So, I just want to say, Happy Alphabet Day! Hahaha. I swear, Bulgaria has a holiday for EVERYTHING here. Its ridiculous. Yesterday was a holiday, todays a holiday and last week there were 3 holidays. Fireworks almost every night up in this place. Bulgarians only love to celebrate lol.
So...this past week I went back up to Sofia for Passport work. This time I remembered my passport. Holla. It was another horrible experience though. Even though I remembered all my paperwork, Sister Rogers and I had a little run in with some other Sisters. They went out at 9 pm with the AP's and didnt get into the apt we were all staying in until 10:30 pm. Apparently they went out to dessert and to play cards. Uhhhhh....ya...can you say date? Sketch stuff going on the mission.
In other news, Sister Rogers, I, Elder Morgan and Elder Ewell were invited to the Majors house to do a service project aka clean up their house. The Majors are a couple from Scotland. Well Sister Major is from Scotland and Brother Major is from Utah. Brother Major reminds me a lot of Darrel Greer. Hahaa. I love it. They are a really cool couple, the sad thing is..they are hoarders. I dont know how they live. Their house and farm is a complete mess. The Elders went out to the field to plow and Sister Rogers and I were left to...talk to Sister Major. She wanted us to go through boxes and organize things for her but she changed her mind and said, "I dont know where you could start..we have to clean out the living room before we can bring boxes in the garage for you to go through." Oh man. They just need to start chucking stuff. Rogers was like, "Lets just get a bag and start throwing out stuff...she wont notice, Kinkead" Lol.
We had a big branch activity up in the mountains of Bulgaria. Barely any members came but a lot of our english came, which was AWESOME. We had a picnic, did yoga and played some american football and some european football :P. Unfortunately, it was one of my 'off days'. Meaning, I couldnt understand much bulgarian that day. So of course everyone was trying to talk to me but I really had no idea what they were saying. They would get mad if they had to repeat. Ugh. I hate that BUT I got to play around with 2 yr old Meelay and 4 yr olds Petco and Asin. CUTE CUTE kids and they just latch onto me and Rogers. They played with us for hours. I got on video Asin trying to copy english words that I was saying. Hahaha. I love kids..I cant wait to have my own. Precious little things.
Im so excited. Zone Conference is tomorrow and today Rogers and I are heading up to Plovdiv for a big zone P-DAY! Were going go-carting, gonna play some tennis and then hit it up with watching movies. Im ready to get out of here and play!
Poor Sister Rogers...her back has been getting worse day by day. We think she either has a slipped disc or an inflammed one. She cant get out of bed these days. The past 3 days weve stayed in the apt..doing..nothing. We found some cards so we've been doing that along with watching disney movies on our tv. Ya, we have a tv in our apt, go figure lol. Anyway, shes gonna get that checked by a doctor up in Sofia. We'll see what happens. If she keeps going at this rate, she wont be working at all next transfer. Im pretty sure that the rest of this transfer is shot in the foot when it comes to working. Sitting, standing and laying down ALL hurt for her and she has no pain killers. Pray for her. Ive been playing nurse and making sure that she doesnt over-do it because I really dont want her to have any kind of permanent damage to her back and then really be in trouble.
Well! Thats my life thus far. The work continues as Sister Kinkead stays inside all day. Time moves REALLY slow then. Yesterday felt like I lived 3 days in one. *Sighs* lol. I love you all! CTR!
-Sister Kinkead
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Email: May 17th
Hey all,
This past week did not start off on a very good note. I went up to Sofia and had a horrible time. I had to go up for passport work and stay the night. Low and behold, Sister Kinkead forgets her passport. Hah. Shows you where my head is at these days. Seriously. I was not happy about that. I then went out to dinner with all the Elders and Sisters in Sofia. It was horrible. Just so you know, I hate sisters who worship the elders. 19 yr old boys are not prophets. I think some of the sisters believe that whatever comes out of their mouth is scripture. Give me a break. Anyways after that, I stayed the night at my parents house aka the Mission home. It felt like I was staying the night with my parents lol. Mama Roth and Daddy Roth. Love em. They are my parents. The next morning I was really struggling with some things on my mind. My companionship, my testimony, my experience here in Bulgaria etc etc. I was sitting on the couch in the mission home just praying that Heavenly Father would just give me a break and help me out. Right as I ended my prayer President Roth came up behind me! I said Hello and asked for a few minutes to chat. We talked about how I was feeling and how I can be a better missionary. It was a really good talk. He really lifted me up and I felt pumped to get back into the field and work.
Its becoming a struggle with Sister Rogers. She has severe problems with her back and its been slowing us down COMPLETELY in the work. When you arent working youre in a bad mood and thats how I have felt. I need to be working!! Ive been real patient with her and shes been getting up on time to exercise so Ive been happy about that. Shes becoming very cynical/negative and sarcastic. Every time she starts to act up I slam her down and tell her to get rid of her attitude. I cant handle it. Her attitude makes me not want to work. Ya know? How can you work when you have a companion who is too caught up in how she hates bulgarians rather than how much she loves them. Gah. Its hard but Im hanging in there. 3 more weeks left of this transfer. Im pretty sure next transfer Im going to Sofia and I really dont want to go there. Im fine staying where Im at. Sofia is SOOO busy and SOOO big. It takes an hour to get anywhere on a BUS in that freakin city. Pray I stay here in Ctara Zagora lol.
Mom - Dimiter, my 62 yr old english student, has been asking about you. LOL. He also told his friend about you. I was walking to the grocery store the other night with Rogers and Dimiters friend sees me, grabs my arm and begins to whisper about you to me LOL. He wants you to come to Bulgaria so he can meet you. People want your green card, mom. Sorry I have exploited you hahaha.
Anyways, a mission is rough. Its a true story. Have a good week all and thanks for all the emails and the support! I love you all.
-Sister Kinkead
This past week did not start off on a very good note. I went up to Sofia and had a horrible time. I had to go up for passport work and stay the night. Low and behold, Sister Kinkead forgets her passport. Hah. Shows you where my head is at these days. Seriously. I was not happy about that. I then went out to dinner with all the Elders and Sisters in Sofia. It was horrible. Just so you know, I hate sisters who worship the elders. 19 yr old boys are not prophets. I think some of the sisters believe that whatever comes out of their mouth is scripture. Give me a break. Anyways after that, I stayed the night at my parents house aka the Mission home. It felt like I was staying the night with my parents lol. Mama Roth and Daddy Roth. Love em. They are my parents. The next morning I was really struggling with some things on my mind. My companionship, my testimony, my experience here in Bulgaria etc etc. I was sitting on the couch in the mission home just praying that Heavenly Father would just give me a break and help me out. Right as I ended my prayer President Roth came up behind me! I said Hello and asked for a few minutes to chat. We talked about how I was feeling and how I can be a better missionary. It was a really good talk. He really lifted me up and I felt pumped to get back into the field and work.
Its becoming a struggle with Sister Rogers. She has severe problems with her back and its been slowing us down COMPLETELY in the work. When you arent working youre in a bad mood and thats how I have felt. I need to be working!! Ive been real patient with her and shes been getting up on time to exercise so Ive been happy about that. Shes becoming very cynical/negative and sarcastic. Every time she starts to act up I slam her down and tell her to get rid of her attitude. I cant handle it. Her attitude makes me not want to work. Ya know? How can you work when you have a companion who is too caught up in how she hates bulgarians rather than how much she loves them. Gah. Its hard but Im hanging in there. 3 more weeks left of this transfer. Im pretty sure next transfer Im going to Sofia and I really dont want to go there. Im fine staying where Im at. Sofia is SOOO busy and SOOO big. It takes an hour to get anywhere on a BUS in that freakin city. Pray I stay here in Ctara Zagora lol.
Mom - Dimiter, my 62 yr old english student, has been asking about you. LOL. He also told his friend about you. I was walking to the grocery store the other night with Rogers and Dimiters friend sees me, grabs my arm and begins to whisper about you to me LOL. He wants you to come to Bulgaria so he can meet you. People want your green card, mom. Sorry I have exploited you hahaha.
Anyways, a mission is rough. Its a true story. Have a good week all and thanks for all the emails and the support! I love you all.
-Sister Kinkead
Monday, May 9, 2011
Email: May 9th
Hey hey hey
This email is going to be very short. I have to catch a bus to Sofia for passport work. I just want to let you all know that it was sooo good to see and talk to my family this past weekend. Mmmm.
Angela looks like exactly like Hillary. Cyrus is a freakin man. Lily is this little kid I have never met before and everyone is in a new house lol. Its crazy how much can change in 6 months. I love you so so so so much.
I love you. Remember who you are. Seriously.
-Sister Kinkead
This email is going to be very short. I have to catch a bus to Sofia for passport work. I just want to let you all know that it was sooo good to see and talk to my family this past weekend. Mmmm.
Angela looks like exactly like Hillary. Cyrus is a freakin man. Lily is this little kid I have never met before and everyone is in a new house lol. Its crazy how much can change in 6 months. I love you so so so so much.
I love you. Remember who you are. Seriously.
-Sister Kinkead
Monday, May 2, 2011
Email: May 2nd
Hey hey hey,
I didnt write too much in my journal this week so Im just gonna write what I can remember.
We had mission tour this past week in Plovdiv. It was sooo fun to get together with everyone and visit. Meet the new missionaries in the field. Im getting semi-older in the mission..Im liking it. Anyways, the junior companions were supposed to be interviewed by President Roth and all the trainers/senior companions were supposed to be interviewed by Elder Schwitzer, the area seventy over eastern europe. Well I went in and had my little interview with President Roth. He told me that I was a strong woman and he was glad to have me as a missionary. Made me feel really good. I left that interview and then 5 minutes later, someone tells me that Elder Schwitzer wants to interview ME! 1) Im not a trainer and 2) Wow..an area authority..wants me..out of everybody lol. I felt very privledged. I walked in and sat down. He told me how much Sister Rogers loves me and how proud he is of me for being such a good companion to her. He asked me about my family situation and then told me that he was glad he got to meet and talk with me. It was an awesome experience.
Yesterday Rogers and I went back up to Veliko Turnovo to see our investigator, Gona and our new member, Efgeni. I was kind of aggravated because Gona didnt show up when she had told us she wanted to get baptized. Shes been ignoring our calls and texts. I guess we'll keep trying. It was a small little fast and testimony meeting. I got up and bore my testimony and I really felt the spirit. It was so good. Afterwards we had a lesson with Efgeni about keeping the sabbath day holy and fasting. It went over well and then the President of the branch all invited us out to a chinese restaurant. Uh what? Ya..I felt very uncomfortable with that idea. We just got done with a lesson on fasting and keeping the sabbath day holy. I refused to eat. I told them I was fasting and I think I was being judged hardcore. When people offer you food, you take it right? but I just couldnt. I knew Efgeni was there and I cant just teach him a principle and then not go through with it...eee-yaa. I sat and talked with Nickolai, Efgenis dad. He really opened up to me. I couldnt understand all of what he was saying to me but I tried my best to keep attentive and smile every so often. His wife and him are divorced and all he has is Efgeni. The poor guy probably has no one to talk to. Im glad I could be there for him. Rogers asked Nickolai what he wanted to do before he died and he said, "Give Efgeni a good education". Ahhhh man. That really hurt my heart. They are so poor and they are the humblest people Ive ever met. I almost cried because it was so touching. Once again, it reminded me of how all of us americans are spoiled.
Believe in Good things to come -Holland
Have a good week all!
-Sister Kinkead
I didnt write too much in my journal this week so Im just gonna write what I can remember.
We had mission tour this past week in Plovdiv. It was sooo fun to get together with everyone and visit. Meet the new missionaries in the field. Im getting semi-older in the mission..Im liking it. Anyways, the junior companions were supposed to be interviewed by President Roth and all the trainers/senior companions were supposed to be interviewed by Elder Schwitzer, the area seventy over eastern europe. Well I went in and had my little interview with President Roth. He told me that I was a strong woman and he was glad to have me as a missionary. Made me feel really good. I left that interview and then 5 minutes later, someone tells me that Elder Schwitzer wants to interview ME! 1) Im not a trainer and 2) Wow..an area authority..wants me..out of everybody lol. I felt very privledged. I walked in and sat down. He told me how much Sister Rogers loves me and how proud he is of me for being such a good companion to her. He asked me about my family situation and then told me that he was glad he got to meet and talk with me. It was an awesome experience.
Yesterday Rogers and I went back up to Veliko Turnovo to see our investigator, Gona and our new member, Efgeni. I was kind of aggravated because Gona didnt show up when she had told us she wanted to get baptized. Shes been ignoring our calls and texts. I guess we'll keep trying. It was a small little fast and testimony meeting. I got up and bore my testimony and I really felt the spirit. It was so good. Afterwards we had a lesson with Efgeni about keeping the sabbath day holy and fasting. It went over well and then the President of the branch all invited us out to a chinese restaurant. Uh what? Ya..I felt very uncomfortable with that idea. We just got done with a lesson on fasting and keeping the sabbath day holy. I refused to eat. I told them I was fasting and I think I was being judged hardcore. When people offer you food, you take it right? but I just couldnt. I knew Efgeni was there and I cant just teach him a principle and then not go through with it...eee-yaa. I sat and talked with Nickolai, Efgenis dad. He really opened up to me. I couldnt understand all of what he was saying to me but I tried my best to keep attentive and smile every so often. His wife and him are divorced and all he has is Efgeni. The poor guy probably has no one to talk to. Im glad I could be there for him. Rogers asked Nickolai what he wanted to do before he died and he said, "Give Efgeni a good education". Ahhhh man. That really hurt my heart. They are so poor and they are the humblest people Ive ever met. I almost cried because it was so touching. Once again, it reminded me of how all of us americans are spoiled.
Believe in Good things to come -Holland
Have a good week all!
-Sister Kinkead
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