Sister Van Buskirk: Do you read books? No, I read Billboards.

Wow what a week. So my subject line comes from my Sister Training Leader. I'll tell you all the story later.

Tuesday was awesome because we had a Skype lesson with Misha. For those that may have forgotten who Misha is or who may have skipped last week's email, (if you did, please go back. There's some good stuff in there.) He is the super tall Russian that is technically a Millennial but is cooler than all of them. Also, it has been confirmed that he is 6'6. I think one of the elders asked him. Anyway, great lesson. We are using these Skype lessons to have short, powerful lessons where we just read the Book of Mormon. I love technology and the fact we get to use it because now we can have more lessons with Misha and help him progress faster. Okay tangent over. So he accidentally skipped most of 1 Nephi and was reading 2 Nephi which is fine but then he said he had some questions about 2 Nephi 21. If you are familiar with the Book of Mormon that is what we call an "Isaiah chapter". But it was good and he learned some good stuff and he came to church on Sunday! He was only able to stay for the first 2 hours but 2 out 3 is great!

Wednesday we had our mission tour. Elder Kopischke of the seventy came and taught us and it was amazing! We all brought questions because President Randall told us to and we do everything he says and every single question was answered. At the end Elder Kopischke said, "How many of you have been rebuked by the spirit today?" *Hands go up* "And how many of you are still happy?" *Hands stay up* "Only God can do that." It was a great day. I learned so much and can't wait to apply it.

Thursday and Friday were weird days. I don't even know, but Friday night we went on exchanges. I haven't really liked exchanges in the past. I feel like I don't really take anything away which is what's supposed to happen. But this exchange was different. But first let me explain my subject line. My Sister Training Leader asks me what I like to do. I respond,

Me: oh ya know I like to read the Book of Mormon.

STL: no for real.

Me: okay for real I like to read.

STL: oh so do you read books?

Me:...

STL:...

Me: no I read Billboards.

Then for the rest of the day we read Billboards and signs and it was great. But the spiritual part of the exchange was amazing. We talked a lot about love and how important it is to love those you teach. And how important it is to put them first instead of other things. It was just a really good exchange and I learned so much. It's awesome to be able to learn from your leaders and I did a lot of that this week.

Sunday was awesome because 4 of our investigators came to church. We had a couple lessons and talked to some people. Our mission has a goal to find 300 new investigators in 2 weeks so we all have to talk to 10 people a day. We haven't quite reached our goal but we still have this week!

I hope you all have had a great week and were able to read from the Book of Mormon. I know that as we ask Heavenly Father questions, He can guide us to find those answers in the Book of Mormon. I was able to find answers to my questions at our mission tour and at sacrament meeting yesterday. I know all of you can find Your answers in the same way. This Sunday, take a question to church. Then email me about your experience. I want to know if your question gets answered as well. You don't have to tell me your question or you answer, I just want to hear about your thoughts an feelings. I know God loves each and everyone of us and I know that because He loves us, He wants to take the time to answer our questions. I hope you all have a good week and you all know I love you so much!

Lots of Love!
Sister Van Buskirk

Brother Harris gave us cantelope this week.