Ghetto Fabulous

Hi gang. This week for Laura was "ghetto fabulous". The parties were all weekend long. It seems like every investigator they were teaching had a birthday party. I hear they ate fish with scales, African peanut soup, Lolo says" thanks goodness for the fresh fruit and cantaloupe. Laura learned how to do the "spankey leg dance" with 16 year olds, held and danced with little babies, she didn't even care if there was a little baby barf on her jacket. I was lucky to receive 7 pages of activities, and about 25 pictures. I guess the Sisters dress all like some days, now the Elders call early in the morning and ask, what color are we wearing today" How cute is that. I love when I get happy letters, when all is working, when the Lord is leading them to the pure in heart. This week an investigator went to Paris, while in Paris.... Zina (investigator) ran into 6 American missionary's. She had her picture taken with them and told the Paris Sisters, she was being taught the lessons by Sister Laura Burns in Rochester New York. International credibility for sure. I received pictures of the Elders and Sisters exploring the abandoned Rochester Subway. They had a makeshift ladder, out of a bike turned sideways, and they climbed down it I loved to hear she is expanding her fear of heights and dangerous things. I think it is because she is with these sweet little Elders who can give a Priesthood blessing is someone gets hurts. She feels safe. Laura will be transfered this week to either Buffalo or Webster, she is sad to leave the investigators and friends of Greece, but excited to leave the rickety town of Greece. Then there is Ariel, a 16 year young lady so excited about the Gospel. Ariel had the Sisters go through her closet looking for appropriate dresses for church. They finally found a pink Ann Taylor dress at the goodwill for $3.50. Laura then went to Young Women's with her, and Ariel answered all the questions like she'd been learning about the Gospel all her life. It was awesone, Lolo was proud as her own mama. They will be having a few baptisms soon, Ariel, and her grandmother Mary. Oh how I wish you could see her in action, she is bringing light and eternal happiness into the lives of God's children, and she is glowing. Her pictures are so wonderful. Our Lolo looks beyond happy. It is a glow that knows what she is doing is the right thing and we are all being blessed. Laura is down to 7 months, now is the time to kick it in and really shake and move to bring more people into the Gospel. I know with out a shadow of a doubt she is working hard and already missing her peeps. We are so privileged to have Laura serving 110% for the Lord. Laura will not be forgotten when she comes home. Laura loves participating in the work of God. It is amazing to see the light in people's eyes as they learn the gospel. This is the work of God and he leads it. It is a gift and privilege to be able to serve on a mission and help Him do his work and to help His children find the truth. I am so proud of Laura and her strength and courage to go out in the world . Walk up to total strangers and ask if they want to learn more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is amazing. Thank-you for all your letters of support and encouragement for our Laura. Remember to stay on the Light side of the Right side, or is it Right Side of the Light Side? I get mixed up myself. But it all means the same thing. Stay away from darkness and always look for the glow in the true light. Love you all, A missionary Mom, Kathy