Drug deal?? :)

March 20, 2013, 9:04:46 AM MST

 Hey Everyone!!

okay primero, Elder Mann, estoy bien...graicas. jaja. Second, I just got transferred today to a new area and I'm Senior companion to a missionary that's like 4 years older than me (Hermana Engman). :) She's super chill and awesome! haha. Our mission is so small and so it appears we have to "grow-up" so to speak pretty fast, because I wasn't expecting to become senior companion for a while. But, it will definitely be a growing experience, basically it will be the same I just take the blame if things go wrong.

In other news I found out that Javier, the first convert that we had, is still going to church in Colombia!! We were kinda worried because we haven't had the best communication with him there...but we talked to the friend of his dad who told us he is super busy with school and work, but still keeping strong in the Gospel. I cannot express how happy I was to hear that.

Also, this last week we met this homeless man on the street and decided to give him a granola bar and a pass-along card to come visit the Visitor Center. So, we gave it to him and he was super nice and happy, then he gave us a mysterious piece of paper that had an address with directions to pick up two packages for 234k. We were like, "no that's okay you proba..." and he said, "no, no,no no, you gave me this, now you go do that." "but sir, don't you need.." "NO,NO,NO,no, Ima gonna go this and you go do that". We did not call the phone number, don't worry. Well, this week has been good, I've learned a lot and I'm not gonna lie it was hard to leave Hna. Word and Shaw, but I'm looking forward to a new transfer, it will be good. Love you all! Keep strong and remember who you are! OH, and check out the videos on mormon.org and mormon messages on lds.org they are really good. :)

con mucho amor,
Hna Clement

P.S. THANK YOU for the packages and letters! (Marcus and Kim! I got your christmas one!! Love you all. and Mann Family, thank you for forwarding Gyver's package! Love you.)

PS. 2. CAM thank you for the music and jelly beans! so good.

From DC!

March 13, 2013

 Hola todos!

Well, this week has been really interesting. Being in a trio can be a bit tough because there are now three different opinions and three different personalities...and I'm usually in the middle. BUT, they are awesome and we always come out of stressful situations laughing.

Transfers are coming up this next week so we'll see what will happen. It's possible I could stay in this trio, or I could go to a whole new area. Either way, I'm definitely getting better patience. :) 

There are lots of birthdays coming up at home!! Happy Birthday to you all! Jacob! MacGyver (Elder Mann)!! Heather! and I think Cameron?? haha. Hope you all celebrate it right, wings and pizza and the Bachelor. ha.

So we had a couple things happen this week. Lourdes was really preparing and excited about being baptized and then the night before she expressed concerns about her testimony. We decided to push it back a little and to focus on helping her find for herself when the time is right. I've learned a lot from teaching Lourdes, mostly that we are all on individual paths and that we all have different timings with the Lord. She's super awesome and she wants us to come over to hunt for Easter Eggs with her grandkids. Bring it on!! ha. Also, I have seen huge changes in my companion, Sister Word. She is a really hard worker, so hard to the point that she often runs too fast when she can barely walk. This transfer has forced her to slow down because she is training a new missionary and there are three of us. She has calmed down to a point where she still works hard but she is also enjoying the journey. Because it is hard to be around someone that is stressed out all of the time. The amazing thing is that we are only asked to do all that we can and then the Lord will make up the rest. That's how we can see miracles everyday.

 

So today we went to the city again. It was a blast because the English missionaries came with us, and we went with two Spanish members in two beat up cars. The English sisters were freaking out about everything because they weren't used to crazy driving, close quarters, and Spaniglish. We got to go to the Archives today and Sister Word and I spent most of our time in the gift shop. It was a blast! We also saw the President drive down the same street twice with his league of police cars. Life is going good. We have been blessed with the energy to do the work both in our area and at the Visitor Center, and I'm loving these people. THank you for all of your love and for your examples. I use our crazy stories as parables during teaching, IT'S GREAT!! :)

 

LOVE YOU!

 

Hermana Clement

WAITING for our new companion

March 6, 2013, 2:39:40 PM MST

Lazer Tag!

March 6, 2013, 2:29:37 PM MST

Hello all!!

So this week we had a few surprises, so we got a new companion and now I am in a trio!! For at least 2 weeks depending on if I get transferred out this next transfer or not...Like MacGyver said in his email, It's hard to leave an area that you are just starting to see little seeds that you helped plant, grow. So many of the investigators that we found at the beginning of my time here are now in the process of preparing for baptism. It is amazing. But mostly it is amazing that people can change, no matter how bad their situation may seem. There is a light that enters in peoples' eyes as they begin to see life clearly for what it is, and also themselves for who they truly are. 

I will admit I have been really bad at keeping my journal, and it's funny cause I read a scripture today, in the book of mormon that basically was a one verse summary of an entire mission trip by Ammon and his companions and it was still powerful. Soo... it made me think about what is the point to writing things down. I do see significance in it, and at the same time I have enjoyed the freedom of being able to live in the moments. It was just a little thought I had. 

ANYWAYS, How's life at home? Thank you again for the cards and letters! I can't believe Chris is already in CANADA!! And, Ryan.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY (on Feb 20th)... Knoe that even though I spaced on it, I still love you and I'm so happy that you are a part of our family! I also hope the plays are going good! I'd love to see the pictures from once on this island if you get the time! But mostly I just hope that you all are taking care of yourselves.

Also fun sidenote, we went to Lazer Tag today for an activity! My code name was UNI-KRON (Robot Unicorn---Tribute to you Marissa!) It was fun and it was a small room with a ton of missionaries. This email is a little random, but just know that I love you! Time goes by faster than I had anticipated, and that living in the snow is not as bad as people say. hahha. 

Loveyou all!!

Hermana Clement

We are a trio!! This will be fun. ha

March 6, 2013, 2:41:06 PM MST

missionary pictures

Bueno!

February 27, 2013, 11:30:29 AM MST

Hola Todos!

First off, I hope you got to watch the dvd that Francis (a member in our ward) made of the missionaries in the city and various other random clips. There have been lots of amazing opportunities here, and I've been really lucky to perform a lot. Coming up in 3 weeks I get to sing "For Good" from Wicked with another sister missionary (Sister Brown from AZ) and I get to dress up as Elfi. :) Well....actually I'm not sure if we are not supposed to, but we both reasoned that it would be better that way. She will wear pink for Glinda. So, super fun stuff! The other clips in the dvd are from baptisms and eating at an Italian Bistro and then Francis somehow recorded parts of a lesson in Lourdes's home. We still don't know why he did that..but he's constantly doing weird stuff like that. haha. 

I love you all so much. Thank you for the letters Jacob Emma Camylle and Claire! :) you are the best nieces and nephews ever!  And thank you for the letters of support! I can't tell you how much they mean.

So, we had some crazy weather here. I heard it snowed in Phoenix!!! What in the world?? Here we have had a lot of windy rain so our jackets are beginning to smell like wet dogs...those poor poeple that have to hug us. Also, I saw Gene Prince at the Visitor Center and that was really fun! I was not expecting that at all. And luckily it was such a slow morning that I got to talk with him for a bit. Good to see you again Gene! But ya, things are going well. Lourdes finally came to church and it was ward conference and you know how sometimes those can because it is a long time of sitting in one place, well she had an amazing time!! I honestly almost fell asleep but luckily the cute lady sitting next to us brought out her big bag of candy. So Lourdes and I had a fun time sneaking candy. BUt ya, she is really excited about being baptism and she has had so many experiences that sometimes she testifies to us more than we do to her. She was a miracle! I'm loving these spiritual experiences high and low. It's amamzing how detailed the lord is in our lives and how many blessing there really are even in hard times. My comp is super fun! Kinda bossy at times but at least she's quick to laugh at funny situations. Love you all! Take care and know that the Lord is always there to help you even when you don't think you need it. (watch this video on lds.org: Mountains to Climb)

Lovc you!!

Hermana Clement

PS Cam, hey if you find some hymns that are are more modern sounding that would be really cool. Because we only listen to hymns and primary songs in the car, so if you find any could you send a cd? THnaks!