Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Korea=no Halloween
Today starts a new transfer, and I'm staying in Mokdong! yeah! I know that this is were I'm supposed to be for the next 6 weeks, I'm excited for what is in store. Well the biggest thing that I wish that I could just talk to you all about for hours was our baptism on saturday. It was amazing. Sister Sung young sook and Brother Kim Tae Soon were baptized. What an amazing miracle it was for me to witness this miracle. The Lord truly prepared them to receive the message and the Holy Ghost testified of the Savior and the only thing that Sister Bergeson and I did was try and follow the promptings of the spirit.
His best friend baptized them. This friend, Kim Sung Kyu was baptized maybe 10ish years ago. He got married in the temple and his wife was in the MTC with a sister missionary named Sung Hye Young (Sung youngsook's sister) They are good friends. So they introduced her friend's sister to his friend. amazing. We were so grateful that he was able to come and perform the service. It was sat. at 1 some members couldn't come but so many came, even this inactive that we have been working with. Their daughter Kim so ee saw us when she walked in and started clapping, cutest baby in the world I'm pretty much obsessed. Two sisters gave really great talks on the holy ghost and baptism, sister bergeson sang "I feel my Savior's love" I rambled off on something and our Bishop talked about going to the temple next year and priesthood blessings.
She is just a rock and amazing the the brother is progressing so well, he is turning out to be a huge miracle. There aren't many adult males in our ward, we are wondering if he could be put in the bishopric in a couple months. Last night they took us out to real nice bulgolgi restaurant. It was just so fun and relaxed and to play with them. We talked about the new member lessons--he has an interview for the priesthood on sunday, she has visiting teachers, we shared Moroni 6:3-5 with them last night they read out loud together verse 3 I read 4 and they read 5 together, priceless. I'm not sleeping well at night because I'm just so happy for them. Briggsy, a mission is really hard, you'll see it, its been hard for me but it is the BEST thing I have ever had a chance to do, I am so happy seeing others repent and come unto Christ.
His best friend baptized them. This friend, Kim Sung Kyu was baptized maybe 10ish years ago. He got married in the temple and his wife was in the MTC with a sister missionary named Sung Hye Young (Sung youngsook's sister) They are good friends. So they introduced her friend's sister to his friend. amazing. We were so grateful that he was able to come and perform the service. It was sat. at 1 some members couldn't come but so many came, even this inactive that we have been working with. Their daughter Kim so ee saw us when she walked in and started clapping, cutest baby in the world I'm pretty much obsessed. Two sisters gave really great talks on the holy ghost and baptism, sister bergeson sang "I feel my Savior's love" I rambled off on something and our Bishop talked about going to the temple next year and priesthood blessings.
She is just a rock and amazing the the brother is progressing so well, he is turning out to be a huge miracle. There aren't many adult males in our ward, we are wondering if he could be put in the bishopric in a couple months. Last night they took us out to real nice bulgolgi restaurant. It was just so fun and relaxed and to play with them. We talked about the new member lessons--he has an interview for the priesthood on sunday, she has visiting teachers, we shared Moroni 6:3-5 with them last night they read out loud together verse 3 I read 4 and they read 5 together, priceless. I'm not sleeping well at night because I'm just so happy for them. Briggsy, a mission is really hard, you'll see it, its been hard for me but it is the BEST thing I have ever had a chance to do, I am so happy seeing others repent and come unto Christ.
Sunday night we met our Philippino investigator Roselle and set a baptismal date for Nov. 14, which we hadn't even thought about but it felt so right in the lesson. She reads the book of mormon everyday, and we still haven't gotteen the tagalog Book of Mormon so she is reading it in english. There are a bunch if phillipinos in the english branch.
Today we are going to the traditional folk village with Sister Toronto another one of her friends committed suicide, so heartbreaking. I ran a 7.2Km this morning. We have eaten so much food this week, Koreans are so generous with food, but sometimes it hurts. Jang Youngsook--our gospel principles teacher took us to VIPs the "american food" restaurant, I died it was heaven, pineapple, fajitas, guac, and ribs, I love her. Yesterday our russian member Natalia made us oatmeal with a hot dog on top of it. so cute. Love you all so much, pray for you always,
Sister Paige McDede Alsbury
Thursday, October 22, 2009
정 배움
This saturday at 1 is 성영숙 and 김태순 's baptism. They had their interview with Elder Seo last week, this is a wonderful miracle that I have been priviledge to watch for 4 months. We are so excited the ward is excited, they are excited. I'm so happy for the people in Helena getting baptised and to meet and fellowship them soon.
This there anything you need? How can I help my family and friends? I pray for you each morning and night, I love you all. I got a letter from Juliet this week, she's a sweetheart. We went to a meeting today with PJ Rogers, he's an american who served here and basicaly speaks perfect korean and he talked to us about learning Korean and korean culture, its amazing how much I have learned in the past 16+ months. We got new streetboards so I have carried these 3 big whiteboard things across Seoul and we have 2 appointments tonight, it will be good arm exercise. My contact fell out on the subway, I need to go to the eye doctor someday in the future. love you all
알스베리 자매
This there anything you need? How can I help my family and friends? I pray for you each morning and night, I love you all. I got a letter from Juliet this week, she's a sweetheart. We went to a meeting today with PJ Rogers, he's an american who served here and basicaly speaks perfect korean and he talked to us about learning Korean and korean culture, its amazing how much I have learned in the past 16+ months. We got new streetboards so I have carried these 3 big whiteboard things across Seoul and we have 2 appointments tonight, it will be good arm exercise. My contact fell out on the subway, I need to go to the eye doctor someday in the future. love you all
알스베리 자매
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
닭갈비--so delicious
Well thats it I'm not coming back to America. SWINE FLU lives!! Scary. I thought it was just something koreans were freaking out about because they love to overeact to everything. I think only the old people have gotten it. Maybe I should stay here where I am safe. I'll ask President. I saw the itinerary made me sick to my stomach. I don't really think about it. My mind has become a one track mind which is nice but I'm not as good at multitasking. It is below zero in Montana--ick. A couple nights ago it rained and was cold but no coat yet.
last night we were visiting this member 이용희 (by chinese characters her name would be dragon woman) anyway it was her daughters birthday, her husband is in Dubai as an engineer for Hyundai. Koreans are the most giving people ever. Its kind of ridiculous. She gave me a 한복 the korean traditional dress! I couldn't believe it, its so cool and amazing. She said the color doesn't match with her since she is older.
A couple weeks ago we met this lady on the street and she had met with missionaries like 10 years ago out in the country and went to Boise for 2 months and from the house she stayed could see the temple. She went to church twice. So yesterday we went to her house. She lives in Hyperion the fanciest apartment building I've ever seen. Its 48 floors, big security. I've wanted to go there for 5 months. It was like going to a 5 star hotel. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to live there. mokdong is already expensive for 김밥 We went it was really good experience. She's going to keep meeting with us, really likes a lot of things, its a really big miracle. Her names is 서은주 Seo eun ju
Also 성영숙 and 김태순 have dates for the 25th. They are so amazing, she is such a rock and he needs some love. A family baptism, I get the chils thinking about it. The members love them, it will be good for the ward and our other investigators, but mostly for them as they are able to receive a ordinance of salvation. these days I am finding much easier to express things in korean. Pray for them.
Okay here's a slightly traumatic story I dont' know if I should share. So yeah uh I have acne. So this week we went to the Hospital, they have an international clinic but since I spoke korean they took me to the regular part. It was trauma alone my companion was in the waiting room, then I all these people were talking about me and I was like "hey dude I understand you" oh well but the worst part was when they gave me shots in my face. See past emails for tangents on koreans and shots. So they gave me shots in my face, it hurt really bad I wanted to cry, really bloody and gross, I'll end it there.
General Conference was amazing. So many white people it was weird. I had a lot of questions that I was seek answers to which were all answered. I really thought and received guidance of what the Lord would have me do in the next 6 months, and trying to align my will with His better. I didn't have a milkshake not keeping with tradition but it was a good day nonetheless.
My heart is broken for Sister Daehn I'll keep praying for her. I remember learning about Mad Cow with humans at school its really bad. What can they do for treatment? I'll I know its the Plan of Salvation and the Atonement are true and real and the only way to happiness and eternal life is through the Savior. Everything will work out somehow. 사랑해요 xoxoox kiss nose hug
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
October 8, 2009
I kept praying for Jill and her marathon and figured since President didn't call she must have finished it. 화이팅!
good news. I bought 한복 hanbok but I bought it in a size one. My daughter will wear it someday. Before then I want to put it in a shadow box--art I think I want an asianized theme house. More than any souvenirs I would love it for you and dad to come back with me to korea to see what its like and to meet the people here. I got my hair cut and I forgot how much I love to have it done. Asian bangs look good I guess. It was only $20 which is expensive here.
We played soccer with our zone on saturday for 추석 It felt good to be competitive for once. I really like sports, I remembered that about me. But for the next 3 days I was so so so sore, my whole body ached and we only played for 2 hours. That night we went to 서초 for this traditional korean folk concert thing. Our whole mission came and so did the Seoul mission. I started crying during it because I just realized how much I love Korea so so so so so so infinitely much. I really don't want to leave this place but I want to see all of you so its weird.
So yesterday the Assistants call and ask me if I have any relatives in Utah named Reeder, "yeah sort of" Their investigator is the dad of the exchange student at the Reeder's house. CRAZY small world. He tried to explain it to the Assistants and they got confused. Something like daughter-usa missionary--mokdong. Small world huh. What is her name? Does she go to church?
I saw all of those pictures of Gold Creek and was blown away. I haven't really seen open space, and trees forests in so long. WOW we are really lucky to live there.
Today we had a sisters luncheon and I have to give a farewell testimony. 역시 I cried all the way through it. My mission really does mean the world to me its the best thing I've done in my life up to this point. Don't worry I'm actually very pro-marriage--something I want to do sooner or later. I have a testimony of the Savior, His Atonement, the Restoration, Its all true I know we have our specific trials for a reason. See Alma 38:5. I'm still so lacking but like President Utchdorf said, "Eternal life isn't a sprint, its an endurance race."
I just saw on lds.org CONCEPCION CHILE TEMPLE!!!!!!!! AHAHHHAHHH
So happy for them. I'm so excited for conference. Elder Choi the korean that spoke about rough kids becoming strong members--I know all of them. How amazing, this is the best. Love you all
사랑해
알스베리 자매
good news. I bought 한복 hanbok but I bought it in a size one. My daughter will wear it someday. Before then I want to put it in a shadow box--art I think I want an asianized theme house. More than any souvenirs I would love it for you and dad to come back with me to korea to see what its like and to meet the people here. I got my hair cut and I forgot how much I love to have it done. Asian bangs look good I guess. It was only $20 which is expensive here.
We played soccer with our zone on saturday for 추석 It felt good to be competitive for once. I really like sports, I remembered that about me. But for the next 3 days I was so so so sore, my whole body ached and we only played for 2 hours. That night we went to 서초 for this traditional korean folk concert thing. Our whole mission came and so did the Seoul mission. I started crying during it because I just realized how much I love Korea so so so so so so infinitely much. I really don't want to leave this place but I want to see all of you so its weird.
So yesterday the Assistants call and ask me if I have any relatives in Utah named Reeder, "yeah sort of" Their investigator is the dad of the exchange student at the Reeder's house. CRAZY small world. He tried to explain it to the Assistants and they got confused. Something like daughter-usa missionary--mokdong. Small world huh. What is her name? Does she go to church?
I saw all of those pictures of Gold Creek and was blown away. I haven't really seen open space, and trees forests in so long. WOW we are really lucky to live there.
Today we had a sisters luncheon and I have to give a farewell testimony. 역시 I cried all the way through it. My mission really does mean the world to me its the best thing I've done in my life up to this point. Don't worry I'm actually very pro-marriage--something I want to do sooner or later. I have a testimony of the Savior, His Atonement, the Restoration, Its all true I know we have our specific trials for a reason. See Alma 38:5. I'm still so lacking but like President Utchdorf said, "Eternal life isn't a sprint, its an endurance race."
I just saw on lds.org CONCEPCION CHILE TEMPLE!!!!!!!! AHAHHHAHHH
So happy for them. I'm so excited for conference. Elder Choi the korean that spoke about rough kids becoming strong members--I know all of them. How amazing, this is the best. Love you all
사랑해
알스베리 자매
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