Megan Stapley in Scotland and Ireland
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Tell The World I'm Coming Home
This week we had exchanges in Dundee, it was great to catch up with Sister Hill again!! Today we went hiking with the District, It was good fun, lots of banter, I fell in the river (of course...), and overall just a chill way to end my p-day adventures. I said goodbye to most of the ward on Sunday, the Alloa ward is amazing and I love the members so much!
Whoa I can't believe
this is it! I've been spit on in Belfast, adopted by Brazilians in
Dublin, climbed the Cliffs of Moher, drank from the waters of Loch Ness,
ran the Tay Bridge, spent nine straight hours finding in the Meadows,
and dodged drunk men in Paisley. I've driven cars and mega vans, rode trains and
buses, flown through storms, trekked the highlands, biked to castles, and ferried across the
Irish Sea. I've served in all three countries and left a piece of my heart in each. I've made new family from all over the world and had enough
laughs to last me a lifetime. This has been the best adventure of my
life!
Above all, I am grateful for the things I have
learned. Getting to spend all day, everyday sharing the Gospel of Jesus
Christ really is the best. My faith has been tested, but the more I
study and share, the more my testimony is strengthened. I know that
Jesus Christ is my Savior, and that through Him, I can become the person
He knows I can be. I love reading the Book of Mormon and the Bible and
learning more about what I can be doing to better follow Him. I am so
grateful for my Heavenly Father and the love He has for us all. I know
that Christ lives and loves us!
I'm going to miss
these countries so much. My family has grown and grown-- between missionaries, members, and random people on the street
that have become some of my closest and dearest friends. There's not much else to say
other than how completely grateful I am for this opportunity to serve!!
Love you all, see you soon!!
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Sister Megan Stapley
Scotland/Ireland Mission
What e'er thou art, act well thy part
Friday, June 30, 2017
"Houston, We're Preparing for Re-Entry"
AH another great week :) :)
Tuesday was my
last zone conference ever. Crazy. It was all of Paisley, Glasgow, and
Edinburgh zones. All seven of the sisters from my MTC days
were there! We all shared our departing testimonies. We've all had such different experiences and all changed so much, it was amazing coming back together for
the end! It was an emotional experience.
So, as part of the conference, all the missionaries going home this transfer are taken to another room and instructed, basically, on how to get a job, get an education, find a spouse, and such. Whoa, I literally have no idea how to be a real life adult! haha It was a hilarious meeting, mainly 'cause Garner and I were bantering the whole time.
Thursday, I went back to Edinburgh for my final interview with President Donaldson. It was so great to chat with him!! To be honest, I was really struggling with the idea of leaving the mission. It has become my home and my family! But President and I talked a wee bit, and I'm feeling more ready now :) I love that man so much!
Last p-day we
just chilled at the park, had a picnic, listened to music, it was a
great day! The sun was out in full force, so I got some more freckles.
Flip ya. I LOVE MY DISTRICT!
Not
much else to report on this week. I love the members here in Alloa, I
love the missionaries I serve beside, and I LOVE being a missionary!
There is honestly nothing better. Life is so good!!!!
Well, my boot broke this week. Worn out! haha
Love you all, speak soon!!
Friday, June 23, 2017
Happy Father's Day!
It's been a great week!
We talked to
people this week in the town center, it's been pretty busy with
the nice weather! It's funny, I've only been here three weeks but I'm already friends with all the city regulars, like the lady who
owns the local bar and the men who sit outside the convenience store.
We also went to Stirling University and met some
really cool people. Stirling is the place to be!
There was a
great Father's Day theme in church yesterday. It reminded me how
grateful I am for my dad and for all the father figures I've had in my
life! I am so grateful especially for my Heavenly Father, I know He
loves us all no matter what, and He is always trying to bless us.
We've had
dinner appointments on dinner appointments, I am SO grateful for the
people here that are taking the time to feed us. The food is also
flippin delicious!
Friday, June 16, 2017
Sheep Herding in Scotland
This week was great!
Tuesday
was the rainiest day of my mission! I'm not even kidding. We went to
Edinburgh for a Zone meeting, then headed back to Stirling for the rest
of the day. Man, it was bucketing!! It didn't stop for a single second
all day long, I have never been so soaked!
The rest of
the week was spent finding and teaching a lot of people. I love being
in Alloa ward, the members here are sooooo great! The city of Stirling
is small and there are tons of tourists right now! Gonna be
honest, I don't know anything about the history of Stirling, but
apparently it's pretty famous because people are coming from all
over the world!
Today, we met with our district and
hiked around Alva Glen. It was beautiful! I'm with a really fun group
of missionaries: an elder from Cali, my comp from Finland, and an elder
from Australia, a brand new elder from Japan, and Elder Keim. (That'll make 11 months serving in the same area as him.) We had so much
fun hiking! There were loads of sheep that we tried to catch, which
usually ended with us just slipping and falling all over the place. The
trick was to not slip in the sheep crap.....it was everywhere. Literally everywhere. Ya, it was a good day. Then we went and got a chippie
afterwards, so it's been a good day!
Love you all, have a great week!-Sister Stapley
Friday, June 9, 2017
Stirling Struck Gold!
Streets of Stirling |
I love Stirling so much! We talked to loads of people this week and met some very fine folk! The city is small and beautiful. We've got the Ochils on one side and farms on farms on farms (with highland coo) on the other. It is gorgeous here!
The sun was out full force at the beginning of the week, then Scotland struck again. We were teaching a lesson in the library when, suddenly, we're getting pelted with hail shooting out of the vents! Then, a huge leak erupts in the ceiling right next to us and everyone scrambles to save the books. Don't worry, all the books got saved and it was so much fun.
Scotland strikes! |
The Alloa ward is amazing and the members take such good care of us. I don't think I've ever eaten so well!
I'm not sure what else to share, we're just working our tails off here! Sister L is teaching me some Finnish words and our district is boss. I'm just so thankful every single day that I get to be here.
Lee sent some pictures from Elgin!! |
Love you all loads, have a great week!
Sister Stapley
Friday, June 2, 2017
Where in the World is Sister Stapley Now?!!
So, I will start with the end of the week and work backwards.....
I got moved!!!! I am spending my last 6 weeks in the legendary Stirling city and with the legendary Sister Lehtimaki! I am SO pumped...this area is amazing, the ward is the best, Sister L is hilarious, and we are going to work so flappin hard. Warning: I ma going to come crawling off that plane. :)
Saturday was Lee's baptism! He was baptised in the Findhom River, it was beautiful. The baptism, itself, was very special for this amazing guy. It was the best feeling in the world and I know I was in Elgin to meet Lee and witness his baptism.
The weather was insane this week and it got up to 30 degrees celsius! The sun was full force for 2 and 1/2 days and I got a bad sunburn. It's all good, though, just prepping me to go back to real life in the states.
On Tuesday, we had District Meeting in Invergordon. Get this....their chapel is in an old closed down bank. There is a legit safe in the main room, and to get to the family history area, you have to take the pin out of the emergency exit door and punch this little lock thing. It is the coolest chapel ever!!
Not much else this week. Just the craziness of moving. I'm so grateful for my month in Elgin and everyone I got to meet. I'm so grateful I got to serve with Sister Christensen, she will continue to light that area up!
I'm so excited for this last transfer and all the miracles we will see.
"And thus we can see that by small things the Lord can bring about great things." I love this scripture. We are small and powerless. but by using us, the Lord can accomplish greatness. We might not think the little things we do can make a difference, but every little contribution we make helps bring a greater purpose.
Love you all!
I got moved!!!! I am spending my last 6 weeks in the legendary Stirling city and with the legendary Sister Lehtimaki! I am SO pumped...this area is amazing, the ward is the best, Sister L is hilarious, and we are going to work so flappin hard. Warning: I ma going to come crawling off that plane. :)
Saturday was Lee's baptism! He was baptised in the Findhom River, it was beautiful. The baptism, itself, was very special for this amazing guy. It was the best feeling in the world and I know I was in Elgin to meet Lee and witness his baptism.
Findhom River |
On Tuesday, we had District Meeting in Invergordon. Get this....their chapel is in an old closed down bank. There is a legit safe in the main room, and to get to the family history area, you have to take the pin out of the emergency exit door and punch this little lock thing. It is the coolest chapel ever!!
Not much else this week. Just the craziness of moving. I'm so grateful for my month in Elgin and everyone I got to meet. I'm so grateful I got to serve with Sister Christensen, she will continue to light that area up!
I'm so excited for this last transfer and all the miracles we will see.
"And thus we can see that by small things the Lord can bring about great things." I love this scripture. We are small and powerless. but by using us, the Lord can accomplish greatness. We might not think the little things we do can make a difference, but every little contribution we make helps bring a greater purpose.
Love you all!
The road from Elgin. |
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