Hillary's email from this last week!!

This is one of the little families Hermana Scott is teaching the Gospel !!!

"I am sorry that we're not gonna get the chance to email like normal this week. I should've told Susan to tell you I would be on today. And I am also sorry that I didn't write you a letter last week. I had pictures I was going to send you but by the time I realized I hadn't sent them it was just too late. But I promise you one this week though. Sorry I don't really have much exciting news for you today. I've been stuck in the house for almost a week now! So not much happened. Ugh. It was miserbale when we had to turn in numbers last night. We only taught 3 lessons total this week. And that normally is a low DAY for us and that was the lesson count for the WEEK. I so didn't feel like a missionary this week. Being sick as a missionary really sucks. It's so stressful. lol It's like dropping your area for a week and so dropping the progress of your investigators and letting them backslide. You worry for the whole time and with good reason. And then last night my district leader told me he thinks I have Valley Fever because I still have a fever which he said used to be an incurable disease but now they have medication for it so I'll be ok. He's just such a comfort! lol Thank heaven's for the Potts and especially Sister Gill. I didn't like the idea of living with members at first, but now I think it's awesome. They took such good care of us and we got to watch church movies and have interaction with other people and since there are members there we could get visits from the Elders. But if we'd been in our apartment only it would've been worse and soo maddeningly boring. The only thing I didn't hate about being sick was nap time. It had been a long time since I had gotten one of those jewels from heaven. lol It was also nice to get some extra studying in and more weightloss because I was not allowed solid food! haha I have absolutely fallen in love with the scriptures on my mission. They truly never stop amazing me.

Well Mom I need to email my mission President. I'll be sure to write you a letter this week and send pics. I love you so very much Momma. Take care of your self and remember to say your prayers :o)"

Love,
Hna. Scott

Herman Scott has the Flu !!

This is Sister Gill, the Hermanas live in her home. Hermana Scott has the flu !! On top of MRSA !!! Poor baby !! I know it's the flu because poor Hermana McKinney became ill too !! Thanks to Sister Gill for taking care of them and the updates !!!

Hermana Scott in Mesa

This is her new companion Hermana McKinney !!! Mary told me she is very sweet !!! She is straight from the MTC and Hermana Scott is her trainer !! Hermana Scott said about being a trainer, "I spend more time on my knees as it is a lot of responsibility but Hermana McKinney makes it easy" !!













Hermana Scott at Mary's home in Mesa AZ on her way to a zone conference to hear a General Authority speak !! She got to stop and visit Mary Lucero our dear friend !!

Words of a Prophet !!!

Many young women are serving missions. Many are preparing to serve; not because they weren't married or because they have nothing to do, but because they have a desire to serve and therefore are being called to the work.

The reason so many are going is because in the next generation Heavenly Father will be sending His priesthood army to the earth. He wants to send them to mothers who have been properly trained and taught in the gospel. And what better training can a young woman receive than that of serving a mission. - President Gordon B. Hinckley

I got a letter yesterday.

I got a letter yesterday from Hermana Scott. It was really mostly about me, beings it was my birthday this week. (I actually got the sweetest birthday present from her last week, more on that later.) But she sent me this cute picture and wrote on the back. The scripture was Psalm 4:7, "Thou hast put gladness in my heart". She has brought gladness to my heart every day of her life !!


She says, "I've really found my purpose here, especially here in Payson. Thank You for this gift. Life seems more like an exciting unknown adventure as I've come to know and appreciate the plan of salvation. I am so grateful for my mission and as always for you. "I have always said to her with each new twist in our road, "Let's think of this as an new adventure" !! I love it !!!

In the Liahona 3rd Ward

These are the missionaries who served in the Liahona 3rd ward in Mesa, before they were all transferred hither and tither !!!! The one making bunny ears on Hermana Scott is Elder Schwarze, her friend !!









This is all of the missionaries in Hermana Scott's district !!! If you look close you can see Hermana scott peeking out of the back !!

The last time together on their mission.

This is Hermana Lopez she is from Bolivia. Hill said she made her feel like a giant! They loved being companions.
This is the MTC companion of Sister Topou who served here in Clovis 2nd ward twice !! When she was transferred back to our ward I showed her the pictures of Hermana Scott and she was so surprised to see it was her first companion !!! It is truly a small world !!!

What do you think?

People in AZ have been telling Hillary she looks like Jackie O. What do you think?

Showing off the nails!!

While Hermana Scott and Hermana Lopez where teaching an investigator a lesson, she insisted on doing their nails !! Normally they don't have time for things like that !! So it was treat !!

Hillary's "Mission Son"

Hermana Scott's mission "Son" Elder Ricks, she said as she was leaving Mesa for Payson, he was getting his own son and thus making her a "Grandma"!! This means she trained him and he is no longer the "Greeney" and will be training someone now !!!

Sell it Sisters !!!!!

Hermana Scott and Hermana Lopez proselyting. A man gave them this restaurant flyer and told them they should go there, then proceeded to tell them how bad the food was. Hill wrote, "that though they have been accused of being sales women, at least they totally believed in what they were selling" !!! lol

Our Dear Mary

Saying good-bye to Mary was hard for Hermana Scott, she truly loves this sister!! She watched over my baby girl for me and was such a blessing to me !! I know the Lord placed her in Hermana Scott's path for me !!! I love you Mary Lucero, forever !!!

Can you say "random" !!

If you know Hill at all you know she doesn't like to take random pictures!! She likes to pose and have delete options !! So these are some of the ones her companion Hermana Lopez took of her randomly !!! She said every time she turned around out came the camera !!!

Hermana Scott and her companion Hermana Lopez in the rain. Hill said she made her feel like a giant !!!

Hermana's funny story from this week !!!

"Funny stories this week, well let me explain a little bit. We turn in our numbers every week and one of the things we keep track of is TTI's, which stands for Teach, Testify and Invite. We talk to people on the streets and when we do these things we count them as TTI's. We've been promised if we do these things we'll see miracles and we're supposed to do 20 a day. It is one of the things Hermana Lopez and I have been struggling with.

Anyway, back to the funny story, these three guys come up to talk to us... and basically they TTI'd us !haha We as missionaries got TTI'd !! haha They gave us a pamphlet and invited us to be saved and come to their church !! It was hilarious. Of course we TTI'd them back !!!

Hermana Scott's Testimony on Blessings, Faith and Trials.

Hermana Scott wearing Elder Hudson's hat before she embroidered it for him.


The time seems to fly by… Christmas isn’t that far really and we’ll be able to talk. I wonder where I’ll be then? I would love to be in this area still. The area is very small and sometimes I feel like I’ve talked to everyone in it, but each day we seem to meet new people to invite to come unto Christ. We’ve started going through our area book to locate “formers” of other Sister’s, and we’ve had some successes. Just last night, we contacted one and she invited us in and we had a lesson right there. It is terrific; she really needed us. She is a widow with young children.

I can really see the hand of the Lord everywhere I look Mom. I can see His hand in my trials, which I now see as blessings. Without trials, what necessity would we have of Faith? The purpose of life is to prove that even without seeing Heavenly Father and our Savior that we let ourselves feel His presence and choose to follow Him. Our trials are here to give us faith, not strip us of it. It is in our trials that we learn to let go and let God. He will carry us if we only let Him.

This weeks picture and story !!

This picture is of Hill burning her pantyhose to mark her one year to go date !! She will be home on June 23 2011 !!! Go Hermana Scott, serve the Lord with all your heart, might, mind and strength !!

This week was a hard one for Hermana Scott, for various reasons she struggled, not Spiritually, but with the inner workings of relationships !! The blessing of being close to the Temple is she was able to, with her companion, get special permission to attend a session of the temple. She said she walked into the temple with the weight of the world on her shoulders and a pain in her heart!! But when she walked into the temple she said she found Peace !! Hermana Scott said she was so grateful to be worthy to go to the temple and you do find answers there !!!

Thanks Julie and Jeff !!!

This picture is from Jeff and Julie's Saturday visit to the Visitors Center at the Mesa Temple. They went to take Hill a surprise box of goodies and to make sure she was feeling well !! Julie and Jeff thank you for easing my mind when I was worrying about my baby girl !!

This is Hill's companion Hermana Lopez from Bolivia !!

Just in case...

Just in case you can't find the new posts on this Blog, go to older posts because I have changed the dates as Allyson suggested and they are now in "older posts" !! I am trying to catch this blog up !!!

Thanks to good friends who love us !!!

Jeff and Julie sent me this picture of Hill at the Easter Pageant tonight, she got to sit with them for the program !! Julie says she looks great and she loves Hill's new shorter hair !! They say she is so happy and looks so good !!! I am so spoiled !!! I love me some Boydston's !!!!!!

Hill's new address

Hillary's territory is the square mile around the Mesa Temple. She is working on the Temple grounds. She is Spanish speaking and doing proselyting on the grounds with her 2 companions. She is extremely happy !!! She says if you stand on the steps of the visitor's center she'll find you !!! lol

Here is her address for the duration of her mission:

Hermana Hillary Marie Scott
6265 N. 82nd st.
Scottsdale, AZ85250-5608

Jan. 22, 2010

In my first letter from Hermana Scott, she says she loves the MTC!! "It is super busy but that staves off homesickness I suppose." She then said, "Mom I know this is where I'm meant to be without a doubt in my mind or heart. I have learned so much about the gospel in 2 days than I could've imagined. Missionary work is more involved than I ever imagined but it is so rewarding that you get back more than you put in. My testimony has already grown." Then she talks about her district and that Benson is in her district too !!! She says, The Spirit is so strong it's undescribable. Everyone is so welcoming and polite. The Elders are so considerate to us sisters. They carry our books for us and our trays, they stand up when we walk into the room and even Benson is learning." That comment was in regards to the morning they left for the MTC together. Elder B (as he shall be known in future posts) cut right in front of her and the other Elder leaving with them let her go first and offered to help with her bags !! haha In B's defense Hill and he are like brother and sister and have been friends for a long time, so he was just being her brother and what brother lets his sister go first !!!

Hill's mission is changed

I don't have the original map of the Mesa Mission, but I do believe it has been cut in half!!!! I haven't heard from Hill if she knows anything about this yet. When I know I'll share with you !!!

You've got mail !!!

I got an email from Hermana Scott today !!! She asks that everyone email her at DearElder.com while she is at the MTC !! It is free while she's there !! She says it brightens her days !!! So if you have a minute email her, you have to sign up but it's free !!! Her box number is 224 and her leaving date is 03/23/2010. You can also write to Elder Brunsvik at the same website !! I don't know his box number but there is a number on the website to call and they'll give them to you !!!

I got a letter !!!

I got my first letter today !!! She is doing well and very excited !!!

It's nice to have an IN !!!

Look what I got last night !!!!! Amanda ROCKS !!!!!

Hill's address for 9 weeks

Sister Hillary Marie Scott
Arizona Mesa Mission
Provo Missionary Training Center
2005 N 900 E
Box 224
Provo, UT 84604

Family and friends who came to hear her speak in Sacrament.

Pictures from Hill's Farewell Open House.

Thank You all for coming to wish Hill a fond farewell !! We love you all !!!