Set Foot Inside the Church

 Today we got to go to church. It has been six months. This is where we are supposed to be. We are supposed to gather. Yes, we made the most of our time at home having zoom gatherings worshipping with our siblings and other relatives that live far away.

But I was so thankful to be in the church again today and feel the Spirit, think of all the experiences we’ve had in that chapel, and look around to see all that we have been through over the years with our ward family.

We need each other. We did not become who we are by confining ourselves to our four walls. As I look back on all of my life’s experiences, teachers, classmates, sports teams, girls camps, youth activities, etc, these are the events and people who have created who I am.

I have also included pictures of my May 2019 and May 2020 family calendar. What a contrast. Although we did appreciate the chance to slow down, spend time at home, and focus on what is most important, I prefer more events/experiences/opportunities.

“Our brains are wired for connection.” -Hope Works video

“Don’t hide out in your bunkers until this is over.” Sister Rasband in YSA face-to-face

“Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval.” Pres Russell M Nelson

So thank you to every person that has been a part of me and my family.

#deepthoughtsbykaylynn #imnotgoodatselfies

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Hermana Nunn

Here are a few glimpses of Hanna's mission preparation and at-home MTC.

Rod Olsen didn't charge Hanna to shoe her horse - a donation to her mission.

Roger Lewis didn't charge Hanna to adjust her horse - a donation to her mission.

Hanna got reassigned to the Canada Toronto Mission (temporarily, we hope). She will go there after she finishes her online MTC training.

She met with Bishop Leishman and President Ferguson as her last interviews before her mission and to get her temple recommend (even though the temples are still closed).

Hanna told us that President Ferguson's counsel was just what she needed to hear. She said she had been struggling this week, but he told her that she would be such a good missionary and that it will help her in all of the rest of her life and that sometimes sister missionaries can touch people's lives when the elders can't. She said it was just what she needed to hear. She also said it was motivating to hear it from someone who hasn't been there through this whole journey, but gave another confirmation of what she should do.

Hanna and her companion, Hermana Labrum, were having a break-out room meeting on zoom with their teacher. They were both telling their teacher how they can memorize the Spanish words, but to put them together in a conversation or to share a thought is really hard. She told them that when they get to the mission field, it will still feel like they don't know the language and that it will come with time, so not to worry too much. She also told them that Latino people are very patient and helpful in teaching people Spanish, not like English speakers. Then she promised them that if they work their very hardest during their MTC time, they would be blessed with the best trainers to help them as they transition into learning Spanish. Hanna was so thankful and felt the Spirit confirm that promise.

Hanna's MTC district was having a debate if you eat mac and cheese with a spoon or a fork. So then they asked their teacher. She said, "I don't really go to McDonalds and when I do I don't get a hamburger (Big Mac) because I don't really like them." Then she finally figured out they meant the pasta mac and cheese, not a big mac. Too funny. Love the language barriers.

Her afternoon teacher is a little more strict, so the other day one of the elders took a bite of his sandwich right before she asked him a question. So then she gave them a little speech about how it is not good manners to eat during class. So the district messaged each other and told everyone to get a sandwich on the break. So they were all eating a sandwich when they came back. The teacher just said, okay, time to put your sandwiches away.

Also, whenever they are working on memorizing something and it is Hanna's turn to say it, the teacher says, "Hermana Nunn, are you cheating? Are you just reading it?" So her district likes to tease her about that too.

Whenever her afternoon teacher has troubles with her computer or getting zoom to work, she says to her computer "Obey me."

Sorello Leishman, Hermana Nunn & Hermana Beazer helping with a Cardston missionary car wash service day - during at-home MTC for these 3 girls

Leaving on a Jet Plane

The day came for Hanna to leave on her mission to serve the Lord. She was re-assigned to Canada Toronto Mission since the pandemic has made it so missionaries are staying in their home countries for now. 

We went up to Calgary the night before she flew out. 

We got her ticket and her luggage checked in, took our mask pictures, and hugged her good-bye.

She passed the temperature screening and was on her way.

Luckily there were six elders from southern Alberta on the same flight who were all re-assigned to Toronto. One of them, Elder Bissett, was in her MTC district and he didn't pass the temperature test. So he went to stand outside to try and cool off so his temperature would go down. Luckily he passed the temperature test before the flight left.

Till we meet again...

In Toronto, she got to meet President & Sister Ensign and her companions, Hermana Churchill and Hermana West.

Hanna had put sticky notes all over our house with the Spanish word on the item (window, microwave, etc) so she could practice. I took down lots of them after she left, but we still have a few here and there to remind us of her.

 

Many phrases of Hanna

 Scarnt you... (scared you).

There's a .... (full ditch, burned toast, small pony, etc.), You are a .... (full ditch, burned toast, small pony, etc.). Anytime we would say something, Hanna would say you are whatever you just said. She especially did it to Carly.

Are we best friends?

I don't speak before 9 am.

Exermacize

Back to me...

Gosheries (Groceries). This word was created when we were in our 14-day quarantine and every couple days we would send Austin a list of the groceries we needed him to get at the store. We were always excited for more food.

I just want some... Little Caesers or Old Grist Mill

Lena, do you love me?

Nunns on P-day

While Hanna was doing at-home MTC for 6 weeks, her P-Day (preparation day) was on Wednesday. So we enjoyed family adventures. She also had a break in the afternoons and after 7:30 pm in the evenings.

Biking to Red Rock

Apple Shmear

Hanna got to come watch a few hours of Carly's junior high rodeo in Nanton.

Hiking to Bertha Falls

First day of school picture

Nunns rock!

Basketball and hanging out at Leavitt Park

Picking up Lucy after work in Waterton

Hiking Table Mountain

Don't forget to follow the red trail markers. We took a slight detour when we took a wrong turn and just climbed the mountain on our own version - not recommended. Stick with the trail markers.