'Twas a good week! I made notes on a little piece of paper so that I would remember what to tell you! Hooray!
In Fort Wayne, there's this HUGE festival every year. It's called the 3 Rivers Festival. And apparently millions of people come to it every year. Fort Wayne is the city of 3 rivers, cause 3 rivers all go through Fort Wayne. But the festival was great! We drove downtown and I started freaking out cause there was so much there! So for a dinner break we decided to walk around! They had helicopter rides! (That would be cool to do if it wasn't against the White Handbook). And they had a whole carnival like section with rides and games and booths. Then there was Junk Food Alley. Oh gosh. It's just booth after booth of elephant ears, drinks, hotdogs, churros, any junk food. It was crazy! And it smelled SO good! And so fattening. Then they had a market! That's what I was excited about (: And get this! We walk into the park and the first booth that I wanted to go to was of some really pretty jewelry, and as I was looking the lady who owned the booth just says, "Well hello Sister!" Kinda freaked us out. Haha. But we got talking and she is a member from Arizona staying in Michigan for the summer and her and her husband go to fairs and festivals like this for their job! She was so sweet! She had some really pretty jewelry. And here's the big part. I picked out a bracelet that I liked and went to buy it, and she just put it in a bag and gave it to me. I felt so bad! So I told her that I would buy a necklace from her. She asked which ones I had been looking at, grabbed the 2 sets that I liked (they were a necklace/earring combination), said she'd charge me her price (cause they were pretty spendy), and she only asked for $5. Not okay! So I tried slipping her more money, but she wouldn't have it. She told me to save the money towards something else. I felt so bad, she was so kind and I just hugged her like crazy. Well on our way back to the car, I see that she had put the $5 that I did give her back in my bag. She gave me about $70 of jewelry, for free. FOR FREE! I felt terrible! She was wayyy too nice! I'm telling ya, this tag is a curse and a blessing (; She was really sweet, and now whenever I wear the jewelry I'll think of her and her kindness. It was great (:
While driving down a street, there was a guy driving his lawn mower on the street, and the member we were with just says, "only in Indiana." It was hilarious! Yay Indiana!
Mom! Your letter was the best! That was so very happy! Thank you SO much (: It really made my day.
And speaking of letters. And also emailing. I'm making some changes. So pay attention everyone! I have more time on Preparation Day to write paper letters than to email. So I'm asking that people write the email they would normally send me, but don't send it, just print it out, but it in an envelope, put a stamp on it and my address and send it away! To me! Cause emailing is frantic, and I never have enough time to write everyone and say all the things I want to say! I'm good with a few emails here and there, but I may not be writing you back.... I'm kind of going back to those old mission rules of only emailing immediate family. But please don't stop all communication! That'd make me sad.. Just switch it up a bit! Thank you!
You know. I knew that I was grateful that our family can be together for ever. But it wasn't until I went to a funeral this week that it really hit me. That death will not separate us. We really will be together forever! I am SO grateful for that. I am so grateful for temples and the work that is done there. Death is only a comma, not a period. And knowing that brings peace in our lives. Understanding that removes fear with faith. And I'm grateful that I am able to share this knowledge with others! I love my family. You are my everything (:
I made no-bake cookies! And they were delicious! And then we delivered them to members! Let me tell you, I have made more cookies on my mission than in my life! Haha! (: It's fun. And delicious.
And also... This Thursday is my year mark! AHHH! Can you believe it? Because I can't. Where did the last 6 months go?! Time is going by wayy too quickly! It's starting to scare me! I only have 6 months left... AH! I mean where did this week even go? I could have sworn yesterday was Monday, and now it's Monday again! It's just crazy! I'm having fun (: I love being a missionary. It's just great!
So that about sums up my week! Just know that I love you all so very much. With all my heart. And I pray for you everyday! I think of you often and am grateful for Heavenly Father's watchful care. He's the best. Thanks for all the support and love. It's felt and much appreciated! Hope you have a happy Pioneer Day! Still can't believe it was a year ago that I entered the MTC. That's just ludicrous. I learned Portuguese a year ago and can still kind of a little bit speak it! (; Hooray!
LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Sister Clara Kay Dunn.
While driving down a street, there was a guy driving his lawn mower on the street, and the member we were with just says, "only in Indiana." It was hilarious! Yay Indiana!
Mom! Your letter was the best! That was so very happy! Thank you SO much (: It really made my day.
And speaking of letters. And also emailing. I'm making some changes. So pay attention everyone! I have more time on Preparation Day to write paper letters than to email. So I'm asking that people write the email they would normally send me, but don't send it, just print it out, but it in an envelope, put a stamp on it and my address and send it away! To me! Cause emailing is frantic, and I never have enough time to write everyone and say all the things I want to say! I'm good with a few emails here and there, but I may not be writing you back.... I'm kind of going back to those old mission rules of only emailing immediate family. But please don't stop all communication! That'd make me sad.. Just switch it up a bit! Thank you!
You know. I knew that I was grateful that our family can be together for ever. But it wasn't until I went to a funeral this week that it really hit me. That death will not separate us. We really will be together forever! I am SO grateful for that. I am so grateful for temples and the work that is done there. Death is only a comma, not a period. And knowing that brings peace in our lives. Understanding that removes fear with faith. And I'm grateful that I am able to share this knowledge with others! I love my family. You are my everything (:
I made no-bake cookies! And they were delicious! And then we delivered them to members! Let me tell you, I have made more cookies on my mission than in my life! Haha! (: It's fun. And delicious.
And also... This Thursday is my year mark! AHHH! Can you believe it? Because I can't. Where did the last 6 months go?! Time is going by wayy too quickly! It's starting to scare me! I only have 6 months left... AH! I mean where did this week even go? I could have sworn yesterday was Monday, and now it's Monday again! It's just crazy! I'm having fun (: I love being a missionary. It's just great!
So that about sums up my week! Just know that I love you all so very much. With all my heart. And I pray for you everyday! I think of you often and am grateful for Heavenly Father's watchful care. He's the best. Thanks for all the support and love. It's felt and much appreciated! Hope you have a happy Pioneer Day! Still can't believe it was a year ago that I entered the MTC. That's just ludicrous. I learned Portuguese a year ago and can still kind of a little bit speak it! (; Hooray!
LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!
Sister Clara Kay Dunn.
Oh the things you see in Indiana! (:
This is Sister Herndon. I LOVE her! She's my Sister Training Leader and I went on exchanges with her this week. She's been out 9 months and her and her companion, Sister Parker, are the best STL's in the mission. Not even kidding. They were the first sisters to hit a 'triple double!' Getting double numbers in 3 categories of new investigators, member presents, and people at church. So they had to get at least 10 in each of those! And they did it! They're incredible.
Junk Food Alley at the 3 Rivers Festival!
The Market! (:
And the new sheets that I got for my bed. Princess! Yes!
This kitty was just so loving! It would wrap it's paws around my neck and start kneading. It was a nice kitty massage!
And a selfie, for good measure. That was one of the necklaces that lady gave me. And I got a new dress (:
This tomato just looked too good for me not to take a picture of it. Haha!
So the camera that the member is letting me borrow has kind of messed up.. So unless we can fix it, I may not have pictures next week.. We'll see! The excitement of a mission!
I love you all SO very much! (:
Tchau!
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