CHANGES, CHANGES EVERYWHERE!!!!

looks like some awesome fall weather in Ohio

Sister Houston and Sister Gamble

At the John Johnson farm in Hiram

YIPEE........Tori finally sent some pictures home. She didn't realize that it had been since June or July since she had sent them home. Well she had a broken camera trama and so by the time we figured out everything she just didn't realize it had been awhile.

Sister Houston's email:

October 5, 2011

Hey family,
Yes my p-days changed to Wednesday! Our entire schedule changed. Im not really sure why. My guess is because of chat! Sister Gamble and I are now in Kirtland Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays giving tours, making phone calls, chatting....definitely keeping busy. We also get the chance to go back to the Johnson Home in the next two weeks to help with a couple of bus tours coming through! How great huh? At first i wasn't quite sure how i feel about all these changes, especially since im trying to prepare my self for the "HOME" change coming up very very rapidly. Me and stress don't mix very well :) Anyways, after spending the last two days in Kirtland i've become ok with these changes. Heavenly Father sure does know my heart. There is something special about being able to serve at these sites. We also started chat for the first time. Oh my my my....that was an interesting experience. Ha
Its cool. Its just like a normal teaching appointment...kind of. Sister Gamble and I have our own monitors but everything is all connected to one chat screen. Anyone and everyone can get on and ask whatever they want. We've had some pretty interesting questions. My favorite experience was when a member came on and asked about her temple covenants. She was a convert to the church and their family had just been sealed in the temple a few years back. Recently her husband started using drugs. It really concerned her! She asked how this effected their temple blessings and the priesthood he held. Im not quite sure if she was active or not but it was humbling to be able to help her see that through her faithfulness God would help her and to definitely go speak to her bishop!
Ok so yes I agree! What an awesome conference weekend!!! And guess what? Both of our investigators came. Whoohoo Barbara came to the Sunday morning session. Its was perfect for her. She thought President Monson was pretty hilarious. Her baptismal date is on the 23 of October. So far things are looking good for that date. She's been continuing to read the Book of Mormon and we FINALLY got through the Plan of Salvation. That deserves a Whoohoo too! Wow the power of the Book of Mormon is so real. Barbara doesnt quite recognize it but we do. We've been trying to help her see the changes in herself. They are just subtle changes, her desires mostly. Its something as little as wanting to continue to learn, read and know if this is really true! All because of her willingness to exercise her faith. Amazing.
Natalie, our 13 year old investigator set a baptismal date with us this week too! She watched conference at home with her grandparents. Natalie's response...."it was long, and boring at times...but good. pres monson was funny." heehee yes she's a typical 13 year old right. She really is doing so great. She will be baptize December 18th. hmmmm....maybe i can come...birthday present :)
Oh and another awesome thing.....Remember Jim? Well he came to town and watched conference with his girlfriend and her family. We text his girlfriend Becca yesterday to see how he liked it. She said he thought it was "so cool"! Fabulous huh? He's planning on being baptized in december to if his parents allow. Another reason i should come back :) heehee

This gospel is so true. Its changing peoples lives! Mine included.
Well i better go this is getting lengthy. I love you all. Dont forget to write me :)

Have a great week

Love,
Sister Houston