Hey Everyone!
The
mission is just so full of adventures, it's never-ending. This last
week was an adventure transitioning back into a family ward. It's been
good though and I'm excited to see where this transfer takes us!
My
companion, Sister P**, is from **. She is really sweet and
is such a hard worker. She is continually trying to be the best she can
be. Ha, we also didn't take an acceptable picture of us to send in this
email so we just used the picture you will see of us. Enjoy! 
The
reality of how much time I have left really hit me though, when I
realized that I was the oldest missionary in our district (meaning I had
been out the longest). This is the first time this has happened and I
freaked out a little inside. No worries though, I'm still trying to
figure out how to do this missionary thing!
It's
a little difficult to explain the situation with everyone we are
teaching, but we have a lot of people who are willing to learn. This
week we are going to figure out their desire levels and where they are
in their conversion. We are hopeful though! We are hoping to start
teaching a family this week. Sister P** and her last companion have
been working with the mom for a little bit and she has talked about
getting her family involved. Because this is something she keeps talking
about, we simply asked her when we could teach everyone to make her
hope a reality. Everyone's schedules have to match up, but they should
this week!
Sister P and I
had a great time last night. We decided to park and walk to the people
we planned to see and we were able to meet and talk to so many people.
We were able to share part of the gospel with all of them. It was cool
to see the Lord placing people in our path everywhere we went. It really
is His work and He knows who is ready to receive and accept His gospel.
We have a few we are following up with this upcoming week, which we are
excited for. We hope to start teaching them!
I
had a special opportunity on Saturday to drive back up to **. My
friend D** got baptized! (I am so full of joy just typing this out
to you!) She was supposed to be baptized last transfer, but it was moved
so her family could be there and her boyfriend could baptize her.
President was so kind and granted permission for me to go. What made it
even better, though, was Sister W and I drove up together! We went on a
mini exchange to go. It was so special because we were the two to start
teaching her and we were able to be together at her baptism. She also
asked me to give a talk, which meant a lot to me. It's actually the
first talk I've ever given at a baptism, so that was a neat experience.
She
was glowing. You could just tell that she had been prepared and she was
ready. I am so happy and excited for her, as she is now on this
exciting path back home. Ah, I just love her so much and am so happy!
I
was able to see other ward members again, too. I** was there which
was great! She is wanting to start her mission papers and will be
starting them later this year!!!
My
friend S**, in ** was baptized this past weekend as well. I
was unable to attend that one, but I am so proud of him as well!
Well,
the work continues on and I know this will be another great transfer. I
hope everyone has a great week this week. Don't forget to always look
for the little things each day that testify of Heavenly Father's love
for you. They are there, I promise.
xoxo,
Sister G
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