So this week was much better than last week thankfully!

We helped our ward mission leader and his family move on Tuesday (in the pouring rain)  which was fun! Except they are the best and I am so sad I only knew them for like 2 weeks. But our new ward mission leader is a recent returned missionary so that will be great!  

Wednesday after district meeting we had exchanges! I stayed here with Sister Essig. I learned a lot. She was a STL for a few months and she is so great. She is an amazing example! We were able to teach Norman and Shervonne! Sadly still no baptism, but keep praying! We also found a new investigator #exchangemiracles Plus on the way to exchange back Thursday we got Sushi so I was happy! 

Friday we literally knocked on only 6 doors. We had a real busy day! A senior couple came up to give us stuff for the booth we had this weekend! They are from Seattle and know a nurse I had as a baby! I love small connections! They also took us out to eat! It was nice to get to know them better. 

Saturday our district did a farmers market booth..... epic fail. We were not allowed to talk to people unless they came to us. Like 3 people talked to us... in 4 hours 🙃  So probably won't do that again! But on an exciting note, our investigator Janice is on date for baptism!  

We ended the week with a movie night with Norman, Shervonne, and a member of the ward. We watched the hour long Restoration movie (which i love more and more each time i watch it) Shervonne said it made her want to finish the Book of Mormon before she went to bed, Norman still has issues. So we will continue to have faith and be patient 

Spiritual Thought: 

" We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." 

Well I just wanted to let yall know that I know that I was called to the best mission in the world. Seriously. I know this is God's work and I am just an instrument in his hands. I love you all and hope to hear from you soon❤❤

Sending Love,
Sister Jacobsmeyer💕
   

So this week was much better than last week thankfully!

We helped our ward mission leader and his family move on Tuesday (in the pouring rain)  which was fun! Except they are the best and I am so sad I only knew them for like 2 weeks. But our new ward mission leader is a recent returned missionary so that will be great!  

Wednesday after district meeting we had exchanges! I stayed here with Sister Essig. I learned a lot. She was a STL for a few months and she is so great. She is an amazing example! We were able to teach Norman and Shervonne! Sadly still no baptism, but keep praying! We also found a new investigator #exchangemiracles Plus on the way to exchange back Thursday we got Sushi so I was happy! 

Friday we literally knocked on only 6 doors. We had a real busy day! A senior couple came up to give us stuff for the booth we had this weekend! They are from Seattle and know a nurse I had as a baby! I love small connections! They also took us out to eat! It was nice to get to know them better. 

Saturday our district did a farmers market booth..... epic fail. We were not allowed to talk to people unless they came to us. Like 3 people talked to us... in 4 hours 🙃  So probably won't do that again! But on an exciting note, our investigator Janice is on date for baptism!  

We ended the week with a movie night with Norman, Shervonne, and a member of the ward. We watched the hour long Restoration movie (which i love more and more each time i watch it) Shervonne said it made her want to finish the Book of Mormon before she went to bed, Norman still has issues. So we will continue to have faith and be patient 

Spiritual Thought: 

" We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." 

Well I just wanted to let yall know that I know that I was called to the best mission in the world. Seriously. I know this is God's work and I am just an instrument in his hands. I love you all and hope to hear from you soon❤❤

Sending Love,
Sister Jacobsmeyer💕
   

Howdy Y'all! 

My week was filled with lots of sadness mixed with happy times #thelifeofamissionary

So basically SATAN IS THE WOOOOORST. Seriously he had no chill this week.

So we went and taught the couple who were on date for the 27th. We get there and asked Shervonne how her Book of Mormon reading has been. She was in chapter 9, so we talked about it. Then we asked Norman. He said he was done reading it, then ranted about how it's not true, and ranted about Joseph Smith, and a bunch of other things that broke our hearts completely. Bottom line is, he was excited for his baptism and went to do more research 🙃 Our job is not to force people into anything so we bore our testimony (which led to tears flowing) and left. We cheered ourselves up with Texas Roadhouse. Also while walking in we were talking about the country music that would be playing and I said too bad Tswift isnt country anymore. Then while we were eating Our Song played and I kid you not it was louder than any other song that played. (': 

The next morning Sister Christensen and I literally felt like we had been dumped. It was worse than high school😂 Nothing hurts worse than when someone you truly love gets deceived by Satan. Seriously h8 that guy. But it's okay because the next day we had interviews with the Alexanders like hello perfect timing. 

President told us to fight Satan one on one so that's exactly what we did 💪We went back on Saturday and it was like literally so different. There was no spirit of contention, it was calm and we were oh so confused. But good news!! Norman still doesnt agree with Joseph Smith, BUT he is willing to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. We can work with that. So no baptism this week but it's okay. And they came to church! So take that Satan! 👊 

Sunday we found 2 new investigators, a brother and a sister! So thats exciting! Then I got to talk to my family❤❤❤ I love them SO much. And I only cried once! Wahoo! 

Spiritual Thought:  "Adversity should not be viewed as either disfavor from the Lord or a withdrawal of His blessings. Opposition in all things is part of the refiner's fire to prepare us for an eternal celestial destiny." - Elder Quentin L Cook

Well sorry this email was kinda a downer, but hey it had a semi happy ending! We are looking forward to a better week! Thanks for the love, support and prayers! Y'all are the best!💕

PS I guess I typed the wrong zip code for my address so it is actually 924 Hawk Ridge Circle Winston-Salem 

NC 27103 😊 So feel free to send me anything! Have a great week! Love you! 

Sending Love,
Sister Jacobsmeyer💕
   

Hey y'all! 

So my new area is the bessssst❤ I am so thankful for the opportunity to be here! So my area is in Clemmons, NC. But it also covers  part of Winston-Salem and some other little towns. But the best part of all is there are lots and lots of people to talk to😊😭 

So Tuesday we got a ride down to transfers and I got to see Sister Hickenlooper (aka the sister I helped train / my favorite person) She is a STL now too! So I am pumped to see her at MLC! 

Our first day someone the sisters gave a card too last week called us and wanted to meet with us. That is so rare. So we were excited! The appointment was with a man and his wife. Basically he just taught us about other religions, but we were able to eventually teach parts of the restoration. We weren't able to set up a return appointment, but hopefully one day  they will be ready😊

So we have a couple of date for baptism, Norman and Shervonne who I LOVE. They have such a desire to learn and progress plus they are hilarious. They weren't able to come to church sadly, but crazy enough we were finding in a random area and right as we left they pulled in! So we turned around and caught up with them. Norman said he was already for church but Shervonne didn't get home till 3am for work and he said " I can't go without my squad" 😂 So we let him know that we were part of his squad too and he could come with just us! 

Now for some funny stories! So Wednesday we were knocking on a door and talking to this lady. She then informed me that a bug was on my face, so Sister Christensen brushed it off. It actually ended up going down my shirt 😂 Then that night I saw it bit my cheek! And I have about 10 on my legs and feet. I HATE BUG SEASON😭 

And then last night we went to send in our weekly numbers and we got out to the car and Sister Christensen forgot the keys in the (locked) church 😂😭 So thank heavens for Elders!! They came to the rescue!  

Also so crazy Sister Christensen and I have lots of connections. For starters we took the same communications class at BYUI. She sat behind me, but we never really talked. But craizer, her grandma lived in Overton! She worked for Overton power. My family even took pictures at her red barn ( the one by the train tracks by where VIP was). And yesterday while she was skyping home she found out that my dad did tile work for her grandma. Hahaha its crazy! But nothing makes me happier than when people know where Overton is ❤

Spiritual Thought: "Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels." 

My family is the traveling circus currently, so my skype didnt happen yesterday but will happen next week! Anyway just wanted to shout out my mom. She's pretty much the best. 😊  But what else is new?❤

Okay sorry this was 4ever long. I love my mission and this area and the work. God is SO good!! Love you all! 

Sending Love,
Sister Jacobsmeyer💕
   

Hey y'all! What a week! 

It wasn't super exciting but I will give ya some highlights

- We lead the Tuesday Night meeting! We taught Temples and Eternal Families ❤

- We had our last District meeting of the transfer and got free chik fil a after😍

- Dee became a progressing investigator (': It is so great when people actually keep their commitments! 

- Thursday was a struggle. We were both just frustrated with the area and how slow it was going. But we went to the post office that day and both had a package and it made it better ❤

- On Saturday we were just SO anxious for transfer news! We knew that the mission was short on sisters so some areas had to close and we figured Stuart was in the running. So we went about the day. After dinner we went out to go finding and our phone said we had a voicemail. We had no service bc boonies. So we drove until we had some and listened to it. President Alexander had called. So naturally we freaked out and called back. He asked me to be a Sister Training Leader in Clemmons which is still in my zone haha. It is the place I have had many sleepovers so I am pretty adjusted already 😉 As for this area, it will be combined with the Pilot Mountain area! Sister Charles will be working there! I certainly didn't  see any of this coming. I am actually still in shock. I thought I would for sure go to Boone or the Charlotte YSA area bc both full car areas. But great things are happening in Clemmons and I am excited to work there😊

Spiritual Thought: "The devil targets all men, but especially those who have the most potential for eternal happiness." - Elder Larry R Lawrence of the Seventy 

Well Stuart has had a lot of ups and downs. I grew a lot here, and learned a lot. I am thankful for the time I was able to spend here and hasten the work in this area. But I am super excited  for this next chapter! ❤ Oh! In case anyone wants to let me put my stationary to good use and write me my new address is  924 Hawk Ridge Circle Winston-Salem 

NC 27013

Love you all, have an amazing week! Don't forget to spoil your moms on Sunday!! 💕

Sending Love,
Sister Jacobsmeyer💕