, if you want me to respond to something, just do one separate letter of questions.  It will be easier that way to get you the info you need!

I love you fossil folks of mine and all the many that my life one to cherish! Have a great week, and I will keep on being myself here at the Westside.










Saturday, May 31, 2014

MTC Week 2 - May 31, 2014

Its so exciting that you are just on the other side of town drooling over each of my pictures! I feel a little torn that we can't chat, but you will enjoy this letter hopefully more than the same old... "como esta? muy bien!" convo that we would have in our chats.

 Questions to answer:
Hna M*, Hna R*, and Elder R*r are going to Cordoba.
Everyone else is going to Bahia Blanca
Except Hna T* - Lubbock TX

There are tie pins and lapels here, but we can't wear them because they are a distraction- I would love a necklace :) Im sure anything you pick would be great!!! I can get things at the book store, but there is no jewelry that I have found yet.

Choir- SO FUN!!! Eggett is a hoot.  Im so glad you were able to get in contact with him and hear that I am still alive.  haha I got my entire district and zone to join the choir! We sang Hope of Israel for Elder Nelson.  Very powerful and exciting. We practice 2x a week for one hour each

I sent you a pic of my schedule- hope you can read it

The bubbles are the gyms - 4 square in one, baskets and weights in another, and volley ball courts in the last. we eat in a trailer!!!

ok on to the week! Thank you so much for the letters and TWO PACKAGES ( yes I get dearelders whether you send it to provo, or provo west)!!!!! I was in desparate need of the tissue box, but my allergies are under control now.  I haven't had time to try on the shorts but thank you so much! Also, about the bags! Send them to me! My bag strap already broke, but I could take it to get mended.

also- I just email from my classroom- there are laptops in here for us to do our TALL studies. so super convenient.

About Sunday! What an awesome experience! We were able to watch the character of Christ by bednar- LOOK IT UP!!! it honestly changed my life and I want to do all that I can to improve myself each day.  I even shed a tear or so! haha those apostles are just able to speak with so much power and inspiration.  This mission is not about me.  This mission is not about my wants, desires or demands.  It is about others coming unto christ and letting them feel of His love in their lives.  It is serving as christ would - completely outward. So I tried this in my week.  I did service where I could.  One night is was putting Hna T's mattress on the floor while she was brushing her teeth.  It is insane how much joy can come from such a little task.  The joy can only be greater when it will be to completely change the lives of those in Cordoba, and have mine change in return as I witness their change.  This is the Lord's work and it is good.  I will give it my all to think and act as the savior would.

Our investigators- Anna Maria.  She is from Mexico City and doesn't speak english which is tough, but really helpful as well.  We have come to love her so much! Her family are member, but she hates scriptures, prayer, and church.  Anways, we have been teaching her everyday, even over skype.  It is easy to become frustrated when a lesson does not go exactly how we had hoped, but the spirit is able to work miracles.  One lesson in particular, we were just sitting there in an awkard silence.  We have been teaching about how much God loves her, and wants to hear from her.  She had prayed for us before, which was super exciting! But she still struggled with faith.  So as we sat there in silence that felt like eternity, I noticed that my heart was pounding.  Like the same amount as when I knew that I was to serve a mission.  It was so strong.  Suddenly my fear of having serious conversations faded.  I simple blurted out.  "la fe es poder." Faith is power.  She didn't say anything and I kind of panicked worrying if I had said something wrong.  Suddenly I realized she was crying.  We all began to cry.  Even though she is just our mock investigator, the words we said, and didn't say, still impacted her real life.  She then told us about how she hada just broken off her engagement, and our lesson and the spirit we brought with her truly did help her in her real life.  Talk about blessed!!!! We were so excited and humbled to be able to see the change in her life at such a crucial moment to rememember God, trust him and simple have faith.  By doing so, all that is bad can be made good once more. She accepted to be baptized on june 20th.  To say that we were beaming and excited is an understatement.  Well-- surprise surprise, she is now our night teacher.  We will continue to give her the lessons as Anna Maria, but she teaches us as herself, Hna Martinez.  She is the cutest little fireball who makes us run in class and loves food.  She served her mission in Guadalajara.  I love her so much it is unreal. Because she only speaks Spanish, it is forcing us to focus in harder, and we can't get away with english like we can when Hno Hammond teaches.  It is a difficult blessing, but one that I think we are all secretly grateful for.

We also just started teaching our first gold tag investigators named Jose, and Hely.  (Have Tyler explain to you what that is)  They speak really fast and are intimidating. In our first lesson (1 full hour crazy) we just felt like they were attacking us with questions that are impossible to answer or have no value to the gospel.  It was frustrating because we didn't really know how to handle the situation, but hopefully, our next lesson will be better.  You live, you learn, you progress, you inspire.  

Another story of the week that stood out from the constant studies and eating.  One day in class during our  quiet studies-- Elder * FARTED!!! - not just once, but 2x.  It was hilarious.. We all couldn't keep in our laughter.  As inappropriate as it was to laugh, because he was probably embarrased, it was a nice relief of stress.  You know when it is harder to not laugh in moments when it is inappropriate to? That is the definition of that moment.  My face was red as i was holding my breath so it wouldn't turn into laughter.  But you knowing me, you can guess what happened.  Every once in a while I would let that laughter slip and escape my mouth resulting in turned faces and stern looks-- or added laughter hahahaha.  Too funny for my bunny.  Freak a leak.  Im serious. 

Sorry this email is jumbled, you can arrange it for the blog better.  I have seen Mckenzie wells, Andy Olsen, Haley- alecs girl going to cambodia, ali hansen, and camilee bratt.

Thanks for the photo albums.  They are a life saver..  I look at them probably twice each day. 

Ok now for the news of the week. Hermana Romeril's asthma is really acting up and she forgot her inhaler at home.  SO... where does that leave us? Three little sisters sitting on the bus.  We had to go to the clinic.  Es no bueno.  She completely failed the breathing test 3x and had a fever of 101.7.  So we had to miss class and study at home while she drugged up with streiods to strengthen her lungs, and tons of other things.  She still has a fever today, and I feel so bad to see her so miserable.  But she is tough and brave.  Anyways- the pic of the coats.  Since she was sweating so much from her fever, the normal temp of our residence hall made her nauseous (dont mind my stupid spelling).  So we cranked it colder.  IT WAS FREEZING!!! so hermana Tu'akulau and I bundled up to do our studies. Of course it called for a picture.  I gladly took the opportunity to wear my coat.  So darn cute.  I have worn it 3 times now though.  walking outside at 7 in the morning can be kind of chilly.  hey Im not complaining.  Heck, it is so hot outside, maybe you should all be jealous that I am on my way to winter.

Hna Tu'akulau's is converted to the Lord, and is such an inspiration to me.  I just realized that I always talk about Hna T.  Don't get me wrong. I love Hna Romeril too!!! Her spanish is to die for and I want to pick it up as fast as she is.  We really are the best of friends in a little pod.  Hna romeil is THEE most gullible person I know in the world, and we are always laughing together.

I want you to know that I love you all so much!!! I will try to get some thank you cards and hand written letters out too!!! I know that this gospel is true.  One last thought before my time is up.  It just came to my mind the other night.  a few years back at EFY, we had a silent moment fro Joseph smith's martydom date.  I remember sitting there thinking, I can never repay him for what he has done for me.  I would so love to be able to say that I love this gospel enough to give my life for it. In that moment, I remember hearing distinctly the words, "Katelyn, don't you even worry like that.  I know that you would have done the exact same things for the gospel."  Wow.  right? and I guess it is true!! I have given my life to the Lord.  It may not be in the same manner as Joseph Smith, but I have turned my life over to God and Christ.  And it is the best feeling. I love this gospel, and I want to believe that I would die for it rather than deny my testimony.... and as much as you might hate me for saying this... I would die for this gospel and this perfect church.  I would do it because it is true and it is the Church of Christ.  What a blessing it is to know what we know.  That is why I am willing to give my life and fully consercrate myself to Him, so that others may feel this same happiness and gratitude.  I love it hear.  again- dont worry about me too much! I am surviving- but not only that, I have a smile on my face.

I love you all more than you imagine.  Just ask my zone and district-- they would say that I am constantly talking about you all.  Kisses from a far (5 miles maybe haha) It makes me nervous that you drive by, but I feel comfort having you so close..  Stay righteous.  Right on. I hope this all makes sense and feel free to edit what you need for the blog.  Love you little, love you big, love you all like little pigs. Have a great week my angels!!

Con amor,
Hermana Woolley













Saturday, May 24, 2014

MTC Week 1 - May 24, 2014

IM HERE AT LA CCM!!!!!!!!!

can you believe it? I am here!  I am absoultely loving it.  We work really hard each day and have multiple hours of study.  I will try to get a picture to you of my scedule next week.  We feel a bit lost because we have no preisthood (zone leaders etc) because they all just were shipped out last week (like Elder shaner broderick!!! My branch and zone know him!!!) Another Orem connection --- Hermana Jessica Pukahi is in my residence hall and my zone.  Kristen tell jeremy all about it :) We are so excited to be together.  I am having so much fun.  We laugh ALL THE TIME!! probably too much... haha but it is an absolute blast here.

As you can see- saturdays are my preparation day.  We went to the temple this morning for the 7:20 or 7:40 session.  so STAY CLEAR!!! haha.  we then printed off our emails, and are now responding.  We also need to write a talk in spanish, do laundry, clean our residence hall, eat, and so much more.  WE ARE ALWAYS SO BUSY!! ah I love it.  It means we are learning so much and progressing ever minute of the day.  

ok on to the wonderful people!
Mis comanaras are Hermana Kelby Romeril - Hemet, Cali (the girl I connected with on fb- both going to cordoba! super cali valley girl if that makes sense) and Hermana Tui Tu'akalau (to walk allow = prounciation) - she is a tongan from NZ but has been in San Jose since 2007.  She is so tight.  She is 23 yrs old, with tattoos and a golden tooth.  I have so much respect from her.  She is teaching me a lot and we have so much fun together! I wish you could all meet her.  She is going to Lubbock TX.  I wish you could meet all the amazing people here.  It is definitely the Lord's campus, and we are learning so much so fast.  

We are constantly busy, which is so good.  One thing that really stuck out to me on the first day, was we sang "We'll bring the World His truth" with the incoming missionaries.  As the words were displayed on a screen, some of the words were different.  Instead of saying, "and we will be," the words said in bold "AND WE ARE NOW THE LORDS MISSIONARIES TO BRING THE WORLD HIS TRUTH!"   uh, holy cow.  hahaha- eh jajajaja What a calling.  D&C 31:3.  We also met some investigators the first day and tried to teach them.  No time to waste!  I was amazed by how much love I had for these people I barely know.  It must be because I am feeling HFs love for them.  I feel so honored, and privledged to be una siervo del Senor Jesucristo de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias. (it took us about 10 minutes to master saying that, and kept saying it faster each time, so now you can just call us fluent)

Our district has 7 people (E, Giliam (Zone Leader - ya on the second day!)- Alaska (worst gringa accent when speaking spanish haha), E Evans (Zone Leader)-  Auburn Cali, he is a purebred ginger with the greatest personality, E. Anderson,- Florida, the OPITIME and EXACT replica of Dave Meyers in our ward.  It is crazy how much they are alike.  His jokes = priceless, but the facial expressions take the cake., E. Royster(District Leader)- West Virginia- he reminds me of someone but Im not sure who so I'll get back to you on that. In addition to these 4 elders, is our trio!  Hna Morris and Pukahi are in a separate distirct with thetir own teacher because they are on intermediate spanish-but we still spend SO much time with them both!)  I LOVE THEM ALL.  We all keep mentioning how bizarre it is that we feel like we have known each other for ever.  We get along so great, and are trying our hardest to learn espanol and the language of the spirit- BUT! we have THEE greatest maestro.  Herrmano Micheal Hammond.  (he was in Amber's mish, and he says hola!)  He is so patient, kind, encouraging, and great.  

yet, we are not the greatest district.  We keep calling ourselves the lost district.  On the second day, we got on a bus to go to the cougar stadium chapel to an important meeitng.  Come to find out, we got on the wrong bus and it took us to main campus.  From there we had a personal shuttle to the chapel.  They were laughing so hard at us because apparently we are the first ones ever to do something so stupid.  From there, we got to the Cougar Chapel, to realize all of the doors were locked.  I was so nervous that we would get in so much trouble for being in the wrong place.  I just want to be exactly obedient.  Anyways, so we hopped back in the shuttle, and found that we were not supposed to leave the west campus for the meeting at all.  We were just supposed to go to the chapel here.  SO EMBARRASSING.  So we ended up being 45 minutes late to our meeting, and then felt awful as we had to leave early to go BACK to main campus for immunizations (not me- haha I was prepared, but mis companeras needed some)  It was quite the struggle and we were constantly confused about our schedule and the bus schedule.  (we now know it comes every 30 mins haha) We felt bad for wasting so much time, but it leaves lots of room for improvement.  Apparently, there were people searching for us everywhere when we were lost.  When we finally got to the right place, phone calls had to be made back to main campus to inform we were found and ok.  Not the greatest first impression, I know, we were just so innocently lost.  hahaha.  

Gym time is fun, but Hna. Morris is like Jilian MIchaels.  She pushes us so hard each time, and FOR SURE I will be in such good shape before I leave the MTC.  We felt so cool once we were able to witness what the big white domes look like on the inside.  haha.  Ok.  We live in Wyview (building 19), and walk to class in Raintree, have a bookstore, and cafeteria in big trailers (like the classroom ones in cali) and gym in domes.  Everything is so nice and new, with lots of room - except for the fact that we don't have any floor in our residence halls because of the mattress for our trio.  We have to walk A LOT!, but it is excellent practice!  

Now onto Friday, WHAT A DAY!! we had 11 hours of study.  ya. you read that right.  eleven. once.  11. such a long day.  We were so nervous because a lot of things were planned.  We had to teach our first lesson- EN ESPANOL!!!!!  ya.  so overwhelming.  We still know ZERO SPANISH!  It ended up going really well and for our companionship, it lasted over ten minutes.  Our teacher will be so proud because he said his first lesson was only 2 minutes.  We are doing great, but still have so far to go.  

On friday, we also learned how to present yourself (like in a street contacting situation or door approach), how TO PRAY! in spanish, and we also memorized Nosotros Proposito en espanol.  We read the entire missionary handbook, we sing multiple times each day from the himnos, and killing it.  

Dont worry about me.  I am having the time of my life.  Though the days are long, and tiring, we are trying our hardest to be the best we can. I a little bit feel guilty that you guys are mourning at home, and here, I am always so happy and excited.  Honestly, I am on top of the world.  

I love you all, and am so excited to hear from you! Thanks for the letters, and dearelders.  I truly is like christmas everyday as the mail is distributed.  SO BRING IT ON!!! never stop.  I love reading how everything is going, and it always brightens my day to be reminded of your love.  

con amor, 
Hermana Woolley :) I tried to get out all I wanted to say so I really hope it makes sense!! If not, you understand how I feel here.  NOTHING MAKES SENSE! The constant sound of spanish is frustrating, but Im catching on :) ps. you were right about survivor. I dont care anymore haha









Monday, April 21, 2014

#BecauseOfHim

This Easter Sunday was such a great one.  It was a day to take the sacrament.  It was a day to have my prayers answered.  It was a day to visit those I love.  It was a day to be with family.  It was a day to testify of Christ.  It was a day of love and laughter.  It was a day of gratitude.

How could this day have been so great you may ask? BECAUSE OF HIM



I love this video that has been seen by so many.  For Easter, I was able to ponder, reflect, and feel the spirit as I thought of all that has been made possible through my Savior, Jesus Christ.  We talked about this in Relief Society today so I may be copying what others have said.  There are SO many things that he has done for me. I'm telling you.  The list could go on forever.  But I just want to focus on a few that are relevant to me at this stage in my life.

  •  Because of Him....I can be am forgiven
  •  Because of Him....I can be am happy
  •  Because of Him... I am loved
The things that have brought me the greatest joy in this life is my family, and my Savior.  He made it all possible.  He gave me my family.  And more importantly, he gave us eternity.  He has not only made me happy, he will continue to do so.  He not only has forgiven me, but he will continue to do so. These are blessings that I already have received, but it doesn't stop there.  His love is infinite, and his mission real.
  • Because of Him....I can be confident
  • Because of Him... I never have to be alone.
I'm not sure how many of you have served missions or even considered it.  Let me let you in on a little secret.  it is freaking scary - terrifying even at times. Preparing for a mission has been so difficult as my outlook and attitude can quickly change.  It is a constant roller coaster of up's and down's.  Lately, I have felt like I have been on a deep down.  Time is getting short.  The day is approaching and I find myself second guessing every decision I have made up to this point.  I have spent tons of time in the temple.  I have spent tons of time on my knees, yet the relief never seemed to come.  Until today.  Watching this video and just trying to imagine the slightest pain and sorrow that Christ felt through the Atonement and Crucifixion was difficult enough.  Then thinking of the joy, love, peace and hope that came through his resurrection brought tears to my eyes, and a pounding heart.  And this can only be a sliver of what I can feel.  I don't need to have fear for my mission.  I don't need an angel to confirm to me that this religion is true.  I don't need to worry of the rejection, loneliness and homesickness that will surely come.  Because of Him.  He lives.  Therefore the testimony I will be sharing is real and I can be confident in this infinite, saving, glorious, and joyful message of the gospel with his return.  He atoned for me.  Therefore he will always be by my side with complete understanding and complete love. Even when the door is slammed in my face.  Even when my Spanish is painful to listen to.  Even when I miss home.  He will be there.

He is there for all like he is there for me.  He lives and so can we.  What joy this brings.

I love my Savior.  I know he lives.  I know he is present in my life because I allow him to be.  I know he will come again, and I know because of him, I am forgiven, I am happy, I am loved, I can be confident, and I never have to be alone.  There is no need to fear when my Savior is near.  

This is why I am serving a mission and this is what I will be sharing with those in Argentina.  Because it is truth.  Because of Him.  I want all who are willing to experience this snippet of eternal joy I have thus experienced.  He has helped me through my lows, and he will help you too.  It is his perfect nature, character and love.

Let Him in - because he is real, and he is love.

Why am I willing to take 18 months of valuable time out of my life when school, dating, travel, adventure, family, and friends remain -- to serve a mission?  

BECAUSE OF HIM

>>>>>>>>>Want to learn more of Christ and his atonement and resurrection? click here<<<<<<<<<<

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Temple Days

One of the greatest blessings of going on a mission is being able to be endowed in the House of the Lord.  I love to go to the temple.  In fact, since receiving my own endowment on February 21, 2014, I have gone with my mom for our own little "Temple Tuesday" every week.  We have the spirit, lunch and bonding chats.  What could be better???  I have been to 4 temples since and I love serving others. 

For my own endowment I was flooded with support and love.  Unfortunately, we didn't get a huge picture with everyone that was there, but as they each walked into the ordinance room, tears filled my eyes.  I have so many who love me, and what a great place to be reunited -- inside the temple!  Another surprise that really touched me was having Heidi (Robins) and Adam Lewis there as well.  They just happened to be there and were able to attend the same session.  It was so sweet to have my idols there too!! Haha - I always tease with them how I am obsessed with them.  

Here is a list of all who came: Grandma Lambert (She sewed and brought me my own temple apron! I love to wear it and be reminded of her!), Grandma & Grandpa Woolley, Dave & Melanie, Natalie, Derek, Scott & Sarah, Andrew, Alec, Ken & Sara, Staci & Danny, Mom & Dad, Allison & Dan, Tyler--- Man I love them all so much! What a blessing it is to be sealed with them for ETERNITY!  So much joy!
My live endowment at the Provo Temple
After the session with my fam!!
 A windy day at Manti.  We also went down with my Grandma W, Grandpa W, Scott & Sarah, and Alec & Andrew.  It is very beautiful inside!
Salt Lake with the sis - Kristen
Salt Lake getaway with the whole gang
Salt Lake Temple
Mount Timpanogos Temple