Ant-tony in a yellow pimp suit, Who - Ya

Hi Guys, Our Sister Burns says that miracles are happening. Laura wrote about 15 names who are interested and/ or they are teaching. How great is that. My favorite story this week was about 10 year old Anthony in his yellow Pimp suit at church. I was wondering if he had a a long purple feather poking out the top. He was proud as a peacock as he ran to Sister Burns for a big hug. His mommy Stacia, and sister Alexendra all want to be baptized, Mommy just had a Word of Wisdom Problem, but she is working on it. My next favorite story was when Sister 's Ure and Burns went to a potienal investigators house to give a lesson. As they waded through the thick cat hair on the carpet and made their way to the lady, she explained that her cat wasn't feeling well. The cat hadn't eaten or drinken for a couple days. Sister Burns went into action. Get me syringes ** STAT*** get me gatorade or pedylite **STAT, she said the look on Sister Ure's face was priceless. Sister Burns was able to get 3 syringes of H2O down the cat before heading to the store for gatorade. When they returned, the lady was outside jumping up and down. ' I GOT TO TELL YOU, IT WORKED' the lady's heart was so softened that Lolo saved her cat, she is setting up an lesson. Reach out in other ways to God's people, is something Laura says to herself. Weed a garden, run an errand, work in the school consession stand, help a drunk up on his feet. By loving the people she is meeting, she is sharing the pure love of Christ. She had alot of experience living with me. If I ever needed her to re-hydrate the dog, she could do it, run an errand, rub out a migraine, she had the magic fingers and golden heart. Ready to help anyone in need. She is bringing hope and love to the people of R0chester NY. Her work is just begining, and I can see miracles everywhere, her letters home are fantastic, like I said before, goose bumps, crocodile tears, beaming, and a little missing her beautiful smile, but so grateful she is sharing that gorgeous smile with the town of Rochester. I can just picture Ant-tony in his pimp yellow suit , lookin fine and wanting to learn more about the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation. I am beyond proud of my daughter and the choices she has made in her life, she has kept her oil lamp full and is prepared to progress in the Gospel. Ya know, you can't love your children too much, your love is an investment in their future. I was sometimes chastised for always wanting to be with Laura and her friends. But I looked upon it as my chance to show and teach by example and for her to know I love her with all my heart and soul. I do believe Laura doing the Lords work is a reflection of staying close to her Father in Heaven and being a side kick with her Kidea. She is awesome. Thank-you for all your help,love and support for my missionary. Stay of the right side of the light side Lo. Love Mommy and little roo.

The Warners take the Cake

Dear friends, Sorry it has taken me so long to update you all on Sister Burns Mission, Lets just say it was a crazy busy week. First off....Laura told me of letters received from the whole Aaron and Haley Warner family. I will put it in her own words "I got 2 big envelopes from the Warners, ALL OF THEM, Coles said "Good Luck" , Wills bday is 21. It was funny. Aaron typed me a letter and it made me cry a little over lunch, I was so touched that he cared enough to write me, it was soooo awesome. I love that family". So I have decided that the Warner Family takes the cake and gets the award for best supporters of a Sister Missionary. Thank-you Warners, I love you too. Next on the list is fish heads and tails fried up in gooy spices. Sound yummy? luckily Sister Burns could use her sensitive tummy to avoid THAT dinner. Her Comp. Sister Ure didn't fair so well, and is still in misery. Even though Laura can't eat all the food offered, it is still appreciated. The two Sister Missionary's are really working hard. Kolako met with them 2 times last week. During one visit his friend Alvin stopped by and asked what church they were from, so she told him, he was like Oh..I've been to that church before" So Laura said Well you should come again" and he said " Okay" She was stoked. Sometimes you just need to simply ask the questions. They got 17 referrals from the Pagent, but some of them were Members wanting the free movie. Why do us Mormons always want free? Crazy !! Despite the ones wanting freebies, she said they have had success. Sister Ure has a sweet Nashville Joseph Smith CD, they can really kick up the rug rocking to it, and it's legal, so the Janice Kapp Perry CD's will be on the back burner for awhile. I was invited to my dear friends Carma de Jong and Richard Anderson's granddaughters wedding reception last night. If any of you know the Andersons, you'll know how wonderful they are. Carma Rose de Jong has been involved in all the Joseph Smith site exhibitions, making period pieces and making sure it is perfect and exact. While her sweet and modest husband Richard has written many books about Joseph Smith. Richard and his brother are considered the " Anderson Pillars" when it comes to old Joe Smith. I told Laura to show the members in Rochester how the Anderson Brothers are usually sited in every book ever written about our first Prophet. Needless to say, I was among the " genius set" last night. Carma took me around by the hand and introduced me to all of her friends...President of this, author of that, founder of ....well lets just say WOW !! I didn't want to leave. Sister Burns cousin Alison is coming to stay awhile with me, it will be nice to talk to someone other than Little Roo. Take care and thank-you for your support and letters to our sweet Laura. Her address is: 155 Whitehall Dr. Apt. D. Rochester NY 14616. Just in case you may want to write. Laura is doing awesome and words can't describe how proud I am of my girl. Love to you, Mommy and Little Roo

Two Sister Missionary's no right hands

Greetings friends. Who would thought. Of all the companions in the whole mission , there are 2 Sisters in Rochester who don't know their left from their right. Can you imagine the car ride?, your left, no that's my right, your right no that's my left..... start over, the arm closest to your window is your left, closest to me is your right. I eieieieie, It sounds kinda fun, I hear there is lots of laughter and snorting going on when those 2 crazy Missionary's hop in the car. Sister Burns had the opportunity to put 2 rather large hairy Liberian men in there place. Kolako and friend AKKA, were in a heated argument about the Bible and the lesson Sister Ure and Laura were trying to give. Thick accents yelling at each other about anything, it was intense. It sounds like Sister Ure had done all the talking because she is a history buff and really new her time lines. The little red haired girl sat and observed. She couldn't take it any longer when AKKA said there isn't a true church anyway. Then ...as calm and powerful as she could, she stood up and said" Yes!! Its this GOSPEL, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS it is the only right and true church on the earth today that has the fullness of the gospel that Jesus Christ set up when he was here" Laura knew the Holy Ghost would help her because she was standing up for the church and her beliefs. These big, hairy, thick accented Liberian's looked at her, became silent and said " See there you go" Just like that...Sista Burns stood firm and did not flinch. Way to go Lo. We are proud of you. You just let that red hair get you going. It threw a wrench in their scripture plans but, all is well. A big Zone meeting is this week, lets wait and see how it goes. I always look forward to Mondays for I receive a very long email, with all the fun, excitment, crying, goose bumps, heart pounding experiences. Sister Burns says Hi to all who write her, and sorry she can't get to everyone right now, but she will. Again thanks for your friendship and support. Love Mommy and Little Roo

Little Roo in Rochester

Well folks, it was bound to happen sooner or later. The many voices and sayings of Little Roo has finally popped out. Yep, yep Sister Burns must be filling pretty comfortable with her Comp. to let the "voice " out. Words like flouder, cuddle front, walking in the trenches are now all over Rochester, just like the never ending flying cat hair that floats over the hills and dales of her new place of residence. For those of you who don't know what the 'voices" of Roo are, well um, its sorta of Laura's alter ego, and she named it after our little Maltese Roostifer Jane Cragun, who is the Dean of Roostifer Jane University, ( of COURSE its made up ). If Laura talks too much like little Roo, she gets sleepy and wants to cuddle front(spoon). I just received a letter today, how lucky am I? Laura finds time to check in 2 X a week, she knows I am a worrier. I really don't worry that much, especially now. I haven't had this much sleep in 23 years, I finally know she is in safe hands. There is a super sweet member who invites them over for dinner on a regular basis. Laura describes her waving her hands in the air to catch the cat hair floating over the dinner table. Just more fiber , but don't inhale too much right. I am thinking she must really miss me, she saw a picture of herself today and went Yeah!! I have my mom's nose. Oh poor girl, and to think I was gonna have a nose job before she came back, now I don't dare. Their days are pretty full, I call it " Just a Walkin and a Knocking", stay on the" right side of the light side" and "Tears on my Breadspread...bruises on my knees". That last one is my verson of a Missionary Mom singing Country style. Blessed...Yes... our girl is doing great. Thanks one and all for your personal support and sacrifices for Laura. We appreciate all of you.
Love Mommy and Little Roo.

Kolako:" My Man thanopoly"

Hi ya all, " My man thanopoly" is pigeon English, for "My man that no play" A new language Sista Slash is learning. Who ever said she wasn't learning a language was a little off, or didn't know Lolo very well, she will pick up any language around her. Too bad there wasn't any British folks around there. Our Gal Lolo has got a new comp. Sister Ure, Lolo likes her alot, and says she understands her need for some naps every now and again. There are getting a few investigators, and she was able to attend the Palmyra Pagent last week. They went with a member and her 90 year old mother who is not a member. Lolo loved it and spend a day visiting with people, she said there wasn't too many anti-Mormons, but some with bull horns. How rude!! Another investigator is Mary Jo, she has some Mormon friends and saw how much the church helped them in their troubled times. She likes to visit and learn about different religions. Mary Jo has had a first lesson and wants us to come back when her 17 year old daughter Gabrielle is there.. Her house is uncluttered, clean and smelled relatively normal which was a nice change. Mary Jo struggles with her love of tea, not even coffee, and she struggles with the wedding in the temple rules. Laura used a Nordstrom tactic the other day when knocking on doors, the lady said as she was pulling up the driveway " I appreciate what you girls are doing, but I am not interested." Lolo saw a Mary Kay sticker on the back of her car and said, Oh... can I ask you a question about skin care? mine has been horrible since moving to such a humid climate. Ding,Ding, Ding... well it got them in the house and a free mascera and an invite to come back. Way to go Lo, sneak up when their not thinking and hit them with the old Nordstrom 1-2 punch.
She had so much to say this week, like 4 pages. It was so fun to sit and read them all. Later, I will add a few more notes from her. I had the opportunity to attend a session in the Salt Lake Temple. It is so beautiful, I was speechless, I was wondering around touching everything and this kind man says " everything is original" he let me snoop for a while. I was in hog heaven. If I had my side kick with me, who knows where we would have ended up. My papa Jack said he once ( in the olden days) was snooping at the Salt Lake Temple and they ended up on the roof. Oh... Papa, I know where I get it. We have a little curiosity thing happening in these genes. Well over and out from Rochester, Love the Momma Burns

Dennis is Gone

Hi friends, well the sad news is that one of their favorite investigators has been kicked out of his son's home and is now living in a shelter far, far, away so the Sisters won't be able to leave notes for Toothless Dennis. I am sure he will miss the notes and friendly smiles as much as the cute little Sisters will miss his funky personality. Sista Slash/Burns is getting her first transfer this week. She will stay where she is and a new comp. is heading her way. The mission closed down some area's due to no investigators. So it will be interesting to see what happens this week. Hey...maybe they'll have to ship all the Missionary's to Palmyra to help out with the Pagent. Me thinks, they need to send our Sister Laura to let everyone know of her love of Jesus Christ and see her radiant smile. I sent her spotter for the cat hair everywhere, tuna for protein, missionary handbooks, candy for comfort.....hey..they don't have Pudding on the Rice there, she needs something:) > I have been contacted by Sister Ross regarding the Oct. Parade. My favorite topic. Pirates. I am hoping that this will motivate me to have the pirate party I promised Cole Warner 2 years ago. Laura has been gone 2 months now, and she seems to be getting the hang of it. Her only wish right now is to be the teacher and kick these trunky Elders into working a bit harder. You all know Laura, she is a get the job done kinda of gal, and she gets frustrated when her expectations of her peers lags behind. And how is Momma Burns doing? Just dandy, I think its one of those hidden blessings that pour down by the bucketful. Everytime I miss her, I remember why she is there and that is that. I will try to get more info. for next week, this week was weak. Oh yeah. her address is: 155 Whitehall Dr. Apt D. Rochester NY 14616, and she would love to hear from you. Thanks again for all your never ending support. Love the Momma Burns and little Roo

Trunky Elders No way !!

Hi friends, well I just heard from our missionary. If you read the last blog she wrote, you read about the "shoes over a cable", scary.... please Sister Burns, don't explore for pictures. Also Sister Burns is learning a new word "trunky", I thought we had discussed those new words, like "dork dot" "greenie", rope, curve, G-orderant. Maybe with the transfer of missionary's, she will get a greenie and train them with "exact obeidence" and that the price of a ticket to the Palmyra Pagent is a car load of investigators. Laura seems to be getting used to the skitters and blistered feet. but I do worry about toothless, drunk Dennis the investigator and the shoes on the cable. Sister Burns seems to be learning quite a lot and it shows in her letters home, not so much to me, but others have read me what she has said and I am impressed by her growth. Surprised..not at all.... she was preparing for 2 years to go to serve the Lord. We are going on 2 months and I still haven't cleaned up from the farewell. Can you believe it, my OCD's are mellowing with age. Everyone keep praying for a family of investigators to listen to her share the gospel. Judy Hunsaker, Kristen and Tawny Christensen are heading out in 2 weeks for church sites, they are hoping to see our little Sister missionary. Wouldn't that be fun to come back with real live reports from friends who saw her working in the field? I will keep my fingers,toes, legs, arms, and eyes crossed for good luck. Love to you all, Missionary Mom, Kathy