The Rapping Sisters of Kittleberger Park

HI guys and gals. Lolo wrote this little rap and I loved it. Boy that girl is talented. I wanted to share with you: Here goes.

****3 little White Girls tracking Dewey Ave,
Ringing lots of doorbells and sharing what we have
Like how we have the Priesthood that Joseph Smith restored
And now we have the keys given to us from the Lord.

Two tangible beings that Joseph Smith did see, plus the Holy Ghost makes the Godhead equal Three

***3 Little White Girls walking in the hood
Stopping at the bus stops teaching what they could
All about the Gospel and why were here on Earth
Having lots of trials coming at us from out birth,

Jesus Christ came down and died for all our sins
He set a great example so we could live with him
praying for the Spirit to be with us everyday, walking in Gods foot steps all along he way

Inviting peeps to come and learn, have faith in him, your heart must turn

So, to the water enter in, it will cleanse you from your sin
Then you'll get the Holy Ghost, he's the one who'll help you most

Read the Book of Mormon and the Bible too
We know that they're companions just for me and you

Now don't just give up before your journeys through
Enduring to the end , whats what God wants for you

We testify to you that what we rap is true

Three little White Girls standing on YOUR Porch!!

Stay on the "Right Side of the Light Side". and Lolo needs letters, come on peeps we are counting on you. Love a missionary Mom

"Fishers of Men"

Hi friends, This is such a visual of Laura. While tracking in a new area. Sisters Burns and Sister Autrey, headed out to the lake to see if there were any potential investigators. At first Lolo stood there, thinking of a way to ask a group of fishermen if they believed in Jesus Christ. She ever so bravely sashays over and asks the fishermen about the book "Fishers of Men'. Ah yes.... I'am in. She makes herself at home on a rock, and picks up a fishing pole, and starts to talk about Jesus and fishers of men. She had all there attention and told stories of Jesus and his love for all his children. Her comp. just kinds stood by and was speechless. When Laura was done with her sermon, she passed out call back cards. Her companion said" Wow.... I've heard of things like this happening, but I have never witnessed it with my own eyes. Laura's just chuckles and says " well I am your comp. now this is where the stories begin" I loved it. I laughed so hard. Laura is always trying to come up with unusual lead ins. She is doing so good. Of late, they have been able to go to the Church sites very often. She will soon be there and then "LET THE STORIES BEGIN" OH... my baby girl, she is hitting Rochester hard, and they are loving it. They have a few baptism on May 23, kassy, and everyone is so excited. Laura never ceases to amaze me with her moxie and the Spirit who she teaches through. Being a senior companion brings with the title more responsibility and she is digging it. Lo can handle almost anything. I think she is missing little Roo, and can't wait to get home in 6 months. But she sill leave a part of her heart in Rochester. I am predicting he next 6 months many miracles are going to happen. Laura is working hard and has such a gentle sweet Spirit with her. She can move mountains. Stay on the Right side of the Light Side. Think of laura and her Fishers of men. Thank-you for all your letters of encouragement and support. We love you all. a missionary Mommy, Kathy

April 6 th at the Peter Whitmore Farm

Hi family and friends,
Laura shined this past week at the Church Sites. I received one picture taken at the Sacred Grove, it was brown and golds, and still very beautiful. One shot of the Palmyra Temple taken from the Sacred Grove, looks like the Temple is floating. It's a pretty cool shot, and I know the feeling was lovely and grand. Laura looked at peace, serene and right where she should be.That girl is making her mama proud. I have also received letters from 2 of her past teachers at the MTC. I told her to watch out, she'll be called to be on a General Board at the Church Offices. Laura is such an amazing Young Lady, I can't believe I raised her. When I read her letters and accomplishments and how much she loves the Gospel and how much she has grown in the past year, I stand amazed at her and her ability to seek out the lost sheep. My heart is pounding and is full while reading of her love for her investigators. Words cannot ever properly describe the feeling of the Spirit while I am reading them. What a girl.!! They have a couple of baptisms hoping to happen in May. Lets all pray for her investigators and for Laura. She will be home in about 6 1/2 to 7 months. Whenever President Hemingway says the date. ( he probably wants to keep her forever) And in about 3 weeks, I get my Mother's Day day call. Ya hoo, my day will revolve around the phone that special day. Her new address is: 120-4 Kittleberger Park Webster NY. 15860 in case anyone wants to drop her a line. I look forward to Mondays for the new info. Oh yes, she has been an senior companion since November. She forgot to mention that one little detail. Thank-you so much to all the friends, family who continually encourage our Laura to march on and make the Lord proud of her. "Stay on the Right side of the Light Side" and you will become a witness to Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifices. love you all, a missionary mom, Kathy

" Silkwood the Sequel"

Coming to a blog near you !!

"Silkwood"

Hi family and friends,
I hope you are all having a great conference weekend. Before I elaborate on why I chose "Silkwood" as my title this week, I will up date you on my Rockin Rochester Missionary. Laura is doing fantastic !!! This week Laura, Sister Autrey and investigators were able to visit the Church Sites, three of her past companions have been called to serve in those sites. I think she would be fabulous at a site, she's not so sure, but told President Hemingway she would go where he was prompted to send her. I'm hoping she gets to go. This coming Monday Laura will have Zone conference at the Peter Whitmore Farm. I love to see her pictures she sends me on Mondays. Especially the pictures of her snuggling cute little brown faced babies. Laura and babies usually aren't seen together, so as her mother, it warms my heart to see her love and growth as a wonderful missionary and daughter of God. Laura is also teaching a relative of my SLC attorney. Robert Sykes is not only a superb Personal Injury attorney, he is also a convert of the Church from Rochester, New York. Coincidence??? I think not...The Lord works in mysterious ways. I suppose it came to me today. I call it my radioactive, nuclear weekend meltdown. For those of you in the younger generation. In the 80's Meryl Streep and Cher starred in a movie "Silkwood". If you ever have the chance to watch it, think of me. Laura would have seen it coming. Once again as I scrubbed my poor dry and rashed body trying to rid my skin of nuclear waste I thought of the movie "Silkwood" First a slight twitch in the corner of my mouth, then my brave face kicks in... chin up girly , tears soon follow, and this time almost total collapse. My skin is raw and sore from scrubbing every 3 hours. A moment of self pity came upon me fast and unexpectedly. Since Laura has been gone 11 months now, I have been through 4 surgeries, long hospital stays and now radioactive chemicals surging through my veins, and I have done it......alone....I am learning lessons from Heavenly Father that are designed for me. These are my trials and tests while on this earth. Once again, the tears and self-pity leave as quick as they came. I would like to say..oh I am so strong, courageous, a warrior and yes..I do have a back bone. However, I know I am not alone, ever . I feel the Comforter very close to me and I feel protected, never scared or lonely. Heavenly Father has sent his Angels to watch over me during this time. The other night I woke up and and felt a soft presence in the bedroom. I looked in the corner and there sitting on my Grandmother's purple queen's chair was a figure of a elderly woman, much like a grandmother. I squinted first, then focused my eyes on this woman, thought to myself...oh...an angel is watching over me, and I fell back to sleep. The next morning I thought about this experience and knew it was not a dream. The feeling stayed with me all day and is still very strongly in my mind. Thursday night I was privileged to receive a Priesthood blessing before my chemical procedure. The consecrated oil used was blessed 2 months earlier in the Garden of Gethsemane. WOW ! How special I felt to be able to partake in this sacred blessing. While watching the 2 sessions of General Conference today, I once again realized the blessings in our lives if we live obediently and do as we are commanded . To walk by faith and an eye single to the glory of God. The talks so lovingly prepared by these inspired Brethren are to help us learn,grow and prepare ourselves for the blessing to come if we live worthily. We are so blessed to be able to listen to these magnificent men. Tonight I received a call from my dear friend Carma Rose de Jong Anderson, she told me that in hard times with one's health to picture yourself sitting in the palm of heavenly Father's hand. It will comfort you. I thought leave it to Carma to produce a great visual. We must all follow the Church leaders advice and plan for a rainy day , not to have fear, but live with faith. I was so uplifted it was a perfect day. Thank-you for your sacrifices and prayers for Laura and me, We can feel your prayers are with us. Isn't it "Onederful" Stay on the Right Side of the Light Side" and be grateful for all we are blessed to have. Love a Missionary Mommy, Kathy