5-20-15

TRANSFERED! SAY WHAT?

Well here's the story. You know that I asked President Douglas if I could have one more transfer in Bonao, and he said that it wasn't written in blood, but more or less I could serve there. Anyway just for fire insurance, my old comp and I prayed every day together for me to stay one more transfer. And I felt really really good about it. WELL, transfers comes around and they get to the Elders in Constanza and they said that they'll be staying together. They both sighed in relief saying that they had been praying to stay together too. They get to us and say that I'll be headed out! Ah, I was sooo disapointed! I thought our prayers didn't work, however they then told me that I'll be headed to Puerto Plata and be companions with none other than HERMANA BRADFORD! My old comp in the MTC! AAAHHH! Its super funny because she had been praying for the opportunity of us being atleast in the same zone for a while. I guess her prayers trumpped mine this time. But, I'm totally okay with it! She's amazing And I'm excited to have the opportunity to be with her again. We will be getting our new mission president soon so I'm sad for the change, but it'll be good. Its been good hearing from everyone! Love you tons and I'll send you pics soon And that promise is written in blood haha :) 

Love Hermana Van Woerkom

 It was so nice to see Hermana on Skype on mothers day!

May 13th

 Hey fam!

Since ya'll complain that my letters are short I'll write you a good long one this week :) It was soo nice talking to you!! Things are good in Bonao, it was a little crazy this week with our investigators. We went to visit a family and the mom came out really pale looking, and I ask if she was okay. As she was coming to unlock the gate to let us in she just collapsed on the ground. My companion and I scrambled inbetween the bars to get the keys and then her husband rushed her to the hospital. So we haven't really gotten to teach the family this week ;/ but we went to check on her and she's doing better! We also got to go to Constanza this week to do a Consecha! Its up in the mountains and it was so nice and cool! Probably in the 60-70s! They don't get mosquitos their either so I was literally in heaven haha. Other than that ward wise I'm practicing for the branch conference that we will be having. I think that the little primary kids are going to be singing, but I'm not sure what the plan is yet. Well I better let you go, but it was so good seeing you guys the past Sunday and seeing my cute neices and nephews! THEY ARE GETTING SO BIG!

Love and pray for ya'll every day

Hermana Van Woerkom

May 5, 2015

 May 5, 2015
Hey!

This letter is going to be a short one, sorry! today my zone had an activity where we went to the river in their area, had lunch, and played ultimate Frisbee. Super fun, I have a ton of pictures to send ya'll I just aven't had time to send them. Sorry! Okay so before I forget Mothers Day, I was thinking about skyping at 5ish. We will see, but it'll be in the evening so be prepared haha. Things are going good here, we've set some goals as a companionship and as a district that we are hoping will help the branch. My companion and I are switching our focus on finding the less active members more than finding new investigators. One of our families is doing good, we had a lesson on The Family Proclamation and trying to get them motivated on marriage. So excited to see you on Sunday! Its good hearing from you!

Love,

Hermana Van Woerkom





Hey!

Things are going good. We are seeing little miracles, but miracles none the less here in Bonao. The members are trusting us enough that we got a reference whoohoo! Thats never happened in my time here, so thats definitely progress. This is also the first week that we haven't needed a taxi for appointments, we were able to cover our entire area, AND this was the first intercambios I had where no one was sick or injured. THATS a miracle in itself haha. We were all very suprised! The onoy thing I'm nervous about is its the middle of transfers and my companion still doesn't know some of the people here, where they live, or where we live haha. I never thought I would say this because this area is no cake walk, but I really hope to stay here one more transfer. I would feel bad to leave too soon, and leave my companion not knowing the people here. Of course sometimes our plans aren't the same as the Lords but, I will go wherever the Lord wants me to go. And mom that talk you read is by President Utchdorf, only those with a strong testimony would know that ;) haha just kidding. That one is a good one, I used it in one of my capacitations. I haven't gotten the package yet, but I'll let you know when I do!This week we also got to watch some of the primary kids while the members who were married had some marriage night lovey dovey activity, who knows what. But, it reminded me of my little sunbeam class! It was so much fun, insane, but fun. Its good to hear how everyone is doing, love and miss ya'll too! Your always in my prayers! Take advantage of the snow your getting mom!

love, 

Hermana Van Woerkom