Monday, June 30, 2014

Gators, Snapping Turtles, Beaches and Tropical Storms

Last Monday we went to the beach with Sister Sanchez and her kids. It was fun walking around picking up shells and trying to play beach volleyball. We spent some time just sitting in the sand talking. 

After that we ran home and changed into non-sandy clothes. We went to the Babson's home for a Family Home Evening lesson. Sister Babson is the Young Women's President and Brother Babson is in the Bishopbric. They have 4 kids and it was so much fun getting to know them better and teaching their kids about the Plan of Salvation. 


Tuesday we had a lesson with Ryan at the church. We also had a lesson with him on Thursday at the church! It was a miracle that we saw him twice this week! After our lesson with him we went to Ms.Evelyn's and she told us that she's not interested in learning anything from us. Also, Kim decided she didn't want to meet with us the next day. So we lost a couple of people to teach. 


Wednesday we had district meeting and then we did service at the library. That night we had a meeting at the church and then went to the Duncan's for a visit. They have been having some medical problems but are doing much better. They are a lot of fun to visit! I just love everyone here!


Thursday we had a lesson with Brother Evans. He is doing better. It's amazing how you can see people start to change as they read from the Book of Mormon, pray, and come to church. They don't always see it in themselves, but it is there! They are happier! We had a great lesson with him. That day we also did service at the thrift store. We had lunch with a member in Calabash and then had ice cream before heading to Shallotte to visit Autumn Care, where Brother King and Brother Coffey are. We had a good visit with each of them and then had dinner at a Mexican restaurant with Sister Bradford. 


Friday we did our planning for the week and then went to Ms. Hazel's for vacuuming and dinner. It was so good! After dinner we went to visit a member in the ward who broke her ankle last week. We vacuumed for her and dusted. After that she just wanted us to sit and visit with her. She is the sweetest woman! She has had really poor eye sight her whole life and right now she is very dependent on others. I love the Relief Society and how the women will just step up and bring in meals, clean, visit, and do anything she needs. 


On the way home we drove past a pond and in that pond was an ALLIGATOR!!!! It was only about 3 feet long, but it was still an alligator!!! We pulled over for a few minutes to watch him, but we definitely stayed in the car! Yesterday we saw another one in a pond just down the road from the church that was a couple of feel longer. Gators everywhere!!!


Saturday we did some more planning during a tropical storm and had dinner with the Apple family. Two of the daughters had just gotten back from youth conference that was all about missionary work. One of the daughters is excited to go on a mission next year when she turns 19. She comes out with us sometimes and you can tell that she loves the gospel.


Sunday was busy and full of more dirt roads. After church we went to Ash to try and contact a referral. Once again, no success.... even though we heard him coughing and the TV was on. We went to Sister King's and had a nice visit. She has over 18 snapping turtles in her pool right now because her neighbor is trapping them and keeping them there. They are SO UGLY!!! 


After Sister King's we went to the Woods for another good visit and then on to Sister Grantham's for dinner with her and her husband. They are so sweet and fun and nice! They even let us borrow their nice beach chairs to take the beach today. It is so fun having 3 beaches within 10 miles of where you live! 


Sister Behrmann (said like Bear-man) is amazing! I love her so much and I am excited to be with her. Her mom sent some doTerra oil that is good for repelling bugs, so hopefully no more bites!!!
Have a great week! I'm going to the beach to write some letters!
Love y'all!!! <3
Sister Shurtz

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