tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18109202571706661442024-03-05T02:40:11.068-08:00Sister Katie Robison's Missionary BlogDoug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-2560732341602396092017-01-20T11:37:00.000-08:002017-01-20T13:15:31.059-08:00President Shield's Release Letter to President McClellen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear President McClellan, July 20, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am pleased to report to you that Sister Robison has served
honorably as a missionary in the Canada Toronto Mission. She willingly
represented the Lord in doing missionary work, and through her obedience, the
Lord has touched the hearts of the people here in Ontario: Church members,
fellow missionaries, investigators, and those of other faiths. She has been a
valuable instrument in helping the Lord move His work forward. In this process
of conversion and growth, Sister Robison has drawn closer to our Savior and has
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Please find enclosed the honorable missionary release
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We extend to you our appreciation for your support and hope
all who associate with Sister Robison will be strengthened by her spirit. Now
that she is returning home, we trust that her Church leaders will provide
opportunities for her to continue to serve the Lord.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With gratitude and love,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-18075312474939308672016-08-15T16:26:00.002-07:002016-08-15T16:26:55.278-07:00What Has My Mission Meant to Me.....A Letter to President Shields<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16.9px;"><b><span style="color: red;">What has the mission meant to me? Well, this is a big topic! Haha! </span></b></span></div>
<br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">As I reflect back upon the last year and a half, it's hard not to get overwhelmed! I have loved every moment of it! I have had a lot of downs and a lot of ups! I have been to my lowest lows, and probably my highest highs up to this point in my life! I am truly grateful for every moment! </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">The mission has really shaped me. I have learned SO much! I feel that I am finally starting to truly understand the Gospel. I am finally starting to really understand my purpose here on Earth and my relationship with my Heavenly Father and my Savior. Some of my most spiritual experiences have come as I have simply gotten on my knees and started talking to my Heavenly Father. Pleading with Him, seeking His help and guidance, and then listening to His counsel. </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I have truly had JOY as I have been able to serve God. I have been able to see His hand in the work. I have been able to see how He used us, His imperfect servants, to go about and DO the things that He needs Done! The best moments have been when my companions and I receive and act upon spiritual promptings and then see the fruits that come from those labors and the immediate tender mercies and miracles. </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">From the experiences that I have had, I have come to know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. He knows and loves me! Heavenly Father is my Father! He loves me just like my earthly father does, if not more! </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I know that the mission has helped to shape and mold me. I know that I will never forget these experiences and that it will affect the way I go about for the rest of my life! </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I am truly grateful for this time that I have had. I know that God loves us. I know that He sent His Son for us. I know that Jesus Christ has made salvation and even exaltation possible. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is really and truly the Lord's kingdom once again upon the earth. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and reading it daily will change our lives. I know these things because I have prayed. I have asked God. and I have tested it all out. Nothing can shake my foundation of these things. My foundation is in Christ. He is my rock and I will not step off. The Gospel is true. I know it. </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">These few words cannot express all of what I feel in my heart, but it is a start. I don't think I could ever put to words what the mission has truly meant. It has shaped and changed my life. I have been humbled and I am more prepared to go and do what the Lord desires of me today, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2087836007" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span>, and forever! </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I am thankful! Just so thankful! </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">Thank you President! For the example of you and your wife and for being here in the CTM with us! It is the best! I love it and I love you both! Press forward! The work is great and there is always more to do! It never ends! :) </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I close this email in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. </span><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">Much love, Sister Robison</span>Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-73089648440804845132016-08-15T16:21:00.000-07:002017-01-23T01:05:13.490-08:00Week 79 - The last and final email. How strange eh? :)<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: medium;">August 15, 2016</span></b><br />
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It was a busy busy week! We had exchanges <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2087835991" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> night to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2087835992" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span> night with the Hermanas! That means BUS AREA! I enjoyed being on the buses one last time! People on there can be crazy.. and awesome! Hermana Mosquera is SO full of energy and kept me on my toes and going! By the time we got to our last lesson on the exchange- which was all in spanish- I had to work HARD to not fall asleep because of the heat and just tiredness from working hard! It was hilarious! :) I didn't understand most of the lessons and the contacts, but it was a good fun day in the Spanish area! :) </div>
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After the session, we took pictures. And guess what! Elder Robison was there! Then something really awkward happened... we got permission to hug... SO FUNNY and SO STRANGE! I don't know how I am going to survive at BYU... What made it even better was President Shields came up and kinda awkwardly joined in... hahaha. I was dying. And everyone else was just sitting there watching it all happen. So funny. :) </div>
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We also had an appointment set up with a part member family. We didn't have their apartment number though, and they never answered their phone... so, we showed up at their apartment anyways! We, by the grace of God, got in. Then, one of the elevators randomly opened. Scary, but sweet! (Side note funny story. The Elevator began to close when Sister Smoot hopped in and it didn't stop closing! So, it closed. There we were. Her on the inside and me on the outside. Neither of us being able to see each other! No bueno! But then I pressed the button and it opened again.. :) Fun times!) We both thought about floor 4. So, to floor four we went! No, we didn't find the family. But, the first door we knocked on was a guy that used to go to the church in Brussels! What the! What are the chances of that ever happening? He was not interested at this point in time, but we were able to give him a card with our number and the church address. One day, he will come back! God is real my friends. </div>
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I had my departing interview last night. It was not at all what I thought it would be like... But, none the less, it was good! :) </div>
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Am I ready to come home? No.. But I don't think I really will ever be. I don't think it has hit me yet! haha! Ah! So scary. But, I am excited to see all of your faces and hug you all! :) I know that there is still work for me to do in the kingdom of God. For that reason I am excited to carry on and find new and creative ways to serve Him! The mission is over, but true discipleship never ends! </div>
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I am truly grateful for this time that I have had. I know that God loves us. I know that He sent His Son for us. I know that Jesus Christ has made salvation and even exaltation possible. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is really and truly the Lord's kingdom once again upon the earth. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and reading it daily will change our lives. I know these things because I have prayed. I have asked God. and I have tested it all out. Nothing can shake my foundation of these things. My foundation is in Christ. He is my rock and I will not step off. The Gospel is true. I know it. </div>
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In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-My "Funeral"... I pretty good at faking dead eh? :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-hahahahaha that one time I hugged my cousin and President Shields joined in....</span></td></tr>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-18522036398635340912016-08-14T17:58:00.002-07:002017-01-23T01:03:53.786-08:00Week 78 - Roses are Red and Violet is Baptized!<b><span style="color: blue;"> August 8, 2016</span></b><br />
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This week has been so long and so short all in one. It has been crazy! We've been inside a lot which has made it a little hard.. Feels like we had more meetings than we did lessons.</div>
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Things are just going, and time is just going, and I don't quite know what to do with myself other than just keep missionarying. ... I know that's not a real word, but that's all that I can think of at this point in time. :) </div>
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Violet was baptized this Saturday, and I wanted to take some time to write about her! She is just wonderful. Potentially one of the funniest people I have ever met.. hahaha, she just makes me grin from ear to ear! :) </div>
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Violet has been meeting with missionaries since before Christmas. At first, at least to my knowledge, it was more of a social thing. She liked having them over and she enjoyed how she felt. Shortly before I got to Mississauga, Violet turned herself over to the Lord and took a break from the missionaries. Then, right before I came in, she took back what she did. She noticed that something was missing. Since that time, she has been sincerely learning. She has learned and grown so much! We started over with the lessons and did our best to help her develop friendships and find friends and feel the love our Savior has for her! 4 months and many miracles, tears, and cigaretts later, here we are! :D Violet was able to overcome her addiction to smoke. Since after about the first week, we really haven't heard any thing else about her desires to smoke! God has really taken a more active role in her life. She is a changed person. She has so much more hope and purpose in her life. She is feeling better and looking better! She is just so awesome! I know as she continues to learn and grow, the gospel is going to continue to change her life and to help her! </div>
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The baptism went really well! The spirit was SO strong. One of the highlights of the service was the special musical number! Elder Flint and Sister Smoot and I sang "Lord I Would Follow Thee." Violet started to cry. It was hard to refrain from crying myself! AHhhh!!! I just love it! I love her and I am so happy for her!! Something else that was neat was that in her confirmation blessing, she was blessed to be able to follow the spirit to find someone to marry in the temple. ETERNAL FAMILIES! </div>
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So wonderful. THE CHURCH IS SO TRUE! This also makes me grin from ear to ear. The Lord is so wonderful. This work is so wonderful. I am thankful for this time that I have to serve with all my heart, might, mind, and strength! :) </div>
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We have a good week lined up ahead of us with 2 more exchanges, many lessons, my final district meeting, and lots of time to see lots of miracles! It will be good. I am excited. :) </div>
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Next week I will be sending President Shields an email all about what the mission has meant to me. I imagine I will just be forwarding it on. So, look forward to that! It should be a good one! :) </div>
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God loves you and so do I! Have a blessed and safe week! </div>
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Love you! </div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">The Church is true, the Book is Blue! </span></b><b style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: blue;">Sister Smoot and I with our Zone Leaders! </span></b><b style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: blue;">After our Zone Council we put on. Funny people. </span></b><b style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: blue;">Please also take special note of Elder Monson in the back. :P</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></b></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-125217823775158582016-08-02T23:22:00.003-07:002017-01-23T01:02:56.102-08:00Week 77 - God is so Good!!!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;"> August 2, 2016</span></b></span><br />
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**Warning, these stories might make little to no sense... I am not a good story teller.. But, it was cool, I promise!**</div>
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That night in planning, we had some time to fill and decided to go out and Blitz (hang up ESL flyers). When we started to think about where, a random plaza came to my mind. I first pushed the idea aside. But, a few more seconds went by and nothing else came, so I told Sister Smoot about my idea and we decided to go! I felt that it was an impression from the spirit, but I was totally confused. The plaza is not that busy of a place and neither is the street right in front of it. Usually we like to Blitz in busy and diverse areas so we can contact people as we do it and find those that are prepared! Well, we got to the plaza and decided to go in this little French Bakery to see if we could hang up a poster in there. As we went in we saw this guy that kinda looked familiar, but neither of us could place him. We had talked to the store owner and he respectfully declined us hanging anything up. So, we were about to leave when the familiar looking man approached us. (and of course, you can guess it who it was... (: ) It was Dan! Woah! Miracles! Here he is in this random little french bakery off to the side, far away from his home. And, here we were! In this little french bakery that isn't very buys, trying to hang up ESL flyers because that is where God told us to go. It was just so sweet. We were able to talk to him for a few more minutes and grab his number so that we could reach out and contact him come <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902170" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">next Sunday</span></span> when he and his family are back in town. </div>
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I am just so grateful! SO grateful for everything! haha! I love this work! I love seeing the hand of God in our lives so perfectly each and every day! Jesus Christ is real. God is real. The Holy Ghost is real. The Book of Mormon is true. The Church of Jesus Christ is on the earth today. Hallelujah!!! :) </div>
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I want to invite all of you to pray to recognize the little miracles and tender mercies in your life each day! I can promise you God will open your eyes as He has mine! He is so involved. We just don't always see it. :) </div>
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- We had a Jolly July District Meeting and even took a Christmas Card Photo! So fun. :) </div>
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-The Mississauga Libraries are no longer on strike! We are happy about that! And, Canada Post never went on strike.. oh Canada. How I love you. :) </div>
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-Yesterday was Ontario Day! Hence emails today. </div>
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-This week I ate Korean food for the first time. ... I am just really glad I am serving in Canada. I get a taste of all these different cultures, but there is still lots of normal canadian/american food. The mission has taught me that I can be a picky eater.. :) </div>
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-Violet will be getting Baptized <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902171" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Saturday</span></span>! We are so excited for her. She is doing awesome. She is truly converted. She still has lots to learn, as do all new converts, but she is so excited and ready for this step in her life. :) </div>
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-This week is going to FLY by! We have preparation day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902172" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Tuesday</span></span>, MLC <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902173" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span>, Exchanges all day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902174" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span>, Zone Council <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902175" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Friday</span></span>, and Violet's baptism <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902176" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Saturday</span></span>! Wooh! Crazy fun. :) </div>
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Time is winding down. I will be home on the 17th. It gives me even more of a reason to just be grateful for God's hand. I love the mission. I love the work. I love the people. I am just going to soak every second of it up and you should do the same! Life is precious. Let us enjoy it eh? :) </div>
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Have a great week! Take lots of love and care and luck and prayer! :) </div>
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xo Sister Robison </div>
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PONDERIZE: 2 Nephi <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1040902177" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2:25</span></span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-87578176861107597932016-07-25T11:57:00.002-07:002017-01-22T20:47:46.660-08:00Week 76 - Helloooooooo<b><span style="color: blue;"> July 25th, 2016</span></b><br />
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This week has been wonderful as always! My biggest goal right now is just to savor every moment of each day. It is the best! </div>
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We found out that Elder Ballard will be coming to Ontario on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_668744303" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 20th</span></span>! If things go how they are planned right now, I will miss him by just 3 days! So, I decided to just simply ask my mission president if there is any way I could stay. I don't think I will be able to.. I am pretty sure that my travel plans have been finalized and so forth, but, it never hurts to ask! :) </div>
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We went on exchanges with the Hermanas this week! Super fun! I was blessed to go to their area- THE BUSES! Blessed are the buses. Hermana Bahadur and I had a lot of fun. It was a really good day. We joked and lived it up, and also saw many tender mercies from the Lord.Their area is growing and it is so exciting to see! We are excited for them and their hard work. :) </div>
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We also went on exchanges with the Etobicoke Sisters! This time I stayed in Mississauga. :( (I love etobicoke!) But, it was a good day none the less! We had some great lessons with some wonderful people! We are excited to see them all progress! The funnest part of my exchange with Sister Anthony was when we went to contact a referral after dinner. They weren't home, so we started to work in the area. It was awesome! Almost no one answered their door which was not so awesome... but we were able to talk to some cool people and had a lot of fun while doing it all! :) </div>
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One of the highlights for the week! Sister Smoot and I went to contact a referral (we've received a lot of those lately. Blessings!) and they were not home. So, we started to talk to everyone we saw in the area! We were able to start talking with a lady named Rosie. We told her we share a 15 minute message with people about Christ, and she simply responded with, "Okay, let's hear it!" So, we started to teach the restoration! But, her kids were running around everywhere, and it was just scatterbrained. Before we got through it all, the conversation ended and they went inside. One of those things that happens as a missionary. </div>
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Well, after that conversation, it came time for us to start heading home. As we were walking back to our car, we passed a door, and Sister Smoot got a funny look on her face- like she was deep in thought. For some reason (the spirit) she felt like we needed to go knock on number 3. We love following the promptings of the spirit, and so of course we went and knocked on the door! A YSA guy came to the door. We started to talk to him about what we do as missionaries, and about how we help people strengthen their faith. We then asked him questions about his faith. He started talking about prayer and how he has received some answers to prayer. Directed by the spirit, we then connected that thought of prayer to Joseph Smith and his experience. We shared the first vision story with him right there on his door step, and the the Spirit was SO STRONG! The message we gave was simple and clear. The spirit testified boldly. It was so neat. :) It turns out he is originally from Cuba and speaks Spanish. So, the Spanish elders will be going back to teach him later this week. SO COOL! </div>
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It's experiences like these that I LOVE. Being able to see how we can be led by God to those who are prepared. We don't know where or who they are. We don't know what to say or do. But, as we listen to the promptings of the Spirit, God tells us and helps us. He leads and guides us! I am so grateful!!!! :) </div>
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I've been reading and studying my Patriarchal Blessing a lot this week. My oh my. I love it! So much comfort, direction, and peace come as I read those words. I am so sad that my time as a missionary will soon be over. But, at the same time, there is still so much work for me to do for God after. My service as a full time missionary might end, but my service as a disciple of Christ will never end! My purpose now will still be my purpose a month from now, a year from now, and in the far future. Helping other come unto Christ. That is what this life is ALL about. I am so grateful for that! :) </div>
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I love you all! So terribly much! I hope you have a great week and enjoy every moment of it! :) </div>
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PONDERIZE: your choice! (aka, I haven't found one yet... ;))<br />
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-27840224482908568232016-07-14T23:23:00.001-07:002017-01-23T01:02:08.631-08:00Week 75 - Oh My. Here You Go!<b><span style="color: blue;"> July 11, 2016 </span></b><br />
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This week was a party. We even saw Batman in his Batmobile on our way from Brampton. (pictures to follow) ;) </div>
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Anyways, good stuff! Besides the whole internally freaking out thing, I have been doing really well! I have been feeling the spirit strongly each and every day in the various things we have been doing. Cool eh?! Finally doing something right to have His companionship! :) haha, it's good. </div>
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Well, first off, my companion! Sister Smoot! Companion numero 12! :) She is awesome! She is from Kaysville UT! Yay! We are actually really similar and can relate in a lot of ways that I haven't been able to relate to other companions. So, it's awesome! We are enjoying it. :) She is just so cute and so good and just what I need for this next little bit! I am grateful. </div>
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Second, Mississauga! Our area is officially under renovations. We are turning lots of people over to the Lord. They just aren't quite ready. We spent a lot of time this week in weekly planning cleaning things out and preparing it all for a great transfer. It has been impressed upon both of our minds that it is time for us to pray and plead with the Lord for the desires of our hearts. Then, to get up and go out and work work work! As we've been praying to find those that are prepared, we have seen many wonderful miracles! Like what you ask? Let me tell ya'. :) </div>
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- Shalina! Shalina is Indian and, based off a conversation we had with her mom the first time we called, we are pretty sure she grew up Hindu. But, as we met and talked with her a little, she expressed to us that she has been going through a lot of challenges the past 15 years of her life and through it all she has come to know that Jesus is the Christa and that God is there. She had requested a bible through our website. When we showed up to give it to her, she was just filled with gratitude. We were able to talk and testify of the Book of Mormon as well, and invite her to follow Jesus Christ's example and be baptized! The spirit was so strong. It was wonderful. :) </div>
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-The TEMPLE! We received special permission from President Sheilds to go to the Temple with our New Convert Shaun! So, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_832011770" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> morning we got to go to the temple with the ward and support Shaun as she did Proxy Baptisms! Happy was the day Shaun got baptized. Happier was the day I saw Shaun in the temple being baptized for her beloved Grandmother. Filled with Joy. That is the only way I can describe how it felt. :) It was amazing! I am so grateful that I was able to be there. Creating Eternal Families is what the gospel is all about. Now, Shaun's not the only member in her family! And, all of her other family members are starting to learn about the temple becuase Shaun has sent missionaries to them! </div>
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" -<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mississauga is just an ongoing adventure. It's a city, with lots of skyscrapers + funny people. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_832011771" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span>, our investigator came down and was acting all weird in the lesson. She held up this mini crystal ball thing and told me that I was 'fuzzy'.... Well we pretty much ended the lesson and walked away, until she came over while we were talking to a guy, turned to me and started massaging my face!!!! Hahahaha I was like "Hey Andrenne... what are you doin?" ...She just kept saying "Don't worry my hands are clean." Needless to say that we are turning her over to the Lord for help... One day she'll be ready!</span></div>
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-We took a member to a lesson with us.... The GPS led us astray though and we ended up in the next city over- Etobicoke- at the airport. The member, Sis Ennever kept saying "There is no way she lives here." Are you sure? ;) I kept saying to Sister Robison "Man... I know you're going home soon, but I didn't know you wanted to go THAT badly." :P So silly. Nothing but good times on da mish."</div>
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In other news, We had MLC's and it was wonderful! President and Sister Sheilds are lovely. We love them already! :) Just good things going on. Good things happening. Love it. Love the missionary work. Love the Lord. Love it all. :) </div>
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Well, I hope you have a good week! Pictures to follow! Know that I love you all!! </div>
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xo Sister Robison :) </div>
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Ponderize: D&C 68:6</div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-52108634908134719662016-07-14T23:23:00.000-07:002017-01-22T20:45:26.792-08:00Week 74 - This week was LOCA!<b><span style="color: blue;"> July 4th, 2016 </span></b> <br />
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Transfer news came! I will be staying in Mississauga and training a new Sister Training Leader! Sister Smoot! I have heard so many wonderful things about her and I am really excited! She's served with many of my previous companions, so it's gonna be a party!!! :) Sister Nabhan will be going to Orangeville in the Berry Zone. I love her so much. She is a really awesome person. She is going to do great things there with a great companion! </div>
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This past week was, as almost always, crazy! Haha :) I spent the first 4 days out of the area on various exchanges! Lets see, with the YSA sisters, the Hermanas, and the Credit View sisters! They are just so great. All of them. I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to go on so many exchanges- as tiring as they may be. I learn so much from each sister and exchange. Some times I feel like they help me more than they help them... :) </div>
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Exchanges with the Hermanas reminded me of how absolutely scary and terrifying bus contacting can be, but also how wonderful and joyful the work can be as we forget about yourself and go to work! Talking to everyone on the buses was just SO much fun! Exhausting. But, so worth it. </div>
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On exchanges with Credit View, I was basically sick the entire time.. God really helped and blessed me and I am so thankful. We spent the day going from appointment to appointment. And when we came to our dinner appointment with a member, I was so exhausted and sick to my stomach that I couldn't even sit at the table. So, I slept on the couch while they all ate dinner, and then had some cinnamon sugar toast before we left. Haha, it is a meal appointment I will remember for the rest of my life. :) But, after resting, I felt MUCH better! And we made it out just in time to go to RAMAN AND MARIYAM's HOUSE! My recent converts from Etobicoke! Mariyam, like Kara, is super pregnant! We were able to go over and be there as the bishop gave her a priesthood blessing. So blessed. I am just so grateful! Raman and her are doing so well! They still have crazy work lives that often keep them from church. But, Mariyam is excited to be on Mat leave so she can attend! Raman holds the Melchizedek Priesthood and is going to strive to prepare to bless their baby girl after she arrives! :) Happy day. Happy day! :) </div>
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After those exchanges, both Sister Nabhan and I were basically dead... haha! Still feeling sick, we visitied with the mission nurse. I am pretty sure I was just super dehydrated. But, when I tried to drink water, it just made me feel more sick. That is when I learned that our bodies also need sodium! So, the mission nurse prescribed me some Potato Chips and Powerade! Just to be sure, I also received a priesthood blessing. Some really neat things were said that I wanted to share. I was promised that I would be able to finish the mission with power. I was told I would be a light to others and would be able to help many people as they work towards their next saving ordinance. The feelings that I had came from working so hard. I was blessed with more energy from the spirit and more energy and power as I talk to everyone I see. It was neat. I was really grateful for it. The priesthood is a powerful thing! :) </div>
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Okay, one last story. It's a good one, I promise! So, Friday evening, we had some extra time and we decided to go home and do some weekly planning. Sometimes, well, actually all the time, finishing weekly planning is a struggle. We just get busy with so many other things... Anywho! We had pullled in for the night until the Spanish Elders called and asked us to open the church for the Chinese Badminton activity. Before we left the house, Sister Nabhan prayed and asked to be sensitive to finding situations. I thought to myself, "Interesting!" So, we went there, unlocked the doors, drove home to grab some extra rackets, then drove back, delivered the rackets, and then started the drive home. Each time we had gone to and from the church, we passed a man just standing outside on the side of the street. Finally, as we passed him the final time, I couldn't help but think that we needed to talk to him. Knowing if I didn't I would regret it for the rest of my life, I flipped a U, and we drove back to him, rolled down the window of our Car and started chatting it up! His name is Lez and he loves Christ! By the end of the visit, he became a new investigator! We will be going back to teach him later this week. :) I feel like I've been able to reconnect with the spirit. I feel like I went for a time where I know that He was there, and I could recognize Him and the promptings He gave me, but it wasn't as strong or as present. I feel like it's back now. I am so grateful. :) </div>
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We got to meet the new mission President, President Sheilds, at MCC's this Sunday morning! He is awesome! I am excited to be so close and to continue to work with him and brake him in! :P He is a man called of God to be here and it is going to be awesome! </div>
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I am looking forward to this week and this transfer. Time is precious, and so are souls! So, the plan is to get out there and get it done! Leave nothing left. Most importantly, remember the Savior- who He is, and who I represent. It will be one for the books! Well... Journal. :) </div>
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Have a great week! Love you all! :) </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-60864462377215998622016-06-27T10:55:00.003-07:002017-01-23T01:01:30.597-08:00Week 73 - We Can See Miracles If We Believe!<span style="color: blue;"><b> June 27, 2016</b></span><br />
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This week was a blast. Many things happened. For one, my companion woke up one day hung over on her new drugs. For two, I got the package and I LOVE IT! For three, we went on many more exchanges! And, the list goes on! :)<br />
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Here comes the beginning of week 6 of transfer 12. Crazy! Things in Mississauga are going really well! We have seen so many miracles and tender mercies this week! It has been a pretty stressful one for some weird reason... Just some adjusting with various things going on. But, through all of it, God has definitely shown us His hand! </div>
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Yesterday morning, I woke up feeling somewhat stressed and overwhelmed. With the way our Standards of Excellence work, much of it comes down to getting investigators, new converts, and returning members to church. Stressful! People and their agency play a large part into it all! This previous week, Sister Nabhan and I were working as hard as we possibly could to get others to church. We are just tired of not having any one there! So, we switched our methods. We got members out to as many lessons as possible, and made sure that, come the end of the lesson, the member bore their testimony on the princpile taught, and then invited the person to church. We have been promised success by a Member of the 70 (Our Mission President), when we do this! So, going into <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_278804790" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>, we though for sure we were going to have many people at church, or at least enough to hit our goals. </div>
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Come the start of Sacrament meeting, our New Converts were both there- Deneil and Shaun! (They're awesome. They are both preparing to go to the temple in the next 2 months!:)) We also had a few returning members there which is always great to see! But, we lacked investigators. We knew of at least one on her way, so that was good. But, as for all the others, it didn't look like any others would be joining us. I have to admit, throughout part of the meeting I felt defeated. A little discouraged, and a little frustrated. We were working so hard! I started praying to God. Just praying for a solid investigator, solid people that would come to church and progress in the Gospel so that we could help them come unto Christ! And little did I know, my companion was individually praying for the same things! Then, right before the sacrament started being passed, a young mother and her son slipped in. My companion and I and the Bishop spent the rest of the meeting eyeballing her and trying to figure out if she was a member or not! At the end of the meeting, we practically jumped out of our seats and to her side to talk to her more. She was not a member!! She came out to church because one of her friends in Brampton had been encouraging her to come and so, she thought she would finally take up the offer. We were able to briefly talk with her, and set up a time to see her next week to give her a tour of the church building. It was such an answer to our prayers! God is so good. SO good. </div>
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I learned a valuable lesson. As we do all that we can, God will not let us fail. It is against His nature. The closer I get to the end, the more real 1 Nephi 3:7 becomes. We all have access to so much power as we partner with God to do His work. He is wonderful. We are just grateful. :) </div>
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God is moving His work forward and I am so grateful to see all the little miracles and all the little ways these people are progressing! </div>
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Another tender mercy was exchanges in Etobicoke. I was able to see many people that my companions and I had started working with towards the end of my time there. It was wonderful! They have all progressed so much! It's true that as missionaries we never quite know the impact we will have on the people in the areas where we serve. Being able to be around Etobicoke has taught me this. Our influence is far greater than we think or even know. :) </div>
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Something else of note! I almost forgot! Which, I don't know how since I will remember this for the rest of my life! Sister Nabhan and I teach Daily Dose/ESL each week, twice a week. This particular time, we had very few numbers, so, we combined our classes. At the end, we split off for questions. Sister Nabhan worked with a few of the advanced students while I worked with on of our not so advanced students. Her name is Min. She if from China. Out of A, B, and C, her English is a B. She is just wonderful! We were going through the pronunciation on some of the words when she stopped to talk to me. For the next 15 minutes, she relayed, in her broken English, how she would like to join the church. She is not religious at all, but everytime she comes to the church, she just feels different. The words she used were hyper and happy. She expressed gratitude for always feeling of our love. She said that when she is here, she feels our love a lot. She feels like the pain is gone. She feels like we are all happy. It makes her feel hyper and just good. I wanted to cry. I was so happy. So so grateful I could be there for this special moment. Like I said, it is one I will remember for ever. After she left, we quickly called the Chinese Elders, and they were able to start teaching her after our <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_278804791" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> class. :) </div>
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Helping others come unto Christ is just the best. Sorry this was so long and scatterbrained. It was just a wonderful week with so many wonderful things. I am so thankful. The Lord is really blessing us as we are doing all that we can in His work! :) </div>
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I love you! Have a great week! Have fun at the Wedding! No cold feet Nate! Kara, don't pop! ;) Kelly and Karly, take selfies with my card board cut out and send them to me! :P Mom and Dad, enjoy it! Justin, take lots of luck man! :) Love you all more than you know! </div>
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PONDERIZE: 3 Nephi 27:29</div>
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-Sister Smith! She is so so wonderful. I don't know if you remember an email probably about a year ago about a women with one leg who hadn't been able to attend church for the sake of her marriage? Well, this is her. I was able to visit with her twice before getting transfered out. She has also now been to the temple for baptisms and is working towards endowments in September with her brother and his wife whom she had invited back to church once she returned herself. Our influence spreads farther than we all know. :) I LOVE IT! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brother Nate gets married this coming Saturday. This will be very hard for <span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.8px;">me to miss. At least I know that my image will be there. I will be thinking a lot</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.8px;">about him and will keep he and Maddie in my prayers!</span></td></tr>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-16515569719649811462016-06-20T23:40:00.003-07:002017-01-23T01:00:37.795-08:00Week 72 - Communication is Key<span style="color: blue;"><b> June 20, 2016</b></span><br />
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We began the week with exchanges with the Credit View Sisters! Sisters Allred, Capener, and Melesiea! (There was an ET. Sister Edwards went to the Hamilton Zone and Sister Meleisea joined these sisters!) They are wonderful! We got to do some gardening with other missionaries which was fun! Sister Meleisea is still struggling with headaches, but is hanging in there and just being awesome and fun and wonderful as always! :) </div>
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The next day, we had our final Zone Conference with the Claytons, as well as my final Zone Conference in the mission. Strange... At the end, I gave what they call your departing or 'dying' testimony- all the missionaries that go home before the next bear their testimony... What the? Am I really that old to do that...? I guess... It was good though. I had a lot of past companions and good friends there. I love them! And, I love the Claytons! They are great! The Zone Conferene was a little unique... At the end, they gave us marriage advice. It was funny. They are cute. :) </div>
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Then, the day following, we had exchanges again! I went on exchanges with Sister Bell! I just love her. Still do. Always will. She will always be know as the only companion i've had (at least up to this point) that has proposed to me. mostly jokingly. Mostly... teehee :) haha! I always learn so much from her! I am so glad she is my STL <3 :D </div>
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Other notable things- We, the missionaries in the mississauga ward (us, our DL and his companion, and the 3 assisstants) got to judge the ward chili cook off! Talk about pressure! haha! Every chili I tasted, I just compared to Dad's. His is still the best in my mind! mmmmm. :)</div>
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The one thing I have been learning the most this transfer in so many different ways is how important it is to communicate. Communication is key. It will get you far in life. That is all I have time to say on that note! </div>
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Other than that, nothing too crazy! Just regular missionary life! Helping my companions with some of her health problems, and just working through it together. I am so thankful for my healthy body. I have been greatly blessed. </div>
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Well, that is all for this week! I don't really know what I wrote... but, I am out of of time! I Know that God loves you and knows you! He is really there! There is a plan for you! </div>
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LOVE YOU ALL! </div>
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live long and prosper. especially in the gospel. <span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> (1 nephi </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_191320632" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 12.8px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4:13</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">)</span></div>
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xo, Sister Robison </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-33540035672286230602016-06-13T11:30:00.003-07:002017-01-23T00:59:24.888-08:00Week 71 - Woooooh! What a Week!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;"> June 13, 2016</span></b></span><br />
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All in all, we had 3 exchanges (one after the other after the other) and a baptism! All good things! Just stressful and draining. :) </div>
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The sisters this week were all great! It was fun! I got to spend <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244650" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span> in Churchville YSA with an amazing sister there! Sister Paulsen! I love her to pieces! She is just the best. Then, I got to spend half of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244651" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday</span></span> and half of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244652" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span> with Hermana Bahadur in Mississauga! She is great too! This is her 3rd transfer, but 1st transfer speaking spanish. INTENSE! Language missionaries are so COOL! There is a reason I was called to English work! Then, I got to spend <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244653" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span> evening and almost all day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244654" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> with sister Kehrer in Etobicoke! I love Etobicoke. :) mmmm. Warms my heart! It's fun to be back in the same old apartment and see some of the members! Their area is on fire and it is awesome! :) </div>
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Well, this all brings us to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244655" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>! Shaun was baptized for the remission of her sins!!!! Yay!!!! :) She is just so awesome. When we asked her who she wanted to baptize and confirm her, these were the words that came out of her mouth:</div>
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Yes. I did strategically space that on purpose. It is just so great! Look at it! She is the best. She is preparing to go to the temple in July to do baptisms for her ancestors that have passed on! She sent a media referral to Jamaica so missionaries can contact her father there. She introduced her mom to the missionaries in her area at her baptism <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244656" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Saturday</span></span>. She is excited for the gospel to link her and her family together forever! </div>
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One of the other great things (besides her sharing the gospel with her family) was that in her confirmation blessing <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_936244657" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span>, she was blessed the she would be able to find and marry a man in the temple and be sealed together for all eternity. SO HAPPY! To think about how this is just the beginning for her is SO COOL! AHHH! :) I love it! I love the gospel! It is so true! It is all about family. So cool. :) </div>
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So, stressful. But, wonderful. It was a great week. I learned so much from the exchanges I went on. I learned so much from the meetings we had. I learned so much from my awesome and patient and loving companion! I learned so much in my personal conversations with God while on my knees. Just learning, and living, and loving it. </div>
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I want to invite you to take a moment and talk with God today. He loves you. We wants to bless you. Ask for his help. 'Pray like it all depends on God, and work like it all depends on you!' </div>
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Another great week to come! I love you! Enjoy having my cardboard cut out at home! I am looking forward to the family pictures and everything else! ;) </div>
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Loves! </div>
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xoxo Sister Robison </div>
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We have been so blessed this week! It has been quite a busy one. We have been able to have many wonderful lessons with many wonderful people! We have also had the change to interact with President and Sister Clayton quite a bit! :) I shall explain. </div>
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Mission Leadership Council was held <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_330376407" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span>. It was the last one with the Clayton's. :( We will miss them so much! I believe they will fly out on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_330376408" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 30th</span></span>. President and Sister Shields will arrive on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_330376409" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 28th</span></span>. We are excited for them to come and join us in the great work here in Ontario! I know they will be wonderful and steer the mission in the direction it needs! </div>
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-Turn your doubts into questions. Sister Clayton spent about an hour with the Sisters talking to us about this very subject. She expressed how we need to take things that might be doubts, and simply turn them into questions. Then, we need to use all of our resources (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mormon.org&source=gmail&ust=1465317886172000&usg=AFQjCNESvDWVyzrLvjT7dklDVJ0yJdkyRg" href="http://mormon.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mormon.org</a>, the prophets, parents, leaders, scriptures, Heavenly Father, etc) to search out the answer for ourselves. As we do this, we turn something negative into something positive. She stressed how important this was to help us become truly converted disciples of the Lord and to become truly converted to the gospel. And, to be prepared to be parents one day to questioning children- to help them build their testimony and foundation. </div>
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-Stand on your Foundation. This is President Clayton's new favorite thing! It is wonderful. He talked about what our foundation is made of- the experiences we've had in the gospel, the revelation we've received from God, the times we've felt the spirit, the times we've felt love from our parents, the time we've found answers or comfort the scriptures, and so forth. All of these things that have come from Heaven contribute to our foundation. He then stressed the importance of not leaving, stepping off of, or abandoning our foundation. Don't doubt the things God has told you. Don't leave them. When people do, they become much like the people in Lehi's dream who wander around in the mist, confused and lost. As missionaries and members, it is our job to have a strong and solid foundation. Be the light in the darkness, and invite others to come and join us! Helaman <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_330376410" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:12</span></span>. :) I really appreciated both of these thoughts! </div>
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I just adore the Claytons! It was nice to be able to learn from them and see them so much this past week. After the lesson we were able to sit and talk with them for a few minutes. It is going to be hard for them to leave, that I know. But, they are on to great things. We are going to miss them. So so terribly much. But, like I said, we are also looking forward to the Shields! They are going to be great. I am grateful that I will have some time to learn from them and their examples! :) </div>
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I love this work. I love being a missionary. I love being able to serve the Lord. I love my companion- she is hilarious. I love this ward- the members are so great and so willing to help and support and friendship everyone we are working with! We love the bishop- he backed us out of our parking spot yesterday after church when it was absolutely pouring. We love serving the sisters here and look forward to the 3 exchanges we have this week. We, especially I, just love it. I am excited to keep loving it for the time I have left. </div>
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God is good. So good. Pray to Him. Let Him know what's up. He will help you and bless you because He loves you. I testify! </div>
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We've recieved 5 messages from SLC about a media referral- Ethel. So, we decided to make her priority and went to drop by her <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_330376437" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Tuesday</span></span>. She is a very busy lady and it just so happened she was home! She let us in and we started to share a quick restoration. Before we had begun she had remarked how she thought that people like us were trying to contact her a lot- even some boys. We had just brushed it off because there are a lot of JW's and others that do the same thing we do and often times others mistake us for them. Anyways, we come to the end of the lesson when Ethel's phone starts to ring. Someone was calling from the buzzer downstairs. She picked it up, and we heard our District Leader and his companion on the other side. Sister Nabhan and I started dying. It was so funny! They came up and gave her another Bible. They were shocked to see us there. It was great! :) </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-78507304628051240152016-06-06T10:10:00.003-07:002017-01-22T20:37:28.643-08:00Week 69 - My 9th cousin 3 times removed says "This will be the best transfer ever!"<b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: large;"> May 30, 2016</span></b><br />
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Things here in the big and lovely Mississauga are going well! We have seen so many miracles lately! So much to say, and not enough time! We will see how much I can crunch out! ... :) </div>
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My New Companion! Sister Nabhan! </div>
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She is awesome! She came out a transfer after I did. She is the closest companion in mission age that I have ever had! Kinda weird.. but cool! ... we just spent way too long on Relative Finder and found out that we are 9th cousins 3 times removed! .. I also learned that I am practically related to everyone in the mission! And, all 12 of the current apostles! :D Teehee! fun fun! </div>
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Shaun! Baptismal date: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1900286427" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 11th</span></span>.</div>
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She is so cool! A little while ago, she just walked in to church one Sunday! It was great! Missionaries had worked with her at some point. She lives like a two minute walk from the church and is now so so excited for her baptism! She is Jamican, in her 30's, and she is hilarious! :) She loves to shop, and clean, and read! In the past week or two she has read half of 1st nephi, and all of 2nd nephi! She is just soaking it all up! We love her! </div>
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Violet kills me! She is so funny! She has been through a lot of hard things in her life. A lot. She has some trust issues, and it is understandable! Her biggest trial to overcome right now is smoking. She smokes about a half pack a day and so we are really working with her on overcoming that! She has been taught by missionaries for a while. She had turned herself over to the Lord for a little while, and then decided to come back right before I got transferred in. Since then, she has REALLY been progressing and making those changes in her life that she needs to! She is actually learning and seeing the difference that it makes. It is so neat. </div>
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They are great! I am so grateful the Lord has given me this opportunity to help them and work with them! </div>
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Things with exchanges and Sisters continues to be crazy! We are over 5 companionships this transfer which makes for 11 exchanges total! Things will be a little tighter and a little more stressful, but all that much better! :) We love these sisters and just want to do all that we can to help! </div>
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I was able to go on exchanges with Sister Edwards this weekend. My Baby from Welland! She is doing well! It was so fun to see her progress! She has grown a lot! I am so thankful for her! :) She is just a crack up. We had a good time! </div>
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Something else of note is that we lost the Mandarin sisters in the ward. For a short time, the Chinese speaking AP's will be covering the area until numbers in the mission go back up. So, now Sister Nabhan and I have to cover both of the ESL groups! I took the lower class, and she took the higher class (we had originally covered the higher class as a companionship.) I love these people! They speak little to no English, but they are great! It is so fun to be there with them and to teach them! We use a program called Daily Dose which focuses on Conversational English. Google it. I am sure you will find something. The huddles are fun though. My group is primarily Chinese so it just makes me giggle! :) </div>
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Things are going well! Unfortuately I have no more time. Sorry! But, know that I love you all so much! Shout out to Justin for graduating! And to Kelly for Graduating! You both are stellar! And shoutout to all you other family members and then soon to be family members! I love you and pray for you all each night! :) </div>
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Take care! And pray sincerely! (Something that I learned I was very much lacking this past week or two. As I have repented and changed, I can tell you it really makes a difference! So, do it! It is one of the many keys to inviting the spirit into our lives and receiveing answers to our prayers! :))</div>
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Ponderize: your choice again! Sorry... haven't found one yet.. :[] </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">-Sister Nabhan and I have not taken any pictures together yet... We will repent! </span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-58904710673079275672016-05-28T23:58:00.001-07:002017-01-22T21:18:53.995-08:00Week 68 - Transfer News<span style="color: blue;"><b> May 21, 2016</b></span><br />
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I will be staying in Mississauga! It's a good place, I'm excited :) My new companion will be Sister Nabhan! She is great! She's been my Sister Training Leader a few times before. We have a funny relationship. We were just really good friends after one awkward interaction. Haha... I can't really describe it, but it will be good! :) </div>
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Soooo what to say? I feel like I just talked to you..! Haha! </div>
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Exchanges with Sister Paulsen in Churchville YSA! YSA is awesome! Oh my. So many prepared people there. So many. Just friendly and good people. Sister Paulsen is awesome. I adore her. This is her first transfer, and she is already such a great missionary! Just all around awesome. I am excited to continue to see all that good that she will do! :) </div>
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Exchanges with Hermana Meyer! I just want to learn Spanish now. In one of our lessons, we read Joseph Smith History verses 10-17. Sister Meyer had me read a couple verses. I had no idea what I was saying, but, he invited us to come back, so it must have been okay! haha! I was also told that I have a really good accent. So, who knows. I might just come home fluent! Jokes. But still. I want to! Anyways, it was fun. I love the bus. I love Spanish people. I love it all! </div>
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One Thing That I've Learned This Week: Returning from a mission is going to be hard. </div>
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I have talked to so many people this week in various settings who have all expressed to me how hard it was to come home from the mission. ... fun. haha. I am just taking it one day at a time. Striving to soak up every moment that I have and just trusting that everything will work out how it is supposed to in the future. </div>
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I just love Sister Bell. She has taught me so so much this transfer! Part of me is afraid I will fall back into some bad habits that she helped me to brake... But, with the Lord on our side, anything is possible! Repentance is real. Now is the time for me to take everything I've learned and continue on! I am just so grateful to Sister Bell. She is awesome. </div>
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Well, I think that's all for this week. I hope you have a great week! Stay safe. Keep reading, praying, and going to church. The Lord is with you! </div>
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Ponderize: D&C 17:99-100 It is President Monson's most quoted scripture. President Clayton used it in a Specialty Leadership Training we had this past week. Diligence is key! </div>
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-Our silly district. All Spanish missionaries, and then us! </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-64288969477562567822016-05-18T15:30:00.002-07:002017-01-23T00:58:34.504-08:00Week 67 - This Week Was A Blur!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;"> May 16</span></b></span><br />
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First off, Welcome home Sister Heidi Robison! You are awesome. I am grateful for you example! :) I love you so much! </div>
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Second off, Soon to be Elder Robison! I hope everything is going well! It's official. While at the mission office with my companion, we looked at people coming in/going home in the next few transfer, and your name was definitely there! Woot woot! We are excited for you! :) </div>
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This week was loca. haha! So much happened. </div>
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We had exchanges at the beginning of the week, and I got to stay in Mississauga for it! Yay! Sister Capener. She is just finishing her first 3 months of the mission! OH my. She is a GREAT missionary! :) I love her! She has a great desire to walk by faith and help others to come unto Christ! While with her, we found 4 new investigators! Blessings! Exchange miracles are so real. I am grateful I get to see them all the time! :) </div>
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So, as you all know, Deneil was baptized this pas<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_57149812" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">t Saturd</span></span>ay, and was then confirmed as a Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_57149813" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">s on Sund</span></span>ay! Deneil's a Mormon! :D haha! It was a happy day. Deneil is so prepared. He's been searching for a church most of his life and has such a solid testimony that this truly is Christ's church on the earth again today. He has received many personal witnesses and is so happy to be apart of it! We are excited to see him continue to learn and grow in the church, and to set an example for his wife and family members. </div>
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Life here in the CTM is good. Most of the time I just forget that I am coming home slightly soon... It's just not on the forefront of my mind, and I'm hoping it stays like that! It's such a blessing to help others come unto Christ. It is fulfilling and I truly feel closer to the Savior through it all. I love it. I love being a missionary! </div>
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I love Sister Bell. She is an amazing missionary. She continues to help me draw closer to Christ and give more to the work! She is cool and I also hope that I will be able to continue to serve with her! </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-73364283969071989112016-05-18T14:52:00.000-07:002017-01-03T12:49:42.654-08:00Sister Heidi Robison's last letter from England<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 16pt;">May 2, 2016<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;">“Well this is Awkward…”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> This is officially the last email you will get from Sister </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Robison....THAT IS SO SAD!!! I can't even put into words how I'm feeling right now, it is all very very surreal to me that my 18 months is actually up. This has been the fastest and most rewarding 18 months of my life. Being at the end of my mission, of course everyone is asking me about the lessons I've learned and how I've changed on my mission. And boy, I have learned so much and I have changed so much! Overall there is SO much I could say in this email, I could go for days with all the lessons I've learned from my mission, but I guess that can wait for 10 days and you can all stay up all night listening to my testimony :) but until then, here's a bit of what I have learned the most!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> One of my favourite scriptures is Mosiah 3: 19 "For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord, and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father."<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> This is a scripture I have read time and time again on my mission, but I feel like it describes what my mission has been for me. Missions aren't easy, nor will they ever be easy, because Satan is trying every possible way to stop this work from moving forward, but I feel that over my mission I have constantly been putting off the "natural man" to become the daughter my Heavenly Father needs me to be. This isn't an easy task, any member of the church could testify to you of that. It involved a lot of tears, a lot of heartache, and a lot of asking "why?" But one thing I know is that as you rely 100% on the atonement, it is possible. I don't understand the reason why some things are the way they are, but what I do know and understand is that </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">I have a loving Heavenly Father who has provided a way for me to return home to him. I am in no way worthy for that at all, but oh how I am so very grateful for my Heavenly Father for providing a way for each of us unworthy creatures to return to him through his son Jesus Christ. Life is often referred to as a "test" or a "refiners fire" and something I've learned is that the closer you get to Christ, the harder the test becomes, and the more you are refined, because </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Heavenly Father knows you can get through it. We should take every trial that is placed in our life and shoot for joy because our Heavenly Father has provided it to us as a way to continue to put off the natural man and choose to yield to the spirit and work through things with the atonement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> My overall goal of my mission from the day I got my call was to return home and simply be Christlike, I wanted to be someone who others could see the light of Christ through, I wanted to be someone who would act as he would, and be someone that anyone could tell without question that I believe and follow Jesus Christ. Now I don't know how well I've done at this, I still have a lot that I need to work on, but what I do know is that I have gained a firm conviction that Jesus Christ is my saviour and redeemer. He is my rock and as I put him and his gospel first in my life I will get through anything. It is possible to acquire these attributes, but like I said it isn't easy. But hey, life was never meant to be easy right? I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and is true. This book, as you know, has changed my life. If it weren't for the Book of Mormon then I wouldn't know my saviour like I do. When I got to Sutton I made it a goal to start using the BoM more in finding, and ever since then I have used it every single day and taught hundreds of people about why it's so important. As a missionary, I have gotten into the habit of always having a BoM in my left hand whenever we leave the flat. It is just always there and always ready to use. There have been a few days where I have forgotten it, or its in my bag, and I feel naked without it in my hand. I feel like I can't talk to people cause I don't have it to refer to, and I feel useless. This is very similar to our everyday lives. We have to have the BoM close by us, we have to be reading it for 30 minutes a day to stay safe in this world and to keep the armour of God around us. It is what provides us with the answers to our questions and it helps us to know the purpose of this life. The BoM is important people!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> You know, it's a sad day to see your time serving the Lord end. I cry a lot now and kind of go into panic mode a lot...I don't know what my future has in store for me, but I know wherever it takes me I will be a follower of Jesus Christ. Thank you so much for all the prayers you have sent my way over my mission. They truly do help and I know that they have helped me do the work I have done. As I have pondered my mission and born my testimony of my mission many times this week I have felt the spirit confirm to me I have done what the Lord needed me to do. Am I sad? Yes. But at least I can look back with joyful memories from my mission.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> Oh, and this week was really good too! Most of our investigators dropped us, so that was sad, but it didn't stop us! We had zone training, I went on exchange with Sister Bills and basically cried the whole exchange cause I don't want to go home, and then we went to Eastbourne for an exchange as well (I also cried there cause it's the last time I'll see the English Channel as a missionary). But I can fill you in on all the details when I get home!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> I love you all, I love my saviour, and I will forever be grateful for the time I have been able to spend in England serving the Lord and helping others to come closer to him!<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-63208814779829128082016-05-18T12:18:00.000-07:002017-01-22T21:18:16.034-08:00Week 66 - Please Enjoy These Rambles... :)<b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: blue;"> May 9</span></b><br />
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I loved seeing you all yesterday! I just adore you all and miss you! Just know how great you all are! </div>
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So, I don't have much time... we are going to Toronto today and want to spend as much time down there as possible! SO, we will make it brief. </div>
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This past week on Tuesday we had MLC! Mission Leadership Council. It was great! I never realized how involved the leaders of the mission are! I am so grateful for it. </div>
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Something that really stood out was said by President Clayton: "Don't give Satan place at the table." </div>
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Often times in this life, there are lots of things we are trying to overcome. With the help of Christ and the atonement, we can overcome it! Once we do it, the important thing is to stop dwelling on it. Forgive forget and move on. As we look back and dwell on those things, we are allowing Satan to come back in and bring all that guilt and those same bad or unwanted feelings back in. So, as we use the atonement, whatever it may be for, we need to make sure we move on! Don't give Satan place at the table by dwelling on things of the past. It can be applied in a million ways! I love it! :) </div>
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Deneil had his baptismal interview yesterday and passed! We are so excited for him to make convenants with his Heavenly Father this upcoming Saturday at 7! It is going to be awesome! He is so ready. :) </div>
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I do love Sister Bell. She is just the best. She is teaching me so much and helping me to draw closer to the Savior just by being who she is! :) She's a keeper! She may or may not have asked me to marry her a week ago... haha, it was funny. I just laughed and moved on... :P </div>
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Just know that I love you! Sorry for the short letter.. But things are good! We have some good exchanges coming up. Some great people we are looking forward to meeting with. And we know we will see miracles as we continue to do all that we can! The Lord will provide! </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-88203826798361286162016-05-02T10:38:00.000-07:002017-01-23T00:57:32.271-08:00Week 65 - MIracles Abound!!!<b><span style="color: blue;"> May 2, 2016</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">It has been great. We've seen so many miracles. The work of the Lord is really going forth and I am so thankful He trusts me enough to let me be a part of it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Wednesday we had an awesome District Meeting all about setting our Investigators with Baptismal Dates! This is a basic thing in missionary work, but something I feel like I have not been doing for a long time! So, applying what we learned, that night, Sister Bell and I sent our awesome investigator Deniel with a baptismal date for May 14th!!! (Sister Bell's Birthday) He is excited and so are we! :) He didn't come to church yesterday- decided to stay home and spend some time with his wife. But, they both came to our Why I Believe Fireside last night and He was just so happy! He is excited. He has a solid testimony and a great grasp on the doctrine and principals he's been taught! He is so ready. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Churchville was a ton of fun because 1) YSA. and 2) I was on exchanges with my STL from last transfer who was released to train a new missionary! Sister Bott. She is awesome! YSA work is so busy! They are working with some amazing people. It was a lot of fun despite the fact that I don't know how to work with YSA... haha :) I'm awkward, but all is well! It was fun to be able to pick Sister Bott's brain and ask her questions about being an STL. We had some good adventures together. :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Black Creek was also a blast. Why you ask? 1) BUS AREA! 2) They live in the Ghetto... :) 3) Black Creek is the Spanish Ward! So, I knew nothing of what was going on! :P It was a ton of fun though. Hermana Dolton actually roomed with Morgan Allison before the mission! Small world! But, we got lost on the buses for hours... haha! But, the neat thing was that on each bus, we talked to some amazing people and found some great potentials as well as even a lost less active member! Miracles! They always abound on exchanges! It's the best! After getting lost on the buses for literally hours, we finally made it to our referrals house. Turns out, they weren't home.... Pickles! That's when I turned to her and let her know we were going to contact in the area. The first person we talked to was Marco! He was just coming home from work for the day. Although he isn't super religious (at least I think that is what he was saying in Spanish.. I don't speak it unfortunately...) he was curious about the message that we share as missionaries and was excited for the Hermana's to come back and to share more with him! Although we were lost for hours on the buses, all things worked together and we found/were put in the places where we needed to be to talk to those of God's children he needed us to talk to! It was neat day. I loved it! :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">I've been really focused on striving to listen to the promptings of the spirit more throughout my day. So, actually sitting, praying, and listening before doing various things as saying something in a lesson, asking a question, and so forth. I love it. I love the difference it makes in the work. As a normal human being, I can be so prideful. Sometimes, I think I can do the work all on my own. I am experienced and I can teach these things and I can help these people and it will be great! Well, after letting my try and fail for a while, the Lord always so lovingly reminds me that I cannot do this work on my own. No matter how good I am, I can't do it because it is not my work to do, it is His work. And let me tell you! The work goes so much better when we involve Him and when we turn to Him! I am so so thankful for the presence of the spirit. He makes all the difference in the work. Yes I am in a way "experienced" in the mission, but I would just as easily be nothing without turning to God and striving to do His work and listen to the promptings that come from the Spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">I love you all so much! You are wonderful! I can't believe Mother's day is this weekend... time is going by too fast! I will talk to you all soon! Stay wonderful until then! :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-51243952489656644442016-04-26T21:05:00.001-07:002017-01-23T00:57:12.492-08:00Week 64 - Equally Yoked and Equally Stoked!!!<b><span style="color: blue;"> April 25, 2016</span></b><br />
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Well, lets see. This week, we taught 33 lessons. What? Yeah. Sister Bell and I were sitting there <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1033127810" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> night planning for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1033127811" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>, and we were asking ourselves why we were so tired. And then we counted the lessons. By then we were at 27. God is blessing our area. </div>
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Well, Exchanges! So good. So fun! :) I love the sisters! It is a lot different than I thought it would be, but it is good! I never understood how much effort Missionary leaders put into helping other missionaries. Or even how much they cared. It is neat to experience these things first hand! </div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">We had a cool experience with our RM- Sister Teepell. Sister Bell felt prompted to ask her about her baptismal day. So, we did! It brought back a flood of great memories. Her husband passed a few years ago, and she hasn't been very active since. But, asking her about that day, brought back a lot of fond memories of her husband- especially since he was the one to baptize her. After the lessons, she was willing and even excited to come to church! We also had a dinner appointment with her and an active sister, and she just felt so honored and so loved! It was a great experience and she has started to progress a ton this week! We are excited for her! :)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">I want to ask you all to not only invite the </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">missionaries</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;"> over for dinner, but also allow them to bring someone they are working with! When investigators, new converts, or even returning members feel loved by others in the ward, their progression doubles! It is so cool! Members have SO much power, I often times don't think we all realize how much! :) Do it! I can promise you cool experiences! :) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">Yesterday we had the chance to teach a Bible referral from <a href="http://mormon.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mormon.org</a>! His name is Stephen. It was one of the coolest restoration lessons I have taught! It was so simple and made so much sense. And, Stephen was just asking all the right questions! He would ask a question that was just about to be answered in the next point. We had to keep telling him to slow down! And just hold on. :P A funny moment was when we were talking about the Book of Mormon and how Nephi and his family were led to the promised land. Stephen, being from Africa, was slightly offended that the Americas had to be the promised land. Sister Bell immediately responded with, "Well, why did you come here?" and then we all laughed! ... It might very well be one of those things you had to be there for... but it was hilarious! :) </span></span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-24853773812107131742016-04-18T10:14:00.003-07:002017-01-22T19:44:59.113-08:00Week 63 - M-I-S-S-I-S-S-A-U-G-A<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
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Well, this week has been a hoot! haha! I love it here! I forgot how much I missed the city. I LOVE the city. As much as I love and miss Napanee, nothing quite beats the craziness and the fast pace of the city! This week we have seen so many little miracles and some great progress in the area and it is really exciting! I can't wait to share some! </div>
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For starters, a Sister Training Leader. The best way to put it is what the title says. Our job is to go on exchanges with the Sisters we are over, and to help train/encourage/motivate them to continue to do great things! We have 4 companionships that we are over- one of them being the Etobicoke Sisters!! (That means I get to go on exchanges to my first area, Etobicoke, and I am so pumped!) We will be doing 2 exchanges with each companionship so that the Sisters can each have a turn with Sister Bell and I, and a turn in our area! When I was extended the assignment, President Clayton stressed that the best way we can help the sisters we are over is to create a "model area" in our own area. So, that is what we are striving for! In total, we will have 9 exchanges, 8 with our own sisters, and then one other with another STL companionship. Beyond exchanges, as a STL we will, if asked to by the AP's or Zone Leaders, give instructions in Zone Councils or Zone Conferences. We also attend the Mission Leadership Council at the beginning of each month, and MCC meetings with the Zone Leaders, Mission President, and Stake president. So, it's crazy. It is busy, but it is good! It will be fun. I am thankful and excited to serve the Lord and the Sisters in this assignment! </div>
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For my new address, just send everything to the mission office on Wanless dr. ... We are usually there at least once a week doing different things anyways. We live in the basement apartment of a LA family and sometimes they forget to give us the mail.. So, safest bet would just be the mission office! :) </div>
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The Mississauga ward is crazy! There are SO many people! There are primarily 3 different languages spoken- English, Chinese, and Spanish. So, we have 3 sets of missionaries! Sister Bell and I- English; Elders Johnson and Flake- Spanish (which is crazy because Elder Johnson was both Sister Bell's and my district leader when we were in the same district while Sistrer Bell was in St. Cats and I was in Welland!); Sisters Skinner and Chen- Mandarin. (Dad! Sister Chen is from Taiwan! She and her family are recent converts and she is hilarious. It's fun!) Sacrament meeting is usually all together. After that, it splits into different Sunday school classes for different languages. Then, English and Spanish speakers will come back together for Relief Society and beyond that, I don't know yet! </div>
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The area is huge! And by huge I really mean populated! There are so many people and they are from all over the world! I would have to say, Mississauga feels a little more classy than Etobicoke... haha! But, yeah. I don't think we are teaching any caucasion people...! We have some wonderful investigators from Hungary, Jamaica, Nigeria, and so forth! Back to the international area and I love it! Finding new investigators here is completely different than in Napanee! In Napanee, we tracted and door-knocked a ton to find. We strived to work around others and follow the promptings of the spirit. Here, we are finding through referrals and just going out and talking to people on the streets! We have had new investigators literally fall into our laps this week. So Neat. SO SO SO neat. </div>
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Deneil. Deneil and his wife are from Jamaica. They haven't lived in Canada long. His wife had requested a Bible from <a href="http://mormon.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mormon.org</a>. Since then, missionaries have been teaching him more than her. Well, Deneil is solid! He knows that The Church is true! He openly admitted it yesterday! He is just working on deveolping more secure CPR habbits before he joins. He is so ready to be baptized. It is just helping him have the faith in himself to recognize he is ready! It will come in due time as he continues to repent and change little habbits. He has started reading more throughout the day, and even I can see a difference in him since the beginning of the week! He's golden! </div>
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Kate and Kenneth and their daughter Karen (They have a younger son, but he's 6 so we can't teach him yet)! They are a young family from Nigeria! Kate is pregnant with her 3rd child. They also haven't been in Canada for too long! Missionaries have just really started working with them the past few weeks. They love the church. They love coming. We are starting at the beginning and they are accepting everything that we are sharing with them. We are so excited for them! Their biggest hang up is that they are hesitant to leave behind their "Catholic Culture." But, the spirit has confirmed to us that as they continue to learn more and understand more, this is something that will eventually disappear! :) They currently all have baptismal dates for May 15th! :D </div>
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My Companion Sister Bell! She is awesome! Ever heard of Bell photography? Mostly used for school pictures and year books and so forth. That is her family! She is from South Weber, Utah. Her Birthday is on May 14th, and she will be turning 20! So, we're the same age. :) She played lots of volleyball in high school and she is funny! :) We served around each other for the entire 5 months I was in Welland (She was a new missionary then and being trained!)! And, served with each other in a trio for 1 week while I went without a companion in Welland! But, she is awesome. We laugh a ton and it is easy to say "We are equally yoked, and equally stoked"! :D hahaha it's awesome! </div>
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Well, we are on to great things! Great things! I am almost out of time, so, pictures next week eh? I hope I've been able to answer all your questions! Have a great week and know that I love and pray for you! </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-88007969442170370692016-04-11T10:49:00.001-07:002017-01-22T19:44:13.141-08:00Week 62 - Back to the Lovely Weston Zone!<span style="color: blue;"><b> April 11, 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Well, transfer news! I will be going back to the Weston Zone- where I started the mission! I am super excited!! :) I will be serving in Mississauga North with Sister Bell (who I was in a trio with for one week while in Welland/St. Cats area) as a Sister Training Leader! What?! ... Yeah, I'm shocked... haha! But, I have confidence in the Lord. Whom He calls, He qualifies and that gives me a lot of comfort! </span><br />
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I just love Napanee! This place has captured my heart! I love the country! Just being able to drive and drive and see farm land and few houses and then the occasional small pocket of people! It is so fun! It's going to be strange to go back to a big city! ... ahhh! But, it will be fun! Sister Bell is so wonderful! We've been dying to be companions. :) (I imagine it kinda being like Nate and Elder Swainston...) teehee! </div>
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Well, it's truly been the fastest 7 week transfer of my entire life! This transfer flew. I am terrified for the transfers to come! They will be a week shorter and so I am sure they are going to pass by before I can even blink! ahh!! haha it will be great. </div>
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This past week was good! Nothing too too special to talk about. We had a great zone missionary meeting Saturday. Our Zone Leaders gave a great instruction on Family History and the power it has in converting! Since then, Sister Thomas and I have been teaching almost everyone we've met with about Family History! There is such a powerful spirit (perhaps the spirit of Elijah hmm?d:) That comes as we teach, talk about, and do Family History! I am excited to continue to use this to help others! I would also encourage you to do some yourself! I can promise it will help to pick you and your spirits up! There is always work to be done- indexing, finding more on your own lines, or inserting pictures and stories! I am excited to do more in the future! </div>
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We had some good lessons with Mike and Tiffany this week! We primarily read out of the Book of Mormon because things have been so busy for them lately! I don't know if I told you last week, but they have a baptismal date for May 25th! -Tiffany's birthday! We are so excited for them! Last night we read the story of Ammon cutting off all the arms! I never thought the stories of Ammon and the arms and Nephi killing Laban could be converting tools, but hey, those are some of their favorite stories! We invited them to read the next few chapters since it goes on to talk about King Lamoni's conversion and God and many wonderful things! It was neat to hear Tiffany's response after we finished reading. She remarked that she had more energy. She was so grateful we were able to read! In her closing prayer, she apologized to God for not praying as much and being as diligent. It has been neat to be here and see them grow in testimony! I am excited for their family to some day be sealed in the temple. :) </div>
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I have learned a lot in Napanee. I loved being able to serve in the branch! I have loved being able to serve along side sister Thomas! She is a powerhouse! She is just awesome. So willing to go and do. She is a great example! We have had a miracle transfer! We have seen the Napanee grow so much as we have been here! Both of us have been finding more and teaching more than ever before. It is amazing how much we can accomplish as we turn our will to the Lord's. I don't know what made all the difference this past transfer, but this transfer was one of the best yet. My faith in Christ has grown immensely. He is the reason for all that we do! As we have focused more on teaching and testifying of restored truths, and then always relating it back to Christ, we have been able to see the faith of others grow as well. It's just wonderful! </div>
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I am thankful for the time I've had here. As our Branch Mission Leader would tell you, "Napanee is God's Country!" :) I am looking forward to this next transfer! Lots to learn, and lots to do! But, above all else, I just pray that I will be able to be an effective hand for the Lord in helping His children and His sister missionaries! I have so many inadequacies. But, none of us are in the work alone! Hip hip horray! :) haha </div>
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Well, I feel that is all. Sorry if this letter has been scatter-brained! I love you all! I am excited! The work will go forth and it will be wonderful! The Lord is with all His missionaries in the work! It is a wonderful work to be a part of! :) </div>
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Have a great and safe week! Love you! </div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Ponderize: 3 Nephi 5:13</b></span></div>
Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-80192852398893617142016-04-05T01:57:00.001-07:002017-01-22T21:17:01.889-08:00Week 61 - Oh! Email time again eh? .. I've lost all concept of time!<b><span style="color: blue;"> April 4th, 2016</span></b><br />
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Well, it is certainly not everyday that you sit down to watch General Conference and then learn that major changes will be taking place in the mission you are serving in! We love President and Sister Clayton. We were surprised to hear his name called during the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1290288791" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> afternoon session of General Conference! But, we know that the Lord has great things in store and that President and Sister Clayton will be a wonderful tool in the Lord's hands and will be used to bless the lives of many in the following years. I am grateful for their examples and am excited to continue to learn from them! :) They will be with us until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1290288792" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 1st</span></span>. I will be able to spend 1 transfer with our new mission president and wife before leaving the mission. (That also means the soon to be Elder Robison will be coming out under the new mission president! It will be exciting to follow the mission!)</div>
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This week has been good! We are continuing to work hard and to help others to come unto Christ! I love Napanee and the surrounding areas! The Lord is preparing the way and helping us to find those who are ready that He is already working with! </div>
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As always, we LOVED General Conference! We watched it at the small Napanee Chapel with a few other members off a projector. I personally loved President Eyring's talk. I loved his focus on Christ. How this is Christ's conference. These are men called to do His work. This is His gospel! I think sometimes, it is easy to forget that and get caught up in the little details. But, ultimately, everything we do in the church is to help draw us closer to Him and our Heavenly Father! I loved it! It was just what I needed to hear and be reminded of this week! :) I also loved Elder Holland's talk and Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson's! I am excited to read and re-read these talks throughout the next 6 months! General Conference is amazing. I am grateful the Lord loves us and blesses us with inspired leaders to help us come unto Him! :) </div>
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Exciting updates in Napanee! We are currently experiencing an Arctic Vortex!! Ah! Jokes. Sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. But, there is once again some snow on the ground.. :) We love the random Canadian Winters! </div>
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Roger, our 77 year old Catholic investigator is living the word of wisdom! He joined us for General Conference all day yesterday! There are so many talks that were just perfect for him! One of the things that peaks his interest the most is the temple, sacrament, and Holy Ghost. There were so many talks directed towards these specific things! We believe he knows it is true. :) At this point there are just some social concerns in his way. </div>
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One day this week we were out in the northern part of our area and, through a non-member referral, were able to find this super sweet young mom that is interested in listening to what we have to say! The added bonus is that her and her family already drive all the way into to Napanee to go to church there. We are super excited to back and start working with her and her family! </div>
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God is so good. Sister Thomas and I have both gained a huge testimony of fasting this transfer. God is leading us to young families who are open to listening to the gospel and learning. The branch is so in need of young families! We are excited to continue to seek out those who will help to build the area up! It has truly been a miracle transfer and we are excited to finish it off strong! :) </div>
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Remember that God loves you! Your Savior loves you! They are really there! They love you and want to hear from you often! Draw closer to Christ, and He will draw closer to you! </div>
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I love you and hope you know that you mean the world to me! Have a wonderful week and always remember to Choose The Right! :) </div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: blue;">Thought you might love to read our Mission President's email! We love the Clayton's so so much! When we first heard the news all we wanted to do was cry... haha! But, it will be good. They are going to bless so many lives as they continue to do the work of the Lord! :) </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The Lord blessed the mission with several baptisms with many more scheduled for the next weeks. The Lord is working in his vineyard and we are here to teach repentance and baptize converts.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">President Clayton and I are so grateful for you! You fill our hearts and our spirits! I am so grateful so know you all! I wanted to add my little paragraph here to tell you how much we love you and how you will be in our hearts forever. We look forward to the coming interviews when we can sit down with each of you. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">We miss you down here in Salt Lake! We can't wait to get back to you!</span></div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-49022702953663251902016-04-05T01:49:00.004-07:002017-01-22T19:42:56.770-08:00Week 60 - Dear ones and strangers!<b><span style="color: blue;"> March 29, 2016</span></b><br />
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Hello hello family and friends! Dear ones and strangers! I hope you all had a lovely Easter and are looking forward to a wonderful Conference weekend! I sure am! Make sure you have at least one question in mind as you listen to the wonderful leaders of the church! </div>
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This week has been good! I believe we've both been more tired than ever before... But that's because of how hard we are working! We've been finding more than I ever have in the mission which is SO cool because we're in one of the smallest branches in the mission! God has a plan for each of His areas and everything is possible as we turn to Him in faith and follow the promptings of the spirit! :) </div>
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Sister Thomas and I think it was funny that the family chose this week to be in Costa Rica since we had some pretty nasty weather here! Freezing rain and snow and slush and so on. So, when we would come out of a lesson and scrape off the ice on our vehicle, we would just turn to each other and mention Costa Rica and laugh. It was cool fun! :) </div>
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We had a really cool experience this week! I've been striving to let Sister Thomas lead a little more in some of the planning situations and so forth to help her feel and recognize and act upon the promptings of the spirit. We had a day where the plans went a little crazy. But we ended up dropping by and having a quick visit with one of our returning members in the hospital. While we were on our way to our next planned activity, we drove by some guy on the side of the street. I honestly thought little to nothing about it. But, as we got a few blocks away, Sister Thomas turned to me and let me know that we needed to go back there and talk to him! So, we made a box, found him, parked a few streets up and walked down to meet him. Woah! He is so prepared! Sister Thomas right away asked him if he knew of Jesus Christ, wanted to learn more of him, and if he wanted to join us for Church and he readily agreed to all of it! We talked to him a little longer and found out he had met missionaries a few years ago through his buddy. He didn't care for them much at that time. But since then, he's been to jail and back and is in need of filling the hole in his life. He wants to be happy! We were able to meet with him yesterday and He is just so ready to learn and to be a better person. He even talked about being a missionary some day and sharing what he's learned with others. SO neat! Miracles! He will actually be moving to Belleville (our District Leader's area) by the end of the week which will be really good. He can learn through Elders, and he will be in a branch with a lot of people that will be more relatable. We are so excited for him and to track his progress! It was great. Great for Sister Thomas and then just great all the way around! I love the spirit! :) </div>
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We had a fun time meeting with Mike and Tiffany this week! It's so fun to hear their stories. God answers every single one of their prayers! Mike prayed for the longest time that he would get a new boss. His new boss started working with them this past week. Tiffany prayed she would have a good day at work and she did. The only prayer they haven't had answered yet is getting a million dollars. :D </div>
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I love the Lord's work! Love it! We are working on getting members more involved. We have a lot of awesome investigators we are working with, and a lot who are just shy of progressing. Members are the key. It's going to be good!</div>
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I am doing well! I have been exhausted, but it is all for a good cause! Good things are coming. I've been praying about it and I know that it's time for the Napanee branch to grow. I am excited for what the Lord has in store for Napanee. </div>
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Keep being awesome! Keep your chins up! God answers prayers! He loves you and will answer you! I promise! :) </div>
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Much love! Sister Robison </div>
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Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-40404471847033610472016-04-05T01:46:00.003-07:002017-01-22T19:42:21.428-08:00Week 59 - Costa Rica....... Say What!!!<span style="color: blue;"> March 21, 2016</span><br />
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We've had another really good week! We saw a lot of miracles. So much that I could say and could write that I don't even know where to start! Ahh! Well, I guess I could start out by saying that, with the Lord's help (because we can't do anything without the Lord's help, especially in HIS work) we were able to achieve the Standards of Excellence this week! It was a wonderful blessing! We are working hard, and more than anything, it is neat to see the progress in those that we are working with! </div>
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Being in a small and old branch, we've been praying a lot to find young families. Something neat is that a majority of the potentials we have, as well as many of the new investigators we've found recently have been pretty young! This week we started teaching 2 young moms! We are hoping to get their husband/boyfriends involved soon as well! We told Tiffany and Mike, our investigators, and they're pretty excited as well! :) </div>
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We had a really good lesson with our investigator Roger this past week. (He is the 77 yr old man who is very Catholic!) We basically sat down and asked him a TON of inspired questions. Some of the things we said were probably pretty bold and direct...But, the spirit was there and we all walked away feeling good about the lesson. Roger is doing well. He is actually now progressing! He, like Bob, has a lot of concerns. But, as he has been reading from The Book of Mormon, as well as specifically praying, it seems that he has been able to resolve a lot of his own concerns! It is cool to see the spirit working with others. I hope Bob will take some time to read and pray about it as well! The Book of Mormon and the Prophet Joseph Smith are at the hearts of our testimonies, and are almost always at the heart of any concerns any one might have. </div>
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You know those days where you are just exhausted from everything you have done in the previous week? It's one of those days! Haha :) It's been a good week. We've been working hard and having a lot of fun while doing it. As we continue to work harder and harder, it becomes easier to be open to the small promptings of the spirit. Heavenly Father blesses us as we seek to humble ourselves and do His will! It's the best. It makes missionary work the best. I am definitely no pro at anything in missionary work.. But! Having the spirit with us makes up for that :) </div>
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Good things are to come. It is exciting! :) Enjoy yourselves this week! Be safe! Read your scriptures often! God loves you and so do I! :) </div>
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PS, NATE! You're so old! 22! I told my companion you were old and she punched me... her 22nd birthday is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1290288790" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in 6 months</span></span>.. hehe :) </div>
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Karly! Happy Birthday to you too! 16! What! You're still in diapers right? jokes. That is crazy. Everyone is growing up on me! It's bitter sweet. .. What a big year for our family! Fun fun fun! Babies, marriages, missionaries, university for Kelly, driving an dating for Karly. Woah. Well, I'll end my rambles now. Love you! :) </div>
Doug Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06139725756135771018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810920257170666144.post-19785627690405835072016-03-14T16:54:00.001-07:002017-01-22T21:08:50.904-08:00Week 58 - I "mustache" you a question!<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;"> March 14, 2016</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.9px;">To the soon to be Elder Robison in the CTM! Welcome welcome! You are going to love it here! I am so excited for you!!! President and Sister Clayton are wonderful! You are going to love them! The CTM is headed in a wonderful direction under their guidance and direction. Get pumped for the best 2 years of your life! :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Speaking of Mike and Tiffany, they are doing awesome! One of the nights this week, we were randomly invited over for dinner- yuumm! After, we did Family History with them! Tiffany loved it! She was so funny and so anxious to get all the information in! It was fun! ... While she was doing that, Mike pulled down this 3D pen they had. Needless to say, before we left that night, Tiffany had started her family history, and we each had a wonderful fake plastic mustache. :{D <br style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16.9px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.9px;"> We also had a good FHE with Mike and Tiffany, their LA neighbor friend that they rounded up, and some active members! We left after 20 minutes and when we followed up with the members, they remarked that they spent the next hour there just talking to and visiting with them. They talked to the Mike and Tiffany about all of their concerns and they were able to ask them questions and just bond. It was wonderful! We are excited for the progress they are making. Mike and Tiffany told our members that they know everything we've been teaching them is true. They just need sometime to overcome some Word of Wisdom concerns. We are SO excited for them! :) They'll definitely get baptized some day! All in their own time and own way. :) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16.9px;">Inspiration seeking before hitting the pavement (tracting/oyming/doorknocking and so forth) in the area! :)</span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Sister Thomas and her Poutine! From a place called the Spud Box! We stopped there with our members after doing a Sacrament meeting service </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">at an old folks home about a hour north of Napanee! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">-We made Jello. We were very excited :) </span></td></tr>
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-A gift we put together for Mike and Tiffany! They gave us some antique tea cups and saucers and a german beer stein with a music box in the bottom. They are random and wonderful! :) anyways, we thought we would give something back! A picture of Jesus, the Provo city center and Las Vegas temples and us with their gifts, then as well a family a proclamation to the world! Tee hee :) </div>
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