Temple, Cats, Emotions and More

Well we went to the temple this morning. It's the same layout as the Portland temple but i has some design things that are different. It's interesting how it fits with the feel of Las Vegas and Portland temple is perfect for portland.

 

So we live in a members home. she has 3 cats. and I love the member... but I hate cats. I left my food on the counter and the cat had gotten up and was eating right off my plate! I had to throw away the whole thing and get a new plate of food. if i had any good sentiments towards cats, they are all gone. luckily, i haven't been feeling any effects of being allergic to cats.

 

My skin is starting to clear up. When I was working with Diane, she said that it would clear up 3 weeks into my mission because something about how I process emotions would change. The theory is that because i wasn't processing emotions and letting them go, they were holding themselves in my skin. Stacey asked what I've been doing to process emotions and it's actually a combination of things. In the Fall, Will suggested I write things down on a little notebook. So i started doing it. It's my private place. I am extremely honest with myself because i know no one is going to read it. I write about what I'm feeling... and when I don't know why i'm feeling that way, i write until i do... and then i say a prayer and keep writing so i can let it go. I'm trying to get in the habit of doing that at least once a day. I guess if I'm more aware of what I'm feeling.... and invite God in, it allows me to process it.

 

We're doing a lot of work with less active members in the ward. I'm already attached to them. I see where they can be and they want it too. It's just a matter of doing it.

 

we have a few investigators. but none of them have a baptismal date yet. they all have some sort of opposition to them getting baptized... and all of it comes from family members.

 

I am so so so grateful for supportive family and friends. you all mean the world to me.

 

Thank you for your ideas and suggestions. I'm just not sure what I can put in the car that won't go bad.

 

Stacey, Mom, and Dad, I got your letters and I'll write back today.

 

I can hardly believe that I've already been a missionary for more than a month! Time does a funny thing on a mission. The days seem to be long... but a whole week goes by really quickly... let alone a month! I thought 18 months seemed like a long time... but i'm starting to think that it'll go by quickly.

 

I forgot my camera cord, so no pictures this week. I'm looking forward to hearing how you're all doing on Monday!