"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If your right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth." ~Gandhi

We Are Down To 10 Days!!

We are down to only 10 days and Kierstan will be home! In her letter today she finally sounds like she is looking forward, just a little, to returning to the regular world. However, she still seems to have amazing missionary focus!

Her welcome home will be held on the So Jo Ward at 11:00 am. Message me here on the blog or text me at 801-707-9945 if you need directions or anything.

I am looking forward to hearing about her experiences face to face, and finally planning the future with her at home :D

CHANGES! ONLY 43 DAYS!!

Kierstan did not get transferred this time but will remain in Manchester South, although she has a new companion, Sister Gallozo. They are however moving to a new flat and I have posted her new address on the blog. She is having an amazing time in England and her letter reflect her desire to serve Heavenly Father. She and her companion have many investigators and a few of them are getting close to baptism, so maybe if we all pray hard for them she will have a few baptisms before she leaves. :)

57 DAYS !!!! :)

But hey, whose counting??

As a side note, I forgot to update her address so I will get it done as soon as I finish this post.. Although, she could be transferred again before I get it done if my computer doesn't go FASTER!!

Transfer...

I was so excited that we finally have a release date for Kiersti that I forgot to post about her transfer. She is back in Manchester South and her companion is Sister Alison. Sister Alison is a native of England and Kierstan seems to really like her. (Of course, Kierstan has said she really likes ALL her companions, lol) Recently they ran into a man Kierstan had taught when she was in Manchester the first time, and the man has joined the church. Kierstan said that he was struggling a little but it must be so gratifying to see that the work you have done with investigators eventually leads to membership for some of them.

She and Sister Alison have been praying they will get a car to drive because their area is too big to get around easily. They are working with the young single adults, mostly young women, to keep them activated and away from the influences of the world. They had been praying about a car when President Preston offered them a car for a week! I haven't heard from her yet about how their week has been with the car (and thank heaven her comp is from England and knows how to drive on the wrong side of the road) but I am excited to find out how much they have been able to accomplish by having that mode of transportation to help them get around. I am genuinely looking forward to her letter tomorrow, and I am expecting great things.

As always, I am looking forward to updating the blog when I next hear from her, and of course I am excited for her return. :)

70 DAYS!

Sister Babbel only has 70 days left in the Manchester England Mission (EMM). As excited as we, her family, are to have her home, we will also be sad for her because we know she is enjoying her mission, and is absorbed in the Spirit that so often surrounds missionaries.

Kierstan's current area is Manchester South, where she has served previously, and she actually met a man she had taught who had joined the church! She was very excited about that. :) She and her companion, Sister Alison, were able to get a car for this week because the area they cover is so big and includes all the YSA (young single adults) in the area. They have been working to implement a couple of different programs that will help the YSA's stay focused on gospel principles and stay out of trouble.

She is hoping they will get to keep the car for a while longer, but we shall see. BTW, her companion is from England and therefore knows how to drive on the wrong side of the road! lol

Finally, A Return Date!!

Kierstan will be released on November 17th and will be home late in the evening on that day!