It's me. In Texas. Having a blast.🤪

Hey pals!!! It's me! Hermana Emma Eastman. I'm still in Texas, still on a mission, still killing it you may say. 

Headlines of the week:

Knocking Doors Reaps Rewards 

We found some of the cutest little girls yesterday. They're 9 years old and absolutely awesome. I just love them already and want them to learn about Jesus and how much He loves them.🥲

Reunions Abound at Local Zone Conference

We had zoco and first of all it was awesome. Second of all, I got to see my houston south zone homies for a second!!! It was the best. The Houston south water tribe is my home💙 

Did the Hair Go Under?

Dorinda was baptized this week!!!!! Yayayayay! Another daughter of God entering into the fold. We were slightly concerned that the witnesses weren't watching her hair BUT don't worry it all worked out. I'm so happy for her! 

From Cambodia to Houston, Friendship Thrives

Okay guess what. I met my friend Paige when we went on an HEFY trip to Cambodia it was super awesome and we had a blast. And now guess what. We are in the same mission!!! In the same zone!!! And it is the coolest thing to me ever. So Hermana Sieverts and I obviously had to take a pic. 

Emma², the Adventure

Sister Nilson is the coolest ever. Her name is also Emma and we just have a blast together. Today we found the coolest playground and climbed to the top. So yeah we're having a blasttttttt🤪

Surprise: Jesus Loves You

I read a cool scripture this week. Ether 6:3 in the Book of Mormon. 

3 And thus the Lord caused stones to shine in darkness, to give light unto men, women, and children, that they might not cross the great waters in darkness

I think this is really true and applicable today. Sometimes life feels like we're crossing "great waters" and sometimes it feels dark. But ordinary things like stones can shine and bring light into our lives. Little tender mercies are everywhere, given by a loving God, to brighten our way. So what are the shining stones in your life right now? Is it the new friend you made? That magnificent chick fil a sandwich? The pretty mountains? The possibilities are endless!!

Love you guys!! Virtual hugs 🤗

Hermana Eastman

Knockin Doors and Takin Names

Guess what we did for hours this week?? Knocking on doors. Good ol tracting. It's so foreign to me because we haven't been able to go tracting because of covid. But Sister Nilson and I are trying our best to figure out how to do it😂 we always pray to not get discouraged and we take turns being the first one to talk. It's kinda fun to see what will be behind the door! The only sad part is that now I'm more scared of people because I'm scared they'll be mean. But you know what, everyone has their agency, and Heavenly Father is patient with all of us. 

My companion and I set some high goals this week and we met them!! Last night around 7:30 we still needed to find one more person to meet our finding goal. We were tired after a hot day but we decided to go stop by someone's house. They were pulling in their driveway when we got there and this 6 year old girl started talking to us. I talked to the little girl while my companion shared an awesome message with the dad (teamwork!) and we found him!!! With seriously 0 minutes to spare for the night. OH it was so awesome and we were freaking out we were so happy. Blessings! 

I'm grateful that the Lord knows what I need more than I do. He's helping me as I try to be helpful in this work. 

The church is true!!

Hermana Eastman

Wild Texas

Howdy folks it's me, Hermana Eastman, I'll be your guide today as we travel through the wild wilderness of Katy, Texas. Buckle your seatbelts and tie your shoes because we're going on an adventure!!!

My first week in Katy!! It was awesome. I'll organize this email by creatures.

Duck: 🦆

My companion caught a duck!! In our complex theres a family of ducks and after luring them in with some bread, Sister Nilson caught one!! Hahah Sister Nilson is the best and she makes me laugh all the time. We made a video for our zone which involved us smashing eggs on our faces. Most of them were boiled but one was raw.. so you know what that means. I smashed a raw egg all over my face🤣

Ant: 🐜

As we were walking around a neighborhood we saw a massive anthill and I said to myself "what would happen if I poked it?" And then I thought no that's dumb. So instead, of course, I picked up a rock and threw it at the anthill. Genius. To my horror but fascination, hundreds of ants came scurrying out. Awesome. It's been so fun to go tracting and street contacting here!! We just talk to strangers on the streets and go around looking for formerly taught people. That wasn't super possible in my past area so this has been fun. 

Frog: 🐸

Guys I caught a frog. We were walking around a neighborhood at night and I spotted him and then I snatched him up!! He was cute and I almost kissed him and then I remembered: I'm a missionary. Close one. 

Okay spiritual moment. Have you guys ever thought about how awesome the Book of Mormon is?? Mormon went into a massive cave filled with records and compiled like 1% of all those accounts into a single record, choosing what the Spirit told him would be most beneficial for OUR day. That's amazing. The whole Book of Mormon is a miracle. So deep but so clear. I'm grateful I know about the Book of Mormon and continue to learn about it!

Love yall!

Hermana Eastman

Transferred?? Again??

Hi everyone! I'm moving to Katy! I get to have some extra responsibilities! I'm happy! But I'm sad to leave some good friends and the zone where my mission started😪 but I'm happy! Be kind!

Hermana Eastman

(hna koopmans and I are sad😞)