"Sandlot" in Scotland?

TERESA - Howdy!

How's life back home? Anything new and exciting? Thanks dad by the way for the letters, they have been just what I needed sometimes! And mom, as always, thank you sooo much for your weekly updates! Not every mom is as amazing as you! We have used some of the missionary object lessons and they have been really effective. Could you also send some more that don't involve a whole lot of food? As missionaries we don't have too many resources if ya know what I mean, so lessons that don't involve too much would be great! But thank you again!

So a few interesting things that have happened to me....So me and Sis Nelson had our very own Sandlot experience haha. We chapped the letter flap of this one door and this dog went crazy on the other side and no one was in. At first we thought this dog was on the smaller side until it shoved its paw through the letter slot! It was massive! haha And so my comp took a stick and opened the slot so we could see what we were up against and it was a beast and it's bark was monstrous! It was hilarious and we got out of there quick :)

Also the Dundee Stake is putting on a play, Saturday's Warrior, and we were over at a member family's house that is really involved in the play. They brought it out and we read some lines and I loved it! It was so cheesy, and I said how fun this would be to take back home. So they gave me a copy! So now I have the screen play to Saturday's Warrior haha, guess our stakes doing it when we get back, what do ya think? Haha

Also we contacted into a gypsy! It was an interesting experience but we got a return app out of it :)

So Sister Nelson doesn't want to go home yet but her time is quickly approaching (nooo!). She was saying how she thought that she would be this spiritual giant at the end of her mission, like a superhero or something but how she feels like she isn't. And I was thinking about it and I thought that I think all missionaries feel that way. But I figured this since I love the superhero stuff, that before our missions we were just civilians and now we are our Savior's sidekicks. We are close to Him and strive to follow Him but we just aren't there yet. And after the mission we are trying to pattern our lives after Him and to be like Him, to become the superhero. And becoming the superhero takes a lifetime to achieve; it doesn't just happen over night! So for now I'm just His sidekick, representing Him. Haha I know I'm sounding really lame right now but I liked that analogy. But don't worry to those who haven't served missions, because every member IS a missionary and although you aren't wearing a badge, you are still representing Him! So all members are his sidekicks too! ha-ha

Well I love you all and thank you for everything!

Love always, Sister Teresa Kullick

Pictures from Scotland

Sister Nelson and Sister Teresa Kullick

Sunset from Teresa's flat at 9:00 at night! It is pretty much always light outside in the summer!

Right Place at the Right Time

RACHEL - Hello!

Well I have the bottle of the medication but not the box so hopefully when I send it, it will be ok but that is all I have.

Its ok mom about the pictures ha whenever you can get them to us we will be happy to receive them! Oh and apparently the office has a package for me from you! Thank you! I am excited!

I was able to receive a very lovely Postcard from Wendy Penny! Thank you for that!

I also got letters from Grandma and Grandpa Kullick, thank you!

I had just put up the 4th of July stars you sent! They look great! They are hanging over where we study!

I will also be sending the music list that I am allowed to listen to because I may not be able to listen to the music that you sent me :(

My companion and I are also creating this project of a bulletin board of pictures of all the members of the ward. I obviously got the idea from our own ward which always really helped me figure out the names of people and those that were new! We are excited to begin!

So I'm sure you already know that I have also been talking in my sleep, well apparently I said a full on prayer out loud in the middle of the night a couple of nights ago. My companion said it was about one of our investigators and that it actually made complete sense. I kind of recall this.... haha man.

I had another exchange again! I really do love exchanges, they really help me get re energized in the work! The first time I was with Sister Snell who is amazing and I really want to serve with her one day and the one I just recently served with was with Sister Douglas here in Manchester South area. She only has one more transfer left. She was really great! We could really be ourselves around each other! She really was a great example on following the promptings of the Spirit.

A miracle happened when I was on the Exchange with Sister Douglas! We were dropping off a member at the church one evening after she came to fellowship with us at a lesson. As we were driving out we saw this older man who was parked on the side of the road right next to the church looking at his car. From what we could see his tire was smoking and he had gotten a flat. We drove up on the side and asked if he needed any help. He said that he was okay and he would be alright. Right after his response, I quickly asked Sister Douglas if she knew how to change a flat tire. She said yes and then I said to the man that my friend knows how to change a flat tire so we really could help. He looked at us and said well if you know how to change a flat then come on and help me. It was great! His name is Patrick (was about 60 years old) and was on his way to pick someone up from the Airport and was pressed for time. We were also able to have a great discussion with him about what us Missionaries do and how we found out he was Catholic and his beliefs while we were helping him change his flat! He was very appreciative. In the end we just simply asked if we could then schedule an appointment to share more about what we share and without hesitation he said yes! It was amazing how the Lord really placed someone in our path! And the really great part about all this is that we were never planning on going to the church that night but because this member needed to be dropped off we were there at the perfect timing to help him. I felt so great after that experience because it really makes a difference the service that you do towards others. Who knows he could've been one of the many who just walk past us without a second glance. But because of the service that we showed towards him that may have softened his heart! Everything that we do as members of this church makes a difference! We always have to be aware if there is someone in need and to just simply offer and help. Thank you for all the help that has been given to me by all of you who have helped me get to where I am now! Love you all!

Love Sis. Rachel Kullick

More Pictures from England

Kay Pepper & her son, Jason & Sister Rachel Kullick

Lyme Hall aka Pemberley House from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice

Somewhere around Manchester, England

HA HA!

Rachel's sea turtle decoration for the Manchester South Ward Island Night

Rachel and her sea turtle

Rachel's Poster Decoration

Limbo at Ward Island Night

Ward Island Night

Elders at the Ward Island Night

Sister Rachel Kullick & Sister Bowen

Sister Kullick, Sister Bowen (1st comp) & Sister Hulet (2nd comp)

Sister Rachel Kullick & Sister Douglas

American Pioneer thing!

Teresa - Hi ya!

It was pioneer day? Golly, must've missed the memo! I don’t think Scotland is into the whole American Pioneer thing. Maybe it's just my ward here but my companion and I mentioned the idea of a Fireside and they weren't too keen on it! They were like, "no one's going to know what that is, that's an American thing." Haha! Uh never mind, I guess? But that's still great that you made some homemade butter! Haha That’s sooo funny, I laughed when I read that :)

I cannot believe Ashley Wilkinson is back already (from her Brazilian mission)! It feels like she just barely left! That's great though, I bet her talk was amazing! And I know it's nice to get actual experiences from her time spent in Brazil too, that is always more interesting to listen to!

So you sent me a mini package? Thanks mom! I really appreciate it!

So lately we have been meeting with these investigators June and Mellisa and they know that the gospel brings total happiness to their lives! But the thing is, they are getting a lot of stick from people. Everyone is against them and it is getting to Mellisa a bit. But this really made me think of how miserable the world really is. So much so that they have to tear anybody down who wants to fight to be better. It is completely sad. Misery loves company.

I had a really good experience with the scriptures today in my study time! I was reading in 1 Nephi 14: 11-14. It’s talking about how the church of the Devil has dominion over all the earth. And how the church of God had very few numbers because of the wickedness of the people. And let me tell you, it is so true! This really comforted me because it let me know that all this wickedness was foretold and we will always be physically out numbered. And we will often always stand alone. And as I read on it mentioned that the evil people were actively fighting against the saints of God. And here is the best part! That even when all this is happening, the power of God descended upon the saints and they were armed with righteousness and the power of God in great glory. Wow! Even though we get yelled at in the streets and are treated horribly by those we talk to and even though the members of the church are being full on harassed, The Lord is on our side. We will win this battle; it's all a matter of which side you choose to be on. Because although our numbers are few, we have more on our side then theirs as it says in 2 Kings 6:16. I know we have absolutely nothing to fear. I love this work and I know that the Lord will help us in all of our righteous endeavors!!

I love you family!! And I can't thank you enough mom and dad for raising me up in the gospel! I know my life is happier and full of purpose because of it! I love you guys!

Love always, Sister Teresa Kullick :)

First Exchange!

Rachel - Hello!

It's ok mom, I'm sure you will do a great job at getting all those pics (of the wedding)! Thanks for taking care of it! I really appreciate it! I guess now I have to start getting pictures to you! haha So sorry about that because I actually tried the other day but the lady in the library had no idea how to help me figure it out and today well today I forgot the cord! Ha! Whoops! I promise next week!

Wow, it seems like just yesterday since Ashley Wilkinson just left! I'm glad she had a great mission and is still continuing on in the work! (She just got back from a Brazilian mission!)

A box?? For me?? Wow thanks mom and dad!! I'm excited haha and I was very excited when I received the 50 look bars! Ha! But I just began looking over your lesson mom and I can't wait to read it all! I always really love your lessons!

Dad, I forgot to mention that I would really looove you to send me magic tricks that could relate to the gospel (make them easy…I'm no pro ;) )!

I have a question for Bro Mouritsen! I was studying in Jacob 2:27 and I'm having a hard time understanding it. Also what is some information you have on "Faith in Jesus Christ"? I'm trying to study that topic right now and just wanted to know if you had anything to share on that (the family can put information on that for me as well, I would love every body's insights!) And thank You soooo much Bro Mour for all that you have done for Teresa and I, You were a main component in preparing us for our missions! I really am so grateful for your willingness to teach us and for the journals! You are great!

I would also like to say thank you to Mike White who so nicely gave me those Plan of Salvation cards! I have used them and they have worked really well for an activity lesson!

Oh, by the way is it ok if you could send me two blank DVD's? Haha Random I know but I would like to get the Joseph Smith Movie on those so I can show them on my mission and so I can give the other one to Teresie!

I just had my first exchange! It was actually for two days and I LOVED it!! I stayed in the Manchester South area but Sis. Snell was my companion! I absolutely love her! She is from Colorado and has the best sense of humor and personality! I never thought I would meet someone I would get along with sooo well on my mission. We are now hoping and praying we can one day be companions together (on the Isle of Man! There are only one set of Elders and one senior couple there so we would have to white wash but man o man that would be amazing taking on that whole Isle with Sis. Snell!)! Haha!

There has been a scripture that has become a new favorite of mine (sorry if I have already mentioned it!) Helaman 5:12 it is a beautiful promise that we are given if we only rely on the Lord as our foundation!

I got a letter from Grandma and Grandpa Coombs! That was wonderful. Grandpa just so you know - you still have to seal me in the temple one day so you are not going anywhere anytime soon :) But thank you for the letter.

It is amazing how I am changing! I mean I'm still me but now whenever I see people, anyone, I think about sharing the gospel with them! If they would receive it well or how they great of a Priesthood holder he would be or a wonderful temple worthy woman she would be! Ha I love it! I have never thought about that as much in the beginning but now I can't help it! I am truly loving my mission this was the best decision I could have ever made in my life!

I do love you all and do love hearing from you! Hope to hear from you soon!

Love always Sister Rachel Kullick

PS I'm really glad you got my letter!

Written letter!

Dear Daddy-O!

It has been so wonderful to have received all the letters you have sent me while on holiday in St. George! I have love reading all of them! I thought I would write a letter back in response to all of the ones you have sent recently.

I had a fun time looking at Alma 51 with you through your letter. I agree! There is no end to the ways your testimony can grow while reading the scriptures and how Joseph smith couldn’t have written all that himself! I would love to share experiences while studying but honestly I have received more revelation while I have been thinking. Like that passage I shared with you! I have some more that have made a big impact on me that I’ll share later on.

That story about at the gas station in Baker, CA was hilarious! (For more details see, Steve, Linda or Cary!) I can’t believe he wouldn’t notice that his pants were all the way down under his bum! Ha, ha, ha, wow…and you didn’t take a picture?! Just teasing!

I’m excited to see where Teresa’s flat is in Scotland! It was great to know that you could “walk” with me to my flat and around it! I will try to let you know of any other addresses and thank you so much for archiving them for me! That sounds awesome!

This last transfer Sis. Bowen left for home and unfortunately I didn’t realize how amazing she was or how much I missed her until I got my new comp. We had not been getting along so great; we kept having these little bickerings and it just didn’t get any better till I had to say something first about it. And at the end of it actually turned out really good. Since then, we are really warming up to each other and are becoming friends! I am really happy about that because to be honest I was not happy for those first few days but now it’s all good and we are teaching really well together! I agree. Your first priority should be the companionship because it makes all the difference!

I haven’t seen any castles yet and to be honest there really isn’t much around me, everything seems to be in Southern England and Scotland but yes it was still fun to go to where P&P was filmed! We will have to do a whole bunch of things when you come.

And I can’t throw my keys to my new comp because I am the “designated driver”. I actually think that near the end of my first year, I may be asked to try to get my license here, which would be amazing! Because then I would have it for life but considering I barely passed the one in California, maybe not! Ha~

I can already tell that I am getting stronger and I thought I was good with people but now I realize I am getting even better with people with what I am learning. I can feel myself becoming better. Serving a mission was my call ever since I was a little girl. I am amazed that as a little girl I had faith that became knowledge to know that this was and is my purpose. I recognized what I wanted and needed, which I knew could only really happen through serving a mission. Heavenly Father knows me and knew I needed to do this to become what I will be; something great!

I really do thank you for all the support that you and mom have given me and Teresie our whole lives and just believing in us! I know that you are my parents for a reason and have prepared me so much for serving a mission because of your own personal experiences on your missions!

I pray every night for the gift of teaching, which is actually promised to me in my patriarchal blessing but seems to not really be coming. Can you pray for me with that? I would be so grateful! I am becoming a better teachers but I still want to be wonderful so that my investigators will understand the doctrines clearly. Thank you for your love and support!

Love you both sooooooooo much! Thank you!

Love always, Sister Rachel Kullick