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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-47701524851597061612012-11-20T16:41:00.003-07:002012-11-20T16:43:30.282-07:00HOME AT LAST...and first thoughts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
November 15, 2012</div>
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Elder Heimuli arrived at the Salt Lake City International Airport. His oldest brother Hema was able to snap this photo of him arriving at Gate C13...ahh, the perks of working for Delta Airlines!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli smiles as he enters the gate area with traveling companion, Elder "Driving" Nguyen, and sees Hema standing there </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming down the escalator, Elder Heimuli makes his way into Mom's open arms. Harrison will just have to wait 'til Mom gets a hug first!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom, Elder Heimuli and Harrison</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli gets a big huge bear hug from Dad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Tom Murray, Elder Heimuli, and Grandpa Peni Heimuli</td></tr>
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front row: Lauryn Pili (holding white sign) & Houston Heimuli (the weird one on the ground)<br />
second row: Melisa Heimuli & Aka Heimuli (holding balloons)<br />
third row: Jojo Pili (holding red sign) & Harrison Heimuli<br />
last row: Dad Lakei Heimuli, Uncle Ricky Soliai, Bro Hema Heimuli, Sis-in-law Norma Heimuli, Kastle Soliai, Elder Heimuli, Mom Pania Heimuli, Grandpa Peni Heimuli and Grandpa Tom Murray</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harrison & Elder Heimuli leaving the airport and heading straight to the Stake Center for Elder Heimuli's release</td></tr>
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First thoughts that popped into my head when I saw Helam at the top of the escalator:<br />
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Tall. <br />
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Handsome. <br />
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Stripling Warrior. <br />
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Another Good Son.<br />
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Home.<br />
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<span class="verse2"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 [Helam],</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> my son, blessed are you because of your faith in my work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="verse2"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">3 </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your mission is
come; and your tongue shall be loosed, and you shall declare <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/31?lang=eng##"><span style="color: black;">glad</span></a> tidings of great joy unto this generation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="verse2"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">5 </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Therefore, <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/31?lang=eng##"><span style="color: black;">thrust</span></a> in your sickle with all your soul, and
your sins are <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/31?lang=eng##"><span style="color: black;">forgiven</span></a> you, and you shall be laden with <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/31?lang=eng##"><span style="color: black;">sheaves</span></a> upon your back, for the <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/31?lang=eng##"><span style="color: black;">laborer</span></a> is worthy of his hire. Wherefore, your
family shall live.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Two years have literally flown by! Elder Heimuli's last hours in Atlanta were full of goodbyes, hugs, tears. </span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-30151142384708056732012-11-13T08:54:00.004-07:002012-11-13T08:54:47.030-07:00Week 100 - To Close, I Just Have a Simple TestimonyDear Mother,<br />
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I am doing fantastic! The last little while has been SUPER busy and I'm finally getting to rest a bit haha, but not too much:)<br />
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I'm sitting in the Saldanas living room right now, waiting for Elder Bakes and his comp to get here so we can echar relajo and have a BIG mexican breakfast! I can quickly just run through all that's happened.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Baugh, Elder Heimuli, Elder Bakes meet up for breakfast</td></tr>
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The zone training meeting was good...and kind of a struggle haha. I dont know what it was but there was kind of a dull feeling to the meeting and I struggled to put my thoughts together. I talked about the liahona and how our own personal progress and growth depends on how we heed the promptings of the spirit in our trials or just life in general. God knows what we can become and EXACTLY the route we need to take in life to become such. Our trials and tribulations refine us and the choices we choose to act on will shape our becoming. I still don't feel like I'm exactly where I need to be but I'm striving! I'm super grateful for the atonement and the enabling power that comes through it. I know that I can change and become better as I rely on grace and do all I can to make things happen on my own. That's when we're blessed. After we have done all we can do.<br />
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So, things were kinda confusing for a while with Davids baptism. On friday we called Bishop Young and he told us that since he was 8 he needed to interview him, so we had to cancel the baptism until he could do the interview. Then we called him back and realized that David isn't a child of record, so it was counted as a convert baptism. The only problem was that we hadn't done anything for it and the baptism was the next morning--so we set up an interview, a whole program, and called and coordinated the whole thing w the ward. Normally, the ward would set up the program for a child's baptism, but since it was a convert we had to set it up. Friday was CRAZY as we ran around doing exchanges and all this random stuff. Saturday came and the baptism went smoothly. There was a lot of ward support and some good talks and testimonies. David's mom was there (who used to be a member) and I hope that it was a good experience for her as well. I hope she felt the spirit and will decided to come back to share in the gospel with the rest of her kids.<br />
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Saturday night was crazy as well. I had to go and give 4 baptismal interviews in spanish and we had a full night in our own area, so we did and exchange. I went up to doraville with Bro Saldana and Bro Madsen! Holy cow, it was sick!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli just finished giving Brother Saldana a haircut</td></tr>
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We had a little get together with both the Saldanas and Madsens and I was so glad that I could spend time w some of my favorite people in the world!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hermana Madsen, Elder Heimuli, Maya, Hermana Saldana</td></tr>
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Then we went up and did the interviews (which were Elder Bakes' investigators and his first spanish baptism! I am so happy!)<br />
<br />
IDK, I'm kinda lost for words right now but just know that I had an awsome week! I'll just tell ya everything in a few days. Write down any questions you have.<br />
<br />
As for food...lets eat some poly food!!!!!! pork and rice! and pineapples! and I want to make some otai.<br />
<br />
To close, I just have a simple testimony of Jesus Christ. I have learned so many things here in Georgia and I love the people here. Especially the hispanics. I am so grateful for the gospel and how I have come to understand it so much better. I love the testimony that I have of Christ. I cannot deny it. He lives and loves me. Through Him I can become better. Thank you all for giving me this opportunity to serve the Lord for 2 years.<br />
<br />
I love you all! See you in a few days!<br />
<br />
--E. HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-56527569351853835812012-11-05T09:57:00.002-07:002012-11-05T15:16:24.759-07:00Week 99 - Ending My Mission the Same Way Hema Ended His<br />
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Dear Mother,<br />
<br />
Elder Heimuli checking in and feeling awake and refreshed! The daylight savings
is a real blessing in the fall--I woke up at 530 this morning, only to realize
that I could lay my head back down and sleep for another hour. Tender mercies
of the Lord, I say!<br />
<br />
Yet another blessing that I've had is to have this past week feel like an
actual week. It didn't just zoom by like the others and for that I'm grateful.
I've been able to enjoy the experiences that we've had on a day to day basis.
I've met some crazy people and I've pondered on some great things I've learned.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli holds a 2-day old kitten found in the closet of a less active member's patio</td></tr>
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We had the great privilege to hold our Zone Leader Council this past thursday
(my last one) at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Instead of doing
a session, though, we all did baptisms and confirmations--it reminded me of the
good ol' Stonecreek ward, which was the last time I'd done baptisms for the
dead. We did EVERYTHING so that was cool. Then we gathered together and
discussed some really great things and ideas--focusing it all on the Doctrine
of Christ. Now, we're preparing for a Zone meeting tomorrow where we'll take
all the stuff we've learned and teach them to the members of our little ATL
East Zone. It's a big deal and we want to do a great job. Pres and the APs will
be there so that's a great help. We've been studying non-stop for hours--as
well as I'm still trying to finish reading the BoM in spanish before I go home.
I've on <st1:city w:st="on">Alma</st1:city> 41
and I need to pick it up!!!! I'm so excited about the things I've been
learning.<br />
<br />
It's interesting, cuz I read <st1:city w:st="on">Alma</st1:city>
40:11-12 probably about the same time as Monica and I felt the same assurance
that God loves us. Those of us who wade through trial, sorrow and tribulation
are those who don't take the easy way out. They are the righteous. They are
those who put their trust in God DAILY and stay the course, no matter how much
suffering they must go through--but then, when their time comes, they are taken
home to God and enter into a state of peace, happiness, and rest. He loves us
and we show we love him when we follow Christ--this wonderful plan He has
provided. I feel like Nephi when I say that I don't know everything, but I do
know God loves us. It's been shared w me by the Spirit and that's enough.<br />
<br />
Tell the Johnsons I love them and I'm praying for them. I'll come see them when
I get back.<br />
<br />
I got the cards and I was surprised cuz there were TONS. I don't even know that
many people haha. Thank you. It's a lot more convenient than writing out my
info every time. I appreciate it a lot.<br />
<br />
I didn't tell Pres about the musical numbers...but I'll be sure to soon.<br />
<br />
I can definately speak spanish with Hema when I get back, I'll need it as well. And tell
Dad that he's not allowed to speak english to me either--all tongan all the
time! I'm serious! If he doesn't do it I wont answer him :)<br />
<br />
It looks like I'm going to be ending my mission the same way Hema ended
his. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">May 3, 2008: Last baptism before Elder Heimuli's brother, Hema, ended his mission in Ecuador.<br />
L to R are Hema's youngest son Elder Richard Peters, 9-yr old Carlos Alejandro & mom Gladis, and Hema of course! </td></tr>
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This Saturday we are going to baptize DR, an 8 year old boy. Then
sunday he'll be confirmed. We've been teaching him and he's excited to get into
the water. This past week we had to invent a lesson right on the spot. We were
teaching him about the gospel and his attention span was very...much like mine
hahaha. No, it's hard for a kid to pay attention to someone just talking, so we
got creative. He LOVES basketball so we made a makeshift ball out of a wad of
paper and then used a bowl as a hoop. We told him to stand back and shoot. As
he made the shots he was allowed to move up one space at a time (there were
five and they each represented principles and ordinances of the gospel). It
turned out very well and he enjoyed it. I'm not super good w kids and I was
just glad he didn't completely hate it. Oh man, if I thought that was
hard, I'm gonna struggle as a parent trying to teach my kids. JK JK it'll be
good.</div>
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<br />
Thank you Mom, so much for everything. Thanks Dad for being such a great
example. I love you both so much and I'm grateful for the opportunity you've
provided for me and I don't know how I'll repay you but I'll find a way. I love
the gospel so much and I pray for ya'll daily! This boy aint trunky just yet! I
got work to do!<br />
<br />
--Love, E. Heimuli<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-53950030111720340622012-10-29T10:18:00.000-06:002012-11-07T11:55:04.561-07:00Week 98 - I Don't Know if I'm Gonna Come Back"At first the hours seem like days and the days seem like
weeks, but before you know it, the weeks will feel like days, the months will
feel like weeks."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way to the BYU vs Georgia Tech game sporting his "blue" sweater given to him by the Madsens. <br />
It's not BYU-blue. Not even Georgia Tech-blue. It's like eye-blinding "look at me" blue!</td></tr>
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This was the prediction given to me in the MTC by...I
forgot who, but someone who had already served a mission. Maybe my teacher??? Anyways, this fact is standing true as I'm sitting here watching the sun set on
my mission. This past week has flown by and it really did feel like only yesterday I
was sitting here recounting to you the experiences of my previous week. I am so
grateful for all the things I've been able to do.</div>
<br />
The front came in last
night and I'm here shivering with my fingers half numb, trying to type out all
of my experiences haha. I guess God's warming me up for snow-filled Utah. (It
snowed yeah? that's what I heard anyways...)<br />
<br />
This week has been one thing
after another and it seems like I'll be going full-steam ahead until the end.
Monday we didn't take a p-day, we just wrote letters. Tuesday was normal and
then on Wednesday we headed down to Fayetteville for a leadership training
meeting. There were all the current mission leadership in attendance but as well
about 30 other missionaries who I can just assume will be future leadership.
They're getting 'em all prepped for when all of us old timers kick it hahaha.<br />
<br />
It
was really great. Brother Watson came to speak with us. He is one of the
people who put together Preach My Gospel and he had some amazing things to say.
It wasn't anything new, but the way he put things made it so clear to me and
everyone else in the room. He taught the Doctrine of Christ and how it is the
center of EVERYTHING. The Atonement and it's amazing capabilities should be the
focus of all we do. He and Pres Harding then introduced some things that the
mission is going to do a little differently: ie, using creative ways to get our
message out there (like concerts or musical numbers or other stuff) and being
normal people but representatives of Christ (ie, going to the BYU game!).
It made me kinda sad to see that there are all these wonderful things going
on...and I won't be a part of it. We all left that meeting with a renewed
commitment to continue being obedient PMG missionaries. Pres Harding is kind of
a goof (in a great way!) and LOVES symbols and visuals. So he brings out this huge, legit sword to the
meeting and asks all of us to sign it and agree to 100% obedience. I signed it, of course! :)<br />
<br />
This past friday me and my boy E Paxson set up an exchange with...my other son Romero!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli & his youngest son, Elder Paxson</td></tr>
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Romero came with me and we just did work. We were able to talk. I wanted to make sure that he
recognizes he is here for a reason. I freaking love this kid and I'm so
proud of what he's done. I'm planning on visiting with his family once I'm
home to let them know how great he is. Anyways, so we had a good time. I know
it's been hard for him cuz his very first transfer E. Hansen went home. Then he's
here now with me going home soon. And his comp right now is going home next transfer.
Not to mention all the CRAZY people here in ATL making it hard to stay positive! Romero will be a great missionary, and when I see him all i can think of is
"Ammon." He was a little down yesterday at church, so I called him last night to see what's up. :)<br />
<br />
So, saturday we went to the BYU game and holy
cow, I've never been more trunky in my life!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Georgia Atlanta East Zone enjoying the pre-game festivities!</td></tr>
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The night before there was a
fireside and I talked to Brandon Doman, Steve Kaufusi (and Bronson...who is
HUGE!) and some other players I recognized from high school. Then, on actual game
day I talked to Jason Kaufusi (who was sporting a nice blue uniform hahaha,<br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>[Note from Mom: Jason would have been Helam's coach at Weber but now is coaching at the Y...good for him!]</i>)<br />
<br />
Lance, umm?<br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>[ANOTHER Note from Mom: Reynolds...gosh, these kids need to know who these legendary folks are, instead of just calling them "Dad's coach" or "Dad's teammate" every time!]</i><br />
<br />
(well, you know...Dad's coach...I think that's his name. Anyways, he says hi!), Chad Lewis and
they were all talking about how they need to get me to BYU.<br />
<br />
And
then, oddly enough, one of the cheerleaders came up to me and it turns out it
was a girl I went to high school with! That was super weird. I got into this
weird mood at the game cuz I just felt like I was back in Utah and it freaked me
out!<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Elder Paxton, Elder Heimuli, Elder Romero & Elder Shelly<br />
Are their noses bleeding yet?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speaking of the Madsens (at the beginning of this post), the blue sweater got attention!<br />
Here are Elder Heimuli, Brother Madsen & Elder Charlesworth <br />
(Elder C's sweet mom, Lacey, sent this pic!)</td></tr>
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<br />
I don't know if I'm gonna come back, it's just too weird. I like being a
missionary here. If you don't see me step off the plane come Nov 15th, you may
have to fly out here and drag me back!<br />
<br />
Kimberly was baptized Sunday
morning and it was great! There was lots of support from the ward and it just
set a great tone for the rest of the Sunday. I am so lucky to be here and I feel
like I'm finally seeing the fruits of 2 years of struggling in spanish, hahahhaa.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Elder Smith, Elder Heimuli, new member Kimberly, Elder Paxson & Kimberly's sons</td></tr>
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Oh, and there was a fall festival at our chapel saturday after
the game. We got there late and missed all the festivities but i don't care cuz
when I got there I heard this shriek "Muuuuliiiii!!!!" and I turn and I see the
Mata family from the Chamblee branch there! I ran over there so quick! We spent
the whole time cleaning but it was great cuz I saw all those awsome mexicans
that I love!!<br />
<br />
That's it for my week. I hope it was descriptive enough :)<br />
<br />
Tell Houston that he needs to go all the way to the finals so I can cheer them
on! That would be so sick!<br />
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Anyways, I love you all so much. Love ya
mom!<br />
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--E. HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-34373412431204553322012-10-22T12:31:00.001-06:002012-10-22T12:31:46.869-06:00Week 97 - Hope to See a Mormon in the White House<br />
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<span class="286275317-22102012"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>(Note from Mom: For two years, Elder Heimuli has submitted a small paragraph to wonderful missionary mom Gayla Allen. Gayla's son, Kevin, is serving in the Mexico Merida mission. Gayla has diligently put together this incredible monthly newsletter which highlights now over 40 missionaries from the same Bountiful High School graduating class of 2010! As Elder Heimuli's mission winds down, this newsletter is certainly something he -- and Mom -- will miss! Here is Elder Heimuli's last and final paragraph to be included in the November newsletter.)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hey everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />This is just a quick<span class="286275317-22102012"> (and last)</span> letter to all of my brothers (and
sisters?) in the field. Nothing too formal or epic, I just wanted to let
everyone know that I am grateful for the opportunity<span class="286275317-22102012"> I</span>'ve had to serve as a full time missionary for
2 years. I have learned and grown in stature as well as in spirit and tes<span class="286275317-22102012">t</span>imony. I love my <span class="286275317-22102012">H</span>eavenly <span class="286275317-22102012">F</span>ather and my <span class="286275317-22102012">S</span>avior <span class="286275317-22102012">J</span>esus <span class="286275317-22102012">C</span>hrist for the enabling power of the Atonement
and the power of obedience and diligence. Please take all that you've learned,
all that you've become<span class="286275317-22102012">,</span> and move forward!
There are so many great things to do while we're here<span class="286275317-22102012">,</span> but not a lot of time to do them. Use
that <span class="286275317-22102012">S</span>pirit you've been able to master to
keep making right choices. I love you all lots! Catch ya on the flip side!<span class="286275317-22102012"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="286275317-22102012">Gayla, thanks for the
newsletters. I will miss getting them every month but look forward to seeing you
all in person! </span><br /><br />--E. Heimuli<span class="286275317-22102012"> </span></span></div>
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<i>(Now...on to this week's letter from Elder Heimuli)</i></div>
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Hey Mom!!!<br /><br />Yes, it's crazy that Week 97 is goners. I keep having these
small moments of "Holy cow, you're almost done," but then that wears off in a
few seconds and I feel normal -- like I'll be doing this for the rest of my life.
That wouldn't be so bad either.<br /><br />I can't remember any details from
this past week. I know that we worked very hard and we have seen some tender
mercies for it. Tuesday I went out to Dunwoody and served w E. Baugh for the
day...IDK where he's from. Anyways, it was Spanish and I was so stoked! We saw a
family that they've been working w for a while. They had a baptismal date but
then it fell through cuz they have some marital issues to work out... But they're fantastic and they kept trying to feed us! (There is so much I miss about Spanish, but I don't really miss having to
stuff myself everyday.) But we withstood the temptation and taught them a quick
lesson. Spanish was a little struggle that day for some reason, but it got
better after I was there for a while.<br /><br />As for our investigators, Ky is still
shooting for this Sunday! The ward is so supportive and we're BUSY this week hahaha so we're trying to figure out how to get everything done that we need to
before then. Bro. Saldana is helping a lot though, so that's great! D hasn't come to church yet. We saw her last week and she said she's been busy but
she'll be coming when she's got a spare moment. J (Marriott girl) was busy
when we showed up for out appt last week. We're going by there right after this, so
wish us luck. Kn is still awsome, but we are trying to figure out how to
get her to church. She is very capable of getting there, and she told us she
would go, but she just did not tell us when. Bleh...at least she loves the BoM! So we're
just trying to keep on going w our investigators that we have now. Things are a
little slow w them, but it's ok.<br /><br />I got the ballot and I signed it and
sent it the day of. Things are getting intense here w the whole elections. Well,
intense in a good way. People here LOVE Romney and always tell us that they hope
to see a Mormon in the White House. That's been cool to see, but the
persecution is gonna come soon -- you know it!<br /><br />The most interesting thing
I'm doing now, in conjunction w missionary work, is trying to read the BoM
before I go home. I am so far behind but I'm reading like a beast! I read a
while back in 1 Ne. 15:24 where talks of the Word of God and how we must hold fast to
stay strong against the temptations of the devil. It connects so well with Jarom
1:10 which talks of how the prophets taught ("threaten" is actually the word they chose
to use, haha) according to the word of God. God's way is so clear and exact, and
if we continually hearken to those things, we cannot err.<br /><br />So will the BHS
stadium have to be renamed "Bishop Larry Wall Stadium?" hahaha, that would be great! That man is so
amazing!! I still remember lessons that I learned from him during those high
school football days. As a missionary, I've gained such a great respect for
bishops and branch presidents. They do A LOT!!!!! Great men.<br /><br />Well,
everything is going well and we're all doing great. Just trying to do the Lord's
work. Thanks for all the love, prayers and support -- and keep 'em coming!!! I
love you Mom! Tell everyone what's up!<br /><br />--Love, E. Heimuli</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-83992434334419690412012-10-15T09:23:00.000-06:002012-10-15T09:23:04.188-06:00Week 96 - So Very Blessed to Be HereGood morning Mom!<br /><br />I don't know what it is about P-day, but they've been
super cloudy and gloomy lately. The weather here has been weird cuz it's only on
p-days--the other days of the week are pretty warm and sunny. Falls just acting
up over here haha.<br /><br />Thanks for getting those addresses for me. I
appreciate it a lot. I'll be sure to write them or something. Oh, and i did get
the packages and I am sharing the wealth! Hahaha way too much sweets for me
anyways--I'm trying to slim down to look good for all my fans back home:)
...well, fan haha.<br /><br />No, this past week has been really great! I don't know
why, but we have been really blessed! Things just started to work out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final Transfer with Elder Paxson & Elder Smith</td></tr>
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<br />We
found two super legit new investigators: D (a girl...yeah, she even
admitted that it's a weird name for her) and J. We met D just
knocking around the neighborhood of a less active member. She answered the door
and immediately let us in. She told us that she had been praying for help and we
knocked on her door. Classic missionary story, yeah? E. Paxson was freaking out
cuz it was such a cool miracle.<br /><br />J we met knocking a random street
in a remote part of our area. It's pretty crazy cuz most of the houses on her
street are vacant or super run down. She pulled up to her house right as we were
walking by. We talked about the BoM cuz she works for the Marriott and has
always seen the BoMs but has never read it. She is way cool and we're going back
to see her this week.<br /><br />Hindulo is good. We saw him the other night and got
some good pics w him and his fam. He is really happy and loves that he is a
member now! He can feel the holy ghost so distinctly. They're working on going
to the temple--so we'll see what happens. It won't be for another year so maybe
I'll need to fly back here one day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Beautiful Smith Family: baby Nayhalo, Ghensa, Elder Heimuli & Hindulo</td></tr>
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Oh, and last night we had a lesson
with Ky. First one in about a transfer. We got in there and asked her if
there was anything she had questions about or anything we could help her with.
She said no but then said after a short a pause, "I guess we can just get ready
for my baptism now." I couldn't believe what I just heard. There was about a 5
second delay until I could say anything. I was able to pipe out, "Wait, do you
feel like you're ready now?" and she responded, "Yeah," with a nod of her head.
I froze. I'm not use to success like this. I couldn't believe that after all
this time of struggling she finally is gonna be baptized. E. Smith was a champ
and took over. We set her date for the 28th!<br /><br />Kn is good and said
that she'll come to an actual church service to make up for the conference haha.
She is loving the BoM! She even picked her own homework assignment--Mosiah 27,
which is a really good chapter. <br /><br />I'm trying to finish reading the BoM by
the end of my mission. I'm in the first chapter of 2 Nephi...I need to pick it
up hahha!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli met up with old friends & companions at his final transfer.<br />L to R: Elder Perez, Elder Heimuli, Elder Thomas & Elder Searle</td></tr>
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I'm so very blessed to be here and I'm grateful for all your
support and love and prayers! I'm doing fantastic and just want to keep working
hard! Love you all and I'll talk to ya'll soon!<br /><br />--E. Heimuli<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-76082045752680997452012-10-09T08:20:00.001-06:002012-10-09T08:31:08.291-06:00Week 95 - She Gave Me a Hug!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">As I read your letter just a few minutes ago, I realized that I have so many blessings in my life. There wasn't anything that's changed dramatically, I have just become more aware of those things that I either over looked, or took for granted. Time has moved by so quick and isn't halting one bit. It's October now and I am faced with the daunting reality that the mission for me is actually ending--this realization has come in painful, hitting waves over the past week: resulting in near whiplash--and it's very sad. It has, though, given me time to reflect and see the change that I've gone through. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">One thing I just want to hit on is that I am SO very grateful for you and your example of charity and love. When I read about your encounter w Art Nielsen tears came to my eyes (yeah, the ability to "not-cry-like-a-ten-year-old-</span><wbr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"></wbr><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">girl" was a blessing that I USED to have in my life, but now that it's totally gone I see that I even took that for granted haha) I thought of how thoughtful it was for you to not just give him a ride home, but to go in to meet his wife and talk with them. That means so much to people and I never really understood the impact of loving actions like that until my mission. Harrison was part of something really beautiful. Can you send me contact info for Art and Coach Evans? If you can't then can you at least tell them that I'm thinking about and praying for them?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">The past week has been eventful. We had transfers and got our new boy on Wednesday! E. Paxson from Gresham (near Portland), OR. I don't got a pic yet, sorry. We'll get one soon :) He's a funny kid who has a great testimony.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">We had our "Meet the President" meeting on Thursday, where the entire mission got to officially meet Pres. Harding and his family. Sis. Harding and her son Stockton, her daughter Candice and her son (forgot his name) and his wife (forgot hers too) all arrived last Saturday. At the beginning we kinda did the "wedding line" greeting where they stood there and all us missionaries formed a line and walked in front of them, shaking their hands and greeting them. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">After I greeted Pres. Harding, I moved on down the line to his wife. Sis. Harding looked at me and said, "I can do this. This is from your mom," and with a big smile, she gave me a hug! Thanks Mom! Luv ya! She continued to say that she met you and thinks you are such a wonderful woman--of course I agreed :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">This weekend was great! General Conference is my favorite! We were late to the Saturday morning session (due to lack of communication among members) so I missed the official announcement of the mission age change, but when I did hear it it blew me away! That's crazy! Missionaries are already too immature as it is! hahahah I'm kidding, whom the Lord calls, he qualifies, yeah? It'll be a great blessing for those who take that step and heed the call to serve. A testimony of Jesus Christ is all you need. A knowledge that He loves you, and faith that as you do the Lord's work your family will be blessed, the work you do here will go beyond this life and that you will change and become better. These things are so very true!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Kn came to the Sunday afternoon session w her son and her boyfriend. Oh man, it was rough for them. I sat by them and they looked so bored! After it was over I asked her, "Well, how did you like it?" and after a brief pause, she said carefully, "It was...different." hahahaha! I remember feeling that way not too many years ago! hahahaha! Oh well, maybe the spirit touched her some other way! They bounced after that. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Tell Elders Soliai and Fraughton that I send my love and gratitude!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">All is well here and I don't need much. I just need enough time to do what I need to do here. May God be with you during your hectic day.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Love ya lots,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">--E. Heimuli</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-4541857369904541912012-10-01T09:26:00.002-06:002012-10-01T09:26:23.333-06:00Week 94 - I Will Die in LithoniaHey Mom!<br />
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Wow, so Reed Johnson is headin to the mission field already?! Time moves
quick! He will experience much growth and much learning as he works as a
missionary, I can attest to that. But, as one who is coming to the end of his
mission I have learned that, no matter how much I learn and understand, some
things--like the meaning of the word "tutelage" or why Utah State is all of a
sudden good at football--will forever stay out of reach of my understanding.
Humbling.<br />
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This week has been such a blessing. I don't remember many
details but there were a few things that I have clear remembrance of. Thursday
was one of my most memorable days.<br />
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We started off the day by going to the
temple. Pres. Harding called a ZL council but decided that he wants us missonaries to go to the temple more often. I'm ok with that hahaha. Well,
blessings don't come w/o a little anxiety. The meeting was scheduled to start at
9 am. ATL traffic is HORRENDOUS but that particular morning we were making good
time thanks to some expert driving. At about 840 am we were well on our way: 30
miles away from home and about 5 minutes to arriving at the temple..yes! That's when
I decided to take a quick look at my wallet to make sure I was prepared...I
wasn't. It dawned on me that my recommend was sitting on my desk in our
apartment. All I could do was laugh and turn right back around. We let Pres know
that we were gonna be a little late as we fought traffic back to Lithonia and
then once again made our way back to the temple. We got to the temple at 915.
Oh yeah.<br />
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We did a session and it was a good experience. E. Smith hasn't
been to the temple for 14 months, so he was just ecstatic about his visit.
Afterwards we had a meeting and Pres Harding expressed his ideas and shared a bit about his promptings
with us. Staying true to "mormon time" (which means never start or end on time) we
went over time about an hour and 45 minutes. We were getting anxious towards the
end cuz we had a baptism to get to at 6pm. It was 4:45 and we still had to travel
through ATL rush hour again.<br />
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The meeting ended and we BOLTED out of
there. For most of the trip to the chapel in Lithonia we were in stand still
traffic. As we were sitting there trying to plan out our plan of attack
we kept realizing how unprepared we were for everything. We had no programs for
the baptism, I had no clothing, no one was at the chapel and the baptismal font
was empty...and it was 5:45 and we were a good 8 miles away. During these times
I just laugh. By some miracle the cars parted like the Red Sea and we sped
toward the chapel and arrived with 5 minutes to spare. Hindulo wasn't even
there. It was just us two and Bishop Young. We made the preparations and quick!
When Hindulo finally arrived we pulled together one of the smallest, simplest
baptisms I have ever been to in my life. We were a whopping 6 people (and a
baby). Despite the few numbers of people, the ones that mattered were there. The
Spirit flooded the room as I baptized Hindulo (and nearly broke my back from
trying to make sure he was completely submerged. The water level was
ridiculously low due to being pressed for time to fill it). Really cool
experience.<br />
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<br />
Sunday was great. The other missionaries had two baptisms
that morning so in sacrament we had 3 confirmations. That made for a very
powerful rest of the day. Hindulo, his wife and his daughter were so cute w
there matching african patterned clothing.<br />
<br />
Ky came to church again.
We still haven't gotten to meet w her. Crazy! Kn is good. I wasn't there
for the last lesson we had with her but things are good. We just need to find
out how we can help her take the next step.<br />
<br />
Oh, we got a new ward mission
leader and guess who it is?! BRO SALDANA!!!!! Oh man, I'm so excited! I freaking
love him and his family! you have to meet them some day, you'll love 'em
too!<br />
<br />
I talked to Pres Harding this morning and it was confirmed that I
will die (finish my mission) in Lithonia. I will be staying with E. Smith, but we're gonna have to
take that posterity picture again cuz we'll be training someone again!!!! E.
Smith is pretty excited hahaha.<br />
<br />
Alright, I love you guys! Thanks for all
you do!<br />
<br />
with love,<br />
E. HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-69324852902973903162012-09-24T14:41:00.003-06:002012-09-24T14:41:34.512-06:00Week 93 - Tall Guy & Pix From A Son<br />
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Hey mom!</div>
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This week has been so great! I want to thank you for all your "thank-yous"
and that I am very aware of how blessed I've been to have served under 3 mission
presidents. It's cool to see the difference between the leading style of the
different mission presidents but to know that, no matter who they are, God has
called them to lead and guide the mission and it's a tangible feeling. President
Harding arrived on Saturday and he called us and the other ATL zls to meet up
with him at the Ponce de Leon chapel at 830 that night. We got there and he
greeted us with a hug. Tall guy. Pres was there with the APs only--his wife and
kids will come next week. We huddled up under the dim parking lot lights and
just talked. He told us how excited he is to finally be in Georgia, how great we
are and how we're gonna do some great things here. The only way I can describe
him is "fatherly." He brought me support from a whole city haha.
B-town!</div>
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Now...this week has been good. Lots of stuff going on. The transfer ends
next wednesday...insane! The whole mission is gearing up for a good start to
next transfer under the Hardings' leadership and we're all excited.</div>
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Um...in other news H is set to be baptized this friday. We're excited
but we have quite a bit of prep to do still. His work schedule is crazy so he
only gets every other sunday off. People usually get baptized on saturday here
so they can be confirmed in sacrament the sunday after but this sunday H can't come, then the next sunday is conference and then the next sunday he can't
go to church. That's 3 almost 4 weeks with no Holy Ghost!!! So we're baptizing
and confirming him Friday.</div>
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The past few days have been kinda luke warm. We've had long drawn out days
where we won't get in to talk to ANYBODY and some of our appointments will fall
through. We are finding some great people, though and are just trying to work as
hard as we can. </div>
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Kn is an investigator who has been progressing and she reads
everything we give her. She takes notes in a notebook and everything. Last
Thusday we had a lesson at her house. There were a group of 12 year old kids
playing football on the front lawn as we walked to her front door and into her
house. Kn started off by saying that she read in 2 Ne 31. We asked her what
stood out to her and she responded, "Verses 8-14. I really like how it talks
about baptism." This was really interesting to me cuz everytime we give her an
assignment to read, she always comments on the baptism aspect. I asked Kn
exactly what I've observed and she says, "Well, I've always wanted to be
baptized but I've just been to scared. I want to feel ready and perfect before I
do." Our mouths dropped. We knew exactly what to say. We started into how we
don't need to be perfect to be baptized, we just need to have faith in Christ.
The Spirit started coming into the room--and then we hear the door open and a
little girl's voice squeels, "Kn, the boys are fighting outside." Kn
jumped up and bolted out the door. Disappointed I followed her out. I get
outside to see one boy on top of the other, pummeling his face with his right
hand while his left has him in a headlock. We break up the fight and sort
everything out. By the time we finish, it's dark and time to head home. </div>
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Satan
and his contention prevail hahaha. We go back in a few days. Pray for us!</div>
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IDK if Houston is a "mini" Helam. He looks pretty big to me hahaha! Tell
him to keep being a stud on the field, in the classroom and at church. His
example is gonna affect a lot of people around him. Congrats on the dance,
buddy:) Have fun with Caroline!</div>
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Thanks for all your love and support! It really does mean a lot to me! Have
a great week:)</div>
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Love, E. Heimuli</div>
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<b>PIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!</b><br />
<i>(One of Elder Heimuli's sons -- Elder Bakes -- sent these to Mom today...what a good kid)</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder Heimuli's "Posterity" (L to R) Grandson Freeman, Grandson Barrett, Son Bakes, Dad/Grandpa Heimuli, Son Newman, Son Romero and Son Nay...that's a lot of kids!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> (L to R) Grandson Barrett, Son Bakes, Proud Dad/Grandpa</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-1218880756097554152012-09-17T13:22:00.000-06:002012-09-17T13:22:23.486-06:00Week 92 - I Hope I Don't Lose CharityDear Mother,<br />
<br />
I did get the package w the hawaiian candy and stuff in it.
Thank you so much! The pake cake and almond cookies are almost gone haha E.
Smith loves them just as much as I do! The package was kind of a call back down
to earth for me in a way. My mission has kinda been this dream where my only
cares are the cares of other people.<br />
<br />
When Dad asked me about school in the
letter it hit me HARD that I'm almost done. This dream will be over and I'll
have to get back into the grind and worry about myself...I hope I don't lose charity for other people, though. I've been thinking a lot about school and what
I want to do. I feel good about staying at Weber and working hard
there.<br />
<br />
This past week has been yet again a blur. E. Smith and I were
freaking out Saturday night cuz we could have SWORN that Sunday was the just the
day before.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At church with Bro. Lisonbee (Incredible Ward Mission Leader), Elder Smith, Elder Shelly</td></tr>
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<br />
The exchanges really make time fly. We went w two other
companionships this past week.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday I was with E. Bakes!!!! I was so happy
hahaha! We tore it up! That night we saw two of his solid investigators and a
less active family I worked with when I was there over a year ago...weird to
say. Things are looking up over there. I remember when opened that area w E.
Shumway and the work was TERRIBLE!!! Bakes and I took a stroll down memory lane
and recounted all of our shenanigans that we pulled when we were in C. He
said that whole day he felt like things were backwards cuz he thought I was
supposed to be the one driving and making decisions of where to go. That boy is
about to hit his year mark. Kids just grow up too darn fast! (he loved his cake
btw)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three Generations Picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy to be with "grandbaby" Elder Barrett & "son" Elder Bakes</td></tr>
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We are still in the process of teaching H, and he is almost
there. The schedule is still making it hard for us to see him but we go by
atleast once a week. We finished with the main lessons and are going into the
little ones like chastity and the word of wisdom and so forth. He wants to be
baptized THIS week but we'll see if we can get everything taught. We're going by
tonight so hopefully it all goes well. He can only come every other sunday to
church cuz of work, so he wasn't there yesterday. Next week, though! A little
about him: he is from SL, A. His wife is a member and they have
been married for 3 years. They have the CUTEST 1 year old girl that destroys
everything--but you can't get mad at her cuz she just looks at you and gives a
little laugh that melts your heart! They moved here from C about 4
months ago and fit everything they owned in a white jeep grand cherokee. The
other day they finally acquired their first piece of furniture--a wooden chair.
We teach them sitting on the floor in their pretty vacant house.<br />
<br />
Ky came yesterday too! It was a small miracle cuz we haven't even talked to her for
about 2 weeks and she just showed up with her two kids. I was able to say hey
right before sacrament but she bounced before I had another chance to talk to
her. (obviously the Heimuli's aren't so great at rock-paper-scissors cuz I had
to pass the sacrament and couldn't sit next to her during the meeting) IDK
what's going on w Ky but she came. She knows something is true.<br />
<br />
I
feel like I had a lot more funny stories to tell you but I can't remember them
now. The weather here is cooling down and it's fantastic! The fall here is
beautiful! I'm excited for the arrival of Pres. Harding and very sad that the
Snows are leaving. Why can't they just have two presidents, just until I leave!
That'd be great!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Georgia Atlanta Mission Zone Leaders with Pres. Lowell M. Snow & Sis. Tamara Snow</td></tr>
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Football is here and we heard all the drama at church today.
There are still VERY die hard cougar fans here in Georgia. Freak.<br />
<br />
Love
you all so much and I hope ya'll have a great week!<br />
<br />
--Love, E.
HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-21304058866299130732012-09-11T16:25:00.001-06:002012-09-11T16:27:54.976-06:00"As he now prepares to return home..."Received this letter in the mail from President Snow. Can't believe Elder Heimuli's time is coming to an end so soon. It really does go by too quickly...yes, even for Mom. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Of course, we don't yet have a picture of Elder (Helam) Heimuli's homecoming, but flashback to May 2008 when Elder (Hema) Heimuli returned from Ecuador -- same language, same family -- but soon it'll be the guy sitting underneath the sign (holding the guitar) to hear, "Bienvenidos Elder Heimuli"</i></span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-5456671695859351502012-09-10T16:44:00.001-06:002012-09-10T16:54:44.418-06:00Week 91 - Just Be a Normal Missionary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hey Mom!!!</div>
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Life is THE BEST!!! This week was such a blur -- but a good blur :) </div>
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I actually took some pics this time so I could remember some events haha. Yes, going to Chamblee last week was a DREAM! We taught a lot of people and got to visit some members too! We ate like 3 times that night hahaha, good ol' Chamblee. I miss those days when we literally ATE BY FAITH -- not knowing whether or not our stomachs could keep it together, but pushing on with hope. My stomach has shrunk a lot.</div>
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This past week we had interviews with Pres. Snow. We all met in the morning at the Chamblee building -- we met with one of the other districts in our zone. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I was the last one to be interviewed. Pres and I sat down and we just talked about things: what I've learned so far, the growth I've made, what I could do to help the Chamblee branch, etc. We had some good conversation. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>I went into that meeting with something on my mind, and I finally brought it up at the very last. I said to him, "President, I've been thinking how I am so grateful for the many opporitunities I've had here and for all of the things I've learned as a Zone Leader. I almost hesitate in asking, but I would like to be dropped and put into Spanish for my last transfer and just be a normal missionary."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Pres. Snow looked at me very thoughtfully. My heart rejoiced! I took this as a good sign. After a few seconds, he smiled and said, "Elder Heimuli, I can't do that."</i></span></div>
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Dang it. I won't share with you all that he said after that, but it was good. He appreciated the work I've been doing here and said I have a LOT more I need to do before I leave -- especially now with Pres. Harding coming in on the 22nd.</div>
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That probably means I'm staying right here.</div>
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This past Friday we had a Zone Leader Council meeting and it was a bittersweet one cuz it was the last one with the Snows. That may be the last time I get to see them in person. They have only been here for 9 weeks and they've made such a great impact on me. Some of the greatest people I've known -- and I've really come to love and respect them. </div>
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At the end of the meeting they expressed to us how much they loved us. They didn't expect to get so attached when they left. Sister Snow put it this way, "It feels like we adopted a baby, and 12 weeks later the birth mom comes and asks for it back."</div>
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We all chuckled half-heartedly as she shared this with tears in her eyes. Everyone of us felt it, too. I am hoping to see them one more time before the 22nd rolls around, but IDK. They are just SO AWSOME!!! I'll really miss Pres. and Sis. Snow a lot.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many great benefits of ZLC -- besides the obvious blessing of meeting with Pres. & Sis. Snow -- was reuniting with other great leaders/former companions Elder "Prince" Charlesworth (from Pleasant Grove) and Elder Anderson (from Canada)</td></tr>
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Things are going well here. E. Smith and I are getting along great and just doing work. We're both amazed at how quickly the time goes by. </div>
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H is very excited to be baptized. Oh, and he's the only one who went to church. We got in to see him the other night and he said he wants to get baptized this month! We're just gonna keep teaching him and when he's gone, he'll just hop on into the water. Ky, we haven't talked to for a little while. I don't know who Karen is, but Kn is doing well. She reads everything we give her and is there for all our appointments. We're going back this Wednesday.</div>
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Thanks Mom and Dad for all that you do for us kids. I know that things are stressful and tight and you don't get the appreciation that you deserve, but I wanna say thanks for all you do from all of us kids. I'm sure the Lord is blessing you for giving me the chance to come closer to Him and to help others know the Gospel as well. Probably the best way to thank you is to just work hard here in the mission field. I'm sure Hevynn feels the same. She's working and studying hard to make the best of the opporitunity you've given her.</div>
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It kinda works that way with the Atonement, too, yeah? Christ doesn't expect us to pay Him back, or anything like that, for His sacrifice. He just wants us to make the MOST of the Atonement. That is how we can show our thanks to Him. Judging from biblical evidence, I am SURE that when He was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He felt like things were tight and pretty stressful when he cried out, "Abba (father), why hast thou forsaken me?" But He did it for each one of us! As we read the scriptures, we understand that Christ did it alone, but He did it so we don't ever have to be alone. We can ALWAYS have faith that He will be with us. That's the kind of faith y'all have and it's so cool to see!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!</div>
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It's Elder Bakes (one of Elder Heimuli's sons) b-day today so last night E. Smith and I made him a MAD b-day cake. It's freaking cool. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upon closer inspection, the MAD b-day cake E. Smith & E. Heimuli made for E. Bakes appears to be the Savior standing outside the tomb. That IS pretty freaking cool!</td></tr>
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Yay! Houston made a TD! I almost jumped out of my chair I was so excited!</div>
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Anyways, that is all. Much love from the ATL and I hope to talk to you next week!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-85665239406188644072012-09-04T13:46:00.001-06:002012-09-04T13:46:37.656-06:00Week 90 - Hope<br />
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Hey mom!</div>
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It's tuesday and it's looking like we're gonna be having a busy busy week
and it's gonna go by fast--again! We just got done w a district meeting and I'm
on exchanges with Elder Thomas in Chamblee!!!!! I'm so excited to be in
Spanish!!</div>
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This past week was one of our slower ones...but looking back now it went by
pretty dang fast. It was slow because it was the end of the month, and as you
could probably guess, we were out of miles. COMPLETELY out of miles...with 4 days
left. So, we strapped on our walking shoes and worked worked worked. Our area
is pretty dang big and most of our investigators live about twenty minutes away.
We just decided to walk and talk and knock. Not super effective but it's the
kind of work that we could do.</div>
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We were able to see some investigators when members came w us and we had
some really good lessons. One of them was a new investigator named Kn.
She was a former who we talked to again and she let us teach her! She is used to
going to a mega-church, which is held in a stadium and has about 10, 000 members
hahaha CRAZY! She doesn't like it, though, cuz she didn't feel it on a personal
level. We have invited her to church and she said she would come, but she didn't
tell us when.</div>
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Ky called us this past week crying cuz her oldest son (12 years old) ran away
from home. We felt bad cuz we were stuck all the way south and she lived in the
very north of our area. We wanted to help look for him so bad but it just wasn't
gonna happen. The only thing we could do was call some people and organize a
search party. So we did. All ended well and he was found that night in a nearby
neighborhood. I don't know why he bounced but they're all home safe and sound now.
Ky is still working through some things and can't seem to take that step
of baptism.</div>
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Sunday was good. We fasted as a zone to find, but we did it personally by
inviting each area individually. We felt if it was labelled as a "zone
fast" the missionaries wouldn't be as gung ho about it. Well, the missionaries
all were into it and we had good results. We are already finding some great
people who want to progress! It's awsome!</div>
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I have had such a wonderful time here in the mission. It has been hard but it has been great. The reality that
it will be over soon has been looming closer and closer and really it's kinda scary to think about. I
don't know what my new life will bring. Will i make good decisions about what i do with the rest of my life? Will i be ok? I'm starting to think that
i will. </div>
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Recently I have been thinking a lot lately about Hope. Hope is so important and w/o
it we really can't get to the kingdom of God. (Ether 12:32) We usually think on
baptism as the key and it is, I'm not dissin it. But what is baptism worth if
you don't endure to the end? How can you endure to the end, through the trials
and tribulations and such, if you don't have hope? </div>
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Well hey, I know that with the
knowledge that we are sons and daughters of God (which means we are heirs to his
kingdom and ALL that he has[Romans 8:16-17]) and the knowledge that Jesus
Christ performed the atonement (which paved the way and made it possible to
inherit all things), we will have the strength to press on! </div>
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I have a hope that I
will be a better person when I go home and it has motivated me to work hard and
use the atonement daily. God loves us!!!! He won't leave us comfortless and he
knows that we are ALL strong enough to over come our difficulties and trials to
make it back home. We just need to know that for ourselves :)</div>
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Thanks Mom for everything! I don't really need anything at the moment. Keep
praying for me!</div>
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--Love, E. Heimuli</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-67558794334114429422012-08-30T13:48:00.001-06:002012-09-04T13:47:22.825-06:00Week 89 - Hansen Died (R.I.P.)Hey Mom!<br />
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The new transfer has begun and it's going well. Elder Hansen died
(RIP) wednesday.<br />
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He was replaced by E. Kyle Smith. E. Smith is from North
Carolina and has been out for a little over a year. All the Georgians love it
cuz they finally have a 'southern boy' instead of all these crazy random
Utahns...<br />
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We kinda just rolled into this trasfer so nothing has changed
too much. We have been trying to find the past half week and it's had a little
bit of success. Smith's southern hospitality (if you could call it that) has
opened up a few doors.<br />
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H was the only investigator that came to
church yesterday. We still haven't been able to sit down with him this week and
teach. He did start his job today so that was a blessing. We met this awsome guy
named B who is staying w a member for a little while. He came to church and
the baptism last week and LOVED it. We sat down with him and the member he lives
with, T, and had a good lesson. B is this quiet but funny guy and just
loves all the things he is learning in church. Neither of them came yesterday to
church but we're not worried. Things will work out the way they're supposed
to.<br />
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Now, K is stuck and we've been at this point with her for
about a month where she knows that she needs to get baptized but just won't do
it. She says that she 'isn't ready' but won't tell us what she needs help with.
A member couple invited us all over for dinner last night and we were able to
talk there. We read the BoM and invited her to read it everyday! She accepted
and we even have a member who will call her every night to help her read. I know
that if she reads she'll receive and answer to be baptized!!!!!<br />
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I was walking through the chapel yesterday,
talking to people and Sis. W grabs me and the first thing she says is, "Your
Mom is so sweet." (or something to that affect) Of course, I smiled and agreed:)
Sis. W's Mom came to church! I was really excited about that and I bet she
was too. MIRACLES! Cuz we for sure didn't do much but that's just a testimony
that the Lord hears prayers and the Lord does his work.<br />
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I am just so
grateful for all of you and for the support and love I feel here. One thing I am
definitely grateful for is the knowledge of eternal families--I can't say that
enough. Probably the most rewarding feeling is helping someone else come to the
same knowledge and you're all helping in that cause!<br />
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Love ya'll very very
much<br />
--E.Heimuli<br />
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MORE PIX!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left to Right: Elder Shelley (Springville UT), Romero (Taylorsville UT), Smith (Somewhere in NC) & Elder Bad-Hair-Day Heimuli (Woods Cross UT)</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-21629917163711262852012-08-20T14:49:00.002-06:002012-08-20T15:28:21.681-06:00Week 88 - Think About Jesus<br />
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Hello mom!<br />
<br />
I am doing fantastic! Transfers is in 2 days and I'm not gonna
lie but I'm excited that my comp is leaving -- but not for any bad reasons
haha. I love Elder Hansen and I'm gonna miss his awsome leadership abilities,
but this boy has been making me TRUNKY!!! and it's not even his fault.<br />
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He's the furthest away from trunky I've ever seen and he is going hard until the
end, but I swear EVERYONE that we talk to has to ask: "Wow, you're almost
finished! What are you gonna do when you get home? Do you miss your family? blah
blah blah." and I just sit there and try to think about Jesus, instead of thinking about home. Hallelujah, E. Hansen's bouncin'! I hope I get someone younger than me. That'd be
great.<br />
<br />
This past wednesday we went and did a session at the temple! It
was awsome. We can go to the temple every six months, and then our last transfer, so we went for E. Hansen's last time. We went up with the other ATL ZLs, and lo
and behold other missionaries were there at the same session! There were a total
of 10 missionaries in that session. Max Kimball (ward mission leader for the
Cedartown Branch) was there and he gave me a big hug! He's such a cool,
spiritual guy. He is a sealer there. This guy has got the hook ups too! He left
thursday to go to Salt Lake for Pres. Monson's b-day party.<br />
<br />
The work has
been pretty slow recently. No one is home anymore! We finally got in with
H last night and we talked to him about baptism. He's still very busy but
he found a job! He still wants to be baptized, we just need to find time to sit
down with him and teach him. I think some prayers in helping him read the BoM
will help him out a lot.<br />
<br />
So that text was from Sis. W, one of the
members down here. Did you get the pic of Me and Hansen too? That's the whole
reason she sent the text. She is wonderful -- but struggling health-wise and in and out of the
hospital a lot. Her mom is struggling emotionally and spiritually. It's hard
for a mom to see her child suffer so much and it's taking a toll on her mom's
faith. And it's amazing to know a daughter who cares so much about her mom. It's what families are all about. Sis. W invited us to teach her mom and hopefully encourage her to go back to church. They invited us over last night to eat
dinner and we had a good discussion about faith and miracles and the atonement.<br />
<br />
In a few
days we will be losing a lot of leadership, so Pres. Snow has called a LOT of
young missionaries into leadership positions. One missionary has been out for 3
transfers and is being called as a ZL--has never trained, hasn't been district
leader, hasn't even been senior companion, and is being switched over to english from
spanish -- and that's probably freaking him out the most. But I know he'll do good. Anyways, there is a
big need for good, well-founded leaders and they need to be ready for when Pres.
Harding comes in. A bunch of the leaders now are leaving this week and the rest
of the leaders leave with me in November and December, so we are trying to train
the new ones NOW. A leader is converted to the WHY of the gospel -- the doctrines -- so E. Hansen and I have been studying tirelessly the doctrines of leadership in the
church for hours every day in preparation for this training we're having with
our zone tomorrow. It's interesting that a leader in the church is one who helps
others BECOME disciples of Jesus Christ. We can't become a disciple without
having our own personal experience with the atonement of Christ. We can't just
talk to someone and then they become a disciple, but rather we inspire them to
act and seek that discipleship and through their own action they become that
disciple. It's hard to lead that way sometimes (especially as a parent): through
example and love and persuasion, but it's the way Jesus Christ taught and the
way we MUST lead. If we continue leading and teaching in this manner and do so
with faith in Christ that He truly did show us the way to do all things, then
we'll be successful.<br />
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The Saldanas moved into our ward and I am so happy! I get to spend time with
one of the coolest families ever in the world and I can also practice my
spanish! Happy day!<br />
<br />
We are working very very hard and we'll keep at it
for the rest of our lives! I am so grateful for the wonderful people who have
worked hard on my behalf. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of
all of you and how you've given me the opporitunity to teach others the gospel.
To invite others to know what we all know--that families are forever, and that
one day we will rest from our troubles.<br />
<br />
I love you guys!<br />
<br />
--E.
Heimuli</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-91641594389093119682012-08-13T11:31:00.000-06:002012-08-13T11:31:11.537-06:00Week 87 - Elder MexicanGood morning mother!<br /><br />How did you hear about the ET already?! That was one
of the biggest things I was gonna write about today...well, since that's done, I
guess that's it for this week! Love ya:) Bye!<br /><br />--E.
Heimuli<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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<br />
Hahahaha
jk jk! Funny joke, yeah?<br /><br />So yeah, Romero is gonners and that was sad!
We lost our baby boy :(<br />
<br />
Being in a trio was really weird at first, but now this
happens and just being in a normal companionship is weird! Things seem a lot
quieter hahaha and I feel like we should have someone tagging along but I look
back and it's just us two. When we get team ups it feels a little bit better.
It's not too sad though cuz Romero is just in the other companionship in the
ward so we do get to see him occasionally.<br /><br />L was baptized Sunday
morning at 9 am! We had one heck of a time juggling her date back and forth this
week between saturday and sunday, but it turned out that sunday morning would be
best so she could have the most support and as well get confirmed the same day
like she wanted. Because it was before church and there were a few delays the
service was VERY short but VERY sweet. There was so much support for her from
the ward and from other missionaries who traveled to get there. The program was opening prayer, baptism, words from bishop, closing prayer. It was awsome. L was confirmed in sacrament meeting and that just set the tone for the rest of
the day. Church on Sunday was really good.<br />
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<br />Saturday was the baptism of
K, a little 8 year old boy. His Mom is a convert and even though he's 8 she
wanted the missionaries to teach K all the lessons before he was baptized
because that's how she was baptized. Anyways, he asked his teacher to baptized
him and asked me to confirm him. I felt pretty privileged. Actually, this is how
I was asked: K's mom, called us up and said, "When I asked K who he wants to
confirm him he told me, 'The mexican elder. Elder Mexican!'" Elder Hansen
thought it was pretty funny. I wasn't laughing.<br />
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<br />So I did my first
confirmation ever and it was cool! Nothing too hard.<br /><br />H is
progressing and we're still not sure if he'll be ready by the 18th. We'll
definately try to get him ready so we'll see. He's been looking for work
tirelessly since moving here so we don't get in to see him all that often. Bro.
Lisonbee, our super legit ward mission leader, came out with us last night and
we taught H. Our next appointment isn't until Thursday so we're trying to
figure out a way to help him gain a testimony of the BoM by then.<br /><br />With
all of the new changes happening in the mission there are a lot of things going
on between the wards and the missionaries. In some cases, there is quite a bit
of friction and we're trying to work things out like that. There have been a few
emergency transfers in the zone as well and we're just trying to figure out what
the problems were and how to prevent them. We have so many awsome missionaries
in our zone so that shouldn't be hard.<br /><br />This past Tuesday I went on
exchanges to Dunwoody w/ my grandbaby Elder Barrett. It was SO GOOD to get back
into spanish! The day kinda fell through so we visited a lot of people that I
knew from when I was in Chamblee and we got fed at every house we went to
hahaha. Good to be back.<br />
<br />
One thing I noticed is that they all said that I am
different, spiritually. That's good. I have grown a lot since I've been
away from Chamblee. The challenges and things I've gone through have made me better. It was lots of hard work to get to this point, and I
really didn't even notice all the changes I've made until Zoraida said that.
It's good to know that I'm moving forward in SOME aspect :)<br /><br />So, other than
that, I don't get to speak spanish. But that's all gonna change next week! One of the
families is moving into english this coming Sunday. One of my favorite families
EVER--the Saldanas!!!! They told me Tuesday when we ate dinner there. I was so
excited. I'm gonna speak spanish the whole time with them. That made me super
happy!<br /><br />I did get the package! Thanks a lot! I'm sharing the goods so no worries, everyone here is getting some Hawaiian love! Once again, the letters were the best part! I love hearing from everyone--sorry I don't reply back to everyone personally.<br />
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All in all, it was a good week.<br /><br />I love everyone in my
family! You guys are all the greatest and I am so grateful for the sacrifices
that you make on my behalf that I can't see--I know that there are a lot of
them. Sacrifice brings blessings!<br /><br />Love ya'll!<br /><br />--E. HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-29301148756326337952012-08-06T10:53:00.003-06:002012-08-06T10:53:33.239-06:00Week 86 - The Spirit is the ONLY WayHey Mom!!!<br /><br />I am coming off of a very crazy week and I'm just grateful
that everything turned out well.<br /><br />So, L's baptism WAS set for this
Saturday but, like it always does, things hit her HARD. Things were looking
good until we called her friday to make sure all the arrangements for her
baptismal interview (later that day) were set. She sounded very apprehensive on
the phone and she just kept saying, "I just need to talk to you guys, I just
need to talk to you guys..." when we asked her about the baptism. Not a good
sign.<br />
<br />
To make a long story short: we met with her at a members house later that
day for the interview but she had a LOT of concerns to address before the
interview even started. L has been facing a TON of opposition from everyone
about her joining the church--friends, family, even strangers. She was given a
bunch of anti-mormon lit. and she was confused. (One thing you gotta know about
L is that she STUDIES and it's a really good quality...unless, like in this case, people give her crap to study.) Luckily one of the members there is a pro at fighting anti
and he helped a lot. L LOVES the church and the members in it. She loves how
all the members are so loving and kind and have a special spirit about
them -- but the anti made her doubt the feelings and convinced her that she needed
hard evidence to know that it's true.<br />
<br />
We talked for almost 3 hours (missing some
of our appointments in the process...but it had to be done) and one of the
biggest things we felt we needed to share is "L, remember how you felt when
you went to the temple." It was cool to see how the Spirit is the ONLY way we
can know truth. She thought back on her trip to the temple and things ran a
little smoother. She had the interview but it turned out that she needed another
interview with Pres. Snow--so we scheduled that for Sunday and we postponed her
baptism. She was sad that she had to wait but knew that's how it had to be done.
<br /><br />That was actually one of the 3 very long, knock-down-drag-out lessons
that we had with L. She called us that following morning telling us that she
received a witness. L said, "God spoke to me and said that the love felt in
the church is the only evidence that I need to know that it's true."<br /><br />Her
final witness came on Sunday when she met with Pres. Snow. They went in and did
the interview and when they came out L was just beaming. I don't know exactly what happened in there but she came out almost in tears and asked us to baptize her this next
saturday. So, all 3 of us are SO relieved that things worked out.<br /><br />H is set for the 18th but I think we're gonna have to push it back. The language
barrier is pretty tough to deal with haha.<br /><br />I've been getting random
updates from members here and there throughout the week on the Olympics and it
has been making me trunky! I just LOVE the olympics! Oh, and I heard about that
stud with no legs (Oscar Pristoria)! Not gonna lie...I started running again in the mornings because of him. I figured, "man if I don't start using my legs again God might
take 'em away and give 'em to someone who'll actually use 'em!"<br /><br />You know
what else makes me trunky? You telling me that I'm almost out of time! hahaha.
I'm very aware of that fact, espeacially now that Pres. Snow told me yesterday
that my official release date has been moved to November ____. Man, that scared
me! Too quick.<br /><br />Me and Gautavai talked last week about Momi. Romero
freaked out when he found out we were "related" haha. Tell Aunty and Uncle
that I love them both!! Gautavai was transfered out of Atlanta and into some
random place I don't know...but he is surely missed around here.<br />
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Sorry that I've been a
total fail with picture taking...I'll try harder haha. I'm not holdin out on ya
I just don't have any pics to give ya.<br />
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I love you and the fam! Thanks for
everything and thanks in advance for the package! Tell Houston to keep being a
stud! Tell Hevynn to stay away from the fobs and the laie boyz! Tell Harrison to
grow his hair out! And tell dad that 7 people asked me if I was related to the
"football playing Heimuli" this week and of course I said, "If he's handsome
then yes but if not..." haha jk jk! </div>
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<br />Luvs, Elder HeimuliUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-76832703643625416372012-07-30T10:45:00.001-06:002012-07-30T10:45:36.006-06:00Week 85 - Olympics: from Beijing 2008 to...Atlanta 2012?<br />
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hey mom!</div>
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One thing that I'm definately sad about missing are the Olympics! I
remember 4 years ago when I would get home from football and
watch the olympics. I don't know if you will remember this, but I think about it
often: </div>
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We were watching the Olympics wind down in '08 and we all started talking
about how awsome the next Olympics would be 4 years later. You figured out that
in 2012, I would be 20 years old and you said I would miss it because I would be on my
mission. You seemed so excited when you said that...but i definately wasn't. </div>
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A couple months before that I had decided I didn't want to go on a mission much less stay in the church--so when you brought that up I just laughed to myself
and thought, "Hahaha ok, well you'll be really upset when it doesn't happen." For
years I never had any intention of going on a mission--let alone going to church.
But, I loved you and dad, and I thought that as long as I'm living in
your house, I'd better keep my head down and do the churchy stuff...that would
make you happy, yeah?</div>
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I remember at church one day when I was about 16, a teacher in my class
asked all of us where we wanted to go on our missions. I laughed at him and said
that I wasn't going on a mission. He then took the remainder of class trying to
convince me why I should go. Of course that just made me mad. Who was this guy trying
to tell me how to live my life? He didn't know me. Needless to say I stopped
going to class. </div>
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Fast forward a couple years and I talked to this same guy at my
farewell. He didn't seemed surprised at all that I was going on a mission, and he was happy
cuz he knew that I had changed and realized WHY I needed to go on a
mission.</div>
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I'm not gonna tell you when I changed, but we can all just sit back and
laugh now because the olympics are on and like you said 4 years ago, I'm on my mission. And I am so glad that I
am!</div>
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It's almost hard for me to believe that it is monday already. Time is
moving by and it is made even worse cuz Elder Hansen goes home in about a
month...so he talks about how fast it goes by, and it freaks me out!</div>
<div>
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This saturday is L's baptism. She came to church on Sunday but had to
leave early because she was sick. Pray that she'll be able to make it to this
saturday with no problem. She has some word of wisdom issues but she's been
going strong. When we taught her the word of wisdom she admitted that she has
problems with coffee, tea and smoking--but if it's what God wants, then she'll
stop. She accepted to live ALL the commandments in that same visit.</div>
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I just heard last night that N (in C) is getting baptized!!!! I
was so happy!!! She is set for September so I am praying that all goes well
until then.</div>
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We had a lesson H from SL. He is such a cool guy and wants
to be baptized. We set a date for him for August! Pray that he understands
everything cuz there is kind of a language barrier there--me with my broken
english and him with his broken english hahaha. (I am getting more comfortable w
english, so that's good. I'm super excited to go on exchanges w the spanish
missionaries in our zone, though.)</div>
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<div>
I talked to Pres. Snow and he asked if we knew the specific date when I
needed to be home so we can go to New Zealand. If he knows that then we can plan
when I leave. Of course, I'll be coming home early...probably around the end of
November, but I need to know exactly when ya'll wanted to do that. And did you
guys want to come out here and pick me up? Just let me know.</div>
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<div>
Does anyone teach voice lessons that we know? Random, but I just wanted to
find out before I forgot. I want to take voice lessons and improve my
singing...so could you and Hev hit up any of your superstar connections?</div>
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<div>
Honestly, I haven't really taken any pictures this transfer...sorrry. I'm
just too busy and forget. I'll try harder though. I haven't talked to anyone
with the 'posterity' photo yet, but I'll be with Bakes this next week.</div>
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Tell everyone else that i love them and especially tell that to Uncle Tini and Aunty
Momi: I pray for them every night. I love you Mom and I'll talk to you next
week!</div>
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--E. Heimuli</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-67129429904990937522012-07-24T08:19:00.002-06:002012-07-24T14:02:52.640-06:00Week 84 - Wish I Could Be There to Talk to Momi<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hey Mom!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">It's so hard to believe it's been a week already! Time is no respecter
of persons (I think I'm using that phrase right...oh, English) and sooner or later we all
run out of time. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">One thing I'm learning is to take advantage of everyday.
Don't wait 'til tomorrow to do what you can do today. As i have lived that motto
I have seen many great things happen--and honestly it makes things a lot more
fun! One of my regrets in my short life is NOT taking advantage of the now. NOT
focusing on the fact that I'm "in the middle" like Pres. Uchtdorf said and making the
most out of where I am. I always dwelt on the past and put things off, saying,
"I got PLENTY of time to do/learn that." Time is running out and I feel the
pressure! I am in a position that is stretching me and forcing me to find things
to improve or learn and I just wish that I had learned some of this stuff
earlier hahaha. My own fault :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">A wise man once said, "wise people learn from
their mistakes, but SUPER wise people learn from other peoples mistakes." Learn
from me! Don't waste time!</span></div>
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Hansen, Romero and I are all doing great! Things have been busy but I love
it! Like I said, this transfer so far has been a lot of learning for me. I'm
still struggling with the English, but I'll get the gift of tongues sooner or later, I hope. ha.</div>
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Last week we had a zone leader council with President Snow (meeting with all
the zone leaders in the mission) where we talked for 6 hours about how the Lord
wants us to do missionary work. Our mission is at an all time low for baptisms
and thats because we aren't using the priesthood keys in the work. There were a
lot of things discussed and it was a very powerful meeting. I was exhausted
after that. Then, we talked for 2 hours about how we need to build more faith in
our work. It's true. I am very excited because we are just following what the
apostles ask us to do. No crazy schemes or programs (which I've always hated
and felt were unnecessary) just following the guidance of the apostles with faith.
It's been kind of a battle trying to get some of the members on board, but we'll
do it. We don't wanna over step our bounds or the line of authority so we're
taking it slow.</div>
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There have been a lot of awsome things going on here in Lithonia. One big
thing is that we had a lesson with Leasa on sunday right after church and it
went very well. She went in to it with some questions concerning the BoM and as
she was talking to us and voicing her issues w it she slowly started to just
resolve her own doubts. We didn't say anything haha. Leasa ended up saying,
"well, you know what, I guess I don't have any concerns. I know it's true." When
we asked what her next step was, she answered, "baptism and the temple." Awsome.
We committed her for the 4th of August. Please pray for her. She needs to stay
strong until then.</div>
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I got the package! No worries. Thanks so much! There's not too much I
remember about my week...sorry. I keep a good journal, though, so we can talk
details when I come home. Our zone has 9 companionships: 3 Spanish, 5 English (one are sisters), and one Vietnamese. 19 people total. Not that big.
Camree is just in the zone next door, so I see him quite a bit. We work closely
w them because we're in the same stake. I'm sorry I don't have my posterity picture cuz I
was too lazy to use my camera, but I can get it from Bakes or Thomas.</div>
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<b>I wish I could be there to talk to Aunty Momi in person</b> but I guess that's
not what the Lord needs me to be doing right now. Sounds like she has a lot of support and
love right there at home and I am so glad. I love her and Uncle Tini so much and I am just so grateful
for their sacrifice and love in putting money toward my mission--they have given
me a chance to have wonderful experiences out here and I guess
the only real way to ever pay her and uncle back is to do my best to give someone else
the blessings of the gospel. So rest assured, I'm working hard!<br />
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I really do feel your love for me as you all pray and think about me. Thank
you so much and hope my small prayers for you all can be felt as well. Love
ya'll!</div>
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==Elder Heimuli==</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-60376122196239478672012-07-16T09:10:00.002-06:002012-07-24T14:01:50.382-06:00Week 83 - Weird How Quiet I've Become in English<div>
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First of all, over the past 2 weeks, the mission has become TOTALLY different. We were told before the Satterfields left that the mission wasn't gonna change much between Satterfield and Harding, but that was false haha. We are completely different...but the same...haha.</div>
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I left C-town, and even though it was very redneck and difficult to work in, I was VERY sad to leave. The people I met there were so awsome and I honestly thought I was gonna be there for one more transfer but, like I said, things change--and in my case, completely! I said goodbye to wonderful families like the Woodruffs, the Monroes and the Lopezes. <br />
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I'm not a very emotional person and saying "goodbye" really doesn't affect me much, but this time it was pretty difficult. I didn't cry or anything but I was definately bummed out. I also left the most wonderful district as well! <br />
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Getting to know them and serve them was such a blessing. It's amazing how much love you get for the people you try to serve. Sister Trammell gave me a hug at transfers, which surprised me, and she said, "I'm old, I can do that." Hahaha</div>
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Transfers was on Wednesday and since then we have been BUSY. I haven't gone to bed earlier than 11:30 once this week. So much to do.</div>
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My new companions are Elder Hansen (the other ZL from St. George, UT. His aunt and uncle live in Bountiful. Brandi Johnson I think is his aunts name...IDK) and then Elder Romero (greenie from Murray, UT). <br />
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So this is a first for me in a trio. Hard to get used to cuz I feel like we intimidate people when we knock at their door, but it's been really fun. These two guys are awsome! Elder Gautavai is being trained by ZLs as well in the neighboring zone. It's was so cool seeing him and talking to him!</div>
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Well, we opened up a new zone (the Atlanta East Zone) and things have been kinda hectic. No one knows exactly where the new boundaries are and our DLs were having trouble for a bit, but we're all good now. Elder Bakes (one of of my sons) is one of my DLs and is training!!!! I am so proud of him. Got me a grandbaby :) We took a "posterity" picture at transfers (where it was me and the 4 people i trained and the ones that they trained) and there were quite a few people in it. None of that stuff matters, but I thought it was fun. </div>
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This area is amazing. I still feel weird cuz I'm an english missionary now but I'm getting adjusted. It's weird how quiet I've become in english hahaha. We have some AWSOME investigators here and the ward is fantastic. I feel so pampered here cuz things are seeming to flow a lot easier. Blessings for all the hard times ha! Please pray for Leasa and Kimberly and Brandon please!</div>
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Well, that's all the time I have to write. Sorry. Love you guys lots and hope to get more time next week!</div>
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--E. Heimuli</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-70985105899674724782012-07-09T10:18:00.002-06:002012-07-24T14:00:39.322-06:00Semana 82 - Going, Going, Opening, Training<span style="background-color: white;">Hey mom!!!</span><br />
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I am doing great! I got your package and I want to thank you all! It was
great to hear from all of you guys. Thank you for the little boost cuz I needed
it.</div>
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This week was pretty jam packed with good stuff so I'll try and type
fast!</div>
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First off, I went to Rome. There's no Vatican or anything like that,
but there is a cool gryphon statue.<br />
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I was on exchanges with the spanish
missionaries up there and I met one of their investigators, Dale. He has had a
hard life of drugs and alcohol and a BUNCH of other just-not-good things. He has
tried to kill himself twice and is only 24. He has one son who he never sees, and
a daughter (with him and his mom) that has cerebral palsy. She is the cutest,
prettiest little girl I've seen. She is 4 or 5 but can't talk but has the
brightest smile ever! Dale has really made a lot of progress since the first
time he met the missionaries. He still has a LOT of things to work through but
it was so cool to see how much they loved the missionaries cuz of what they have
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I actually went up to Rome tuesday and then returned back to Cedartown
Independence Day afternoon. It rained HARD that day. When the weather finally
cleared up it was about 6pm (which was when we had to be inside) so we didn't do
anything really productive. In Rome I bought 3 pairs of pants for 4 bucks!!
Score! I figured it was about time to get rid of my grey pants. I have sowed
those things up 7 times and they still had holes, and they were faded big time.
Out of repect I thought they deserved to be retired.</div>
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President and Sister Snow are here and they are just amazing! On Saturday
we had the chance to meet them at one of our Zone meetings. President Snow
talked to us for 2 hours and it was so good! </div>
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I don't know if this is weird to say, but since I've gotten here in this
mission I've felt like the odd one out (me and a handful of missionaries). I
felt like I'm not a conventional missionary cuz everyone was always
so...missionary like. I've prided myself in being able to be me AND a
missionary. Those two should never be seperate. When I'm done with my mission
I'm NOT done being a missionary so why should I act any different? If I'm me out
here then I'll be me when I go home. Being a missionary shouldn't be something I
just take off (like clothing) when I'm finished. I've made "Helam" become a
missionary, I didn't just put on a "Elder Heimuli" mask to wear for two
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Anyways, Pres. Snow talked about how we need build the faith of the people
we teach (of members, investigators, etc) cuz that's our calling. Just blowing
through lessons and baptizing people won't necessarily build their faith. If we
build their faith first, the outward results will naturally follow. Only <u>real</u>
people that experience <u>real</u> change can help other <u>real</u> people exprience <u>real</u>
change (w the help of the spirit of course). This all makes sense to me.</div>
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Yay! I'm glad K is doing good. I've been talking to him now and then.
He's perfectly fine. K is actually my hero cuz it takes a lot of courage to
do what he did. Even though he lives in Utah where there are quite the
population of judgmental people, he chose to do what he needed to do. That's a
real man. I'm gonna get Prince his tie this week, so yeah!</div>
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The Satterfields were awsome. Don't do anything too straining on
your time or resources; I'm sure they appreciated getting your letter! But,
another thing is that they just love you Mom! They always let me know when they
heard from you and how impressed they are with such a great mom that I have :)
I'm sure a visit face to face from you won't be a bad idea either! Use your best
judgement :)</div>
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As for transfers, we're doing them a little differently. We actually know
who is leaving and where they are going and everything Monday morning. I got a
call from Pres. Snow this morning (dunh dunh dunh dunh). I am being transfered from
C-town and I am very sad about that. </div>
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Also, I am going english, going zone
leader, opening a new zone in ATL and training a new greenie. Yeah. Weird.
Honestly, I don't like being in leadership and it freaks me out to be the
"example" over so many missionaries, but it's ok. God wants me there so I'll do
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--E. Heimuli</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-19690260913688927222012-07-03T07:01:00.001-06:002012-07-03T07:08:58.492-06:00July 2, 2012 - Thank You to the Satterfields<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>[Note: We sent a long-overdue thank you to the Satterfields. Knowing this wonderful couple would be busy getting back to regular life, we told them there was no need to reply...we just needed to express our gratitude. Imagine our surprise to hear back from each of them that very same evening.]</i><br />
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<span class="390544100-03072012"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Thank you so much for your wonderful letter. It means so
very much to us! We love your son and have really seen him grow spiritually and
in self discipline - especially over the past few months! Sister Satterfield
and I are sitting in a motel just outside Kansas City Missouri - we are driving
home. This is our second day being released. We are driving home -taking our
time- to just try and get used to the idea of regular life again.
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<span class="390544100-03072012"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Your wonderful letter is so helpful to us to help us in
that change. Thank you again.</span></span></div>
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<span class="390544100-03072012"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With love,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Dear Bro. & Sis. Heimuli:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Your email came in just the moment we needed it! We are currently driving home from the mission, and the first couple of days were really hard--especially for me. I have such a mothering heart that I suffered terribly upon leaving "my" missionaries. I worried that they wouldn't be taken care of as well, and I kept bursting into tears. It was like when I was raising my children and president would try to take me on a vacation, and I couldn't quite relax in my heart because I was worrying about the kids. He finally had to say, "If you bring those kids up one more time, we're going to turn around and go home!" Well, I saw a similar look on his face this time and knew I'd better pull it together! I also remembered that the missionaries have a Savior, and it's not ME! I gathered my trust and faith, and prayed instead of wringing my hands! I'm doing better, now.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Getting your email brought such warmth to our hearts. Thank you. <span style="background-color: white;">We soooo love Elder Heimuli and have rejoiced in the growth we have watched him make. It is obvious that he has wonderful parents whose influence will be felt for generations. We are appreciative of your support and love. </span><span style="background-color: white;">It has been our pleasure to work with your son.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Blessings to you both.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Sister Satterfield</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-76002860613152965002012-07-02T10:01:00.003-06:002012-07-24T13:59:31.886-06:00Semana 81 - Endure to the End<br />
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I thought i would start off this letter on a good note: I got my bike back
saturday! We took it up to Rome on tuesday to get it fixed and we finally got it
back! E. Newman's blisters were screaming with joy! Working yesterday was great!
No one opened their doors to us...but we got to more doors in less time!</div>
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Lets see...this past week we saw some record high heat for the summer.
Everyday was at least 104 degrees. Last night we were talking with Kevin and
how it felt kinda chilly around 8 pm. He started laughing and said, "you know it's hot when you think running around in 95 feels cold." The heat really isn't
TERRIBLE but it definately isn't comfortable. Another down side is my body's
tendency to sweat profusely at ANY sign of above warm weather. I carry a towel
around cuz I feel like there's a constant waterfall cascading from my forhead
while we're proselyting (which seems to repel any human form of life). Gross, i
know. It hit about 108 saturday and people sitting on their porches kept asking
us if we were crazy...or on drugs...cuz no one in their right minds would be
walking around in this heat.</div>
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Last monday the Trammells the senior couple took us around for pday. We
took a break from the heat and went up to a place called Cave Spring. It's a
fresh water spring--and a cave! Who knew?<br />
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Anyways, we climbed around in there
and then later fed some ducks. I think I'm getting old because I LIKE FEEDING DUCKS!<br />
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Work wise, it was slow this week, to say the least. Apart from walking, it was
just hard to find people at home. We struggled to teach this week. There were a
few people home scattered throughout the week: Adelia (our investigator who
actually goes to another church) we saw a few times. She even made us stay and
eat dinner one time.<br />
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Fun family. Then there were some less actives we saw.</div>
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Saturday we had this branch bbq and I actually suggested this idea a while
back because they wanted to do something to help include the spanish people. We
were to do a bbq and have sports going on (soccer, of course) and we advertised
this thing for 3 weeks! Everyone was invited: actives, LAs, investigators,
missionaries, etc. We had a lot of hispanics say they would come. Saturday
came and...0 of them showed up! Yeah, that was pretty -- REALLY -- disheartening. Really the whole
point of the activity was for the hispanics and no one came. It was a good bbq
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Church on sunday was sad, too. Attendance was poor. Attendance of the
spanish was almost nonexistant. There was one member, Maribel, who is as legit
as they come. She is there faithfully every single week. The only other ones were Bro and Sis
Bernal, who aren't even from this branch. They live in Acworth (about a 1 hour
drive away) and were called here to help by the stake. They shared a very sad
testimony about how they pray for Cedartown. They pray for the spanish members to
be open and to return to church, for the investigators to be open, and for the
missionaries that they can always have support despite rejection or failures. </div>
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The Work here is hard for everyone. It is taking a toll on us spanish missionaries and i can feel
it. Since I started my mission, and since i've gotten here to C-town, it's been
a uphill struggle, even after my "hump day" hahaha. Hasn't gotten any easier. </div>
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After
feeling overwhelmed a few times this week I finally sat down, prayed forever,
and read my scriptures, searching for some guidance. I read in 3 Ne. 15:9
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<em>"Behold, I am the <sup class="studyNoteMarker">a</sup></em><a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#" id="footnote10" rel="/scriptures/chapter/footnote/default.xqy?volumeUri=bofm&bookUri=3-ne&chapterUri=15&noteID=9a&lang=eng" title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#"><em title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#">law</em></a><em>, and
the <sup class="studyNoteMarker">b</sup></em><a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#" id="footnote11" rel="/scriptures/chapter/footnote/default.xqy?volumeUri=bofm&bookUri=3-ne&chapterUri=15&noteID=9b&lang=eng" title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#"><em title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#">light</em></a><em>.
<b>Look unto me</b>, and <span style="background-color: white;"><b>endure to the end</b></span>, and ye shall <sup class="studyNoteMarker">c</sup></em><a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#" id="footnote12" rel="/scriptures/chapter/footnote/default.xqy?volumeUri=bofm&bookUri=3-ne&chapterUri=15&noteID=9c&lang=eng" title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#"><em title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#">live</em></a><em>;
for unto him that <sup class="studyNoteMarker">d</sup></em><a class="footnote" href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#" id="footnote13" rel="/scriptures/chapter/footnote/default.xqy?volumeUri=bofm&bookUri=3-ne&chapterUri=15&noteID=9d&lang=eng" title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#"><em title="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/15?lang=eng#">endureth</em></a><em>
to the end will I give eternal life."</em></div>
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I talked about eternal perspective a while ago and this just kicked me in
the butt again. Obviously I'm still working at gaining my own "eternal
perspective." Like it says in the scripture, we are to look towards Christ and
endure to the end. Not look downward ("nothing is turning out right" or "this is too hard"
blah blah blah) nor inward ("I can't do this" or "I don't want to do this
anymore"), but upward and outward! </div>
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Christ" all around us (like Uncle Tini and Aunty Momi. Please tell them I am so grateful
for them!). If we look to those examples, and try to be those examples, they will lift us up. I can endure. I'm asked to endure...with faith obviously :)</div>
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We meet Pres. Snow this wednesday and I'll be in Rome for the 4th of
July. Yay! For the package, I keep forgetting things I need haha. Oh well. I
guess nothing! We're doing great here and I love you all so much! </div>
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Love you mom!</div>
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--E. Heimuli</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236135697904231579.post-13920829137178141872012-06-25T21:27:00.002-06:002012-07-24T13:57:59.353-06:00Semana 80 - You Don't Know What You Have 'Til You Lose It<br />
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You would probably be very proud (and surprised) that I have definately grown a better appreciation for things that I have. These past 2 weeks I found that the frase "you don't know what you have 'til you lose it," rings very true when I battled constant flat tires and finally this past tuesday I was on exchanges in Rome and the missionary who came down to C-town broke the axel on my back tire. Since then we've walked miles upon miles everyday and at one point my feet were just two giant blisters. E. Newman is getting the REAL missionary experience haha. It also makes sense that this past week was the hottest it's been this summer...and getting hotter. It's ok though, cuz the branch generously offered to help us fix the bike so we'll be up and running soon!</div>
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Because of the bike situation we were a lot slower at working this week. We couldn't reach a lot of our appointments on time so that was really frustrating but things happen for a reason. One reason I believe is because of a lady named Barbara. We met her while she was sitting on the porch enjoying the shade. We said hello and she asked why we were walking in heat like this and shouldn't we be home somewhere haha. Long story short, we talked to her about the plan of salvation and if she would be interested in learning more and Barbara agreed. The spanish work has been keeping us busy so we handed her over to the sisters. Fast forward to Sunday and Barbara was there with the sisters! Sister Johnson told me later that Barbara had an awsome experience! That made me happy!</div>
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For us, we had no investigators to church but we had a few more LAs there so that was great! We're actually helping one of them, Gisele, set up the baptism for her 8 yr. old daughter, Synthia. We have to do it before they leave for Mexico July 14th.</div>
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The new president has not come yet, that's on the 1st of July. A big bit of information that I forgot to tell you: President Harding will be delayed in coming. He had surgery (a tumor removed the size of a football) so there is another guy filling in 'til he gets better--Elder Snow of the Seventy...formerly from the Seventy. So, I'm sad that Pres. Harding won't be here for a while, but it's also exciting to have Pres. Snow here for a bit.</div>
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I just wanted to share something I read this week. It was the talk by Elder Donald L. Hallstrom titled, "Converted to His Gospel through His Church." He said some very powerful statements like, "It is possible to be active in the Chruch and less active in the gospel." He also quoted a scripture that I liked--Mosiah 5:13:</div>
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"For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart?"</div>
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He then invites us to "couple prayer with constant study and humble pondering to continually build unshakable faith in Jesus Christ." As we do this, E. Hallstrom points out that "a sustained knowledge of and love for the 3 members of the Godhead are indispensible" and can help us build our foundation on the gospel. There is much more than that in the talk but I really enjoyed what he said there. We won't be sufficiently strong if we are not built on the gospel.</div>
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Well, it's been a long week and I can't remember everything that happened, but I'll let you know if i remember anything awsome!</div>
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Love you guys!</div>
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