Our feet are steady, and our eyes are on the Lord.‏

This week was a good one. 2 Sunday's ago we had a girl come to church named Rachell, she's 21, super cute, and she seemed really interested. Sister Buckhave and I jumped right on that. We had a tough time getting in with her but we finally did this last Monday night, she is AWESOME. You know when you are told over and over that you will find the people prepared to receive the restored gospel? Well, we have found people obviously, but Rachelle is the first one yet that completely shows that. She was so prepared by the lord. When we taught the restoration, she just lit up. It made everything up to this point worth it. It was one of those "this is what its all about" mission moments. The hole she didnt even know she had was filled. The spirit took her over and she embraced it. Teaching the plan of salvation went the same way, her eyes went big, her jaw dropped, she cried tears of happiness because she was finally learning the truth. Everything makes complete sense to her, she is so hungry for truth and ready to learn all of it. She keeps her commitments, she reads, she prays, she comes to church. We invited her to be baptized and she said, "OH YES! As soon as possible girls!"

Well, that soon as possible is on the 5th of July. Yes, another solid baptism coming soon to the Cameron ward!

We had a great lesson with the Ourth family this week, they are RLDS. Talked about authority and priesthood, they are coming along well. Starting to understand and feel the spirit and what the fruits of the truth really is. Abbey is 13 and she is more than ready to be baptized, the parents are supportive but just not ready yet. I estimate it will come at the end of July though.

Its really hot and humid, its interesting that when we were on bikes tuesday and it starting POURING on us, I wasnt even mad. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We've done alot of service this week. Community dinner, yard work, cutting trees.

Good-bye President and Sister Keyes! 

This next week our new mission president will be coming in. We will see what that brings! Cheryl is still doing great, she got her patriarchal blessing yesterday!

This church is true, Jesus Christ is our savior. Come unto christ, come unto him. And by his grace be made holy again. When you feel his love you'll never be the same.

Love, Sister Flink

 

Egg-Cellent!

Hey Friends and Family-

Well, I am still here in Cameron for another transfer. This will be my 3rd transfer here. This week we had one appointment.. yes, ONE. We spent most of our time tracking, and trying to talk to whoever we could. Seems like we couldn't get a hold of any of our investigators and couldn't get any appointments. We were scrambling to find people to talk too and share the gospel with. We talked to many, but few were interested or wanted to listen. We kept going, kept talking, kept testifying, not much success. Made for some long and discouraging days but we made it through! This is missionary life!

Funny story actually, Sister Monzano is a member who loves us so much, and we had her for dinner. She started asking us how the work was going and I think she sensed we were a bit discouraged, so we had a great talk and lesson with her. It was almost like she was teaching us! We left feeling edified and ready to keep going.. and we walked out to our car to find an EGG splattered all over our windshield. Yes, someone threw an egg at us. And it was beginning to cook on the mission car, at this point we were so done with this week, so we could either laugh or cry. We chose to laugh, and laugh, and laugh. Then we prayed for them. haha! I thought, if your going to throw an egg at me, that's fine, but you forget the bread and salt and pepper.

If I learned one thing this week, is that we cannot afford to give up on the savior, he never gave up on us. and he never will. Isn't it interesting how that works? the hard days and the hard times come when we have the open heart, that is when we can truly learn about Jesus Christ. How close he really is, how much he really suffered, and how much he really loves us, if we just endure to the end. If I didn't know that, if I didn't know with all my heart this gospel is true and how much it can bless our lives, this mission would never be worth it. So I am grateful to be a representative of my Savior. He knows us one by one.

I love you all! have a great week.

Disgusting HUGE spider in our apartment.

Larry gave us flowers

 

 

Bigger, Better, Bolder!

Cheryl's Family

Sister Flink, Cheryl, Sister Moody, Sister Buckhave

My first Baptism! 

Chery!  I love her so much!



This is my Saturday morning, "Cheryl is getting baptized today!" face.

Hey Ya'll!

I got good news to deliver this week. Cheryl was baptized and confirmed this week. She is the newest member of the Cameron, Missouri ward. Her baptism was wonderful! The spirit was so strong and she was just glowing with happiness and love for the gospel. She texted us the night before and said, "thank you for what you have done. I know the church is true." But it wasnt us that did it at all, and i know that. Her confirmation in sacrament the next day was done by her father in law, who has prayed for years for his family to come into the gospel, and as he sat in his wheelchair and placed his hands on her head, he just cried because he was so happy. It was a touching moment to see this gospel starting to change an entire family, one of her nephews will be baptized this coming Saturday.
 

And as a missionary, them saying they KNOW its true is the greatest thing you could ever hear. She already has a temple trip planned her and her husband are looking forward to being sealed in one year. Salvation is so sweet my friends! You know as I watched her come up out of the water, I watched as a new life began. And I was so happy for her. And she was so happy. and its REAL happiness, the kind you cant buy, the kind the world doesn't and never will offer, the kind that only comes through the Savior and his true and living church on the earth.
 

Though the baptisms do not come easy here in Missouri, they do come! And we have been so blessed. We are looking forward to 2 more baptisms this month, and more opportunities to learn and grow and be BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER missionaries. The work continues to go forth, and so should we.

Got a great care package from my Mommy today!  Loved it!

You are my Sunshine, My only Sunshine!

Oh no I am not! 

You can do HARD things! 

 

I love you all! Have a fantastic week!

Sister Flink

1st Baptism = Cheryl Gardner!

Hey Mom!
This week has flown by.  I can't believe it is already Monday again.  But it is a good thing.  Pretty quick here I'll be hitting my 3 month mark.  Mission time is the weirdest thing to experience.   There is no way it has been 3 months already but then again it does feel like 3 months.  We are getting into the heat dead humid summer out here.  It seriously stresses me out!  I never want to face it haha!  Still praying for a car...it is funny because a lot of people say "Yeah, they never had the sisters ride bikes" or "the Elders shouldn't even consider making you ride bikes."  It's funny because our Elders don't even give a crap!  They're still boys at heart...haha!  I loved your letter this week!  They are always the best letter!  Sound like you had a great and fun week!  Especially boating!  one day..one day!  Someone said something yesterday and I said, "Yeah, I remember when I used to watch TV..haha! 

Well, we had 6 investigators at sacrament meeting yesterday.  That rocked!  This week we had our final interview with President Keyes before out new one come in.  I went great.  We actually talked about good old Rexi and Vonda.  They are good friends.  Sister Keyes loves Vonda!  I told her how much I do too!  He asked me how I liked Cameron and we talked.  I am guessing it's probably 50/50 if I get transferred or stay in Cameron.  I'll know on the 10th.  Presidents interview, in a nutshell, was basically this,

"You are a wonderful missionary Sister Flink.  You are loved by many.  Grab onto missionary work with two hands and full force and be all in!  You are doing great work in Cameron.  The Lord loves you!"

Cheryl's baptism is this Saturday, June 7th.  We, and her too, are so stoked!  The baptismal font here in Cameron is a little ...outdated.  So the water might be freezing cold and a little dirty, but we'll figure it all out.  1st Baptism=Cheryl Gardner!  Yay!

Lisa is technically still on date for the 14th of June, but she moved to Winston.  So sad because it is out of our area!  She still comes here for us to teach her though.  So she will actually be baptized into the Gallatin Ward but...I am still counting her as my baptism although the numbers say otherwise!  She is mine!  I don't know if she'll hit the 14th date (word of wisdom stuff) but it won't be too long.  She is so happy and moved out and starting a new life, so that's all that matters!

The main people we are working with is the Gardner family, Lisa, Jennifer and Daniel.  Darren, Marne, and Abbey Ourth (our RLDS Family).  Jennifer Gardner is progressing well.  Her fiancé, Daniel is a less active member, but still has a testimony.  Jennifer told us last night that she as a desire to be baptized!  Tonight we are teaching her the law of chastity.  Wish us luck because they live together, but it will all be good!  She really liked church.

Yesterday, we did a mission wide fast to better understand the importance of the sacrament.  I know that I totally took it for granted until I came on my mission -like most thing.  I have gained such a testimony of the Sabbath day and making church a priority.  They will never progress without it and neither will we.

Sister Johnson ran and gave me a huge giant bear hug and said, "This is from your MOM! Haha, it was so cute!  They're really great but sadly they are moving on the 16th of June.  Our last dinner with them will be on Father's Day!

Veronica is doing great!  She is going to YW and church and she is a lot happier.  The gospel does that!  We have a pretty good week coming up.  Lots of appointments and good solid people that are ready for the gospel. So we are excited!  It will be great!  Well, I hope all is well and everyone is happy!  Tell them I love them all!  Have a great Mom and I love you!

Always~
Sister Flink

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Hello friends and family!

 

I hope everyone had a great Sabbath day yesterday! We did a mission wide fast to more fully understand the purpose of the sacrament in our lives. I have never understood the importance of church attendance in our lives more than I have on my mission. Church is SO SO important for us to be close to Heavenly Father, to feel the spirit, to partake of the sacrament, to lift and help others, and to grow.

 

We've been busy this week!   We had presidents interviews which went really well! Transfers are coming up soon, on the 10th. I've been in Cameron 3 transfers if I stay so... should I stay or should I go? Only the Lord knows!

 

Cheryl's baptism is this Saturday! YEAH! Super stoked man. And Lisa's should be on the 14th, we also plan on inviting Jennifer to be baptized tonight in our lesson. This coming week we have a lot of solid appointments and we are excited, we've found some great people. Correction: the Lord has LED us to some great people. When we put our faith in him, he tends to do that. Even in the scourging heat, humidity, and bike riding up hills in skirts, he takes care of me. I don't even care about all those people who laugh! (okay, I kinda do...)

 

Well - looking forward to another week. I hit my 3 month mark on the 5th, that's CRAZY. I love you all. This church is true, it is the most important thing we could ever do in our lives. It is the message to world of truth, happiness, and salvation. Embrace it, treasure it. It is priceless to partake of its sweetness.

Me and Jenny Monzano!  She reminds me of a Disney Princess!

Me and Tina!  We have worked with Tina for a while, she has two grandkids living with her and she always kisses us on the forhead when she sees us!  We are gonna get her baptized!!

 

I love you all. Stay happy!

 

Sister Flink

One Of The Greatest Weeks On My Mission - Up To This Point!

Hello again!  Another week down!

This week was AWESOME. One of the greatest weeks on my mission up to this point I think. We have just been really blessed with lots of miracles.   On Tuesday, we were able to go to the temple as a mission because of President Keyes leaving. It was the greatest blessing. In the center place of Zion, combined with 100+ servants of the Lord, standing in the Temple, it was a powerful experience. I am so grateful to have temples and have such a sacred on holy place available to us.

Sister Buckhave and I at Kansas City Temple

I got to see Sister Moody!  Love Mooders!!

The District and Zone Leaders at the Temple

The FAMOUS Elder Kaffi!

Garrett, a 17 year old the Elders have been teaching, was baptized on Saturday, it was beautiful. Cheryl and Joseph came to see what it was like so they know what to expect on the 7th!  She can't wait! We will be having 4 baptisms in June! Can you believe it?!

The Gardner Family!  Visitor Center in Independence Missouri. Cheryl will be baptized June 7th! (Cheryl is in the Orange Shirt)

MISSIONARY DREAM #1. Alright I am just going to skip to Sunday because it was a straight MIRACLE day guys! uh huh. So first off we had 5 investigators at church, Yeah! Larry called us after church as said, "Hey girls. you are angels from heaven. I just wanna say that when I left church today I had a feeling inside me thats so different that I cant describe it. It was good. I was a warm feeling inside a cold room. Ill be back next week - this is the church for me."

MISSIONARY DREAM #2. Abbey, Garrett's sister walks up to us at church and says, "Hey Sisters. I need to talk to you about baptism. When can you start teaching me?"   Yeah, I know! Incredible!   I don't know what we did to deserve the miracles but Heavenly Father blessed us this week. I hope you all have a great one, Happy Memorial Day! The church is true!

Here are some fun pictures of my week.  Can't describe the love I have for my dear friend Lisa!  She has grown so much and the gospel has brought her so much peace, happiness, and pure joy!  The power of repentance is real and our Heavenly Father loves each of us as his children!
 

My Dearest Lisa and I!

 

This is my Throne!  I am bringing this chair home with me from my Mission!

 

Silly Girls  Remember to Love and Laugh!

Love Always, Sister Flink

Sacred Experience - Blessing from Brother Johnson

Mom~

 

While I was emailing you from the church in Cameron, Sister Buckhave and I just had a sacred experience. Brother Johnson came to the church to give Sister B a blessing.  After it was done,  he looked at me and said "Do you want one too?" I wasn't planning on it, but he grabbed my hand and had me sit down. He said that Heavenly Father wants me to receive this blessing, because he wants me to know some things.

As Brother Johnson laid his hands on my head,  I was overcome with the spirit.  He starting the blessing and he starting crying and said, "Heavenly Father loves you very much Dear Sister!"  I will tell you some of the things he said in the blessing:

"You were fore ordained to be here, this is your mission. You will finish your mission and return home safely, your family at home loves you and supports you. Your family that is beyond the veil is sweeping your path, especially those holding priesthood authority, they are with you. I bless you with health, physical especially. (and he said that 3 times throughout the blessing) You will be a faithful mother in Israel Sister Flink.  You will be married in the temple and will find a mate to take you there. Sister Flink, demons begin to scatter when you are around, do not ever forget that. One day you will have  a reunion with your Heavenly Father and hands laid on your head and you will be ordained a queen. Sister Flink, you were a valiant daughter in the pre mortal life, Heavenly Father knows your good heart, he knows your pure desires and your love to serve him. Your posterity will call you blessed and there will be many."

I needed this blessing today!

This is Lisa's little baby named Madeline!

Our Invisible Glasses!  Satan can't find us! 

Playing Nephites and Lamanites with Army men from the Dollar Store with the Martin Boys!



Our Testimony, Our Greatest Ally!‏

Hello All of the Ones Whom I Love!

 

No pictures this week!  I think I left my camera memory card at Wal-Mart!  It has so many photos and videos on there.  I am so bummed and stressed about it! 

Another week down here in good old Cameron. This week has looked up, tremendously!  They always do!

Well, we now have 4 people on date to be baptized. Cheryl - June 7th, and Lisa AND her son - June 14th! It was not easy getting any of them to this point, we really had to develop a relationship of love and trust. But as we were persistent, they committed and the desire began to grow, that's what heavenly father does for us. but it is our job to start.

This week I have really thought about my purpose here in this small town of Cameron. There is another set of missionaries here, and the work is slow. So it has taken me into deep thought of reasoning for being here. As I have prayed and pondered my mind has been enlightened and Heavenly Father has taught me, as he can all of us. I know that I am not necessarily here to baptize and find, although that is a big part, but for the less actives and part member families. Much of our work here has been reactivating families, individuals, and helping people regain that testimony in Jesus Christ as they once had. Loving and nuturing them through their broken lives and helping them grasp the Atonement of Jesus Christ to make them whole. Re-sparking people's testimony and reactivating their soul to the gospel is just as important as taking them into the waters of baptism. Our work is slow sometimes because it is a process with these people, they have to trust us, to know us, and THEN we can begin to help strengthen them and their loved ones. It is interesting how the lord works - as i see many events and challenges in my life have now prepared me to meet and help certain people here in Cameron. To love and help them.

Well friends and family, I love each of you dearly. I pray for you individually! I hope all is well, and the blessings are coming your way. Remember..

"Some blessings come now, Some come late, some don't come until Heaven. But for those that embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they will come."

Those that are with us are greater than those who are against us!  I will see you soon!

Love, Sister Flink

Bad Weather, Rainy Days... But We Keep Bikin On!

Hello my wonderful family and friends!

 

How are you? I miss each of you individually.

It all about the skirts and helmets.  Doesn't get any better than this!

Well, another week down here in Cameron, Missouri. It's a rainy day today but very very green.   Its so beautiful!  This week has been HOT, and we have been on bikes, working hard.  Many of you would be proud.. riding in a skirt on a bike in 100 degree weather ain't easy. People laugh at us.. :( I tell them in my head that someday they will regret that.. hahaha. It has been a great week though! 

 

We had 3 investigators at church on Sunday - two of them are being baptized on June 7th! They committed this week. Salvation of many souls.. its beautiful! Also we had 3 less active families we saw this week come to church, none of them have been in years. I couldn't help but smile and hug my companion and say, "ya done good."   We did a little service - yard work this week!  It is always fun to serve others!

Doing some yard work with the Williams! Lots of flowers! 

Kaitlyn and Me! She's a crazy little girl

We were able to go down to the Liberty Jail this week, the power and reality of the prophet Joseph burned into my soul. My dad served here - he knows what I'm talking about. This ground here in Missouri is a sacred place, I am so honored to be here. Just like in the doctrine and covenants, section 58, that was the day Joseph Smith announced Independence Missouri as Zion. Can you believe I am preparing that ground for the second coming of the savior? We have an investigator named Tawny and she always says "I love ya'll. but I love Jesus, and Jesus ain't comin' back to Missouri. Ya'll are crazy Mormons, I do love you though." And I say, "Tawny, I love you too. But the day that happens.. because it will.. I cant wait to see you."

Us and Tawny at the liberty Jail with Sister Zinkand that took us. She's a wild one, hence the Peace Sign!

Well - I love you all. If there is anything I could ever leave you with it would be the truthfulness of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ here on the earth. We have it, we have all the things we need. It blesses our lives beyond measure, i would never be able to say that if I didn't know 100% with my whole heart and soul that it is true, and Jesus Christ lives. He is our savior. He has established his church back on the earth, and we must partake and see if it is not joyful and sweet. 

 

I want to introduce you to a few of my favorite people/families here in Cameron! 

Bishop Jameson's family!  Love them!

We had dinner at the Savannah Vanbrunt.  The Vanbrunt family basically my second home out here!  She reminds me of Alexi

Weston never wants you to forget that Jesus Loves You!

 

I love you all. Have a fantastic week.

Goodbye Sister Moody! Hello Sister Buckhave!

Farr West - A Consecrated and Holy Land

Soul Sister - My other missionary half!  My partner in crime!

Hello family loved ones!

Well, how do I start this email? I would be lying if I didn't tell you that
this week has definitely tested my faith out here. It has been the hardest
week on my mission this far. Sister Moody left and I am basically running
Cameron with a new companion, but I don't know anything about where to go,
how to get there, and obviously she doesn't either. Its the blind leading
the blind and its a really big struggle right now. Sister moody and I were
so close, its been hard. I now realize how lucky I was to have a companion
who was like my best friend - that doesn't happen very often. 

Transfer Monday~ Good-byes are always the toughtest!



Companion #2 - Sister Buckhave from AppleValley, CA

Sweet note from Sister Buckhave!  I am blessed~

Sister Buckhave is great. We have had some great stuff happen these past couple days, we are now without a car so we are walking and biking everywhere. the days get very long and exhausting. Lisa is doing great, she will be baptized on the 24th.  As of now we are just searching for some new investigators.

Heavenly father has given me the strength I have needed. I don't know what I would do without the atonement of Jesus Christ and the knowledge I have that in this life we never have to do it alone. and being a missionary will test you, and push you, but how great is this calling. I know that is true.

I hope you all have a wonderful week. I love you!

Sister Flink