So I sent Kyrs a letter and she sent one back that had an address with a few different numbers ... I am still not sure how it worked but here it is:
Sister Kyrie Dangerfield
MTC Box #132
Bra-Pan 0117
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604
Monday, November 29, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
She's Off!
Well she's off! She's been gone for a week now and we just got her first letter on Saturday. She gave her blog to me (Kellie!) while she's gone to give you updates and things she says in her letters.
Kyrie said she couldn't believe she was already in the MTC. She was the first of her companions there, she is in a trio. They are all going to the same mission! She says, "Watch out Porto Alegre!"
She says that letters are like gold there and they check the mail twice! So... here is her address!
MTC Mailbox #132
BRA-PAN 0125
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793
We love you Kyrie!:)
Kyrie said she couldn't believe she was already in the MTC. She was the first of her companions there, she is in a trio. They are all going to the same mission! She says, "Watch out Porto Alegre!"
She says that letters are like gold there and they check the mail twice! So... here is her address!
MTC Mailbox #132
BRA-PAN 0125
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793
We love you Kyrie!:)
Friday, November 12, 2010
Life Insurance
It was brought to my attention last Sunday that I made an interesting metaphor about the gospel without realizing it. Here's what went down.
I was sharing my testimony and talking about how my friend's husband went door to door selling life insurance. In our conversation, she said that and I commented, "Oh, I could never do that!" She looked at me funny for a second and it was then that I realized that as a missionary, I was going to go door to door! We laughed about that for a moment and then I really started to think about it. The only way you could get me knocking on any person's door would be if I had 100% confidence in my product, I knew it worked, and I knew it could help them too.
I shared this and people laughed when I mentioned the knocking on doors part. It made me feel really good because I can never make good jokes in church! Afterward, I had friends and neighbors tell me they enjoyed my testimony. However, it wasn't until the end of the meetings that I understand why. Someone mentioned that they liked the way I had called the Gospel life insurance (and may I add Eternal Life Insurance).
I was struck dumb for a moment. It was NOT my intention to make this correlation BUT it made perfect sense. I'm going to go sell people life insurance. The thing is, it'll only work if they use it properly. Wow... I sounded kind of smart without realizing it!
Sometimes I think we learn more by sharing what we know and then examining what we said. I know it worked that way for me!
I was sharing my testimony and talking about how my friend's husband went door to door selling life insurance. In our conversation, she said that and I commented, "Oh, I could never do that!" She looked at me funny for a second and it was then that I realized that as a missionary, I was going to go door to door! We laughed about that for a moment and then I really started to think about it. The only way you could get me knocking on any person's door would be if I had 100% confidence in my product, I knew it worked, and I knew it could help them too.
I shared this and people laughed when I mentioned the knocking on doors part. It made me feel really good because I can never make good jokes in church! Afterward, I had friends and neighbors tell me they enjoyed my testimony. However, it wasn't until the end of the meetings that I understand why. Someone mentioned that they liked the way I had called the Gospel life insurance (and may I add Eternal Life Insurance).
I was struck dumb for a moment. It was NOT my intention to make this correlation BUT it made perfect sense. I'm going to go sell people life insurance. The thing is, it'll only work if they use it properly. Wow... I sounded kind of smart without realizing it!
Sometimes I think we learn more by sharing what we know and then examining what we said. I know it worked that way for me!
Monday, November 8, 2010
We're Off to See the Wizard!
A good friend once told me that perception is reality. I didn't believe it at first. Reality or real things are true and the truth consists of things as they were, are, and will be. I thought things are what they are and nothing can change that. But then I thought about the difference glasses make. Things could be blurry and out of focus and then wahla! you can see. It's what we are looking through that can skew what we are seeing.
What sparked these thoughts was my sister's play The Wizard of Oz. A quick overview will remind us that the Scarecrow wants brains, the Tin Man a heart, and the Lion courage. Each thinks that they haven't got what they want because there is no physical evidence of it. All the Scarecrow has is straw, the Tin Man is hollow, and the Lion gets scared of rabbits.
What they don't realize is that they each already have what they want. The Scarecrow can TALK for crying out loud! Of course he can think. And the Tin Man cares for Dorothy and starts crying when things go wrong ... that shows a compassionate heart. Then we have the Lion. The Cowardly Lion. I think that it's brave to admit when you're scared of something. He has enough courage to face the Wicked Witch of the West. I think he just had to believe in himself.
Then we have Dorothy. A girl who thinks that someplace else will be so much better than what she has. Before Glinda tells Dorothy to click her heals, she mentions that she had the way to go home all along. However, she had to learn first that her heart's desire was no farther than her own backyard. She had to see it through a different lens.
Not to mention the Wizard. Just because the people thought he was a wizard actually made him that way in their eyes.
I think perceptions shape us more than we know. Some good. Some bad. I'm a bigger believer in "perceptions are reality" now. Not that I don't think the truth is always there; we just have to see it with the right eyes.
What sparked these thoughts was my sister's play The Wizard of Oz. A quick overview will remind us that the Scarecrow wants brains, the Tin Man a heart, and the Lion courage. Each thinks that they haven't got what they want because there is no physical evidence of it. All the Scarecrow has is straw, the Tin Man is hollow, and the Lion gets scared of rabbits.
What they don't realize is that they each already have what they want. The Scarecrow can TALK for crying out loud! Of course he can think. And the Tin Man cares for Dorothy and starts crying when things go wrong ... that shows a compassionate heart. Then we have the Lion. The Cowardly Lion. I think that it's brave to admit when you're scared of something. He has enough courage to face the Wicked Witch of the West. I think he just had to believe in himself.
Then we have Dorothy. A girl who thinks that someplace else will be so much better than what she has. Before Glinda tells Dorothy to click her heals, she mentions that she had the way to go home all along. However, she had to learn first that her heart's desire was no farther than her own backyard. She had to see it through a different lens.
Not to mention the Wizard. Just because the people thought he was a wizard actually made him that way in their eyes.
I think perceptions shape us more than we know. Some good. Some bad. I'm a bigger believer in "perceptions are reality" now. Not that I don't think the truth is always there; we just have to see it with the right eyes.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Can You Hear Me Now?
Prayer.
The one connection that's a sure guarantee. The one signal that's never lost. The instant message that the receiver already knew was coming but might not respond to right away.
Kneeling.
Showing love and respect. Submission.
Salutation.
Addressing a being that is glorious beyond description yet out of all the titles you could give Him, He wants you to simply call Him father.
Gratitude.
The realization that all the blessings you have come from above. Knowing someone loves you and wants to give you so many wonderful things.
Asking.
Truly desiring and wanting to know what He does and what He would have us do.
Closing.
Recognizing the Saviors hand and knowing that it is because of Him that it is even possible to return to our Father in Heaven.
Kneeling.
Showing love and respect. Submission.
Prayer.
The one connection that's a sure guarantee. The one signal that's never lost. The instant message that the receiver already knew was coming but might not respond to right away.
Preach My Gospel teaches:
God commands us to pray to Him. You can pray at any time and in any setting. The Lord has taught us to kneel and pray in the morning and in the evening, as individuals and with our families. Our Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. Through daily prayer we receive divine guidance and blessings. We should always pray sincerely. We should also pray with "real intent," which means we are committed to act on the answer that we receive.
We pray with faith to our Father in Heaven in the name of Jesus Christ (Moses 5:8). Because He is our Father and we are His children, He will answer our prayers. We begin our prayers by addressing our Father in Heaven. We end our prayers by saying, "In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
In prayer we speak openly and honestly with our loving Father in Heaven. We express gratitude and thanksgiving for our blessings. We may acknowledge our love for Him. We also ask for help, protection, and direction according to our needs.
As we pray with faith, sincerity, and real intent, we will see Go's influence in our lives. He will guide us in our daily lives and help us make good decisions. He will bless us with feelings of comfort and peace. He will warn us of danger and strengthen us to resist temptation. He will forgive our sins. We will feel closer to Him. We must learn to recognize His influence in our lives. We must learn to listen to the still, small voice of the Spirit. We can recognize when the Holy Ghost is teaching us the truth. Our minds will be filled with inspiring and uplifting thoughts. We will be enlightened, or given new knowledge. Our hearts will have feelings of peace, joy, and love. We will want to do good and be helpful to others. These feelings are hard to describe but can be recognized as we experience them.
Talking about our desires, my Institute teacher jokingly commented on the statement, "My prayers never seem to get past the ceiling," with, "...Maybe you need to pray outside!"
I know the feeling of my prayers bouncing back at me. What I learned from a friend was that I needed to be open to all possible answers. Only until I did that was I able to feel peace. Not that I didn't think I was being heard, I just felt like no answer was coming. Only until I had real intent and was willing to act on that answer did I get a confirmation.
Prayer works. The line is always free. There's full coverage and no hidden fees. The answer will always be yes when you ask, "Can you hear me now?"
The one connection that's a sure guarantee. The one signal that's never lost. The instant message that the receiver already knew was coming but might not respond to right away.
Kneeling.
Showing love and respect. Submission.
Salutation.
Addressing a being that is glorious beyond description yet out of all the titles you could give Him, He wants you to simply call Him father.
Gratitude.
The realization that all the blessings you have come from above. Knowing someone loves you and wants to give you so many wonderful things.
Asking.
Truly desiring and wanting to know what He does and what He would have us do.
Closing.
Recognizing the Saviors hand and knowing that it is because of Him that it is even possible to return to our Father in Heaven.
Kneeling.
Showing love and respect. Submission.
Prayer.
The one connection that's a sure guarantee. The one signal that's never lost. The instant message that the receiver already knew was coming but might not respond to right away.
Preach My Gospel teaches:
God commands us to pray to Him. You can pray at any time and in any setting. The Lord has taught us to kneel and pray in the morning and in the evening, as individuals and with our families. Our Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. Through daily prayer we receive divine guidance and blessings. We should always pray sincerely. We should also pray with "real intent," which means we are committed to act on the answer that we receive.
We pray with faith to our Father in Heaven in the name of Jesus Christ (Moses 5:8). Because He is our Father and we are His children, He will answer our prayers. We begin our prayers by addressing our Father in Heaven. We end our prayers by saying, "In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
In prayer we speak openly and honestly with our loving Father in Heaven. We express gratitude and thanksgiving for our blessings. We may acknowledge our love for Him. We also ask for help, protection, and direction according to our needs.
As we pray with faith, sincerity, and real intent, we will see Go's influence in our lives. He will guide us in our daily lives and help us make good decisions. He will bless us with feelings of comfort and peace. He will warn us of danger and strengthen us to resist temptation. He will forgive our sins. We will feel closer to Him. We must learn to recognize His influence in our lives. We must learn to listen to the still, small voice of the Spirit. We can recognize when the Holy Ghost is teaching us the truth. Our minds will be filled with inspiring and uplifting thoughts. We will be enlightened, or given new knowledge. Our hearts will have feelings of peace, joy, and love. We will want to do good and be helpful to others. These feelings are hard to describe but can be recognized as we experience them.
Talking about our desires, my Institute teacher jokingly commented on the statement, "My prayers never seem to get past the ceiling," with, "...Maybe you need to pray outside!"
I know the feeling of my prayers bouncing back at me. What I learned from a friend was that I needed to be open to all possible answers. Only until I did that was I able to feel peace. Not that I didn't think I was being heard, I just felt like no answer was coming. Only until I had real intent and was willing to act on that answer did I get a confirmation.
Prayer works. The line is always free. There's full coverage and no hidden fees. The answer will always be yes when you ask, "Can you hear me now?"
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Denim Thief
I'm so glad people like this exist. :)
ksl.com - Police: Denim thief left wallet in dressing room
It's not that I'm glad he stole something. Quite the opposite. It's sometimes nice to know that you're not the only one to do something on the not-so-smart side of things.
The end.
ksl.com - Police: Denim thief left wallet in dressing room
It's not that I'm glad he stole something. Quite the opposite. It's sometimes nice to know that you're not the only one to do something on the not-so-smart side of things.
The end.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Keys
I love it when the General Authorities give us keys. It's in that precise moment that that I want to shout out, "Right on!" I think they are little treasures (the keys that is). Think of what a key is. A key guards, gives safety, opens the way, and gives the bearer the option to open or close. That's power! Now here are what these keys meant to me. They could mean something completely different to you.
In April, President Monson gave us this key, "Prayer is the key that opens the day and guards the night." I know from personal experience that forgetting to open the day seems like I'm trying to see every detail in a forest with a night light! Sometimes you trip over a branch you didn't see or get whacked by an unseen palm leave. I know for sure that when I close the day properly, my mind is at peace and I worry so much about things that go bump in the night.
The rest come from this October's Conference
President Packer recently gave us this one, "Life-giving power is the very key to the Plan." Think about that for a second! If we abuse that key, it can become twisted and unusable. Our way along the Plan of Salvation gets barred because we chose to do that. Thank goodness that we are able to receive a shiny new one if we walk along the road of repentance.
President Uchtdorf said that they fundamentals are the keys to open heaven. I imagine that this is a huge key ring belonging to a large door. Each fundamental will open a part of the door until the whole thing is flung open. I imagine it will take some time but if we're working on it, it will open.
President Monson said that to give thanks unlocks the doors of heaven. He also said that, "to live with gratitude in our hearts is to touch heaven."
Elder Ballard stated, "fervent prayer is key in overcoming."
It occurred to me that while keys are important, there are many things involved to get it into the lock. It takes effort to get to the lock. Silly as it sounds, you must actually lift your hand and put it in. For what good is a key if it sits in a lock without being turned? While fervent prayer is key to overcoming, we must also fill our lives with good. Not just fervently pray then get up and go our merry way. We must actively keep those keys shiny and in working condition.
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