A bit crazy but the work is amazing!

Dont worry, after i laughed we left a word of
wisdom pamphlet with them

The story I am about to tell you is about to young girls, 19 in age to be exact. The story consists of some crazy things that have been asked of them so if you younger people can’t handle it, ignore this email. Okay it’s not that bad but here is a little snippet of what sister Tayco and I had to deal with this past week.

There is a family in the Graham ward boundaries who has one daughter who is a member but is no longer active. We were sent to their home about a month ago to see if they were ready and open for the gospel.  At the time they were not ready but we left them our number and said to call if we could help them with some service... who knew that would backfire... so about 4 days ago we got a call from this family and they started going off on a story about how they were being evicted on the 30th and they needed us to help them find a place to go. We told them we would contact the bishop and see what could happen, Everyday more and more things were being asked for. These people kept calling and started asking us to find them a place to live and they wanted us to come over and fix the batteries in their cars and put fluids in them and also find a home for 10 cats and 5 dogs. I need to state that I barley know how to tie my shoe let alone do all of that! So, in between our work we were on the search for homes that were for sale and people who fixed cars.  Sister Tayco and I finally called Bishop and let him know what was all going down and he told us he would take care of it. I really do feel bad for these poor people and I wish with all my heart that I could fix their problems but I have been taught this past week that I can’t solve every ones problems. I have also come to know the importance of self-reliance, emergency funds, and food storage. I know that there are reasons we are asked to do these things and learn to help ourselves as much as possible. (Bishop gave us an update and said things were working out by the way.) I learn a lot of spiritual things on the mission but I am also learning a lot about the temporal part of life as well!

Sister Motley and one of her sweet little girls Elise 

ANYWAY, life is good here! Ha ha!

A bit crazy but the work is amazing! The members of these wards are so great. In both wards we had members bring nonmembers to church on Sunday! Both really enjoyed being there! Member work is the best work!! I promise :) our investigators are all doing well! We have two of them praying about baptism on June 10th so let’s hope they get a good answer about it!

On Saturday we had a relief society spring social for the graham ward! It was super fun to go to. The woman had different areas where you could go to learn different things like cupcake decorating, in home exercise, and self-reliance stuff. Super cool! I learned a lot and I also realized that Mormons are a crafty bunch! They are all such amazing women! I love them! After we got home I got WAY sick. We had to stay in all day, it was a bummer of a day but I might have caught up on some sleep… maybe!

These kiddos gave me a makeover!
(lip gloss, pink boa and they even put up my hair 😂)
 P.s. these are all of sister motleys kids

I received a blessing from my zone leaders and district leaders that night. I am so incredibly grateful for the power of the priesthood! It is amazing how much it helps. We are all so blessed to know that through Joseph Smith and his sacrifice we have Gods power back on earth! The priesthood is something that I have never and will never be able to doubt about this church. The overwhelming feeling of love and comfort I receive each time a worthy priesthood holder puts his hands on my head is indescribable. I know that the spirit was there and is there each time Gods power is used! I know I’m not supposed to think about marriage… but all I have to say is that I can’t wait to have a worthy holder of the priesthood in my everyday life! Dad, thanks for always being that example to me :) same to my brothers!!

 I really hope that you all have a great week and take the time to bear your testimony to someone! Everyone is in need of this gospel but they don’t always know where to look! We have the answer for them, how great is that? Reach out to someone that you have been thinking about, it might change their lives! I love you all so much and am so grateful for your love and kindness!! 

Sister Reynolds