Joy (aka Sister Clay) does not know that I am making this post, but since she won't actually see it until after her mission, I thought I would share the kind message shown below. - Val Clay (aka Dad)
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July 20, 2014
Dear Br. & Sister Clay,
I just wanted to take a minute and write you an email about your wonderful daughter-Hermana Clay! My husband and I have had the priviledge to work with her and Hermana Caballero for the last 2 months. We were called from our Stake to be Stake Missionaries in the Spanish Branch that your daughter serves in. My husband speaks Spanish and I understand some and really want to be able to speak it. As the weeks have gone by, it's been so wonderful to get to know her and watch her as she faithfully and diligently is serving the Lord. She is mature and confident, gentle and so kind. I was surprised when she told me her age. I thought she was older than she is.
My husband and I have had 2 missionaries out of 4 children and we always loved any news we could get about our missionary. So, I thought I would send some first hand personal experiences to you. Today, for example, Hermanas Caballero & Clay taught a lesson in Gospel Essentials on Eternal Marriage. Whenever she is teaching the Gospel, whether it is with an investigator or in class like this, her face just lights up. Even though I can't understand every word that she says, I can feel how strong her testimony is and in her kind and gentle way, she is Powerful! It's a joy to watch her bear it frequently!
Hermana Clay is doing a great job for only being out such a short time even with Spanish. She has a great companion in Hermana Caballero. I can tell that they are a great team. As a matter of fact, I tell them that the Spirit is so strong, that I'm always crying around them and that is really the truth.
I have been in quite the powerful discussion with them with an investigator named Rosio, whom they dropped from teaching after this meeting. This discussion was done in English. Rosio had been progressing, but, this time that we went to visit, Rosio said that she had changed her mind from getting direction and so much help from the Book of Mormon to that the Book of Mormon was just words on a page. I watched as your daughter gently testified of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and that she knew that it was more than just words on a page. She was strong and powerful with gentleness and there was such a strong and amazing spirit there. Hopefully at some point Rosio will recognize missing the Spirit that the missionaries brought into her home and will want to know what it is about them that she feels that way.
My husband and I have had the chance to work with this great companionship with a sweet investigator named Aide. It has been wonderful to watch your daughter teach Aide the truths of the Gospel. It's so interesting to watch her and watch the Holy Ghost work through her. I can tell you she is doing much good in the Branch and with the people and families that she is teaching! Aide has a 13 yr. old daughter and a 10 yr. old son and it's so fun to watch the sisters interact with these kids. They do an Awesome job!
On a personal level, my daughter is getting married on Aug. 16th. There is so much to do! Hermanas Cabellero & Clay offered to help me. They have come over at least 3 times and helped me put little fabric covers on the top of little jam jars that we are giving away as little favors at the end of the wedding. They have saved me hours, days, probably even a week by doing this. It's been wonderful to get to find out about their families and their lives and their decisions to come on a mission and what they thought when they were coming to Idaho! They have been an amazing blessing in my life!
Hermana Clay has played her violin at a baptism. I was her accompanist there. She was patient and kind, even when I didn't do very well playing the piano. She has also played in our branch and in other Wards as well. She is amazingly talented that way! I felt like I could just get lost in the sweetness of the music that she was playing! Thank you for sharing her with us! The people in the Branch love her!
I'm learning how to be a missionary from watching this great companionship! What a great example I have to learn from! You can be very proud of her! She's doing an AMAZING job out here in Idaho!
Most sincerely,
Pattie McLaughlin
Saturday, August 23, 2014
August 18, 2014 Empapadas y rompiendo una sandía
Hi family,
It's been a super fun and busy week. Warning: there's going to be a lot of pictures. Here's what's happened:
Monday: We went to Yellowstone! It was so much fun. We went with my favorite Mohanas and the Lusk's.
Tuesday: I had a birthday. It's weird that I'm 20 now. I feel old. Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! We went out to Cafe Rio with the Lusk's and then headed to the VC. Mom and Dad sent me chocolate covered fruit for us sisters to share and it was gone in 5 minutes. The best part of the day though was personal study. I finished the Book of Mormon! I started over and marked every time it mentioned Christ. What an amazing experience that was. That book contains such power and can change our lives for the better if we allow it! I know it's true. It testifies of Jesus Christ and teaches all that we need to know. Any answer can be found in there. Everyone go read it again!
Wednesday: We taught the Restoration to a new family. That's probably my favorite lesson. I love reciting the First Vision. The Spirit just pours into the room. It's awesome. It also started pouring rain and flooded the city. I was in heaven. That was one of my birthday wishes; a thunderstorm like North Carolina's. It was only a day late. We were soaked. We knocked on a door and the woman let us in. I think she felt bad for us, but hey, we were able to teach a lesson because of that.
Thursday: Taught Aide and Cecilio. They're both awesome.
Friday: Saw Jisleen for the first time in forever. Still working on figuring out how to get her back to church.
Saturday: Had an awkward lesson. Those are always fun. Then, we helped set up the reception for our ward mission leader's daughter. Holy cow. It looked like it came straight out of Pintrest. Not even kidding. It was amazing. We also smashed our watermelon that went all moldy. So nasty.
Sunday: Went to church. Our new branch presidency is awesome. Taught Gospel Principles. Went to the Huerta's for lunch. It was delicious, as always. They bought a little cake for me to celebrate my birthday. Mariam (the little girl) wanted to smash my face in it. Then, we went to VC. We were only there for an hour because we had to go to Pocatello. We did another musical fireside down there. I love playing violin.
That's about it for this week. Lots of fun times and lots of awesome experiences. Hope you all are doing well. Thanks for all the support and love! But forreal, go read the Book of Mormon.
Love,
Hermana Clay
Trip to Yellowstone
Thank you so much for the awesome birthday present! We loved them.
My favorite family minus Eduardo
Birthday lunch
It's been a super fun and busy week. Warning: there's going to be a lot of pictures. Here's what's happened:
Monday: We went to Yellowstone! It was so much fun. We went with my favorite Mohanas and the Lusk's.
Tuesday: I had a birthday. It's weird that I'm 20 now. I feel old. Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! We went out to Cafe Rio with the Lusk's and then headed to the VC. Mom and Dad sent me chocolate covered fruit for us sisters to share and it was gone in 5 minutes. The best part of the day though was personal study. I finished the Book of Mormon! I started over and marked every time it mentioned Christ. What an amazing experience that was. That book contains such power and can change our lives for the better if we allow it! I know it's true. It testifies of Jesus Christ and teaches all that we need to know. Any answer can be found in there. Everyone go read it again!
Wednesday: We taught the Restoration to a new family. That's probably my favorite lesson. I love reciting the First Vision. The Spirit just pours into the room. It's awesome. It also started pouring rain and flooded the city. I was in heaven. That was one of my birthday wishes; a thunderstorm like North Carolina's. It was only a day late. We were soaked. We knocked on a door and the woman let us in. I think she felt bad for us, but hey, we were able to teach a lesson because of that.
Thursday: Taught Aide and Cecilio. They're both awesome.
Friday: Saw Jisleen for the first time in forever. Still working on figuring out how to get her back to church.
Saturday: Had an awkward lesson. Those are always fun. Then, we helped set up the reception for our ward mission leader's daughter. Holy cow. It looked like it came straight out of Pintrest. Not even kidding. It was amazing. We also smashed our watermelon that went all moldy. So nasty.
Sunday: Went to church. Our new branch presidency is awesome. Taught Gospel Principles. Went to the Huerta's for lunch. It was delicious, as always. They bought a little cake for me to celebrate my birthday. Mariam (the little girl) wanted to smash my face in it. Then, we went to VC. We were only there for an hour because we had to go to Pocatello. We did another musical fireside down there. I love playing violin.
That's about it for this week. Lots of fun times and lots of awesome experiences. Hope you all are doing well. Thanks for all the support and love! But forreal, go read the Book of Mormon.
Love,
Hermana Clay
Trip to Yellowstone
Thank you so much for the awesome birthday present! We loved them.
Completely soaked from the storm
My favorite family minus Eduardo
Birthday lunch
Sandía before
Sandía after
The cutest kitten
August 11, 2014
Hi family,
Today we're going to Yellowstone with Mohanas and the Lusk's!! So I won't be able to read or reply to any of your emails this week. Sorry.
This past week has been really great. We were able to meet a few new people. Hopefully they will become new investigators.
We saw Aide and Yvonne this week. Yvonne is Aide's ex-husband's niece that they adopted. It's complicated. Yvonne has been sitting in on the lessons ever since Sister Pulido came. She's the magic trick. We've gotten into houses that Sister Caballero and I never could.
We also taught Raquel. Goodness I just love her. And on Saturday she came to a baptism! She enjoyed it and at the end she asked what the program was talking about for the confirmation. We told her and she said she wanted to go! We have been trying so hard to figure out how to get her to church and she ended up asking us if she could go. Hallelujah. So we finally had an investigator at sacrament meeting yesterday.
Thursday was the Lusk's last day serving at the VC. I have gotten SO attached to them. I love them. They have been my adopted parents pretty much. They have taken such good care of the VC sisters. I am so glad that I have gotten to know them and that they live close enough to us that we can visit them.
Changes were made in our branch presidency yesterday. I am so happy with the change! We had dinner with the new branch president a long time ago and Sister Caballero and I both commented on how we thought he would be an awesome branch president. Hooray for changes!
Last night we had dinner with the Huerta's. She made Pozole!! My favorite. She also made this shrimp thing and it was nasty. First time I haven't liked something she's made. She's having us over on Thursday to celebrate my birthday. So excited to get even fatter.
Hope everyone has had a good week. Love you all and I'll reply to you next week!
Love,
Hermana Clay
Today we're going to Yellowstone with Mohanas and the Lusk's!! So I won't be able to read or reply to any of your emails this week. Sorry.
This past week has been really great. We were able to meet a few new people. Hopefully they will become new investigators.
We saw Aide and Yvonne this week. Yvonne is Aide's ex-husband's niece that they adopted. It's complicated. Yvonne has been sitting in on the lessons ever since Sister Pulido came. She's the magic trick. We've gotten into houses that Sister Caballero and I never could.
We also taught Raquel. Goodness I just love her. And on Saturday she came to a baptism! She enjoyed it and at the end she asked what the program was talking about for the confirmation. We told her and she said she wanted to go! We have been trying so hard to figure out how to get her to church and she ended up asking us if she could go. Hallelujah. So we finally had an investigator at sacrament meeting yesterday.
Thursday was the Lusk's last day serving at the VC. I have gotten SO attached to them. I love them. They have been my adopted parents pretty much. They have taken such good care of the VC sisters. I am so glad that I have gotten to know them and that they live close enough to us that we can visit them.
Changes were made in our branch presidency yesterday. I am so happy with the change! We had dinner with the new branch president a long time ago and Sister Caballero and I both commented on how we thought he would be an awesome branch president. Hooray for changes!
Last night we had dinner with the Huerta's. She made Pozole!! My favorite. She also made this shrimp thing and it was nasty. First time I haven't liked something she's made. She's having us over on Thursday to celebrate my birthday. So excited to get even fatter.
Hope everyone has had a good week. Love you all and I'll reply to you next week!
Love,
Hermana Clay
Sunday, August 10, 2014
August 4, 2014 - 6 months!
Dearest family,
Lots of things happened this week, but I don't remember a bunch.
I have a new companion! Her name is Sister Pulido and she's from Eagle Mountain, Utah but was born in Mexico. She's only 5' so I feel like a giant when I stand next to her. Her brother served in this same mission. She is the cutest and I'm excited to serve with her.
We had Tinga with the Huerta's. Holy cow. That's my new favorite meal. It was so dang good.
We finally got into Snow White's Cabbage house. The lesson was going so well and we were about to close with a prayer. Then, a man walked in and basically Bible bashed us and then they left without letting us close with a prayer. So we couldn't even count it as a lesson. Lame.
This weekend was a Hispanic conference. Saturday, we all got together for the day and played soccer, ate, and watched people dance. I got sunburned on my face so I look like a tomato right now. So hot. Sunday, we had a meeting at BYUI. It was awesome. So many good speakers there. I loved hearing their testimonies. Most of the members are the first ones to be baptized in their families. It's amazing to hear their stories and what strong faith they have. Another benefit of going to Rexburg was that I finally got to drive over 45 mph. David and Abby, I waved hi as I passed by your house.
I can't remember anything else. On Tuesday I'll be 1/3 of the way done with my mission. Crazy! It is flying. I love it here and I love the work! So much happiness comes from it.
Have a wonderful week! Happy birthday, Asher! Don't forget that I'm your favorite of all favorites!
Hermana Clay
Lots of things happened this week, but I don't remember a bunch.
I have a new companion! Her name is Sister Pulido and she's from Eagle Mountain, Utah but was born in Mexico. She's only 5' so I feel like a giant when I stand next to her. Her brother served in this same mission. She is the cutest and I'm excited to serve with her.
We had Tinga with the Huerta's. Holy cow. That's my new favorite meal. It was so dang good.
We finally got into Snow White's Cabbage house. The lesson was going so well and we were about to close with a prayer. Then, a man walked in and basically Bible bashed us and then they left without letting us close with a prayer. So we couldn't even count it as a lesson. Lame.
This weekend was a Hispanic conference. Saturday, we all got together for the day and played soccer, ate, and watched people dance. I got sunburned on my face so I look like a tomato right now. So hot. Sunday, we had a meeting at BYUI. It was awesome. So many good speakers there. I loved hearing their testimonies. Most of the members are the first ones to be baptized in their families. It's amazing to hear their stories and what strong faith they have. Another benefit of going to Rexburg was that I finally got to drive over 45 mph. David and Abby, I waved hi as I passed by your house.
I can't remember anything else. On Tuesday I'll be 1/3 of the way done with my mission. Crazy! It is flying. I love it here and I love the work! So much happiness comes from it.
Have a wonderful week! Happy birthday, Asher! Don't forget that I'm your favorite of all favorites!
Hermana Clay
July 28, 2014 - Transfers this week/I'm still the favorite of all favorites for the 2nd time
Hi family,
Pretty great week. This week are transfers. Sister Caballero will be going to Rigby. I will be staying in Idaho Falls and training a new missionary! What the heck?! I still feel brand new. But, I'm excited. Sister Pulido will be my companion. She looks super cute. Our area needs some serious work so we will have a lot to do.
We saw Raquel a whole bunch. She is the cutest little lady. We had a church tour with her that went well. She also came to the musical fireside that we had last night and then came over to the VC to have a lesson.
Funny (but maybe not funny) story...we were talking to a family in their backyard and the kids were kicking the soccer ball around. The soccer ball comes flying and smacks the mom right in the face. She flew back. It was like a movie in slow motion. We then awkwardly sat there and had no idea what to do.
On Wednesday, Marci and her kids came!!!! It was so much fun!! We got to go to the back and chat for a little and we also went out to lunch at Cafe Rio. It was kind of weird riding in the trailblazer. Those kids are so cute!! Ruthie was shy at first around Sister Caballero, but by the end she was talking her ear off. I was so happy to see them and be able to talk with Marci for a little. Thanks for taking the time to come and see me! Love you!
Yesterday we had two musical firesides. We had one at the VC in the afternoon. 95 people came! The VC is tiny so fitting everyone in was interesting. Then, we had one at a church building. We filled the entire sacrament room plus some. It was an amazing fireside all about Christ. I played "This is the Christ" with Sister Gee. One of my absolute favorite songs! My favorite part is when James E. Faust gives his personal testimony of the Savior. Go listen to it! I love my Savior and I know that He lives. One day we will be able to see Him again. I am beyond grateful that I have this opportunity to share my testimony about Him with others, whether it be through words or music.
Hope you had fun at the family reunion and that you all have a wonderful week! Happy birthday to the greatest mom in the entire world! Love you all lots!
Hermana Clay
Pretty great week. This week are transfers. Sister Caballero will be going to Rigby. I will be staying in Idaho Falls and training a new missionary! What the heck?! I still feel brand new. But, I'm excited. Sister Pulido will be my companion. She looks super cute. Our area needs some serious work so we will have a lot to do.
We saw Raquel a whole bunch. She is the cutest little lady. We had a church tour with her that went well. She also came to the musical fireside that we had last night and then came over to the VC to have a lesson.
Funny (but maybe not funny) story...we were talking to a family in their backyard and the kids were kicking the soccer ball around. The soccer ball comes flying and smacks the mom right in the face. She flew back. It was like a movie in slow motion. We then awkwardly sat there and had no idea what to do.
On Wednesday, Marci and her kids came!!!! It was so much fun!! We got to go to the back and chat for a little and we also went out to lunch at Cafe Rio. It was kind of weird riding in the trailblazer. Those kids are so cute!! Ruthie was shy at first around Sister Caballero, but by the end she was talking her ear off. I was so happy to see them and be able to talk with Marci for a little. Thanks for taking the time to come and see me! Love you!
Yesterday we had two musical firesides. We had one at the VC in the afternoon. 95 people came! The VC is tiny so fitting everyone in was interesting. Then, we had one at a church building. We filled the entire sacrament room plus some. It was an amazing fireside all about Christ. I played "This is the Christ" with Sister Gee. One of my absolute favorite songs! My favorite part is when James E. Faust gives his personal testimony of the Savior. Go listen to it! I love my Savior and I know that He lives. One day we will be able to see Him again. I am beyond grateful that I have this opportunity to share my testimony about Him with others, whether it be through words or music.
Hope you had fun at the family reunion and that you all have a wonderful week! Happy birthday to the greatest mom in the entire world! Love you all lots!
Hermana Clay
With Sisters Segovia and Beteta
July 21, 2014 - Raspberries
Hola familia,
Here's what happened this week:
We saw Aide. Before we left, we asked Heavenly Father to let us know if we needed to drop her or not. When we got to her house, she said she had read ten chapters out of the Book of Mormon. That was an answered prayer. The next day, we had FHE with Aide and 2 of her kids at the McLaughlin's home (ward mission leader). It was a lot of fun. Aide was in love with their ginormous dog.
We went to the Huerta's to have a FHE as well. That family is incredible. They are doing missionary work like crazy. It brings us so much joy to see them growing in the gospel.
We had an incredible dinner with a former patriarch and temple president. I've never felt the Spirit so strong in a dinner appointment before. We could have stayed there all night. He told us that we have the authority to preach the gospel. No other preacher does. We walked out of their home so motivated.
I played violin in an English ward yesterday. And I'll be playing twice this week. I don't think I've ever performed so often before.
We found out that the big weeds in our backyard are actually raspberries. We have picked SO many! They are delicious. Our little house is the best!
Well, that's about it for this week. Hope you all have fun at the family reunion without me :( Love you lots! Happy birthday, Christian!
Love,
Hermana Clay
Here's what happened this week:
We saw Aide. Before we left, we asked Heavenly Father to let us know if we needed to drop her or not. When we got to her house, she said she had read ten chapters out of the Book of Mormon. That was an answered prayer. The next day, we had FHE with Aide and 2 of her kids at the McLaughlin's home (ward mission leader). It was a lot of fun. Aide was in love with their ginormous dog.
We went to the Huerta's to have a FHE as well. That family is incredible. They are doing missionary work like crazy. It brings us so much joy to see them growing in the gospel.
We had an incredible dinner with a former patriarch and temple president. I've never felt the Spirit so strong in a dinner appointment before. We could have stayed there all night. He told us that we have the authority to preach the gospel. No other preacher does. We walked out of their home so motivated.
I played violin in an English ward yesterday. And I'll be playing twice this week. I don't think I've ever performed so often before.
We found out that the big weeds in our backyard are actually raspberries. We have picked SO many! They are delicious. Our little house is the best!
Well, that's about it for this week. Hope you all have fun at the family reunion without me :( Love you lots! Happy birthday, Christian!
Love,
Hermana Clay
July 14, 2014 - Y acontecio que Alamania gano (Germany won!)
Hey family,
This week was busy. Not as busy in teaching as we would have liked, but it was still a good week.
We taught Raquel the Restoration. It was a good lesson and I definitely feel that the Spirit was guiding it. Sister Caballero and I almost passed out though. Goodness it was so hot in her house!
We went to the temple on Thursday which is always the best. I love the Idaho Falls Temple.
We met an incredible man at the VC. He is from Dubai and is a recent convert. He said that he is probably the only Mormon in his country. Unfortunately, we couldn't hear his entire story, but it was amazing to me that he was able to change his mind set from thinking that Jesus was only a prophet to Jesus is the Savior of the world.
Saturday was super busy. I was asked to play violin at two baptisms. One of them was of a man named Manuel. He came into the VC one day and said he wanted to learn more. The sisters taught him almost every day at the VC, so we got to know him. He is a very humble man and so nice. It was really cool to see him be baptized.
Yesterday, we went to see a person that we had contacted a few weeks ago. We drove by and he and his whole family was outside having a bbq. It was a little intimidating, but it ended up being great. We taught the Restoration and man was it powerful. I love that lesson. It brings so much hope to people. We also got asked about ten times if we wanted to eat and I convinced them all that I spoke Chinese. Good times.
Hope this past week has been great for y'all as well. Miss and love you bunches! Happy birthday, Tracy!
Love,
Hermana Clay
PS Sorry for no pictures
This week was busy. Not as busy in teaching as we would have liked, but it was still a good week.
We taught Raquel the Restoration. It was a good lesson and I definitely feel that the Spirit was guiding it. Sister Caballero and I almost passed out though. Goodness it was so hot in her house!
We went to the temple on Thursday which is always the best. I love the Idaho Falls Temple.
We met an incredible man at the VC. He is from Dubai and is a recent convert. He said that he is probably the only Mormon in his country. Unfortunately, we couldn't hear his entire story, but it was amazing to me that he was able to change his mind set from thinking that Jesus was only a prophet to Jesus is the Savior of the world.
Saturday was super busy. I was asked to play violin at two baptisms. One of them was of a man named Manuel. He came into the VC one day and said he wanted to learn more. The sisters taught him almost every day at the VC, so we got to know him. He is a very humble man and so nice. It was really cool to see him be baptized.
Yesterday, we went to see a person that we had contacted a few weeks ago. We drove by and he and his whole family was outside having a bbq. It was a little intimidating, but it ended up being great. We taught the Restoration and man was it powerful. I love that lesson. It brings so much hope to people. We also got asked about ten times if we wanted to eat and I convinced them all that I spoke Chinese. Good times.
Hope this past week has been great for y'all as well. Miss and love you bunches! Happy birthday, Tracy!
Love,
Hermana Clay
PS Sorry for no pictures
JUly 7, 2014 - Nombre Hermana!
Hi Family,
Not a whole bunch to report today. Sister Caballero and I got pretty sick in the beginning of the week so we didn't get to teach much. We're better now, thank goodness.
4th of July was so much fun. I love the Lusk's. We went to their house and pigged out. Then played different games. We were allowed to stay out to watch the fireworks. Holy cow! They were amazing! Idaho Falls is #2 in the nation. It was a really great day.
We finally got Aide to the Visitors Center!! Hallelujah. She really enjoyed her experience there, especially learning about the temples.
We also went to Miriam's house. She was really sick as well this week. She was telling us that she prayed and had Eduardo give her a blessing and immediately she started feeling better. She said it was all because she had faith. Her faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is amazing. I love that family!
I am loving the work. There is no doubt in my mind that the Book of Mormon is true and I love sharing it with others. That book changes lives and it definitely has changed mine. If only everyone could see that right away!
That's about it. Hope you all had a fun 4th of July! Love you lots! Oh, and happy birthday, Ryan Buckwalter!
Hermana Clay
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Not a whole bunch to report today. Sister Caballero and I got pretty sick in the beginning of the week so we didn't get to teach much. We're better now, thank goodness.
4th of July was so much fun. I love the Lusk's. We went to their house and pigged out. Then played different games. We were allowed to stay out to watch the fireworks. Holy cow! They were amazing! Idaho Falls is #2 in the nation. It was a really great day.
We finally got Aide to the Visitors Center!! Hallelujah. She really enjoyed her experience there, especially learning about the temples.
We also went to Miriam's house. She was really sick as well this week. She was telling us that she prayed and had Eduardo give her a blessing and immediately she started feeling better. She said it was all because she had faith. Her faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is amazing. I love that family!
I am loving the work. There is no doubt in my mind that the Book of Mormon is true and I love sharing it with others. That book changes lives and it definitely has changed mine. If only everyone could see that right away!
That's about it. Hope you all had a fun 4th of July! Love you lots! Oh, and happy birthday, Ryan Buckwalter!
Hermana Clay
June 30, 2014 - I'm still the favorite of all favorites
Hi Family,
I don't have a bunch of time today. We have a shortened P-day because Friday will be an all day P-day because of the 4th of July. But, this week was amazing! So many miracles happened.
MIRIAM HUERTA WAS BAPTIZED AND CONFIRMED!!!! She and her 8 year old daughter were baptized on Friday. She was telling us before it started that she feels so happy and she knows this is the right decision. Her husband, Eduardo, was baptized about a year ago and was able to baptize and confirm both of them. It was amazing! So many people came to support them. We had to move it up to the relief society room because there were so many people. Eduardo gave the closing prayer and had everyone in tears. He gave thanks to Heavenly Father that his family could join him. I love the Huerta family and I can't wait to (hopefully) see them sealed in the temple in a year!
David, Abby, and Baby Asher (even though he's not really a baby anymore) came to the Visitors Center!! I was only able to see them for a couple of minutes because we had appointments, but it was so much fun! Dearest sisters of mine: I'm still the favorite of all favorites and always will be.
I was teaching in front of the Christus at the VC and Sis. C. whispers, "Do you know that girl up in the front?" I look over and it was Holly Hubbnar!! What in the world?! I haven't seen her since I was on crutches in middle school. That was really fun to catch up with her.
I was able to play my violin at the baptism and also in sacrament meeting. I love being able to play for the members of our branch. I can't speak well in Spanish, but I definitely can share my testimony through music.
This week was super busy, but full of happy times. I love seeing how the gospel blesses families. It brings lasting happiness. Hooray for the restored gospel!
Hope you all have a great week! Happy 4th of July!
Hermana Clay
Picture 1&2: The greatest family in the world
5-6. isn't that crazy that i saw holly?! she's going to get her mission call soon!
I don't have a bunch of time today. We have a shortened P-day because Friday will be an all day P-day because of the 4th of July. But, this week was amazing! So many miracles happened.
MIRIAM HUERTA WAS BAPTIZED AND CONFIRMED!!!! She and her 8 year old daughter were baptized on Friday. She was telling us before it started that she feels so happy and she knows this is the right decision. Her husband, Eduardo, was baptized about a year ago and was able to baptize and confirm both of them. It was amazing! So many people came to support them. We had to move it up to the relief society room because there were so many people. Eduardo gave the closing prayer and had everyone in tears. He gave thanks to Heavenly Father that his family could join him. I love the Huerta family and I can't wait to (hopefully) see them sealed in the temple in a year!
David, Abby, and Baby Asher (even though he's not really a baby anymore) came to the Visitors Center!! I was only able to see them for a couple of minutes because we had appointments, but it was so much fun! Dearest sisters of mine: I'm still the favorite of all favorites and always will be.
I was teaching in front of the Christus at the VC and Sis. C. whispers, "Do you know that girl up in the front?" I look over and it was Holly Hubbnar!! What in the world?! I haven't seen her since I was on crutches in middle school. That was really fun to catch up with her.
I was able to play my violin at the baptism and also in sacrament meeting. I love being able to play for the members of our branch. I can't speak well in Spanish, but I definitely can share my testimony through music.
This week was super busy, but full of happy times. I love seeing how the gospel blesses families. It brings lasting happiness. Hooray for the restored gospel!
Hope you all have a great week! Happy 4th of July!
Hermana Clay
Picture 1&2: The greatest family in the world
3: Being the favorite of all favorites
4: The Spirit was so strong in the Visitors Center that this man knocked out like King Lamoni
5-6. isn't that crazy that i saw holly?! she's going to get her mission call soon!
June 23, 2014 C as in boy
Hi family!
It was another good week. Here's some highlights:
We met with Ernesto again. We reviewed the Restoration. It was a great lesson and he seems pretty interested. He knows a lot and has a lot of questions. I'm excited to see the progression he makes.
We also saw Aide. She is so cute. She loves the Book of Mormon and reads it frequently. We read the doctrine of Christ with her. We just need to get her to come to church.
Miriam is getting baptized this coming week!!! We're are so excited and happy for her. She is beyond ready. Yesterday, in relief society, she shared that she was praying to know again if the decision she is making to be baptized is right. She said she felt peace and is so happy with her decision. Hooray!
My most favorite part of the week: We were serving in the VC and Alexis and Zach came in. I'm not sure if I've told about them before. The first time they came in was when I first got here to Idaho. They were really less active and smelled like smoke super bad. I can't even tell you how different they looked when they came in this past week. They just looked so much happier! And they didn't smell like smoke. Anyway, they're engaged now and are in the temple prep class! Zach has completely stopped smoking and drinking and is planning to get his recommend by the end of August. Alexis has a little bit longer but she has made huge progress! Zach was telling me that everything is just so much happier for the two of them. It was such a blessing to see the change in the two of them and how they have made the temple their goal. I absolutely love serving in the Visitors Center!
That's about all I've got. I am so grateful to be serving a mission and being able to see the happiness they gospel brings to others. It's the best!
Oh, I forgot last week...Happy birthday Dad and Chris! And happy birthday to little boy this week. And happy anniversary Mom and Dad! Love you all lots! Have a great week!
Hermana Clay
Oh and PS...the mission will a new mailing address on July 1st.
135 South 7th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
Picture 1, 2, 3: Sisters lunch a few weeks ago
Picture 4: The super awesome car that came to the VC
It was another good week. Here's some highlights:
We met with Ernesto again. We reviewed the Restoration. It was a great lesson and he seems pretty interested. He knows a lot and has a lot of questions. I'm excited to see the progression he makes.
We also saw Aide. She is so cute. She loves the Book of Mormon and reads it frequently. We read the doctrine of Christ with her. We just need to get her to come to church.
Miriam is getting baptized this coming week!!! We're are so excited and happy for her. She is beyond ready. Yesterday, in relief society, she shared that she was praying to know again if the decision she is making to be baptized is right. She said she felt peace and is so happy with her decision. Hooray!
My most favorite part of the week: We were serving in the VC and Alexis and Zach came in. I'm not sure if I've told about them before. The first time they came in was when I first got here to Idaho. They were really less active and smelled like smoke super bad. I can't even tell you how different they looked when they came in this past week. They just looked so much happier! And they didn't smell like smoke. Anyway, they're engaged now and are in the temple prep class! Zach has completely stopped smoking and drinking and is planning to get his recommend by the end of August. Alexis has a little bit longer but she has made huge progress! Zach was telling me that everything is just so much happier for the two of them. It was such a blessing to see the change in the two of them and how they have made the temple their goal. I absolutely love serving in the Visitors Center!
That's about all I've got. I am so grateful to be serving a mission and being able to see the happiness they gospel brings to others. It's the best!
Oh, I forgot last week...Happy birthday Dad and Chris! And happy birthday to little boy this week. And happy anniversary Mom and Dad! Love you all lots! Have a great week!
Hermana Clay
Oh and PS...the mission will a new mailing address on July 1st.
135 South 7th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
Picture 1, 2, 3: Sisters lunch a few weeks ago
Picture 4: The super awesome car that came to the VC
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