Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Baptism of the Century!

Hey, everyone!!  This week has been so beautiful and perfect and lovely...my heart is so full. So much goodness happening in Bismarck these days!! 

First thing first, Jeremiah totes got baptized on Saturday and it was pretty much the greatest thing that has ever happened- I love that kid so much!!  He bore his testimony like a boss and it was the sweetest thing...he's just the best.


 Such a good day!! The whole week was kind of crazy and anxiety filled because of it, but it was all worth it...I still can't believe that adorable kidlet got baptized and that we were able to have a little part in his conversion. I love him the most!! But, in a random turn of events, he may be moving to Rhode Island at the end of the week...just when we thought the drama was over, man oh man.  The good news is that, if he ends up moving, his grandma over there is a member and he'll keep going to church...but it is still such a bummer. My heart is pretty broken by it all...but I think it might be what he needs. Having a mom that isn't invested in the church is hard, even when you're a ridiculously converted eight year old- drama! Goodness gracious, being a missionary is so stressful. 

But anyway, this week has been so gorgeous. Even with the unanticipated Jeremiah drama. So much to happy about regardless! JEREMIAH GOT BAPTIZED!!!!!!! 

Alright alright, let me tell you about the week. Sorry that I skipped to the best part at the very beginning...I promise that there were other good parts, too. Haha. I just got too excited!! Really, you could stop reading here if you really wanted to, because homie-g Jeremiah got baptized and it was the greatest...but I'll tell ya about the rest of our adventuring, too. It was such a good week!! 

We started it off with the normal p-day shenanigans, full of chair soccer and hitting up the semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works. Such a dream!!  I bought lotion that I don't actually need and it was a grand time all around...I love a good pday. The best!

We taught Jeremiah on Monday night (and he passed his baptismal interview like a stud, yahooooo!!) and then taught Julie...ah man, that lady is killin' us!  She's just been so stagnant lately, and has been cancelling pretty regularly...the worst. I think she still knows that this is what she needs, but all the things she has to give up in order to make that happen is pretty discouraging...nothing is more heartbreaking when people you love come to understand the Atonement, and comprehend what the Savior can do for them, and then just reject it. I don't think Julie is flat out rejecting it yet, but she's getting pretty close- heartbreaking. 

But, we did manage to take a couple more gems with Tierra as Julie ripped out hearts out on Monday- she's the cutest!! 



And then, it was Tuesday. We did some baptism invitin' in the morn and then had ZTM in the afternoon...it was a good time. I had to lead the music, such a disaster, but it was way good otherwise. The mission has not taught me how to lead music, haha. 

After ZTM, we headed off to see Jenny- I love her so much!! We started teaching her the Restoration and it's going way well...she is just such a gem. I really adore her! She showed us pictures from her baptism and it was such a tender time. She's the best! Here's a blurry but adorable picture of the gang- Jenny is the besssssst!!!! 




We ate some dinner next thing and grabbed some jumpsuits for our main man Jeremiah- I love that kid! We even taught his mom and it was so sweet- she's slowly coming around. Like, not enough to not ship her kid off to Rhode Island to live with her mom...but we'll get her soon enough. Don't worry! 

On Wednesday, we took a media hour and taught the masses- such a good day! We saw Sis. Gunn and Jeremiah AND saw the beloved Ammar and Ali- love them!! Sis. Gardner came with us again and we retaught the Restoration...they're getting it! Goodness gracious, I love those two so much. We committed them to read the Introduction of the Book of Mormon and invited them to church and the baptism...and they totally came to the baptism, huzzzzzah!!!!!!!! They didn't make it to church but it was so good that they came to Jeremiah's...man oh man, they're just the best. I adore them!! 

We finished up our Wednesday by teaching Julie and eating some waffle cones- waffle cone Wednesday remains the greatest day of the week. Such a dream!! 

On Thursday, we did some weekly planning (but mostly finished up baptism planning, man oh man) and taught the peeps- it was a good time. We met a super cool guy named Bryant while leaving an appointment and gave him a Book of Mormon- it was pretty sweet, Hopefully good things come of it! 

And then, it was Friday. We saw Jenny and Jeremiah and did oodles of tracting...and Jeremiah's adorable baby sister and Grandma came in from Rhode Island, yahooooo!!! Ava remains the cutest baby ever- check out this precious picture we took. The best!! 



Ah man, I adore this baby. Cutest thing ever!! 

We even taught Patience again on Friday, finished up the baptism prep and made sure the team would be there on time...so much stress, man oh man. Baptisms are just buckets if stress- so much planning! But alas, it all came together and it was a way good time...hallelujah!! God is good!! 

And so, we spent our Saturday prepping up for the baptism of the century and filling the font and reminding all of our people about it...and it all worked out, by the grace of God. Haha. I was stressing all day long, worried that Jeremiah wouldn't show or the ward would forget or something crazy would happen- it all just seemed too good to be true. Somehow, though, everything came together and Jeremiah showed and it was the greatest day- we even had oodles of treats to enjoy afterwards, such a lovely ward. AND, Ammar and Ali showed and adored it- and became friends with all the people!! YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!  

Here's some more cute pictures for your viewing pleasure- such a good day!! 





Baby Ava is just the cutest thing that has ever happened- and max cuteness when Jeremiah holds her. I adore them!! 

Jeremiah and Elder Sego- such a good day!!


After all that goodness and rejoicing, we cleaned up the church and tracted for a minute- and found some really sweet potentials. Life in Bismarck is beautiful!! 

And then, after all that craziness in the week, it was Sunday- and it was the greatest day!! I had to give a talk and was super anxious about it...I'm just not good at speaking these days. Words are hard! 

BUT, as we strutted into church, this random member came up to us and told us that he had invited his friend from work to church and that he'd introduce us to her if she came. Man oh man, member missionary work is such a dream!! This same member (who we've since found out is Bro. Johnson, lol) asked us a couple weeks ago for a Book of Mormon for this same friend... and I honestly didn't think twice about it. BUTTT, she came to church on Sunday and stayed all three hours and participated in class and now we're teaching her- AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!  Her name is Jess and she's basically the greatest lady I've ever met- she's is so prepared. She's a nurse at Sanford (the hospital in town) and is originally from Fargo- so she's got that beloved Fargo accent going strong. Such a dream!!  We have an appointment with her tonight and she came to FHE yesterday and I am so obsessed. She's amazing- totally someone I was meant to meet on my mission. I honestly feel like she could be baptized before I leave...but I'll keep ya updated for sure. So exciting, ahhhhhh!!!!!  Jess is the best!! 

Welp, that was our week- such a good one!! Here's one last gem of Jeremiah and Ava to muse over until next time- love them!! 



I love you all so so much- I hope that you have the greatest weeks ever!! Thank you for all you do- I adore you!!

Love ya!
Sister Robinson 


Hey, everyone!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ This week has been so beautiful and perfect and lovely...my heart is so full. So much goodness happening in Bismarck these days!!  First thing first, Jeremiah totes got baptized on Saturday and it was pretty much the greatest thing that has ever happened- I love that kid so much!! πŸ˜ He bore his testimony like a boss and it was the sweetest thing...he's just the best.  Such a good day!! The whole week was kind of crazy and anxiety filled because of it, but it was all worth it...I still can't believe that adorable kidlet got baptized and that we were able to have a little part in his conversion. I love him the most!! But, in a random turn of events, he may be moving to Rhode Island at the end of the week...just when we thought the drama was over, man oh man. πŸ˜°πŸ˜° The good news is that, if he ends up moving, his grandma over there is a member and he'll keep going to church...but it is still such a bummer. My heart is pretty broken by it all...but I think it might be what he needs. Having a mom that isn't invested in the church is hard, even when you're a ridiculously converted eight year old- drama! Goodness gracious, being a missionary is so stressful.  But anyway, this week has been so gorgeous. Even with the unanticipated Jeremiah drama. So much to happy about regardless! JEREMIAH GOT BAPTIZED!!!!!!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ Alright alright, let me tell you about the week. Sorry that I skipped to the best part at the very beginning...I promise that there were other good parts, too. Haha. I just got too excited!! Really, you could stop reading here if you really wanted to, because homie-g Jeremiah got baptized and it was the greatest...but I'll tell ya about the rest of our adventuring, too. It was such a good week!! πŸ˜πŸ˜ We started it off with the normal p-day shenanigans, full of chair soccer and hitting up the semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works. Such a dream!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ I bought lotion that I don't actually need and it was a grand time all around...I love a good pday. The best! We taught Jeremiah on Monday night (and he passed his baptismal interview like a stud, yahooooo!!) and then taught Julie...ah man, that lady is killin' us! πŸ˜²πŸ˜² She's just been so stagnant lately, and has been cancelling pretty regularly...the worst. I think she still knows that this is what she needs, but all the things she has to give up in order to make that happen is pretty discouraging...nothing is more heartbreaking when people you love come to understand the Atonement, and comprehend what the Savior can do for them, and then just reject it. I don't think Julie is flat out rejecting it yet, but she's getting pretty close- heartbreaking. πŸ˜₯πŸ˜₯ But, we did manage to take a couple more gems with Tierra as Julie ripped out hearts out on Monday- she's the cutest!!  And then, it was Tuesday. We did some baptism invitin' in the morn and then had ZTM in the afternoon...it was a good time. I had to lead the music, such a disaster, but it was way good otherwise. The mission has not taught me how to lead music, haha. πŸ˜ After ZTM, we headed off to see Jenny- I love her so much!! We started teaching her the Restoration and it's going way well...she is just such a gem. I really adore her! She showed us pictures from her baptism and it was such a tender time. She's the best! Here's a blurry but adorable picture of the gang- Jenny is the besssssst!!!! πŸ˜πŸ˜ We ate some dinner next thing and grabbed some jumpsuits for our main man Jeremiah- I love that kid! We even taught his mom and it was so sweet- she's slowly coming around. Like, not enough to not ship her kid off to Rhode Island to live with her mom...but we'll get her soon enough. Don't worry! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ On Wednesday, we took a media hour and taught the masses- such a good day! We saw Sis. Gunn and Jeremiah AND saw the beloved Ammar and Ali- love them!! Sis. Gardner came with us again and we retaught the Restoration...they're getting it! πŸ˜πŸ˜ Goodness gracious, I love those two so much. We committed them to read the Introduction of the Book of Mormon and invited them to church and the baptism...and they totally came to the baptism, huzzzzzah!!!!!!!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„They didn't make it to church but it was so good that they came to Jeremiah's...man oh man, they're just the best. I adore them!!  We finished up our Wednesday by teaching Julie and eating some waffle cones- waffle cone Wednesday remains the greatest day of the week. Such a dream!!  On Thursday, we did some weekly planning (but mostly finished up baptism planning, man oh man πŸ˜°πŸ˜°) and taught the peeps- it was a good time. We met a super cool guy named Bryant while leaving an appointment and gave him a Book of Mormon- it was pretty sweet, Hopefully good things come of it! πŸ˜„ And then, it was Friday. We saw Jenny and Jeremiah and did oodles of tracting...and Jeremiah's adorable baby sister and Grandma came in from Rhode Island, yahooooo!!! Ava remains the cutest baby ever- check out this precious picture we took. The best!!  Ah man, I adore this baby. Cutest thing ever!! πŸ˜πŸ˜ We even taught Patience again on Friday, finished up the baptism prep and made sure the team would be there on time...so much stress, man oh man. Baptisms are just buckets if stress- so much planning! πŸ˜±πŸ˜± But alas, it all came together and it was a way good time...hallelujah!! God is good!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ And so, we spent our Saturday prepping up for the baptism of the century and filling the font and reminding all of our people about it...and it all worked out, by the grace of God. Haha. πŸ˜°I was stressing all day long, worried that Jeremiah wouldn't show or the ward would forget or something crazy would happen- it all just seemed too good to be true. Somehow, though, everything came together and Jeremiah showed and it was the greatest day- we even had oodles of treats to enjoy afterwards, such a lovely ward. AND, Ammar and Ali showed and adored it- and became friends with all the people!! YAHOOOOOOOO!!!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„  Here's some more cute pictures for your viewing pleasure- such a good day!!  Baby Ava is just the cutest thing that has ever happened- and max cuteness when Jeremiah holds her. I adore them!! πŸ˜πŸ˜ Jeremiah and Elder Sego- such a good day!! After all that goodness and rejoicing, we cleaned up the church and tracted for a minute- and found some really sweet potentials. Life in Bismarck is beautiful!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ And then, after all that craziness in the week, it was Sunday- and it was the greatest day!! I had to give a talk and was super anxious about it...I'm just not good at speaking these days. Words are hard! πŸ˜πŸ˜ BUT, as we strutted into church, this random member came up to us and told us that he had invited his friend from work to church and that he'd introduce us to her if she came. Man oh man, member missionary work is such a dream!! This same member (who we've since found out is Bro. Johnson, lol) asked us a couple weeks ago for a Book of Mormon for this same friend... and I honestly didn't think twice about it. BUTTT, she came to church on Sunday and stayed all three hours and participated in class and now we're teaching her- AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! πŸ˜πŸ˜ Her name is Jess and she's basically the greatest lady I've ever met- she's is so prepared. She's a nurse at Sanford (the hospital in town) and is originally from Fargo- so she's got that beloved Fargo accent going strong. Such a dream!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ We have an appointment with her tonight and she came to FHE yesterday and I am so obsessed. She's amazing- totally someone I was meant to meet on my mission. I honestly feel like she could be baptized before I leave...but I'll keep ya updated for sure. So exciting, ahhhhhh!!!!! πŸ˜„πŸ˜„ Jess is the best!!  Welp, that was our week- such a good one!! Here's one last gem of Jeremiah and Ava to muse over until next time- love them!!  I love you all so so much- I hope that you have the greatest weeks ever!! Thank you for all you do- I adore you!! Love ya! Sister Robinson πŸ˜˜

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