Welcome Warmer Weather

Warmer weather is on its way unfortunately. Last night was an amazing night for bike riding. It was well enjoyed.

This week was eventful. I know it was. I just need to remember all that happened. Lots of things happen in missionary work.

I failed to mention last week that Monday morning we got a referral texted to our cellular device. It was a man who wanted a priesthood blessing for his wife. She was in the CCU in Tomball regional. We arranged for that to happen and we went down there with the Farnsworth's (Dad we are related to them down in the colonies through Moses something or other) and Brother Jones. What a wonderful experience!! He gave us 2 pieces of advice concerning marriage:

1. Never day the "D" word.(Divorce)

2. you will fall in and out of love every second of every minute of every hour of every day of every month of every year. The commitment is still there, so if you can stand to e around them 80% of the time...you're a lot better off than most folks.

I truly enjoyed getting to meet him and I look forward to (hopefully) meeting with him again.

Tuesday I learned that "Gratitude Determines Attitude". We were at Maggie's when I thought this. So I am trying to be more grateful. That afternoon we went to the Burn's and helped them to unpack. They just moved, but they stayed in the ward. After, we stopped by Sis. McQuay's and gave her flowers for her birthday. Our dinner that night ended out not being home so we were able to have dinner with our ride: Annie Olsen. She is so great!! She is less active but always willing to serve! That night we got to go to mission prep!! I love mission prep!! We were able to teach them about the importance of the area book...Keep it updated!! Future missionaries will love you for it!!

 "That ring costs about 12 grand.  I got to try it on!!"

Wednesday was interesting. I re-learned that "cleanliness is next to Godliness". You are able to feel the Spirit stronger when things are clean. That evening we were able to have dinner with the Hammer's. It is always a treat. The Hammer's personalities can leave you rolling on the floor if you are looking at the situation just right. That evening we were able to visit another less active and share a message with her about God's love. We answered her prayers in essence. After that we visited the Eric and Angela Bell. Kaylee, their Daughter, saw my temple recommend and asked me, "Are you married because my mom is and she has one of those" Here proceeds Sister Carling's laughter as she explains about the temple.

Thursday is planning day as most of you may recall.We ended out planning for a long time. We found more potentials that we didn't realize we still had and made a new list for that. We had dinner at the Kunz, did some tracting, and stopped by the Roger's to give them a challenge. Lately we've been giving families opportunities to share a pass-along card or a copy of The Book of Mormon. It's been fun to get the members more involved. I also got packages!! What a wonderful treat!! Mail and packages are like mini Christmas' for a missionary. I must say they are my favorite!!

Good Friday was a mission changing day. I really mean it!! I love the Karen and Michael Bell family. (If you are reading this Sister Bell...Just know that I do!!) We were able to have dinner with them and Sis Bell came out with us that evening for a couple of hours. We were able to talk to so many people!! It was great!! She also observed and told us to ask, "Would you like to hear a scripture" instead of "are you interested". We were able to talk to a couple of people and the last man was very interested in hearing a scripture. It was wonderful to be able to share a part of my testimony with him.

Saturday morning, we made cookies with Sister Canfield for our investigators and decorated them. In the afternoon, I was able to cut some hair! I really enjoyed it!! People are starting to hear that I cut hair and are casually starting to ask. It's kinda funny to watch. That evening after dinner with Sister Canfield, She came out with us and we were able to deliver some cookies with her. It was wonderful!

Sunday morning...Easter morning...The Easter bunny came to our place. It was so cute! I love living with Sister Canfield. She is so kind and considerate. We had church and I was able to see Richard and Lindsay Ure! It was way cool! After we were able to talk to Bishop a little more about getting the ward more missionary minded. We are working out a plan for a Sunday in June to talk about that and have Diana Hoelshier come and speak. She is an amazing speaker and spoke at a Time out for Women out here. I am SUPER excited!! We had dinner at the Baker's. I LOVE the Baker family too! They have caught the wave and are more than happy to help us and are always trying to seek people for us to teach. We had raclette for dinner. Pretty much the coolest. It is like a griddle and you melt cheese under it and you cook whatever on the top and dump the cheese on it. Pretty awesome!!

 Richard & Lindsay Ure with Sister Carling
(mom’s note:  Richard Ure taught history at Heritage for a year or two and 

Lindsay is sisters with one of Tosha’s high school friends Joseph Gallacher)

It's Monday. I got my hair trimmed....I'm growing it out....we will see how long this lasts with summer coming....

God bless from Texas!!

--Sister Carling