Flirt to Convert

Hey Friends, Whoa..... it's been a busy and hectic 2 weeks. I feel so guilty for not having a spare second to let you know the what's what with Laura. Bryn, I now know when your're not "horsing" around with Mitt Romney or decorating bungalows you engage in a bit of humor, mingled with the spiritual good works of my missionary while running to catching a plane. I feel especially lacking in my Mommy tales. Are you happy you can catch up ? Ya know I love ya dearly my Geisha Girl. On with the tales of Laura. I titled this post "flirt to convert", because that is a new phrase recently learned and practiced by little Lolo. One of their newest investigators is the young plumber who was sent to fix their toilet ( of all things). Well now we know it works, both the toilet and the catch phrase. I do believe the Sisters are on lesson #3. I can picture it now, 2 adorable Sister Missionary's sitting on the edge of the tub, while preaching the Gospel. Laura had another cute story. They were helping out in a retirement, old folks home, the cutest, tiniest, Jewish grandmother was in her walker... walking excitedly towards Laura. She had something fun to say and her walker couldn't move fast enough to talk to the "Red-haired one", Laura was flattered that this 95 year old grandma wanted to share a secret with her. Laura was thinking, "ahhhh the training with my Mom years ago in the old folks homes is coming through", then the Jewish Lady finally got to Lolo, out of breath, yet with a big smile on her face, told Laura a secret. "Guess what? she says, we have the SAME SHOES" Well at least we know Sister Missionary's are fashionable!!! On a sad note, the Sisters had a investigator pass away unexpectedly at age 32. I saw the pictures of Sister's Burns and Evans crying with mascera running down Sister Evans face. If it wasn't so tragic, it could be funny. Someday when they are home and look back on their mission pictures and come across that one, there will be once more laughter mixed with tears. Having the knowledge of Heavenly Father's plan brings so much comfort when tragic death happens. Maybe it actually makes the Missionary's work even harder to spread the Gospel to everyone so they will find comfort in times of trials. Also our friends Christopher and Lisa Clark's sister and husband were in a plane crash in Mesa AZ. Aug. 16, both are in an AZ. hospital with years of extensive surgeries ahead. Stephanie( Clark Nielson) wrote the blog NieNie Dialogues about her life at home as a wife and mom. It is told that she had fans everywhere reading her daily life being a mommy and wifey. She has made a great impact on the lives of "readers" enjoying her life. What a wonderful missionary she is. People want what she has written about. Her love, joy, trials, about her everyday life have brought many to inquire about the Gospel. People in this troubled world are looking for some light, some brightness to help them along in their struggles and found her blog refreshing and happy. Please remember the Clark Family in your prayers, their medical bills are set in the millions. If you have a spare dollar or two every donation is much appreciated. I am so thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that Laura is serving a mission. She is working so hard in every way to bring people one step closer to eternal happiness. As exhaustion hits those serving at the end of the day , they must feel so full of gratitude for the blessing we all have. Also thank-you for the prayers said in Laura's and my behalf. My surgery went well and I am on the road to Rockin Provo when I fully recover. Always remember to Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side and be cheerful and grateful in all things. We thank-you for your friendship and support. Love to you all, Missionary Mommy , Little Roo, and cousin Ali too.