Sister Allie King: December 28, 2015

Sister Olsen, Sister King

Christmas, 2015

Bakersfield, CA

I can’t tell if I’m happy or sad that the holidays are over, because no more carols and Christmas cheer, but NOW PEOPLE ARE FINALLY HOME!!

This week was a bit slow and pretty strange, but we made it through nonetheless! Christmas and Christmas Eve consisted of visiting our favorite people and having them stuff my face with cookies. And since my lovely companion is allergic to both dairy AND eggs, I was the lucky soul who got twice as much dessert. I don’t think my stomach will ever be the same. But we got to go Christmas caroling at a nursing home and those old people were on FIRE! They were so happy and full of life and the spirit of God, not grumpy or bitter about their circumstances. And they sang along with us and cried and I just loved it! And of course talking to my AMAZING FAMILY was a plus! It's really hard to be away from everyone I love, but it’s just a testament to the fact that this gospel is TRUE!

Skyping with Sister King

Christmas, 2015

Bakersfield, CA

Sister Olsen, Sister King

Christmas, 2015

Bakersfield, CA

Sister King Meeting Her

4-Month Old Nephew James

For the Very First Time

Christmas, 2015

Bakersfield, CA

I’ve been eating a lot more veggies that I haven’t before. Tons of sweet potatoes and mustard. We had ham for Christmas AND Christmas Eve!! And so much chocolate I thought I was gonna die. I’ll be feeling that this week... but we played karaoke at the Paugas and that was fun!

The Paugas

Bakersfield, CA

December 2015

We were able to teach a 16 year old boy named Dominick twice this week, with a few young men from our ward. And as wonderful as they all are, I do not miss high school boys and their interesting comments and conversations, but it was really cool because the young men spoke with such passion about the gospel and such a young age, and Dominick can see that and feel that spirit! We also had another lesson with Blanca, and her son Anthony received the Aaronic priesthood! So cool.

So I accidentally snapped our phone in half and had to get a new one. Just when our car got fixed too! Our appliances just can’t stay in proper working order I suppose. Another set of sisters in our zone had to go to the car dealership and the workers there told them, "We know, you need to get your box of Book of Mormons out of the car before you get your rental, and yes we already have one." Plus the guy at the rental place mentioned us to them. Three Way Chevrolet truly is my second home.

But here's the CRAZIEST STORY OF THE WEEK! Post-Christmas depression is a real thing, so Sister Olsen and I were feeling pretty off Saturday morning. But we figured that if we worked really, really hard that it would get us refocused! So we're knocking doors and no one is home. So we turn around and walk away from this one house when the person inside runs out after us. She was 15 and really cool, so we start teaching her the restoration and she's loving it! We're feeling good, feeling fly, and I recite the first vision with Joseph Smith to her when she leans against the wall. Then she stumbles a bit. Then her face turns green. Then she PASSES OUT COLD AND SMACKS HER HEAD ON THE CONCRETE. She's just lying there on the ground unconscious and Sister Olsen and I are just standing there trying to figure out what just happened. She looked dead and I figured I would be too in a second, I was so confused. She pops back up and starts stumbling again so we help her get to the ground. She said she was dizzy before, but she wanted to hear our message so she ignored the feeling.... and then she has us CALL HER MOM to explain what happened since she didn't remember anything. It was so weird. She gave us her number so we can call and see how she's doing. She's okay! But it reminded us of King Lamoni in the Book of Mormon, just so overcome with the spirit he drops down as if her were dead. What a life. Poor girl...

But for the spiritual aspect, I want everyone to go and READ LUKE CHAPTER 2 because I've read that like 10 times this last week and never get sick of it.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah is a man of powerful words.

Remember to keep Christ always in your hearts and this jolly season technically isn’t over until January!

Sister King