The last time I emailed was the end of march, and I know it
has been
killing all of you waiting for my emails and i am so sorry to you (and
myself) Sometimes life is a roller coaster and my mental health has
definitely been a roller coaster, and it has been hard for me to sit
down and write an email.
I have had some fun, hard, exhausting, hilarious, spiritual times over
the past 2 months so here are a few highlights from each assignment to
get you all caught up so I can start doing these emails regularly
again!
Interfaith: I have got my own project that i am in charge of, and that
is name badges! My assignment has been to take pictures and make each
of the over 500 volunteers name badges. It is a lot more fun than it
sounds I promise! and I get to go to HR to make them which is right by
jersey mikes (which means free sandwiches... thanks dad for letting me
use your rewards points:) Also Mama Owsley and I got to go to
Interfaith's 40th anniversary volunteer appreciation event! It was so
fun, and all the shelters and facilities were open to tour which was
so so cool!
Temple: the temple has been amazing and such a place of peace and love
in my life, even amid all the construction gong on outside the San
Diego Temple.
Family History: I have been working on a time consuming project of my
own. I got all my Papa's old family file cards that were partially
done and have been going through all of them sorting them and seeing
what work still needs to be done. It is a long process but has been
super cool seeing how all of these ancestors of mine have their temple
work done.... its pretty amazing.
Institute: We said goodbye to our teacher brother Peterson who retired
and is moving to Utah and started our summer class with our new
teacher Brother Buhler! We have been studying teachings of the living
prophets through conference talks and I think this may be my favorite
class!!!
Old Town: This place is popping! School is ending - field trips.
Summer is starting - tourists and it has been so fun with lots of
visitors.
*Funny story* I was in the Mason Street Schoolhouse today and we
opened up some windows to get a breeze. After 2 minutes of being in
there by myself a little bird flew in and at first i was like aw cute,
then i realized oh shoot what if he gets stuck in here, then as he was
trying to fly out... you guessed it he crashed right into the window
then flew out he actual window Ha! it was hilarious and i sat there
laughing alone for a solid 3 minutes! it's the little things in life
right ?!?!!
Camp Wildwood: boy has this assignment been all over the place! from
raking to painting, being parking attendants, and being an Uber it has
been so much fun! And i absolutely LOVE this camp! The spirt is like
no other and the fun memories will last a lifetime for the
missionaries that work there to the campers that stay there! A LOT
goes on at this camp just last week there were about 500 people in
camp with 7 groups and one of those groups being a dance recital with
a "fun field day" sort of thing after. My heart burst seeing all the
dancers in their costumes it made me so happy.
Other:
1. I got to go to Utah to my cousins wedding and got to the Salt Lake
and Payson Utah temples.
2. I also got to go and visit the Omaha Nebraska mission as I road
tripped with my best friend to drop her off as she moves to Nebraska
(also got to visit the Tuscon AZ and Omaha NE temple)
3. After institute every week one of my favorite missionaries - Sister
Barnson - gives one special person a poem and a little treat she has
been doing this a for a few months now and it is just the sweetest. I
love seeing how she serves other in many different ways.
4. I got to see my BFF from the MTC who also came home early! She came
to San Diego for a trip and we got to see each other after a whole
year! It was so so so fun to see her and visit!
before pictures I just wanted to say how much all of you mean to me. I
am so grateful for your support and love as I am serving the Lord. I
am so grateful to be a missionary and love every challenging and
rewarding minute of it! Hope you all have a great week!
Until next time (hopefully not in 2 more months lol)
<3
Sister Owsley
killing all of you waiting for my emails and i am so sorry to you (and
myself) Sometimes life is a roller coaster and my mental health has
definitely been a roller coaster, and it has been hard for me to sit
down and write an email.
I have had some fun, hard, exhausting, hilarious, spiritual times over
the past 2 months so here are a few highlights from each assignment to
get you all caught up so I can start doing these emails regularly
again!
Interfaith: I have got my own project that i am in charge of, and that
is name badges! My assignment has been to take pictures and make each
of the over 500 volunteers name badges. It is a lot more fun than it
sounds I promise! and I get to go to HR to make them which is right by
jersey mikes (which means free sandwiches... thanks dad for letting me
use your rewards points:) Also Mama Owsley and I got to go to
Interfaith's 40th anniversary volunteer appreciation event! It was so
fun, and all the shelters and facilities were open to tour which was
so so cool!
Temple: the temple has been amazing and such a place of peace and love
in my life, even amid all the construction gong on outside the San
Diego Temple.
Family History: I have been working on a time consuming project of my
own. I got all my Papa's old family file cards that were partially
done and have been going through all of them sorting them and seeing
what work still needs to be done. It is a long process but has been
super cool seeing how all of these ancestors of mine have their temple
work done.... its pretty amazing.
Institute: We said goodbye to our teacher brother Peterson who retired
and is moving to Utah and started our summer class with our new
teacher Brother Buhler! We have been studying teachings of the living
prophets through conference talks and I think this may be my favorite
class!!!
Old Town: This place is popping! School is ending - field trips.
Summer is starting - tourists and it has been so fun with lots of
visitors.
*Funny story* I was in the Mason Street Schoolhouse today and we
opened up some windows to get a breeze. After 2 minutes of being in
there by myself a little bird flew in and at first i was like aw cute,
then i realized oh shoot what if he gets stuck in here, then as he was
trying to fly out... you guessed it he crashed right into the window
then flew out he actual window Ha! it was hilarious and i sat there
laughing alone for a solid 3 minutes! it's the little things in life
right ?!?!!
Camp Wildwood: boy has this assignment been all over the place! from
raking to painting, being parking attendants, and being an Uber it has
been so much fun! And i absolutely LOVE this camp! The spirt is like
no other and the fun memories will last a lifetime for the
missionaries that work there to the campers that stay there! A LOT
goes on at this camp just last week there were about 500 people in
camp with 7 groups and one of those groups being a dance recital with
a "fun field day" sort of thing after. My heart burst seeing all the
dancers in their costumes it made me so happy.
Other:
1. I got to go to Utah to my cousins wedding and got to the Salt Lake
and Payson Utah temples.
2. I also got to go and visit the Omaha Nebraska mission as I road
tripped with my best friend to drop her off as she moves to Nebraska
(also got to visit the Tuscon AZ and Omaha NE temple)
3. After institute every week one of my favorite missionaries - Sister
Barnson - gives one special person a poem and a little treat she has
been doing this a for a few months now and it is just the sweetest. I
love seeing how she serves other in many different ways.
4. I got to see my BFF from the MTC who also came home early! She came
to San Diego for a trip and we got to see each other after a whole
year! It was so so so fun to see her and visit!
before pictures I just wanted to say how much all of you mean to me. I
am so grateful for your support and love as I am serving the Lord. I
am so grateful to be a missionary and love every challenging and
rewarding minute of it! Hope you all have a great week!
Until next time (hopefully not in 2 more months lol)
<3
Sister Owsley
