One Month Down and 17 to Go, I Got This!!

Did I even mention we have a car? Probably not. Yes we have a car which is great because it is SO HOT. Everything is brown and ugly since there's no rain and it's all dead. Also, my companion forgot to tell me that my address had a box number included in it, so if you sent me a letter in the past two weeks, I have not gotten it, and I don't know where the mail went. Sorry. The address is 7923 Sunrise blvd #2-108, Citrus Heights CA, 95610. It might also be easier to send things to the mission office because then it for sure gets to me. The mission office address is 8583 Watt Avenue, Antelope, CA 95746.

Okay so this week has been hot and droughty. As usual. There is never a single cloud in the sky and it's always blue. Everything is dead except for trees. My kind of town. My ward mission leader, Brother Castillo (who has only been a member for 20 months) said that there is a drought,  but there is also a drought in investigators which is so true right now. We have 3 investigators that we haven't been able to see at all because they are all on vacation. I have taught some lessons, but it's been to members. It's been nice though because they understand what I am saying, and it's so nice to practice before I talk to an investigator.

I played my musical number on Sunday. I played the Restoration Medley by Paul Cardall and it was amazing, the spirit was so strong there. I can't even tell you how many people came up to me in tears telling me how beautiful it was. Bishop Martel is eager for me to play again soon. I also have started playing prelude every Sunday and everyone really likes it. I am so glad I have this talent to share, and that I can touch so many hearts with it. It is one of the biggest ways I share my testimony. I want to play the piano for the rest of my life.

This week I attended another pair of sisters missionaries baptism. It was so nice. The person being baptized was Rolly, and he is from the Philippines. It felt so good to be there as a missionary, because I know that I can feel like that later when I do find someone to teach.

Something I have learned this week is that having faith in Christ is something that never stops growing. It's always going. We must always exercise our faith, or it will diminish. I have faith that the Holy Ghost will tell me what I need to say every week when I talk to people. I feel such a peace every day that I can't describe. I am trying my best, and I feel like the lord is pleased with who I am becoming.

I love my family so much. I love all of you so much. I am so grateful for all you do. The support you give me is why I am still here. I would have gone home so long ago without all of you. I hit my month mark on Saturday the 8th. 17 more to go. Talk to you all soon! You have my eternal love.

Sincerely,

Sister Caroline Ginn

This was the baptism and this is most of my zone. Rolly is the one holding the bag. I look like a little child.

Churros and Piano

 New missionaries fresh off of the plane from the MTC with President and Sister Marston.

     First experience with Churros. She loved them!

Caroline's week was a good one. She has lots of members feed her and her companion in this particular area. She is in the Orangevale area of this mission. It is still very hot there but also extremely dry. Temperature can reach up to 112 degrees. She is complaining about itchy dry skin something she did not have to worry about back in hot and humid NC. She will figure it out!
This week she was able to play a special musical number in sacrament in her ward. There was a missionary leaving and also one coming home. That was very special that she was asked to play.
She plays the piano any chance she gets and people love to hear her talent. She is working hard to be able to find someone to teach. They knock on doors but either no one is home or no one wants to listen. I know they will tract into someone who will want to hear about Jesus Christ. She says it is hard but she is loving the people there and has really connected with several families in the ward. I am so grateful for those families who have welcomed her and loved her.

California Roseville Mission

President and Sister Marston with Elders and Sisters for this mission. Awesome looking group!!

First Week in California

                Caroline and Sister Hodge her trainer.

So Caroline is loving California!! We were so grateful to get these first pictures. They show us that she is adapting to her new area and making it home for herself. Her first area is the Citrus Heights area. Her first ward is the Tempo Park Ward. She is living with another companionship in this apartment and she sleeps on a mattress on the floor. She does not care because at the end of the day she is exhausted.
Her area does not have a lot of investigators. There are mostly less active members. She is ok with that.
Caroline played for her new bishop and he was so impressed that he asked her to play a special musical number in sacrament and also play prelude music every Sunday. Her talents are being put to work and that is fantastic.
California is in a drought so it is super dry out there. Everyone is always taking about it and she is tired of hearing about it. She wants to get them to focus on Jesus Christ instead of the drought.
Caroline said that the Lord is always with her.She feels like someone has a hand on her back all of time and that it is gently guiding her where she needs to go.
I am so grateful for her and for the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Savior wants everyone to learn of Him and I know she will do her best to teach this.

Sister Caroline Elizabeth Ginn called to serve in the California Roseville mission

This wonderful daughter of mine has accepted the call to Roseville California to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! What an awesome, scary, brave and selfless thing to do. I am so grateful for her decision to do this. She will be an amazing missionary and will be teaching people about Jesus Christ. She just arrived in the mission and I pray her first week will be incredible. We all miss her terribly but know she is exactly where the Lord would have her at this time!!

Summer Explosion 2013

Here are some wonderful things the Ginn family has been involved with this summer. This has been a summer to remember. It includes getting in new dog,  EFY at Southern Virginia, Trek which was life changing, swimming ,Caroline's 17th birthday and Girls Camp. Wow and we are just entering August. Gotta love summer!!!

 

Nineteen Years and Counting

Happy Anniversary to the most amazing man. I am so grateful you are mine for eternity. I love you with my whole ❤heart and soul.